Disabled child’s wheelchair/stroller found
On Nov. 6, the JSO reported that the wheelchair had been found in the area, hidden behind dumpsters at a house undergoing renovations. Grand Theft – Child’s Wheelchair – Avondale area – Please share. On Friday, October 31, 2014 police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Hollywood Avenue reference a theft. Investigation revealed at […]
Willowbranch Library patrons miss their familiar ‘haunt’
Public Works assures progress is being made Library patrons and members of Friends of the Willowbranch Library (FOWL) came out in force on Oct. 16 to hear what a representative from the City of Jacksonville Public Works Department had to say about the repairs to a water intrusion problem. About 100 people listened to a […]
Task Force on Government presents final report
Next step is implementation A little more than a year after Jacksonville City Council passed a resolution creating the Task Force on Consolidated Government, District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer, as chair of the Task Force, presented the 118-page final report to City Council last month. Boyer – and many others – put a lot of […]
More development in store for Southbank
Local team wins initial bid for JEA property If zoning and other allowances from the City of Jacksonville line up favorably, the property could become the home of a mixed-use development constructed by local developers Peter Rummell and Mike Balanky. They teamed up as Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC to submit a proposal, which was […]
Willowbranch Library updates blog is live
For the latest news about the Willowbranch Library repair project, the Jacksonville Public Library has provided a blog to keep residents informed. www.WillowbranchLibraryUpdates.wordpress.com If you have photos or information to share, please send it directly to Kathy Lussier, [email protected]
Community Meeting Notice: Willow Branch Library
Willowbranch Branch Library water intrusion repair project update WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 6 pm WHERE: Riverside Avenue Christian Church 2841 Riverside Avenue between Cherry St. and Mallory St. Neighbors are invited to hear an update from the City of Jacksonville Public Works Department regarding the ongoing issues with water intrusion and the steps they are […]
Memorial Park Oktoberfest 2014
Despite a somewhat soggy start on Friday night, Memorial Park was transformed for two days into a German beer hall with traditional Oktoberfest beer, food and live music, creating an authentic Bavarian experience. Guests enjoyed traditional Oktoberfest songs, yodeling, slap-dancing and more by the Swinging Bavarians. Sponsored by the Memorial Park Association as a fundraiser […]
A ‘bear’ run in Lakeshore
Bears were everywhere at the Lakeshore Woman’s Club, and Jeannie Blaylock, Buddy Check 12 Jacksonville spokesperson, was there to accept 355 bears of all shapes, sizes and colors on behalf of Buddy Bear 2014. The campaign to collect bears for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy was launched on Oct. 1 and the Lakeshore Woman’s Club was […]
