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Historic Mansion on the Market: Auction ask at $25 million

A historic, Tudor-Revival riverfront mansion located at 3730 Richmond St. is going on the market. The iconic home on the Westside of the St. Johns River is poised to potentially set a record price for real estate with a listing price of $25 million. It

Urban Odor Study Report Revisited

For more than a year, The Resident News has been following issues surrounding complaints of “noxious odors” detected primarily in Riverside, Avondale and Murray Hill communities, including the launch and conclusion of the City’s 12-month Urban Odor Study conducted by Envirosuite. In its September issue,…

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…

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Cross Country for a Cure Cyclists Complete 5,000-mile Journey
October 1, 2023
After a 45-day journey, which started in Anchorage, Alaska, Wolfson Children’s Hospital welcomed back cyclists Moi Monroe and Jason Rogers from their cross-country cycling ride …Read More »
Hightower Appointed Board Chair for Five Star Veterans Center
September 30, 2023
Michael R. Hightower has been appointed board chair for Five Star Veterans Center, bringing nearly 40 years of government and legislative relations expertise to the …Read More »
Merchants Host Mix and Mingle at ForeScore Golf
September 30, 2023
On Thursday, Sept. 7, a group gathered to enjoy a drink with San Marco Merchants Association and San Marco Preservation Society. San Marco and Southbank …Read More »
Making Strides at One Riverside
September 29, 2023
Construction is making notable progress at One Riverside, as seen in this photo taken from the Acosta Bridge last month. The mixed-use development replacing the …Read More »
Ladies Golf Celebrated in Fine Tradition, Legacy Tournament
September 29, 2023
Association’s rich history on display at San Jose From tee to green, and in between, the Ladies Golf Association at San Jose Country Club (SJCC) …Read More »
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 »