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As the temperature decreases, the sweaters and coats emerge from our closets and the hot cocoa replenishes itself on the grocery store shelves, we enter the wonders of the holiday season. This time of year signifies the perfect opportunity to contribute and donate to our beloved community.  Contributing and donating

History has been made in the small beach towns of North Florida: For the first time, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach all have female mayors. I spent some time with each of them to learn more about their unique friendship and making strides to better the Beaches.  Ellen

Born in historic Springfield, 68-year-old Art Jennette’s renowned “cracker” food is actively working to keep the rich history of his family and those who came before him alive and well. His “hole-in-the-wall” restaurant, Southern Charm, serves up Southern staples like fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings, fried shrimp, and fresh

Here in Jacksonville, an up-and-coming clothing brand is making a name for itself with designs that are heavily inspired by honoring family and those who have passed. For years, twin brothers Andre and Jahvaun Carriere wanted to create something that represented themselves, and their passion for family.  “We were skateboarders,

The tide was low in the San Sebastian River and flies filled the air as I walked up to the gate of the Oasis Boat Yard. Giant cruiser sailboats and million-dollar offshore yachts filled the yard with people bustling around completing various tasks to get their boat ready for the

There is no better expression of Jax culture than when our subcultures cross over. The Justin Quintal Loggerhead Classic does just this by bringing local artists and musicians together with the East Coast’s top surf talent for a one-day traditional longboard competition and celebration of surf photography and music in

Winterland, a locally founded and independently run music festival, is planning their fourth event kicking off Feb. 26, 2022 at the Riverfront Plaza downtown. Since 2017, Winterland has been responsible for bringing big names into town, like The Shivas, Worn-Tin, Lady Lamb and Surfer Blood, and throwing them in the

It’s Thursday, I wake up late, the sun hasn’t been rising as early these days, and it’s pounding rain for the first time in a month. I’m cold, I throw on pants and slide into the computer seat awaiting the pop of my bagel. Burned, I eat it anyway. The

Disclaimer: The following account is told with a number of resources: interviews and information from brave sources on both sides of the political aisle, the Report of the Jacksonville City Council’s Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters conducted and written by attorneys Steve Busey and Kevin Blodgett (Smith Hulsey &