Squatters in Jacksonville Waters
Last December, the Barker family gathered around the tree on Christmas morning in the family room of their riverfront home. Homeowner Mike Barker looked out the window at the Ortega River and was met with a disgusting sight. A man … Continued
Editorial: Spring Has Sprung, Y’all
Spring in Florida is one of my favorite times of year. Azaleas begin to pop in town and country alike, followed by violets, dogwood, jessamine, and a long list of others. The gray-brown and faded green of a Florida winter … Continued
“What’s Broken?” Confusion and Tension at Council Meeting Over JEA Sale
JEA could be worth $3 to $6 billion if put on the market for sale, according to an outside adviser’s report presented to City Council Wednesday night. But several councilmen questioned the purpose of selling the electric, water and sewer … Continued
Fall Hiking in Northeast Florida
Who says Florida doesn’t have fall color? Holly trees are full of crimson berries, glossy Magnolias sport velvety-red seed pods and hundreds of wildflowers are in bloom. Hiking is one of the best ways to see real Florida and the … Continued
“We Want Them to Feel Loved.” Community Rallies Behind “Forgotten” Neighborhood After Irma.
One hundred hot suppers delivered every night. Grocery bags stocked with cleaning supplies, personal items or canned goods. Cases and cases of bottled water. One Springfield church sprang into action after Hurricane Irma to fill the stomachs and refrigerators of … Continued
Washington Post Cites Florida Field Notes in Post-Irma Article
Three days after Hurricane Irma churned through Florida, the Washington Post reached out to Lisa Grubba at Florida Field Notes for information on what cities were open for travel in the Sunshine State. A big thanks to elected officials, chamber … Continued
Follow Our Facebook Page for Irma Updates
Jacksonville, FL — We’ll be using our Facebook page to post information we think will be helpful during and after Hurricane Irma, to the extent we have power and connectivity. Official government and weather sources are best for immediate and … Continued
Is Jax the 10th Worst City for Drinking Water? (No)
Reporter Lisa Grubba will be a guest on WJCT’s “First Coast Connect” to talk about her investigation into claims about Jacksonville’s drinking water quality. A national environmental group once listed the city as the tenth worst in the country for … Continued
Boyer Sets the Record Straight on River Plans
Jacksonville, FL — City Council president Lori Boyer wants more from the big river that slices through the largest city in the state. She wants more restaurants, more trails, more docks, and more boat ramps. She wants more residents and … Continued
Group Promotes Healthy Soil, Lifestyles in Urban Jacksonville
Two residential soil samples registered high for lead in preliminary tests done Saturday, April 29, at a community workshop in Jacksonville’s Eastside neighborhood. The free tests were offered at the second annual Go Green Soil Shop sponsored by the Eastside … Continued