Charity Chat: Community Giving Guide
The holidays are a time to come together and lift up those in our community who need it most. In this Community Giving Guide, you’ll find meaningful ways to give […]
Where Hope and Service Shine
Hope took center stage at the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida’s 12th annual Red Shield Ball last month. The evening, themed “Hope Shines,” took place at the Adam Herbert University […]
The Way We Were: Steven Apple, Bill Tate and Jim Cheatwood
Growing Up Granada For Steven “Beaver” Apple and his friends Bill Tate and Jim Cheatwood, Granada in the 1960s was the place to be. “We enjoyed complete unimpeded freedom of […]
Local Folks: Cianna Bommarito
How Cianna Bommarito Found Her ‘Vibe Tribe’ in San Marco Originally from a small town outside of Detroit, Michigan, Cianna Bommarito arrived in Jacksonville in 2018 under difficult circumstances. Her […]
Local Folks: Camille Johns
In a city of more than one million residents, a sense of community and finding a place among the masses is more important than ever. For Ortega resident Camille Johns, […]
Bringing First Class Mobile Detailing to Northeast Florida
Business Profile It’s been a busy year for Bob Lyle and his growing team at Shine On Mobile Detailing. Initially launched as a husband-and-wife venture by Bob and Jacinth Lyle […]
JU Celebrates Preston Haskell’s Legacy with Institute Naming
Jacksonville University celebrated longtime supporter Preston Haskell last month, during which it was announced that the JU Public Policy Institute would henceforth be known as the Haskell Public Policy Institute. […]
Like Grandmother, Like Granddaughter
For eight-year-old Nora Riechmann, her grandmother Jane Riechmann has been the “Litter Lady” for as long as she can remember. For years, the elder Riechmann has patrolled St. Johns Avenue […]
A Storied Past and a Bright Future for the USS Orleck
Like many octogenarians, the USS Orleck (DD-886) has a rich and colorful life history and remains filled with vitality and fabulous plans for the future. On Saturday, Oct. 11, the […]
City Council Approves Five Points BID
The Five Points area will receive funding for additional security, landscaping and beautification after an ordinance proposing a Business Improvement District (BID) was approved by Jacksonville City Council at its […]