One Spark 2016 kicks off in downtown Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - One Spark 2016 kicked off Wednesday in downtown Jacksonville.It's billed as the largest crowdfunding festival in the world, but the event, in its fourth year, looks much different than in years past. The festival is shorter, only two days long instead of five, and cash prizes are no longer being awarded based on attendee votes.But organizers were optimistic about the changes, as well as some of the more than 100 creators in attendance.Melody Taylor, owner of the mobile art ..>> view originalJacksonville footgolf: On its way up
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The quiet breeze swept through the course as the golfer lined up for the shot — the short but challenging par-4 hole made for a nervous execution. With one solid kick, the ball flew into the water, ultimately causing a double bogey for the hole.Sound strange? That’s because this isn’t ordinary golf — it’s footgolf, a 10-year-old sport that takes advantage of a nine- or 18-hole course and a soccer ball.Footgolf is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. with over 30 c..>> view originalHer seizures controlled, Jacksonville woman to 'Walk the Talk for ...
One morning in January 2009, Margaret Gregory was getting ready to take her two children to school and then head to work, just like any other day. Then, in an instant, the Jacksonville woman’s life changed forever. She remembers waking up on the floor, her children crying and paramedics asking her strange questions. Gregory, then 30, had suffered a grand mal seizure, which includes a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions. Before the day was out, she would have 11 more seizures, ..>> view originalHeated Jacksonville vehicles for hire committee adopts insurance ...
The city of Jacksonville's vehicles for hire committee decided on insurance coverage for taxi cabs, Uber and Lyft — and not much else.>> view originalCelebrate GOOD festival honors those who volunteer on April 17 in ...
A community-wide festival to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in the Jacksonville area will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at Friendship Fountain at 1015 Museum Circle. HandsOn Jacksonville is sponsoring the second annual Celebrate GOOD Festival with live music, celebrity appearances, food, family activities, volunteer opportunities and a special Walk of Service Hall of Fame honoring people who are dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations, schools and the homeless. The e..>> view originalGuilty plea for Jacksonville teenager accused of murder when he ...
A teenager charged with murder when he was only 13 has pleaded guilty and now faces decades behind bars. Jeremiah Elijah Hill, now 14, has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent. Hill is scheduled to be sentenced the week of May 9 by Circuit Judge Linda McCallum. He will be one of the first juveniles sentenced for first-degree murder in Jacksonville since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it is unco..>> view originalA.M. Briefing: Jacksonville businesses line up to support HRO
The Jacksonville Coalition of Equality now has about 400 local businesses agreeing to support the approval of a human rights ordinance that would provide anti-discriminatory protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents. The nonprofit activist organization announced Tuesday that companies such as Florida Blue, Winn-Dixie and CSX Transportation have committed to keep “people from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.” Currently, Jacksonville is the la..>> view originalTrapac negotiations with Jaxport could lead to shipper's exit
If the Jacksonville Port Authority can't successfully renegotiate its lease with Japanese terminal operator Trapac, the Asian cargo shipper could leave ...>> view originalTeen driving program teaches young Jacksonville drivers hands-on ...
A 2-day Teen Driver Challenge to help younger licensed drivers learn more about safe habits on the road will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 13, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center at 4715 Capper Road in Jacksonville. Co-sponsored by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Florida Sheriff’s Association, the classroom and hands-on driving program will help licensed drivers ages 16 to 19 get better prepared to dr..>> view originalBrumos dealers sold for close to $76 million
Fields Auto Group has completed its purchase of Brumos Automotive for almost $76 million. The sale was first announced in December, but details were not released then. In deeds filed Tuesday with Duval County Clerk of Courts, the sale involved seven transactions for a total of $75.95 million. Brumos owned seven dealerships in Jacksonville on Atlantic and Blanding boulevards, selling Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Porsche and Smart Car. Fields is based in suburban Chicago and has 20 locations in four sta..>> view original
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