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Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron smiles during a press conference at Atlanta Stadium, Ga., after the game in which he hit his 715th career home, in this April 8, 1974, file photo.

City Council Renames Durkeeville Baseball Field For “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron

The Jacksonville City Council Tuesday approved a bill renaming the baseball field at J.P. Small Memorial Park Stadium in honor of baseball great Henry L.…

First Coast

UF Health Jacksonville Senior Initiative Gets Nearly $1 Million Boost From Humana

Cyd Hoskinson

Two health clinics on Jacksonville’s Northside will be transformed into what are called Health-Smart Holistic Health and Wellness Centers for senior…

First Coast

State Grant Will Help Jacksonville Recognize Underrepresented Communities

Lindsey Kilbride

Prominent African-American architects and Northwest side cemeteries are just a couple of areas of significance Jacksonville’s planning department may…

First Coast

Jacksonville’s Historic Durkeeville Baseball Field, Museum Getting $500,000 Upgrades

Lindsey Kilbride

A historic Jacksonville baseball stadium in the Durkeeville neighborhood will be getting some big upgrades, thanks to half-a-million dollars of state…

Community

Jacksonville City Hall Display Celebrates Durkeeville Baseball History

Lindsey Kilbride

The front windows of Jacksonville’s City Hall are now displaying photos and stories about different parts of the city’s history.One of those displays…

Community

Durkeeville Historical Society Celebrates Juneteenth

Cyd Hoskinson

Slavery in the U.S. came to an end 148 years ago today, when Union soldiers sailed into Galveston, Texas with the news that President Abraham Lincoln had…