The Way We Were: Gina Martinelli
Gina Martinelli may be pushing 80, but she says her creativity has yet to peak. “I’m exploding with creative energy – exploding! I’m glad I’m still here, but it also […]
The Way We Were: Karl and Carolyn Kronquist
Some couples don’t tell their parents they are dating. In Karl and Carolyn Kronquist’s case, however, they didn’t tell their kids – at least not until they had begun planning […]
Heroes, History and High Notes
The USS Orleck Naval Museum served as the striking backdrop for the 2026 American Heroes Concert and Bike Fest, held on Friday, April 10. Hosted by the Florida Historic Naval […]
Seeing Stars in the Laura Street Corridor
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA), now in its 102nd year, celebrated the installation of “Jacksonville Stacked Stars” on the Laura Street sidewalk last month. This monumental installation, created […]
In Memoriam: Joan Wellhouse Newton
February 2, 1929 – March 7, 2026 Joan Wellhouse Stein Newton passed away on March 7. She was 97 years old. Joannie was born on Feb. 2, 1929, the only […]
A Quarter-Million Commitment
The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) donated $250,000 to the National Association of Realtors’ Realtor Relief Foundation in honor of the foundation’s 25th anniversary. Founded within hours of the […]
If These Walls Could Talk: The Remarkable History of Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club
Jacksonville has quite a few residences with storied pasts, but the du Pont mansion and estate – now Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club – might boast the most illustrious […]
From Tip-Off to Top Honor
Bishop Kenny High School Junior Kathleen Crawley has been named the FHSAA 4A Florida Dairy Farmers Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Crawley has played for Bishop Kenny’s varsity basketball […]