In Memoriam: William Cordell Mason
William Cordell Mason, EdD, FACHE, and CEO and president emeritus of Baptist Health, died July 2, 2024. He was 86. Jacksonville knew him as “Mr. Baptist,” with his 20 years […]
Carlucci legislation spurs closer look at zoning overlays
The city’s planning and development department is taking a closer look at how zoning overlays are created following a public meeting held by At Large Group 4 City Councilmember Matt […]
Baptist Health welcomes new board chairs and members
Baptist Health recently appointed new officers and members to three-year terms on the boards of directors for the Baptist Health system, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist […]
Local Folks: Leigh & Bryan Fogle
From the River City to Music City, art and music define couple’s life The Fogles are no strangers to taking chances and investing in their passions. In fact, Bryan and […]
Proposed sale of church land to developer divides neighbors
When Rachel Brown and James Bodden purchased their home in the Ridgewood neighborhood two years ago, the couple thought they had found a little piece of heaven in Jacksonville. “It […]
Animal House: Five Star Veterans Center goes to the dogs…
…and cats…and ponies… The first clue that the Five Star Veterans Center is not a typical therapeutic counseling center is that CEO Col. Len Loving, USMC (Ret.), is shadowed everywhere […]
DCPS policy change leaves some students ineligible for bus transportation
Duval County middle and high school students living less than two miles from their assigned neighborhood school are no longer eligible for bus transportation, according to an updated Duval County […]
School Board District 5 candidates sit down for parent-led interview
Potential school closings, student safety and school vouchers were among the issues candidates discussed at a recent School Board District 5 candidate meet and greet held at a July 20 […]
The Way We Were: Robert E. Lee Class of 1954 to host 70th reunion
Marlene Goodwin recalls getting ready to go to the 1953 Thanksgiving Day football game between Robert E. Lee High School and its gridiron rival, Andrew Jackson High. Goodwin – then […]
Musser joins Greenscape
Kyle Musser has been named director of development at Greenscape of Jacksonville, where he will lead fundraising efforts to plant, promote and protect trees in Northeast Florida. Musser’s career is […]