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In urging leniency, ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn tells his own story | Commentary
In pressing U.S. District Judge Brian Davis for leniency, attorneys for ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn spun a remarkable and tragic story about the utility executive's life, casting him as the victim of a relentless local media who has suffered "extrajudicial" punishment since his fall from grace five years ago as the youthful leader of one of Jacksonville's most important government agencies. Directly challenging the portrait federal prosecutors presented to jurors in the spring of a greedy...
JSO: Pedestrian killed in crash on Collins Road in Jacksonville after driver 'did not see' him
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Jacksonville's Westside Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office. JSO Lieutenant Nassim Mana says the crash happened at 5:34 a.m. in the 8800 block of Collins Road. In the crash, the pedestrian who is a man, was walking...
Thrifting recommended for back-to-school shopping, especially during the tax-free holiday next week
With kids heading back to school soon, that means many parents will be doing some back-to-school shopping. Meanwhile, Florida’s tax-free shopping holiday starts next week.
Day 2: Urgent search underway for missing 70-year-old woman on Jacksonville’s Westside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 70-year-old woman last seen in the 5800 block of Blanding Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Westside on Wednesday morning. The missing woman has been identified as Mary G. Richardson. Officials said she walked away from the Cedar...
Social Media Phenom ‘Girls Trips on a Budget’ Ready to Travel the World
By Lynn Jones – Travel Agent owner, Ty Moore has traveled throughout these United States visiting almost all of the 50 states! From East Coast to West Coast, this Jacksonville Florida native and Wolfson High school graduate is on a mission to unite women from all backgrounds to travel on a budget. As a result, Ty created the ‘Girls Trips on a Budget’ (GTOAB), facebook group for women to gather and create a bond to travel the world together, “Most of the women I know are trying to save their coins, because I’m always trying to save coins. Whenever I travel, I’m going on a budget,” Ty said. For more than 20 years, Ty’s travel agency has booked and reserved over two-hundred trips for guests to journey around the world.
Buzzworthy Businesses with Pamela Johnson of A Peace of Heaven Adult Care Services
Each week on “Buzzworthy Businesses” our hosts, Steve Strum and Chris Budihas talks to business leaders around Jacksonville who are doing great things in the community. Today, Steve and Chris talk to Pamela Johnson of A PEACE OF HEAVEN ADULT CARE SERVICES. Private caregiver seeking to take care...
Community Solutions Raises $135 Million for Housing Fund
Community Solutions announced that it has secured $135 million to close out its CS Large Cities Housing Fund to provide housing resources to individuals exiting homelessness and middle-income individuals. The private equity fund is supported by some of the largest social impact investors in the nation, ranging from health systems...
The Jacksonville Buzz with Wadelene Charles of Strategic Tax Accountants
Each week on The Jacksonville Buzz our host, Chris Budihas, sits down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss what’s buzzing in the Bold City. Chris talk with Wadelene Charles of Strategic Tax Accountants. Strategic Tax Accountants is...
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