By Hank Rogers – The Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP recently organized a meet and greet event to celebrate the achievements of Aahkilah Cornelious, a native of Jacksonville and alumnus of the NAACP ACT-SO program. Cornelious, a talented choreographer and graduate of the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, sharedContinue Reading
Clemson University Tigers finished the Taxslayor Gator Bowl beating the University of Kentucky 38-35. Thousands of fans were in town for the matchup to witness the sixth oldest college bowl. Since January 1996 all games to date have been held at EverBank Stadium. The commemoration of the 75th anniversary game wasContinue Reading
“I have a dream.” Those four words changed history more than 60 years ago. Those words gave millions hope for the future, hope for equal opportunity and so much more. On Monday, Jan. 15, the world will celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. It willContinue Reading
We tend to bundle our children up to keep them warm in the winter, but a bulky coat and a car seat can be a dangerous combination. But there is an easy way to check to see if your child’s coat is too puffy or bulky. First, secure them inContinue Reading
A push to move the Duval County jail is gaining steam and now there is a conversation brewing about also moving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office administrative headquarters. RELATED: City Council committee discusses relocation of Duval County jail At a meeting Thursday morning at City Hall, city leaders will try toContinue Reading
A welcome change for many drivers: a new exit ramp is now open at JTB and Kernan boulevards. The new traffic pattern means drivers heading north on Kernan from JTB eastbound no longer have to stop at a traffic light and then turn left. The hope is that this willContinue Reading
A proposed plan to bring a new Chick-fil-A restaurant to the Oceanway neighborhood is causing a stir among residents. Not all of them are happy about it. We’ve all seen how busy a Chick-fil-A restaurant can get on any given day (except on Sundays, of course). That’s precisely why someContinue Reading
A retired Clay County deputy is thanking the community and Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook after a relatively new program helped her in her time of need. But now, she faces another dilemma. Nancy Scherer is a woman of many firsts. “I was the first female road deputy in ClayContinue Reading
Clouds return today ahead of a warm front approaching from the south. This will keep temperatures in the lower 60s under dry conditions, winds will be lighter than yesterday. Tonight: Temperatures will continue to fall into the mid-upper 30s. Southeast Georgia could see areas of patchy frost. Chance of isolatedContinue Reading
The Jacksonville City Council wants to allocate over a million dollars to Visit Jacksonville to enhance sports tourism in the city. During the Wednesday city council meeting, council members talked about using $1.5 million to attract events like the NCAA tournament. Several people including Morgan Tencza, who works for SportingContinue Reading
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