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Rotarian Pat Mulvihill serving country and community

Padraic E. “Pat” Mulvihill, a 42-year Jacksonville resident, is a former infantry officer and paratrooper with the United States Army Reserve. He served our country in the 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups, and he continues to serve well our community. Mulvihill, an advisor to

D-Day Tribute honors local heroes

The Salem Centre auditorium was filled to capacity on June 4 during a D-Day Tribute to Our Heroes hosted by We Can Be Heroes Foundation. Purple Heart veteran Frank Purpura, from Jacksonville, was the guest of honor. Purpura is an active member of the Military

Jacksonville celebrates 200 years of rich history

Thousands of Jacksonville residents lined the streets downtown on June 11th to celebrate 200 years of the River City’s rich history. The celebrations included a parade, live music, exhibits, and fireworks. As part of the City’s coordinated efforts to celebrate, The Museum of Science and…

DeSantis floatilla draws excitement

Over 1,300 boats rally on the river for the Governor Despite forecasts calling for lightning, Lance Foreman and his girlfriend Laura Dunn readied their vessel at the COJ St. Johns Marina boat ramp on the Southbank. The pair are residents of the Strand nearby and

Conceptual approval granted for mixed-use Brooklyn development

Jacksonville’s Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) has given conceptual approval for a new mixed-use development at 390 Park Street in Brooklyn featuring a five-story apartment complex with 341 units and a two-story parking deck with retail and restaurant space. Atlanta-based Columbia Ventures LLC is the

Infrastructure work underway at Southbank’s RiversEdge

Initial phases of the downtown Southbank ‘RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns’ project are underway as the much-anticipated riverfront development continues to progress, transforming the vacant lot once belonging to JEA. After a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2021, residents can now see tangible evidence of

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St. Johns Country Day School Graduates 53

Master Chief Harris retires, Bishop Kenny NJROTC celebrates his service
July 4, 2022
Bishop Kenny High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Unit honored Master Chief Kevin Harris at his retirement ceremony on June 8, 2022. …Read More »
Ivey appointed Sheriff, special election looms for vacancy
July 3, 2022
On Saturday, June 11, Pat Ivey was sworn in as Jacksonville’s acting sheriff. Appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Ivey is replacing former Sheriff Mike …Read More »
MOCA Jacksonville opens Maud Cotter exhibit in Project Atrium Series
July 3, 2022
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) will unveil its latest exhibit in its Project Atrium series Saturday, July 9. Irish artist Maud Cotter will …Read More »
Randy DeFoor announcing intention of ending political service as a City Council Member
July 2, 2022
Council Member Randy DeFoor announced her intention of ending her political service as a Council Member in 2023. Her announcement was made official June 22, …Read More »
Celebrating the Stars and Stripes
July 2, 2022
Local ladies help raise awareness for our American traditions Jacksonville Chapter members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) handed out flags at St. …Read More »
Storage facility ordinance losing favor?
June 29, 2022
Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber was successful on June 14 at stalling a proposed ordinance to bring more self-storage units to downtown neighborhoods. The ordinance, sparking an …Read More »
Fiesta at the Beach benefits Sulzbacher Beaches Health Center, honors Mayo Clinic
June 11, 2022
On May 5, for the first time in two years, Sulzbacher advocates gathered in-person at the Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach for Sulzbacher’s Fiesta …Read More »
Red Rose Ball benefits Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation’s outreach ministries
June 11, 2022
Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation hosted its 40th annual Red Rose Ball on May at The River Club in Downtown Jacksonville. The black-tie event supports community …Read More »
Yachting traditions celebrated at Change of Command
June 10, 2022
Club members, friends, family and the Fleet leadership at the Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club took time to celebrate the passing of the torch, …Read More »
McGala breaks own McRecord
June 9, 2022
Nearly 400 supporters came together to raise a record setting $600,000 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville’s Gala fundraising event. McGala 2022 ‘Footloose …Read More »
CSI Gives Back hosts aviation-themed gala to benefit underserved children
June 9, 2022
CSI Gives Back, the charitable giving division of CSI Companies, held its third annual gala benefitting children and local initiatives in the Jacksonville community. The …Read More »