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Christian George sworn in as 2024-25 Jacksonville Bar Association president
The Jacksonville Bar Association had a full agenda for its final meeting of the 2023-24 Bar year June 27 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront. More than 200 members and guests witnessed President Blane McCarthy present the association’s annual awards and the 2024-25 board of governors and President Christian George being sworn in to office.
Local teen shoots even par in PGA Tour debut
Fifteen-year-old Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach has made his name known in recent years in the junior golf world, and now his name has also graced the leaderboard at a PGA Tour event. The top-ranked player in the American Junior Golf Association, has already found victory several times in his...
Food, fun & fireworks: Northeast Florida celebrates the 4th of July
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firework shows across Northeast Florida lit up the skies for Independence Day. Tons of people packed areas like St. Augustine, downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach to watch the spectacular shows that lasted roughly 20 minutes. Locals and visitors in St. Augustine claimed their spots along the...
Families enjoying city of Jacksonville pools, quality time for Fourth of July
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It may have been a great day at the beach, but some decided it was a better day to head to the pool for relaxation and family time. More than two dozen city of Jacksonville pools were open for people to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday with their loved ones.
Historic Springfield hosts 17th annual ‘Throwback Baseball Game’ on Fourth of July
Baseball players from two sides of the Historic Springfield Community picked up their bats and gloves at Klutho Park on July 4 to see who could claim bragging rights in America’s pastime.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Florida’s economic progress, exponential growth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida‘s economy is on par with Spain as the 15th largest in the world. The goal is to grow gross domestic product (GDP) from $1.6 trillion (in 2023) to about $2.24 trillion, making it 10th in the world. Florida Chamber of Commerce president Mark Wilson...
Top commercial sales of the week
1382 and 1385 Brookwood Forest Blvd., Jacksonville. 3507 Rio Grande Ave. and Loree Street, Jacksonville. Seller: Tri Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services LLC. Type: 16 rental homes in Crossroads Townhomes at Town Center. Parcel size: Not available. Building size: Not available. Buyer: Crossroads SFR Owner LLC. Seller: Lennar Homes...
Jacksonville Navy veteran asking people to be mindful of those with PTSD during July Fourth celebrations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As people around Northeast Florida get set to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Jacksonville Navy veteran wants people to be mindful of those struggling with PTSD. John Tappen said loud noises, like fireworks, still bring back past trauma from his deployment in the Navy. Tappen...
Cyclist discovers voices of hope and anxiety on a 700-mile ride across the Gulf South
This election year, America seems restless, divided, and at times grouchy. So reporter John Burnett set out on his bicycle with an audio recorder to find out how people across the Gulf South are feeling. From St. Augustine, Fla., to New Orleans, he asked people he met along the way...
It's Decision Day for Top247 S Hylton Stubbs
Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin Top247 safety Hylton Stubbs is going to set off fireworks for a fanbase when he announces a commitment at 4 p.m. ET on this Fourth of July. After backing off of a USC commitment on the back end of summertime official visits, the nation's No. 10 safety prospect is ready to decide on the place he will call home. It's down to Florida and Miami.
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