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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Recent Flagler graduates Gem Hansen and Emily Lacour painted this very St. Augustine mural at the St. Augustine Premium Outlets. | Submitted
15 hours ago

BIT OF JOY | New St. Augustine mural unveiled

A new mural by recent Flagler College graduates Gem Hansen and Emily Lacour was unveiled last week at the St.…

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Send a letter to a veteran in hospice care through the new Mail Call program. | Submitted
June 26, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Mail Call

A new program encourages the Jax community to send letters to veterans in hospice care.…

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Jax-based trio Meat Wizard performs at The Walrus in September 2024. Watching a local band is one of the many ways to have fun in Jacksonville. | Heather Henderson, Jacksonville Today
June 25, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jacksonville Today readers love Jacksonville

Jax Today readers disagree with a recent study that named Jacksonville America’s most boring city.…

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June 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | 2025 Arts Awards winners

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announced the winners of its 2025 Arts Awards.…

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June 23, 2025

BIT OF JOY | A happy foster kitten

Jacksonville Today’s What to Do contributor Amy Garrett is fostering one of the kittens from Jacksonville’s animal shelter, and she…

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Live every day like it's Pi Day at one of the country's best pie shops. | Mixed Fillings via Facebook
June 20, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jax pie shop makes national top 10 list

Downtown pie shop Mixed Fillings ranks as one of the country’s best according to USA Today.…

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Bring your own chair and enjoy music by the sea in St. Augustine Beach tonight. | Visit St. Augustine
June 18, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Wednesday night happenings

Enjoy your Wednesday night with these three local events.…

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JU students will join the Mickler's Landing Turtle patrol to monitor sea turtle nests in St. Johns County. | Jacksonville University
June 17, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Studying sea turtles

Jacksonville University students will study sea turtles through a new partnership with the Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol.…

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How it feels to know you're helping 150,000 people | Submitted
June 16, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Shania Twain helps feed local families

Superstar singer Shania Twain is making a big donation to Feeding Northeast Florida.…

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Memphis Redbirds players warm up before playing the Jumbo Shrimp at Vystar Ballpark on May 22. | Heather Henderson
June 12, 2025

BIT OF JOY | VyStar Ballpark nominated for best in the country

VyStar Ballpark, home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, is in the running to be named the Best Triple-A Ballpark in…

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See these and more creative bras at The BRAject art exhibit at JU. | Submitted
June 11, 2025

BIT OF JOY | The BRAject

The BRAject is an art exhibit that opens tomorrow at Jacksonville University. If you go, you’ll see more than 100 bras designed…

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Support local breweries and celebrate clean water with the 25 Taps challenge. | Southern Swells via Instagram
June 10, 2025

BIT OF JOY | 25 Taps for the St. Johns

The St. Johns Riverkeeper is celebrating its 25th year with a local beer challenge.…

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June 9, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Free mobile planetarium shows

A break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from learning. Jax-based company Space Travel STEM is bringing its…

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Downtown Hastings has a new mural by internationally acclaimed artist Kelsey Montague. | Sara Orr
June 5, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Hastings mural

A new interactive mural by acclaimed artist Kelsey Montague was unveiled in Downtown Hastings.…

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Douglas Anderson student Suliette Ortiz was an overall winner in the the Applause Awards on Saturday and soon heads to New York City to compete in nationals. | GeekChic Photography
June 4, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jax theater students dominate statewide awards

Theater students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts just won big at the Applause Awards, which recognize the most talented…

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A young reader picks out a library book. | Jacksonville Public Library
June 3, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Summer reading kick-off

The Jacksonville Public Library is helping kids get started on their summer reading with kick-off parties this week.…

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June 2, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jumbo Shrimp broadcaster moves to MLB

Jumbo Shrimp broadcaster Scott Kornberg will join the Marlins Radio Network to call Miami Marlins games this summer.…

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The obelisk in the roundabout in front of Jacksonville University is the subject of a now award-winning documentary. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 30, 2025

BIT OF JOY | JU art highlighted in award-winning documentary

A 9-minute documentary about the glowing glass obelisk erected in front of Jacksonville University in 2023 has won four 2025…

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The symphony is celebrating the ladies of the '80s this week. | Jacksonville Symphony
May 29, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Ladies of the ’80s

When you think of a night at the symphony, you might immediately start humming classical works from men who have been…

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Play or picnic in the gardens during Summer at the Cummer. | Cummer Museum
May 28, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Summer at the Cummer

The Cummer Museum will have free admission and entertainment on four Friday nights in May and June.…

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Let's Ride Brass Band performs at 1904 Music Hall during a previous Jazz Fest After Dark. | Downtown Vision
May 21, 2025

BIT OF JOY | A weekend of jazz

The annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest returns tomorrow, bringing more than a dozen acts to Jacksonville’s Eastside through the weekend. The…

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These 5th graders were among dozens of Jacksonville students to win scholarships from the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation. | Submitted
May 14, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Youth scholarship winners

The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation awarded $125,000 in scholarships to Jacksonville students.…

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Shooting for the Stars, a team of students from Ponte Vedra High School, placed 5th in the nation at the Academic WorldQuest National Competition. | Submitted
May 6, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Ponte Vedra students place 5th in national academic competition

Ponte Vedra High School students placed 5th at the World Affairs Councils of America’s Academic WorldQuest National Competition.…

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May 2, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Beaches Library Comic Fest

The 10th annual Beaches Library Comic Fest is on Saturday, May 3.…