Ortega residents seek to prevent lot subdivisions to preserve neighborhood fabric
When renowned architect Henry Klutho first platted Ortega in 1909, he most likely didn’t dream its residents would want to alter his design 110 years later. Now there are some in the community who are seeking waivers to divide lots, raze existing houses and build multiple new ones on the smaller lots. According to information […]
One box checked, many more before POW/MIA Memorial and Museum becomes reality
March 29, 2019 was a fitting day to dedicate the newly-restored Chapel of the High-Speed Pass and unveil two plaques which commemorate the chapel’s historic landmark status. That date was also National Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day and local veterans were there to help celebrate the occasion at Cecil Field. Hosted by the Cecil Field POW/MIA […]
St. Vincent’s provided free medical and social services to the underserved at annual event
St. Vincent’s HealthCare, part of Ascension, one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, provided thousands of free healthcare and social services to nearly 400 local residents at its fourth annual Medical Mission at Home Apr. 27 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Services included basic medical care and testing for the whole […]
Landmark hotel, adjacent property to offer apartments, retail
In just a few years, the Ambassador Hotel will reach centennial status and, as befitting a historic landmark, is slated to undergo extensive rehabilitation to re-open as a 127-room La Quinta Inns and Suites, according to a release issued by Augustine Development Group. Axis Hotels, LLC, an affiliate of a St. Augustine-based developer, purchased the […]
Voters get another chance to come to the polls
In a county with just over 600,000 registered voters, the turnout on March 19 was less than stellar. Only 24.52 percent of 606,036 voters – less than 150,000 – made the effort to get to the polls and cast their ballots. The 75 percent who didn’t bother to vote can make their voices heard in […]
City Council passes appropriation bill to begin tree planting project in historic district
Residents throughout City Council District 14 will soon see landscape companies digging holes and planting trees in their neighborhoods, thanks to approval by the Jacksonville City Council to spend almost $800,000 to add to the beauty and walkability of the historic district. At its Feb. 26 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a bill to […]
Two from San Marco claim place in city government
For Matt Carlucci, Sr. and Mayor Lenny Curry, winning seemed to be a cake walk once the results of the Duval County Unitary election March 19 were tallied. Carlucci, a long-time San Marco resident, claimed the At-Large Group 4 seat with over 71 percent of the vote, leaving his opponents, Don Redman and Harold McCart, […]
