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Mr. Jump was a history teacher and an advisor, and now, along with this, he has become a weightlifting coach and cheer coach at Bolles. Jump, who has taught at Bolles for two years, aims to give more to Bolles than a teacher and advisor can give. Previous to Bolles,...

“Beyond Triathlon,” a new documentary presented by Jacksonville Film Festival that showcases the inspiring stories of women fighting for their rightful place in the world of master competitive sports, is set to debut on Oct. 12 at the University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performing Arts Center. This film...

Riverside “urban activation space” is back on the market at the Fidelity National Information Services Inc. headquarters in the Brooklyn area of Downtown. Pet Paradise has closed the gate on plans to build a resort and day spa at the financial technology services riverfont office campus. “We did...

October 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Caitlín Doherty, executive director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, a Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida, talked about the institution’s achievements, particularly surviving and thriving through the pandemic, leading up to its approaching 100-year anniversary. MOCA’s focus on community engagement, diverse programming, and intentional collection acquisitions underscores its commitment to representing and serving Jacksonville. Doherty discusses MOCA’s use of technology for digital access and immersive experiences, its sustainability initiatives, and collaborations with various partners to enhance accessibility and impact.

The St. Johns River Water Management District issued a permit Sept. 20 for a minor permit modification for Pinstripes Bistro Bowling Bocce at St. Johns Town Center. Jacksonville civil engineer England-Thims & Miller Inc. applied for the modification July 19 for the site within St. Johns Town Center. The modification...

The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) recently announced that the City of Jacksonville has committed $50 million toward the construction of a new museum, to be disbursed through a three-year commitment in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Jacksonville City Council approved this funding as part of the 2025-2029 CIP on Sept. 24. As part of the CIP funding agreement, MOSH will direct at least $85 million in capital investment toward the design and construction of the new museum project. To date, the museum has secured more than $40 million in philanthropic, corporate and private support for this project. Fundraising to cover additional needs related to the project will continue under the leadership of MOSH Genesis capital campaign chair Jill Davis and MOSH Chief Development Officer Maureen Mercho. “MOSH is proud to be one of the signature projects poised to transform the Shipyards area of downtown. Formalizing this next phase of our partnership with the City of Jacksonville reinforces our shared commitment to seeing the new MOSH proceed with development,” said Dr. Al Dove, CEO of MOSH. “On behalf of our team, I’d like to thank Mayor Donna Deegan, the Jacksonville City Council and the Downtown Investment Authority for collaborating with us to enact a true public-private partnership to serve the current and future residents of this great city.” MOSH has operated in its current location on the Southbank of Downtown Jacksonville since 1969 and has served the Northeast Florida community for more than 83 years. The museum’s operations have since outgrown the 33,000 square feet of usable exhibit space; the building of a new, state-of-the-art museum will significantly expand the organization's capacity to serve more students and visitors year-round. “MOSH is an essential leader in our city’s cultural landscape. With a larger location and cutting-edge exhibits, it will play an even greater role in attracting tourism to our downtown, cultivating curiosity and inspiring innovation among our next generation of leaders,” said Deegan.

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital will present the 2024 First Coast Design Show, celebrating the “Art of Style” on Dec. 6-8 at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center. Benefiting Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, the annual event will immerse attendees in the world of design, featuring...

Students are stopping by the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida to view a student-led exhibit of hand-embroidered sheets as part of the Embroidery for Peace and Memory event. Located in a display case in Special Collections on the library’s first floor by the staircase, these...