Northeast Florida’s Booming Housing Industry
There seems to be a big boom happening in the 904 area code and we’re not talking about a baby boom. The housing in the County Road 210 area, which inc…
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Proof of Progress: Taking Stock of Jacksonville’s Growth
“Screw this place, I’m outta here!” Anyone who has lived in Jacksonville long enough has heard this tune before. You hear it from all sorts — people wh…
Dangerous Dad, Remembering the Local Legend Ed Romer
“We all come from the sea, but we are not all of the sea. Those of us who are, we children of the tides, must return to it again and again, until the d…
Good Samaritan Gives Back to Jax Beach Homeless Population
Life as a homeless person is difficult, and not many people would know this better than Tracy Gebeaux. Gebeaux is the founder of Jax Beach Brother’s Ke…
Local Fitness Junkie Wins History Channel TV Competition
Christian Griffith is a beast. He treks through countless Tough Mudders and Spartan Races, and he runs ultra-marathons like they’re jogs in the park…
A Plastic Ocean — A Documentary On Saving Our Waters
On March 8, Sun-Ray Cinema will be screening a new documentary called "A Plastic Ocean." "A Plastic Ocean" is a joint exploration of documentary filmm…
The Sabal Trail Pipeline — Florida’s Standing Rock?
There's a lot happening in the world today, and some people avoid watching the news because of all the negative reports being presented. Sadly, there i…
Jax Beach Pavilion Festivals Facing Termination
If you spent time enjoying any of the beautiful community festivals in 2016 at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach, you might want to listen up.…
When Life Hands You A Tumor, Go Surf
“Now, I surf everyday — no matter what.” ... and that’s straight from the doctor’s mouth. Dr. Brian Thornton isn’t the doctor you may be imagining wit…
Native Sun’s Jax Beach Store Receives National Attention
Aaron Gottlieb’s second-story office at Native Sun’s Baymeadows location oversees a packed store where vegans, vegetarians and carnivores alike can sna…
St. Augustine Distillery Releases First Bourbon Made In Florida
St. Augustine, known to many as America’s oldest city, will make new history when St. Augustine Distillery releases the first barrel-aged bourbon in Fl…
Get Up and Get Out: Fun Things To Do This Weekend
The weekend is but a few short days away and the last thing you need to do is spend your precious free time watching Netflix. Instead, get up off your …
Featured Local: Carl Youman II
Professional stylist Carl Youman II came to Jacksonville, Fla. from Washington D.C. in 2007 to live closer to his family. Upon arriving, he quickly con…
HRO in the Know
The Jacksonville Coalition for Equality (JCE) is working to update the current Human Rights Ordinance (HRO) to include protections against discriminati…
Creating A Wave of Positivity
Positivity breeds positivity. That’s a phrase that most don’t use often enough. Chris Ulmer is a 26-year-old teacher at Mainspring Academy who has take…
Hemming Park Celebrates 150 Years
In January 1866, the city of Jacksonville purchased a small parcel of land from the prominent Hart family following the death of our city's founder Isa…
One Spark Fizzles Out, But New Glimmers Arise
Jacksonville's annual One Spark festival is in a bit of trouble. Last year, the organization experienced some financial instability and cut its core st…
Area Spotlight – King Street
Right off St. George Street in St. Augustine is the historic King Street. The street is packed with hidden gems that are rich with history as far as th…
5 Things You Should Know About This Weekend
Night-time Tiger Feeding During Friday and Saturday of every week, the Catty Shack sanctuary offers the chance to see the nighttime feeding of their…
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
With January right around the corner, it’s inevitable for you to start reviewing 2015 and deciding what you want to change during the year ahead. Maybe…
A Daniel Kids’ Christmas
For Kaitlyn, 15, Christmas is going to be different this year. She is not excitedly waking up first thing in the morning at her house. She is not going…
Christmas Traditions You’ll Actually Enjoy
Chestnuts may be roasting on an open fire, but Jack Frost is definitely not nipping at our noses – well at least not for those of us who live in Florid…
Jim Norton To Perform At The Comedy Zone
Stand-up comedian and radio personality Jim Norton will be at the Comedy Zone in Jacksonville from November 19 to 21. If you don't know who Jim Nort…
New Express Train to Connect Orlando and Miami, but What About Jacksonville?
Set for its debut in 2017, All Aboard Florida will begin service for its speedy new passenger train, set to run from Central to South Florida. Named…
11 Days of Remembrance — Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis Veterans Day is upon us. It's a time to be…