Jacksonville prepares for state law banning sleeping on public property
By Michele Leivas The Jacksonville City Council passed a pair of bills Sept. 24 to ensure the city is prepared for a new state law prohibiting sleeping on public property […]
Ortega Scout Troop 26 celebrates centennial
The year was 1924. Calvin Coolidge was president, the Charleston was the popular dance craze and a new museum of contemporary art was opening in Jacksonville. That same year, Boy […]
Florida Humanities marks 60th anniversary of Beatles’ landmark Jacksonville concert
By Jennifer Logue First integrated concert in the Southeast hailed as milestone in civil rights movement Florida Humanities marked the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ concert in Jacksonville last month […]
5 Star Veterans’ Loving receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Colonel honored as one of ‘12 Who Care’ For Five Star Veterans Center CEO Col. Len Loving USMC Ret., it was a night out with friends and family, enjoying an […]
The Way We Were: Dr. Joseph Stokes
By Jennifer Jensen Bringing light to people’s lives Dr. Joseph Stokes’ first word wasn’t the traditional “mama” or “dada.” Instead it was “light.” When he was born in 1932, his […]
Military families participate in outdoor exploration program
More than 200 military youth and their family members were treated to activities in local wilderness parks and preserves through the Blue Star Outdoor Exploration program, a partnership between the […]
Animal House: Hawk rescue reveals critical rescuer shortage
By Julie Kerns Garmendia The bird, later identified as a red-shouldered hawk, lay motionless on its side, loosely cushioned by a soft cloth lining the bottom of a cardboard box. […]
Business closures cause concern
By Michele Leivas Local officials say new ones are taking their place Local residents are expressing concern following a spate of recent business closures in the Five Points and San […]
Hope rekindled for Laura Street Trio
By Michele Leivas A Philadelphia law firm will be brought in as outside counsel to assist the Jacksonville City Council in crafting legislation for a redevelopment agreement for the Laura […]
Attorney James Cummings launches Cummings Mediation
Longtime Jacksonville attorney James Cummings has founded Cummings Mediation, a full-service mediation firm handling all types of disputes, including both state and federal civil cases in all jurisdictions. Drawing on […]