In Memoriam: Laura Leigh Kelly
August 13, 1979 – February 20, 2026 Laura Leigh Kelly, 46, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, after a […]
Council Leadership Bids Begin
Several Jacksonville City Council members are jockeying for position as the 2026-27 council leadership election approaches later this spring. During back-to-back public meetings on Tuesday, March 10, five council members […]
The Way We Were: Mike Hartley
Mike Hartley was born in Jacksonville in 1946, one of Margaret and Dyess Hartley’s seven children – two boys and five girls. For many years, Dyess Hartley worked for Ambrose […]
The Way We Were: At Home with Betsy Miller
When life gets you down, Betsy Miller always suggests spending time in your happy place. For Betsy, that’s her favorite room with windows letting in all the sunlight in her […]
Vintage Vibes and Good Times at Swamp Soirée
Downtown Vision, Inc. transported guests back in time to vintage Florida at the 11th annual DTJax Gala on Friday, Feb. 27. This year’s theme – Swamp Soirée – celebrated the […]
Resident Joins Next Generation of Naval Leaders
Longtime Riverside residents Harold E. and Phyllis Bell Davis are celebrating their son, Harold Alexander Davis, for his recent graduation from the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Science […]
Daniel Breaks Ground on New Cottage
Daniel – Florida’s longest-running child-serving agency – is expanding its on-campus facilities with the addition of a new residential cottage for children experiencing emotional and behavioral problems. Daniel held a […]
Teen Turns Interest Into Impact
Driving blood donations and awareness Arah Jain never expected his simple curiosity about blood donation to lead to the creation of his own nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and organizing […]
Animal House: Crackdown on Florida Animal Abusers Continues
When Dexter’s Law (Florida House Bill 255) and Trooper’s Law (Florida Senate Bill 150) were unanimously passed in 2025 to define animal abuse better, they also significantly increased the punishment […]