New School Year Presents Opportunity for Good Digital Habits
A new campaign is driving people to ditch cell phones for children under 13. Find out why, along with other tips for shaping good digital citizens. Each year, as summer draws to a close, families regroup and begin the transition to a school-year schedule. This transition usually involves re-commitment to, or establishment of, healthy family […]
Rethreaded Goes Elemental for 12th Birthday
Jacksonville-based Rethreaded celebrated 12 years of empowering survivors of human trafficking at a birthday celebration on Saturday, July 29, at its Delores Barr Weaver Campus of Hope. The event featured games, raffles and refreshments, but the highlight of the celebration was the launch of its new survivor-created product line, Elemental. “We are so proud of […]
Borrowing from the past, creating a Farm-topia in the present
There’s a place that exists in the world where life slows down, time stands still and a unique community has blossomed into existence. About an hour from town, up in Folkston, Georgia, outside of the bustle of our modern cityscapes, a community is transforming from timber lands into a dreamscape of intentional, abundant living. A […]
Special Committee Begins Hard Look at Improvements for JSO Facilities
In August, the City of Jacksonville kicked off a series of special committee meetings that will take a hard look at how best to address the critical issues facing Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) facilities on a day-to-day basis. The Special Committee of the Council to Review JSO Primary Facilities met on Wednesday, Aug. 16, for […]
Jolly Good Fellows
United Way of Northeast Florida, celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, recently announced its Stein Fellowship Class of 2024. Founded by philanthropists David and Linda Stein, the Stein Fellowship is a unique yearlong immersive leadership and mentorship experience for young professionals ages 21 to 40. Recipients were selected based on demonstrated commitment to philanthropy, love […]
New Tenants for San Marco Theatre
The show will go on at the San Marco Theatre, albeit in spirit only, as the interior will soon transform into a restaurant and home décor store. In August, a pair of new tenants announced their plans to move into the old San Marco Theatre. Restauranteur Al Mansur, known for several restaurant concepts including Al’s […]
’68 Celebrates 55: Robert E. Lee Class of 1968 at their 55th Reunion
More than 100 graduates of the Robert E. Lee Class of 1968 rocked out at the Ortega River Club to celebrate their 55th high school reunion. Amusing conversations included thoughts on how “55 years ago” now feels like just “last week” or “a few days ago.” Alumni traveled from near and far. Ron Baker traveled […]
WOKV Care-a-thon Raises $300K+ for Child Cancer Fund
Now in its 9th year, the WOKV Care-a-thon presented by Duval Asphalt, raised over $300,000 to benefit Child Cancer Fund, which provides caring support, resources and financial assistance to local families fighting childhood cancer. This year marked more than $2 million in overall donations for the cause since Care-a-thon’s inception in 2014. More than 150 […]
