By Leola Williams – The ‘7 a.m. Prayer Group,’ was glad to be back on American soil as we returned from a trip without incident to Israel. The current international conflict on the Gaza/Hamas strip has gripped the world.  The 18 member group returned to to Duval County without conflict.Continue Reading

Another day in paradise.  After a sun-filled afternoon skies high clouds will move in tonight ahead of an approaching cold front.  A little warmer overnight with patchy fog.  Partly cloudy skies Friday with a chance of showers and possibly an isolated storm from 1 p.m. through around 8 p.m.  SunnyContinue Reading

Shown is Sister Strut team: Jackie Riviera, Vanessa Payne, Brittney Laramore, Yuka Kato, Michelle Law and Michelle Payne. On a breast cancer journey of survival, fitness and health, recent survivor Vanessa Payne and her team joined together and registered for Duvals’ 8th annual Sista Strut 3K walk. Speakers, runners andContinue Reading

Rain barrels are a great solution for conserving water and supplying irrigation during dry times. Their popularity has grown as an effective way to save money and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff, potentially decreasing flooding. Rainwater is naturally soft and free of chemicals, like chlorine and fluoride, that mayContinue Reading

by Cynthia Meadows – In between studies and mentorships and representing the legacy of Raines High School as its reigning queen, Jayla Kohn recently celebrated her 18th birthday with her very own product launch party. Held on the Southside inside Loth Studios, family, friends, classmates and mentors witnessed the releaseContinue Reading

Today will be mostly sunny then becoming partly cloudy and warmer. Clear skies with patchy fog early and morning lows in the 40s to low 50s. Afternoon highs in the 70s to low 80s. Hazards: Tidal flooding through Friday evening. Looking ahead: Scattered showers Friday mainly after noon. Saturday morningContinue Reading