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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

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

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…

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…

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.

New San Marco Mural Invites People to “Be the Focus”
September 17, 2023
Hearts 4 Minds unveils 11th mural in Murals with Meaning program August 19 was a special day for Sheryl Johnson. Not only was it the …Read More »
Building Permits Issued for New Restaurant on Lomax Street
September 16, 2023
A building permit has been issued for a new restaurant coming to the 5 Points District. Roost Restaurants LLC, the same entity that brought The …Read More »
Amplified Avondale Elevates with New Art Walk
September 14, 2023
On the last Friday evening of each month, the sidewalks of the Shoppes at Avondale transform into Amplified Avondale. This monthly “micro music art festival” …Read More »
Christmas in July: Wolfson Children’s annual toy drive yields $14,000
September 12, 2023
From sugarplums to silly putty, holiday cheer spread through the halls Wolfson Children’s Hospital on July 25 when Santa Claus made a special mid-year stop …Read More »
A Safe Space for Maternal Health
September 11, 2023
Baptist Health launches The Motherhood Space Day Program Last month, Baptist Health Jacksonville officially opened the doors to The Motherhood Space Day Program, which will …Read More »
Wayne’s World: A Different Idea
September 10, 2023
Repurposing JEA Headquarters into UF’s Downtown Campus Ever wonder what it takes to restore and repurpose an architectural gem in Jacksonville’s historic downtown? Wayne Wood …Read More »
5K to Benefit Groundwork Jacksonville
September 9, 2023
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports is headed to downtown’s riverfront on Sept. 30, 2023. The 5K …Read More »
Angelwood – Soaring Possibilities
September 8, 2023
Angelwood held its annual celebration, Soaring Possibilities, on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Sawgrass Marriott. Now in its 30th year, Angelwood announced …Read More »
CEO Fafard to Retire from MOSH
September 7, 2023
Bruce Fafard, CEO for The Museum of Science & History (MOSH), announced his retirement from the position, effective February 2024. “I first approached the museum …Read More »
GALF’s There’s No Place Like Home fundraiser returns this November
September 6, 2023
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation’s (GALF) annual fundraiser There’s No Place Like Home (NPLH) returns Saturday, November 4, at the Garden Club of Jacksonville in …Read More »
New Appointments for Deegan Administration
September 4, 2023
Mayor Donna Deegan made seven new appointments to City of Jacksonville positions last month that include: General Counsel: Randy DeFoor Director of Public Works: Nina …Read More »