Loyal to Local: des Islets Florist & Gifts
For small business owner Miranda “Randy” des Islets, combining her passion for floral and jewelry design was a natural fit, a lifetime in the making. “I used to save up […]
Animal House: Orphan kitten fosters save most at-risk shelter pets
Many visitors to local animal shelters are unaware that there is an ongoing crisis behind the scenes that surges during the spring and summer. Each day, orphaned kittens flood into […]
Summer enrichment: CAP field trip initiative provides art, cultural connections
More than 80 students from West Riverside Elementary School are experiencing Jacksonville’s art and culture scene during their summer vacation thanks to a field trip initiative from the Cathedral Arts […]
The Way We Were: Brooks Andrews
If you have visited Southern Grounds on a Friday morning, you might have noticed a small group of older men chatting and drinking coffee. This group has been dubbed the […]
Deegan introduces African American Advisory Board members at Juneteenth ceremony
Mayor Donna Deegan introduced members of Jacksonville’s inaugural Mayoral African American Advisory Board during the city’s Juneteenth observances last month. Advisory board members include: Deegan created the advisory board by […]
Troop 35 scouts travel to the Keys for Sea Base adventure
High winds and stormy seas couldn’t dampen the spirits of 15 scouts from Jacksonville’s Troop 35 last month, when the teens traveled to the Florida Keys to participate in High […]
White, Carrico take the helm as City Council president, vice president
City Councilmembers Randy White and Kevin Carrico officially began their terms as City Council president and vice president July 1 following a June 20 installation ceremony in the council chambers. […]
Resident News welcomes Jennifer Logue as managing editor
Jacksonville’s historic districts attract people for a plethora of reasons. For some, it’s walkability. For others, it’s architecture. For Jennifer Logue, it’s community journalism. As the new managing editor of […]
A constitutional issue? Proposed anti-hate crime bill sparks debate
As Jacksonville prepares to celebrate Independence Day, community discussion continues on proposed changes to the city’s ordinance codes that some say could potentially have constitutional implications by limiting free speech. […]