Bolles Enjoys Costume Parades and Contests
The Bolles School students and faculty know how to celebrate Halloween in their best ghoul style. in the lower and middle schools, they dressed in festive and creative costumes. The lower school...
View ArticlePellet gun shots shatter lights at Jacksonville apartment complex; 2 men...
A man walking his dog said he had to hit the deck Thursday night after someone fired a pellet gun around him, smashing several nearby pool lights as shots hit trees in an apartment complex at 9480 S....
View ArticleJacksonville Children's Commission director showcases book club at national...
Linda Lanier, executive director of the Jacksonville Children’s Commission, showcased the Jax Kids Book Club at the 2011 National League of Cities’ annual Congress of Cities and Exposition in Phoenix,...
View ArticleJacksonville Children's Commission director showcases book club at national...
Linda Lanier, executive director of the Jacksonville Children's Commission, showcased the Jax Kids Book Club at the recent National League of Cities' Congress of Cities and Exposition in Phoenix, Ariz....
View ArticlePod Rods - Maybach bids farewell, Back to the Future Delorean for auction,...
Welcome to Pod Rods, the weekly look at automotive stuff happening in Northeast Florida and elsewhere. Pod Rods, with Times-Union reporter Dan Scanlan, will be live at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 on 89.9,...
View ArticleBlessing of the pets comes to Jacksonville's riverfront park Saturday
Jacksonville dogs, cats and other leashed domestic creatures can partake in the annual blessing of the pets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd. Along with pet...
View ArticleChristmas on the Creek lights up Julington Creek Saturday
The holiday spirit will light up the creek that divides Mandarin from Fruit Cove at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, as the Julington Creek Prop Club’s Christmas on the Creek light parade sparkles the waterway....
View ArticleEWC boosters garage sale on Saturday
Edward Waters College Athletic Department and Tiger Boosters host a Big Shop ‘til You Drop Yard Sale and Barbecue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Adams/Jenkins Sports Complex parking lot at 1859...
View ArticleFamily Support Services of North Florida gets Neviaser Charitable Foundation...
The Neviaser Charitable Foundation donated $100,000 to the Jacksonville-based Family Support Services of North Florida agency to support educational programs for foster children and at-risk families....
View ArticleJacksonville commercial real estate firm teams up with global company
An international real estate firm is expanding into Jacksonville with an agreement with a local company. In a news release Thursday, NAI Global officials announced they are partnering with Hallmark...
View ArticleSouthside Chabad honored with anniversary resolution from mayor
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown proclaimed Sunday as Chabad of Southside Day as the synagogue and school at 11271 Alumni Way prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The resolution designating the...
View ArticleStudent productions set this weekend at UNF
The University of North Florida’s Department of English’s annual “Playwrights’ Project” hits the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Andrew Robinson Jr. Theater, Building 14, at 1 UNF...
View ArticleAnnual Tree of Life and Candlelight Service of Remembrance on Thursday at...
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida will present its 21st annual Tree of Life and Candlelight Service of Remembrance from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at hospice’s Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring at...
View ArticlePod Rods - Daytona Turkey Run action and some Tokyo stuff too
Welcome to Pod Rods, the weekly look at automotive stuff happening in Northeast Florida and elsewhere. Pod Rods, with Times-Union reporter Dan Scanlan, will be live at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 on 89.9,...
View Article11-year-old Jacksonville boy nearly abducted while walking to school
An 11-year-old boy's disturbing account of an attempt to abduct him Friday on the way to school prompted Jacksonville police to quickly produce and disseminate a sketch of the man. The boy told police...
View ArticleHoliday Charities
ADDICTIONAl-Anon and Alateen Family Groups, support for family/friends of alcoholics. Meet at various times and locations. (904) 350-0600 or jaxafg.org. Alcoholics Anonymous hotline and website...
View ArticleWatch: San Marco Live Nativity
For over 20-years a San Marco neighborhood has staged a live nativity scene near the corner of Arbor Lane and Hendricks Ave. This year it is on the front yard of the home of Mary Soha.
View ArticleToy drive Tuesday benefits youth served by Jacksonville Police Athletic League
AT&T will partner with 95.1 WAPE and the Jacksonville Police Athletic League to hold a toy drive Tuesday at its St. Johns Town Center store. The drive will benefit boys and girls ages 6-14 who...
View ArticlePod Rods - electric cars comes and go, and Dodge's Dart returns
Welcome to Pod Rods, the weekly look at automotive stuff happening in Northeast Florida and elsewhere. Pod Rods, with Times-Union reporter Dan Scanlan, will be live at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 on 89.9,...
View ArticleCultural Council awards grants to nine schools
Graffiti, boom whackers, hand drums and friendship bowls will be part of these grants. The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has awarded Arts Education Enrichment Grants to nine Duval County...
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