Al Dente and All In for Community

Scout Max H. attends Troop 2’s annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

Nearly 300 pounds of pasta were boiled, and more than 1,000 meals were served Nov. 7 at St. Johns Presbyterian Church during Boy Scouts of America Troop 2’s annual spaghetti […]

Let the Ringing Begin

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Jacksonville with Santa Claus

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Jacksonville launched its Red Kettle Campaign with song and celebration at the 2025 Red Kettle Kickoff in Balis Park on Friday, Nov 21. The […]

Local Folks: Todd Reese

Todd Reese and his dog, Teddy

Life has been fairly quiet for Todd Reese following a near-death experience that took years of recovery. In 2017, following Hurricane Irma, Reese developed pneumonia and was bedridden for some […]

Shipyards West Park Design Nearly Complete

USS Orleck Naval Museum Ship Manager Jim Fossa, pictured right, and William Harrell discuss the latest design of the Shipyards West Park with Daryl Joseph, City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services director.

As designs for the incoming Shipyards West Park near completion, the community had an opportunity to weigh in on the latest round of updates. Several renderings of the proposed park, […]

From Vacant Stretch to Vibrant Space

photo of walkway lined with palm trees

“Today we are doing something generations of Jacksonville residents have really just dreamed about,” said Deegan. “We are turning what was once an underused, mostly vacant stretch of riverfront into […]

A Legacy for the Future

Amanda and Alonso Antunez De Mayolo with Mateo and Lucia

Community voices sealed in San Marco Library time capsule At a special ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 15, the San Marco Library sealed messages, memories and mementos in a time capsule […]

Divided DCPS Board Approves HQ Sale, Relocation

A rendering depicts early conceptual designs of the mixed-use development Chase Properties plans to build on the site of the current DCPS administrative headquarters on the Southbank.

In a stark reversal of its unanimous vote against relocation a month earlier, the Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Board has voted 4-3 to sell the district’s current headquarters on […]

Local Folks: Hannah Windsor

Hannah Windsor

For Hannah Windsor, part of San Marco’s charm is the way it reminds her of her European upbringing. “It feels like a European village with a Floridian soul,” said Hannah. […]