Jacksonville Honors Purple Heart Recipients

Jacksonville Honors Purple Heart Recipients

On Monday, Aug. 7, the City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 524 hosted a ceremony for Purple Heart Recognition Day at the Veterans Memorial Wall and Purple Heart Trail. “The Purple Heart is more than just a medal,” said Past National Commander of the […]

Jacksonville Historical Society unveils Bicentennial Bell

Jacksonville Historical Society unveils Bicentennial Bell

David Auchter, chairman of the board of the Jacksonville Historical Society, and Aaron Gibson-Evans, Bicentennial Bell chair and fifth-generation Jacksonville resident, unveiled the Jacksonville Bicentennial Bell for a celebratory crowd at the Jacksonville Main Library on June 7. Gibson-Evans had the honor of being the first to ring the bell. The bronze, 225-pound bell will […]

Construction, road closures at an end for Herschel Street roundabouts

Construction, road closures at an end for Herschel Street roundabouts

The detour signs have been removed and the traffic is once again running smoothly at the Herschel Street roundabouts, following road closures and detours for roadwork last month. The beginning of November had motorists taking the scenic route because of a detour rerouting traffic from State Road 211 (St. Johns Avenue) up Edgewood Avenue South […]

400 HEARTS

400 HEARTS

The Healing Hearts project connects families during tough times, lends understanding Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common birth defect in the United States. One in every 100 children is born with one. For Duval County, that translates into roughly 125 children each year.   Joy Parman’s youngest daughter, Kennedy, was diagnosed in 2012 with […]

Missing Cat: Squish – $500 Reward

Missing Cat: Squish – $500 Reward

Her name is Squish. Very friendly and will let you pet her. She may be injured. She fell from a second story balcony near Post Street and Copeland. Please call (904)465-1542 or (904) 662-8392 *****$500 Cash Reward*****

In Memoriam: William Wiley “Bill” Gay

In Memoriam: William Wiley “Bill” Gay

His doctor described him as “a mountain man, the gold standard,” and when it came to establishing his company, respecting his employees, supporting his family, and giving back to the community, he was all that and more.