Category: First Coasters

Meet the everyday heroes and dedicated individuals who form the backbone of our First Coast community. From courageous first responders and inspiring teachers to innovative business owners and beyond, our Local Heroes spotlight shines a light on the diverse faces and inspiring stories that make Jacksonville a truly special place to call home.

Sue Chattaway

Sue Chattaway. I have a crazy happy life! I am married to the man of my dreams, and I have the most amazing step-children on

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Fischer Anderson

What’s your name and what fills your time? My name is Fischer Anderson. I was born at Tripler Medical Center of Honolulu HI while my

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Nadia Hionides

What’s your name and what fills your time? Nadia Hionides. I have served as the principal of The Foundation Academy since 1988. I support and

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Josh Hansbrough

What’s your name and what fills your time? I’m Josh Hansbrough and I’ve lived here in the Jacksonville area most of my life. Today I

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Mike Fogg

What’s your name and what fills your time? Mike Fogg – My life in review would be best described as: Faith, Family, and Friends. A

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Sean Mattison

What’s your name and what fills your time?   Sean Mattison. I’m an avid surfer/designer who is grateful for the life I’ve been given. My

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Tim Ellis

What’s your name and what fills your time? My name is Tim Ellis and I’m a retired attorney. My parents moved to Jacksonville Beach back

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Kelly Beech

What’s your name and what fills your time? Kelly Beech. What fills my time? Boy that’s a loaded question! I own the Embassy Barber Shop

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Ann LeFiles

What’s your name and what fills your time? Ann LeFiles! Anyone who has kids knows that kids fill all of your time! I have a

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Reid McCormick

What’s your name and what fills your time?   Reid McCormick. I was born at St. Vincent’s Jacksonville in 1957 and grew up at the

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Eddie Pitts

Eddie Pitts. For the past 16 years, I’m up early every day doing the surf report, 911 Surf Report It’s updated 2 to 3 times

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Scotie Cousin

What’s your name and what fills your time? Scotie Cousin. Hi, I’m Scotie Cousin a local artist living in Atlantic Beach. My time is mostly

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