Get out and Vote, Make it Count
Special Unitary Election for City Council slated for Feb. 22 in Duval County The Duval County Supervisor of Elections office is preparing the voting booths for the Special Unitary Election for City Council At-Large Group 3 seat vacated by the late statesmen, Mayor, School Board Member, State Representative and City Councilman, Tommy Hazouri. Following Hazouri’s […]
USS Orleck prepares for trip to Jacksonville
Naval history to be docked along Downtown waterfront The most decorated post-World War II ship, the USS Orleck, could be open for tours in Downtown Jacksonville by March. The Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association took ownership of the Orleck in January from a nonprofit in Lake Charles, La., where it has been a museum ship. […]
Writer celebrates 10 years with Resident News, acceptance to National Pen Women
Peggy Harrell Jennings’ first article, “The Not So Over the Hill Gang” appeared in The Resident Community Newspaper in December 2012. In her 10 years as a contributing writer/photographer, she has covered a wide variety of topics including K-9 dogs, therapy horses, gardens and gardening advice, historical sites and events, art and artists, galleries and […]
Palmer Avenue residents see progress, hopeful for resolution
Residents of Palmer Avenue are one step closer to a resolution for their drainage issues during heavy rains. Local leaders stepped in to help with drainage issues plaguing the neighborhood, took action to team up and deliver solutions. Relief is now in sight and residents couldn’t be more pleased with the sight of construction vehicles […]
THE COOKIES ARE HERE!
The Girl Scouts of Gateway Council have kicked off cookie season. They are selling at traditional booths, drive-throughs, and online via the Digital Cookie platform. Longstanding favorites like Thin Mints®, Samoas®, and Tagalongs® are joined by the new Adventurefuls®, a brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt. If you know a […]
Foerster, Isaac & Yerkes, P.A. relocates
After 37 years, Fred C. Isaac has sold his San Marco building. His Foerster, Isaac & Yerkes, P.A. firm has been a fixture in the area for a long time, and it will remain so. He and his partner have moved from the unique pentagonal-shaped building with the unusual roofline on Atlantic Boulevard. They relocated […]
A first for Flight of Fancy, gala celebrates legacy of Allison Haramis
Angels for Allison recently held its inaugural Flight of Fancy event that raised more than $100,000 for their mission in assisting with funeral costs associated with the loss of a child. The Flight of Fancy was held on Friday, November 19 at the Friday Musicale in downtown Jacksonville. More than 200 guests attended the sold-out, […]
Rethreaded Announces Grand Opening of New Location
Rethreaded, a Jacksonville-founded nonprofit is opened the doors to their new home The Delores Barr Weaver Campus of Hope on November 20th. After nine months of build out, transforming the 36,000 sq ft former auction house and train depot into their new location, they are ready to open the doors to new survivors. The location […]
