Heather Henderson Newsletter Writer email
Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist. Originally hailing from South Florida, she has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. Previously a staff writer at Void Magazine, she also worked as a global trade researcher and wrote about trade policy for American Shipper. Most recently, she served as assistant editor for the National Culinary Review and We Are Chefs. In her free time she loves to paint, watch bad reality shows and read. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.
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BIT OF JOY | Jax Poetry Fest

The 10th annual Jax Poetry Fest starts April 1 and runs all month long.…

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BIT OF JOY | Dealership donates to hospital

Subaru of Jacksonville donated $205,000 to Wolfson Children’s Hospital.…

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Florida's manatee population is bouncing back, thanks to conservationists and a lot of salad. | Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
March 28, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Manatee deaths down

State and federal officials intervened to stop a manatee die-off linked to a loss of seagrass.…

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier commends Jacksonville's City Council for passing an immigration enforcement bill. Uthmeier spoke Thursday, March 27, 2025, in St. Johns County. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
March 28, 2025

Jacksonville mayor weighs veto of immigration bill

Mayor Donna Deegan says her administration is evaluating the legality of an immigration law passed by City Council.…

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March 27, 2025

BIT OF JOY | MOCA Family Day

Enjoy Family Day at Jacksonville’s Museum of Contemporary Art this Saturday.…

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March 26, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Library book sale

The Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library will hold a book sale this week.…

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The sandcastle contest at the Opening of the Beaches celebration lets you flex your creativity. | Visit Jacksonville
March 25, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Sandcastle contest

Sign up to participate in the sandcastle contest at the Opening of the Beaches next month.…

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March 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Iftar at MOSH

MOSH is hosting an educational Ramadan Iftar dinner on Tuesday.…

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Local Realtor Stacy Horst was honored at a recent Northeast Florida Association of Realtors event. | NEFAR via Facebook
March 21, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Local Realtor honored

Fernandina Beach Realtor Stacy Horst was awarded $20,000 to support her charity, Erin’s Hope For Friends.…

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Jacksonville Zoo staff gave Theo the capybara a special treat for his birthday this week. Think Theo would agree his home is one of the best in the country? | Jacksonville Zoo via Facebook
March 20, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jax Zoo makes top 10

The Jacksonville Zoo was named No. 4 in the country.…

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The Jacksonville Symphony has entertained Jacksonville for 75 years. | Submitted
March 19, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Record Symphony donation

If you thought you were the Jacksonville Symphony’s biggest fan, think again. An anonymous donor just gave the orchestra its…

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March 18, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Free movie night

What could be better than this? Find your way to the city of Jacksonville’s free movie night at the Riverside Arts Market Amphitheater…

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Bees love azaleas too. | Andrew Gustafson
March 17, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Azaleas in bloom

It’s that time again. Azalea season is upon us, with those beautiful bright purple and pink flowers that pop up overnight…

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Volunteers picked up lots of trash at a previous cleanup event. | Timucuan Parks Foundation
March 14, 2025

BIT OF JOY | St. Johns River Celebration

Spend your Saturday outside enjoying nature while doing your part to keep Jacksonville beautiful. The city of Jacksonville and the…

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Alpine Groves Park will be the scenic setting for a local art showcase tomorrow evening. | St. Johns County
March 13, 2025

BIT OF JOY | River Reflection

St. Johns County is teaming up with the St. Johns and Matanzas riverkeepers to host a showcase of local art…

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March 12, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Clay Volunteer of the Year

The Clay County Board of Commissioners want to recognize a volunteer who is making a big difference in the community.…

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Celebrate Pi Day with a slice of key lime? | Submitted
March 11, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Pi Day

This Friday is Pi Day, a celebration of the number pi, or 3.14. It’s a niche holiday, but you don’t…

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March 10, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Intrepid Women

The Jacksonville History Center is celebrating Women’s History Month with a special program on Wednesday to share the stories of…

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33% humidity? Is it even Florida? | Jessica Palombo
March 6, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Pleasant weather

As we inch closer to springtime, the weather has been… amazing. We’re in that nice in-between phase where it’s not…

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March 4, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Ride the Cyclone at Five & Dime

The Jacksonville nonprofit Five & Dime Theatre is serving up a little bit of joy mixed with a dash of morbidity…

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The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville at a recent performance | Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville
March 3, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Civic Orchestra celebrates Civil Rights

What’s better than symphony music? Free symphony music. The Jacksonville Civic Orchestra is performing two concerts this weekend to honor…

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A flight of beers from Fishweir Brewing, one of the stops on the Jax Ale Trail. | Fishweir Brewing via Instagram
February 28, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Brewery showdown

The Jax Ale Trail encourages visitors to enjoy all of the beer, cider and vibes that each of the many Jacksonville-area…

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This baby eastern bongo could grow to weigh up to 900 pounds. | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
February 27, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Bongo baby born at Jacksonville Zoo

The unnamed calf was born Feb. 19 to first-time mom Cayenne…

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A mural by a local artist celebrating Lincolnville's history was recently unveiled. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 25, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Lincolnville mural

St. Augustine muralist Nancy Christensen unveiled a new mural this month on the side of the Corner Market building in…