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Dive into the heart of First Coast life with our Community section, where we celebrate the diverse tapestry of people, places, and events that make Jacksonville truly special. From neighborhood gatherings and local traditions to grassroots initiatives and unsung heroes, we explore the connections, collaborations, and shared experiences that weave our vibrant community together.

Community

Dive into the heart of First Coast life with our Community section, where we celebrate the diverse tapestry of people, places, and events that make Jacksonville truly special. From neighborhood gatherings and local traditions to grassroots initiatives and unsung heroes, we explore the connections, collaborations, and shared experiences that weave our vibrant community together.

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Dogs Are Seniors Best Friends

Sometimes, the best medicine for the heart comes with four legs and a tail… Dogs Keep You Fit Adopt a dog and ditch that pricey personal trainer. A study in The Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that dog

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Working Together As A Community

AB Mayor Honors Heroic Resident, Firefighters Greg Franek was distraught, with plenty of justification. A kidney transplant hopeful for more than two years, Franek is undergoing dialysis treatment. And – as with others – the current economy is taking its

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Me or Us?

Following up on my last FCL post, let’s examine one of the 3 Ps—PEOPLE—this time around. Energy practitioners believe the fifth energy chakra—the Throat chakra—connects to a clear voice; integrity of the message. It is associated with the sense of

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A Community is More than a Zip Code

A Community is More than a Zip Code ~~~~~ A community may be viewed as a point on the map—yet it is more than just a place on a map. A community may be measured by its latest census count—yet is more than just the number of people.

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Rock Solid Law Supports Local Businesses

At Rock Solid Law & Title, we believe that small businesses are the heartbeat of the American economy. Unfortunately, during the pandemic, small businesses have suffered severely. As a small business owner for over 30 years, John Miller and the

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A Yankee Dime

Driving down the road with Glenda my older sister. I loved listening to her tell stories. They always start out like this……,”I remember one time I won’t ever forget. Once, we were staying at my grandpa’s in south Georgia. It

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Panic at the Bank

On September 17, 1819, John L. Harper and his accomplices stormed into the Bank of the United States in Chillicothe, Ohio and extricated $120,000 in currency at gunpoint. Harper and his gang were not bank robbers. They were “tax collectors”

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The Old Jail, 300 E. Bay

I worked for HUD after our first son, Michael was born. Hah! A whopping $620 a month. I supplemented my income by going to Florida Jr. College under the G.I. Bill. That paid an extra $450.00 a month going full

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“Pick It Up and Pitch In”

Regularly, Judge John encounters trash destroying the beauty of our North East Florida Beaches. In fact, Judge John has often commented that July 5 is his least favorite day of the year. Why our fellow American citizens would visit one

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