Fishweir Elementary School loves Fire Station No. 14

Drew Hardaker presented handmade Valentines and other goodies from his classmates in Rachel Sandlin’s kindergarten class to Robert Hane and Robert Stroud to thank the members of Fire Station No. 14 for all they do in the neighborhood. During the presentation, the fire alarms rang and the crew was out the door in less than […]

Scout Troop celebrates 90 years

Boy Scout Troop 26 was founded 90 years ago at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church the same year that the church was founded in 1923. The Scouts, consisting of a Tiger Den of first graders, a Cub Pack for second through fifth grade, Troop 26 for sixth grade through age 18, and the Venture Crew, a […]

Severe Weather Awareness contest winner

Stuart McAfee, a fourth grade student at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, was a regional poster winner in the Severe Weather Awareness Week contest, sponsored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. More than 1,000 students in the state participated in the opportunity to learn what they can do to be prepared for hazards that […]

Opening day all over again at Lee High School

Depending on your perspective, opening day of school can be welcomed or dreaded. Imagine having two opening days in the same school year! But for Dr. Denise Hall, principal, the staff and the 1800 or so students at Robert E. Lee High School, re-opening day on Feb. 4 was a gusty sigh of relief. After […]

It’s Coming up Roses for St. Vincent’s HealthCare

It’s Coming up Roses for St. Vincent’s HealthCare

Patrons were ‘living the life’, as they came out to support the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation with a resolute effort to raise assets for the Spine and Brain Institute. The theme ‘Viva La Rosa’ exemplifies the tireless work and efforts of the physicians, staff and affiliates that illustrate the mission of the hospital – to […]

Heroes honored at ‘The Golden Hour’ gala

Heroes honored at ‘The Golden Hour’ gala

A Night for Heroes was one to remember as the annual black tie gala held Feb. 16 at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel celebrated triumph over tragedy when seconds count in life’s most traumatic moments. Acknowledging first responders, University of Florida physicians, Shands Jacksonville nurses and technicians, the TraumaOne flight crew and countless others, the night […]

Intuition hosts ‘Mardi Gras’ to help raise funds

It was a night full of suds and duds, as a well-dressed Community Connection crew- alongside a crowd of supporters, raised a glass and some much needed funding for families in need. The event took place Feb. 7 at the home of Intuition Ale Works on King Street. The mission of Community Connections is to […]

A laid back affair for Greenscape

While celebrating the green proceeds from the twenty-sixth annual Flowering Tree Sale earlier in the day, the nonprofit Greenscape of Jacksonville patrons, friends and board members enjoyed good company at The Museum in St. Nicholas. The blue jean clad crowd relaxed with great music, drinks, food and friendship- all the while supporting a greener vision […]

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