Heather Henderson
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, 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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November 21, 2023

Here’s help for low-income renters in St. Johns County

The county has launched a new program to help low-income renters cover rent and utility bills for up to 18 months.

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November 17, 2023

Panels offer solutions for Jacksonville’s biggest issues

Mayor Donna Deegan has released a report of committees that studied issues like infrastructure, health, economic development and others.

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November 8, 2023

5 takeaways from ‘Achieving a Resilient Jacksonville’

Jacksonville Today hosted the Achieving a Resilient Jacksonville panel discussion Wednesday night to dive into the recently released Resilient Jacksonville report.

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October 25, 2023

Lakesha Burton resigns from mayor’s office

Burton said she was resigning to care for her husband, Greg Burton, who is on leave as chief of school police because of health issues.

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October 8, 2023

GET INVOLVED | Local government meetings guide

Start here to plan on attending local government meetings in the Jacksonville, Florida, area.

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July 24, 2023

Back-to-school tax holiday starts today

Most back-to-school shopping is exempt from Florida sales tax from now until Aug. 6.

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May 4, 2023

Legislation could speed up historic buildings’ demise

The state Senate has approved a bill that historic-preservation advocates fear could put hundreds of significant buildings at risk of being demolished.

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April 12, 2023

Land deal approved for new MOSH site on Northbank

The Jacksonville City Council agreed Tuesday to lease city land to the museum for 40 years at $1 per year.

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