Rise and Grind: Skateboarders celebrate opening of Artist Walk Skate Park
By Michele Leivas Skateboarders, bladers and roller-skaters alike dropped in to celebrate the official opening of Riverside’s Artist Walk Skate Park last month. Skaters joined Mayor Donna Deegan, District 7 City Councilmember Jimmy Peluso and city officials on stage at the Aug. 8 ribbon cutting before grabbing their boards and enjoying the new park, which […]
Jacksonville honors Purple Heart recipients
By Michele Leivas Jacksonville honored its Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families at an Aug. 7 Purple Heart Day ceremony held at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall. “The heroes we are recognizing and remembering this evening are those who put their duty above all else,” Mayor Donna Deegan said during her address. “They sacrificed […]
Deegan unveils $1.92 billion budget proposal
For the ROAM edition of this article with relevant budget items, click here. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan presented her proposed 2024-25 budget during a special address held July 15 in city council chambers. The proposed budget includes $1.92 billion for the general fund – a $165 million increase from the previous fiscal year. The five-year […]
Deegan unveils $1.92 billion budget proposal
For the San Marco edition of this article with relevant budget items, click here. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan presented her proposed 2024-25 budget during a special address held July 15 in city council chambers. The proposed budget includes $1.92 billion for the general fund – a $165 million increase from the previous fiscal year. The […]
Changing Homelessness marks 50th anniversary with Sneaker Ball
Changing Homelessness celebrated its 50th Anniversary June 20 with a “Home for All Sneaker Ball” that raised $225,000 for the organization’s services for those experiencing homelessness. Hosted by NFL Hall of Fame member LeRoy Butler, the gala saw guests including Mayor Donna Deegan and former Sheriff Nat Glover don everything from evening gowns and tuxedos […]
A million minutes
City celebrates literacy success at River City Readers summer event Jacksonville families had a million reasons to celebrate reading last month, when Mayor Donna Deegan, the Jacksonville Public Library and literacy advocates celebrated the success of the River City Readers initiative at a summer kickoff event. Held June 8 at Ed Austin Regional Park, the […]
Local-Motion Luncheon celebrates resurgence of city’s ‘Rail Yard District’
City officials joined with community leaders and business owners June 12 to celebrate the resurgence of Jacksonville’s Rail Yard District and discuss how the area can become a vibrant economic engine for the city. Held at The Glass Factory, the inaugural “Local-Motion Luncheon” was sponsored by the Rail Yard District Business Council (RDBC) – a […]
Deegan introduces African American Advisory Board members at Juneteenth ceremony
Mayor Donna Deegan introduced members of Jacksonville’s inaugural Mayoral African American Advisory Board during the city’s Juneteenth observances last month. Advisory board members include: Kimberly Allen, CEO of 904Ward Lee Brown, III, former director of human resources at Edward Waters College Audrieanne Burgin, director of diversity in business at University of North Florida Dawn Curling, […]
