On 6 February 2027, the Diocese of Florida (and the entire Episcopal Church) will ordain and consecrate a new bishop. The Revd. J. Randolph Alexander, Jr., elected at diocesan convention on 11 Septemb...  Read More

Born in Brunswick, Georgia, longtime Ortega resident, Steve Melnyk, was a golf standout at the University of Florida before winning the 1969 U.S. Amateur. That same year, he also won the Western Amate...  Read More

When asked to highlight a few qualities about himself he’s most encouraged by, Manny Valentin paused before responding.He thought.The moment of silence, though, didn’t appear to be the result of tryin...  Read More

With regard to one’s church experience, the greatest chance for long-lasting success comes less from just hearing what is said and more by reflecting on how what was said can positively impact one’s l...  Read More

For a host of reasons, summer is one of the most eagerly awaited times of year for kids….teachers, too, but that’s another story for another time.For kids, summer translates to a lot of play time, sle...  Read More

Upon first glance of Josh Mayrand, the odds of successfully speculating on what the 18-year-old Jacksonville native engages in to shake, rattle and roll his life in a positive direction are slim.If cr...  Read More