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Ending the New Year with an end of the year friendship celebration, the William M. Raines Class of 1969 held their reunion gala at the Ramada Inn in Mandarin.  The roaring twenties attire showcased the events […]

Mayor Donna Deegan issued the first veto of her administration: Ordinance #2024-800, the $12 million dollar “Cash for Trash” bill. On Friday evening, General Counsel Michael Fackler provided an opinion memo highlighting a separation of powers issue with […]

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Local 1408, held its annual turkey giveaway, distributing over 2,000 turkeys to union members, their families, and Jacksonville residents. This year’s event was particularly meaningful, coming just two months after […]

By Lynn Jones | After raising her children and grandchildren, Paxon Senior High School graduate Geneva Matthews felt a little melancholy and was ready for the patter of little feet in her home. “I love […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, JEA encourages customers to properly dispose of all fats, oils and grease. The utility is reminding customers of the impact that clogged drains can have on homes and the wastewater system. Pouring […]

To gear up for a hectic Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, Jacksonville-based Firehouse Subs is donating and delivering meals to feed over 120 Jacksonville-area firefighters, across eight fire stations. On Wednesday, November 27, Firehouse Subs’ President Mike […]

“Inspire by FVMA” offers Florida veterinary professionals free therapy sessions with a licensed counselor or social worker with a veterinary-informed mental health professional – The Florida Veterinary Medical Association® (FVMA), in partnership with Blue Buffalo®, has […]

Duval County Property Appraiser Joyce Morgan  shared her perspective on the voter approval of Amendment 5, the Homestead Exemption Adjustment, which received support from 67% of Florida voters. Amendment 5 is set to take effect […]

JEA recognized three employees of local nonprofit agencies and city services who have gone above and beyond to serve others during the past year. JEA celebrated the honorees at its annual ‘Light It Forward’ ceremony […]

The 2024 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair presents a new midway for fairgoers as it partners for the first time with Deggeller Attractions, Inc. Established in 1957, Deggeller is one of the nation’s premier midways and […]