Realtors provide meals for hungry in Northeast Florida
Approximately 300 members of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors packed nearly 75,000 meals for hungry children, seniors, and families in Northeast Florida during the NEFAR Charitable Foundation’s Hunger Fight Pack-a-Thon December 1. The event was held in the ballroom of the Adam W. Herbert University Center at the University of North Florida. The event […]
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center invites national cancer physician to speak at special Oncology Grand Rounds event
Visiting Professor Dr. David L. Bartlett, Chair, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, spoke at Baptist MD Anderson Center’s special edition of Oncology Grand Rounds on Nov. 10. Dr. Bartlett, past president of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), served as a senior investigator in the surgery division of the Center for Cancer Research at the […]
Merchant Association raises funds, lights the Square year-round
The San Marco Merchants Association is taking on a holiday frame of mind in 2022. And what says holiday spirit better than twinkling lights, as the second verse of the holiday classic, Silver Bells, says, “Strings of streetlights, even stop lights blink a bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures.” […]
UNF receives Skinner Land donation, largest gift in University’s history
Eleven parcels of land – 190 acres valued at $21.5 million – donated to the city decades ago by the family of A.C. Skinner was donated in December to the University of North Florida. The donation of vacant woodland adjacent to the institution from the Duval County Research and Development Authority is the largest gift […]
Runoff coming for City Council At-Large Seat
A runoff election will decide the next steps in the special election for the At- Large Group 3 seat for Jacksonville City Council. The seat that was vacated by the passing of former Mayor and City Councilman Tommy Hazouri in September of 2021. Nick Howland and Trayce Polson are headed for a run-off election on […]
The Leapfrog Group names Wolfson Children’s Hospital top children’s hospital in the nation
The Leapfrog Group has named Wolfson Children’s Hospital as one of eight Top Children’s Hospitals in recognition of its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality. The Leapfrog Group is a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers recognized as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. “We are honored to […]
Holiday Magic brings seasonal spirit to the Square
It was an evening full of holiday fun in San Marco Square as the sound of pounding pavement, bells on bobbed tails ringing and the cheering on of finishers as the Festival of Lights 5K road race kicked off the annual celebration of Holiday Magic, Dec. 5. Alongside the San Marco Merchant Association and dozens […]
Drive-in movie benefits Community PedsCare®
The Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation’s Halloween Doors & More presented a Drive-In Movie Experience to raise funds for Community PedsCare®. Over 800 people enjoyed the outdoor cinema event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Over $240,000 was raised. For 17 years, Halloween Doors & More has delighted kids of all ages. This year’s event was […]
