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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.

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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 the planet. I am super close to my family and

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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 parents were stationed there for a duty tour. I discovered

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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 share loving interactions with my students, their families, and my

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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 live in Nocatee with my beautiful wife Quincy, and our

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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 blessed life. My story, I came from the swamp to

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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 family moved to Atlantic Beach when I was 4. 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 in 1954. Other than being away for college and law

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Kelly Beech

Kelly Beech is one of those special people in our community who will go down as a “favorite teacher,” but not in the school system. Kelly has such a positive impact on so many of

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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 9th grader and a first grader! My 14-year-old is very

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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 Beach. About a year ago, I was asked to serve

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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 daily so surfing, shooting photos & video, fill my time.

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Scotie Cousin

Scotie Cousin has become all the rage around the First Coast with his eclectic style of art. With a variety of work displayed from the airport to the beach, Scotie has brought a lot of

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