Black Hammock Island

First Coast

Florida closes land deal to preserve Pumpkin Hill Creek

Cyd Hoskinson

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has closed on the purchase of 241 acres on Black Hammock Island, protecting its rare species from development and increasing recreational opportunities on the First Coast.
First Coast

George Ogilvie Family Trust sells Black Hammock land to ensure preservation

Max Marbut - Jax Daily Record

The nearly 350-acre tract in North Jacksonville had been approved for residential development. Instead, it will be added to the surrounding 35,000 acres that are part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.
First Coast Connect

6/15/2018: Media Roundtable; Music Of Motown

Kevin Meerschaert

Our weekly Friday Media Roundtable on First Coast Connect with guest host Ryan Benk featured Florida Times-Union columnist Mark Woods, Jacksonville Daily…
First Coast Connect

6/13/2018: Julington-Durbin Creek Land Swap; Going Green; Judy Wells

Kevin Meerschaert

Wednesday on First Coast Connect with guest host Ryan Benk we heard about a controversial preservation land swap proposal by Bartram Park Developer Tom…