Community

 Local non-profit BOATT (Blessing Others All the Time) partnered with U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) to provide 246 Thanksgiving baskets supporting families during this time of giving. BOATT’s mission is to serve others with love […]

By Lynn JonesTurpin – Since the pandemic, millions of Americans have lost their jobs, filed unemployment claims and have to rethink their employment strategy for 2021. This year the gift of giving keeps on giving […]

By Tiffany Bell (St. Marks Ark Preschool) – Due to the current pandemic climate, now more than ever pre-school teachers are being considered as essential workers. Currently the daycare business is being affected due to […]

By Lynn JonesTurpin – When you walk into a store or local eatery and see the event flyers there, do you ever wonder how they got there? Or, just who place that placard on your […]

Every year, Veterans are recognized for their valor and dedication to the armed forces. Jacksonville’s annual Week of Valor celebrations include family festivals, tall ship tours, military appreciation luncheons and special speakers. However, due to […]

The Gators ripped into the Bulldogs 44 – 28 for a big win at the annual Florida/Georgia football game. The pre-game tailgate festivities along A. Philip Randolph Blvd were shared by both revelers and vendors […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Mary Emma Alexander-Ivory celebrated her 98th birthday November 1, 1922 at her home of 65 years. Born in the early years of the 20th Century, Mary has heard and seen it […]

A spooky Halloween sidewalk festival was held on the eastside for a day of frightening fun. Participants were asked to wear their favorite costume and visit local businesses and vendors along A. Philip Randolph Blvd […]

By John Finotti, Tucker/Hall  – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA)  has closed on financing for the renovation of the Centennial Towers senior living community in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood. Financing is being provided by Raymond James and Bank of […]