Firstcoastnews.com Hero Central

Our 'HERO NEXT DOOR STUDENTS' $5,000 scholarship winner

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:56:47 GMT

Our "HERO NEXT DOOR" $5,000 scholarship winner is Kelsey Harrison. Congratulations Kelsey from the First Coast News family.

Hero Next Door: Tom Gillis and Ellen Walden

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:47:01 GMT

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- In the 2009, the economy tanked, leaving millions of Americans unemployed. During that time, a couple that took their losses and turned them into gains for thousands of homeless people here on the First Coast.

Hero Next Door: John Sornberger

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:18:14 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Since July 1996, John Sornberger has been volunteering at the Teacher Supply Depot in Jacksonville.

Fourth Hero Next Door student scholarship winner revealed

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:01:41 GMT

A knock on the door and a big surprise are how Alexa Parsons woke up Monday morning.

Hero Next Door Student Scholarship Winner: Marcus Threadcraft

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:21:28 GMT

Marcus Threadcraft, 18, is a shining example of student excellence on the First Coast. He has a weighted GPA of a 4.78 at Stanton College Preparatory School and is involved in all kinds of volunteer work.

Hero Next Door Student Scholarship Winner: Kiersten Mercado

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:32:22 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FLA-- Kiersten Mercado, 16, had no idea why her mother wanted her to miss the school bus Thursday morning.

First Hero Next Door Scholarship winner announced

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:17:13 GMT

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. -- Hayley Snyder thought she was coming to school early Wednesday for a guidance counselor appointment.

GMJ This Morning: Student wins $1,000 Scholarship

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:03:47 GMT

Hayley Snyder, a 12th grader at Fletcher High School, is the first recipient of First Coast News's Hero Next Door Student scholarships.

Hero Next Door: Beverly McClain

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:23:40 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Beverly McClain looks at the Families for Slain Children building, and thinks about how she arrived here.

First Coast family champions importance of college scholarships

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:38:53 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Would you like free money to go to college? How about a chance at winning $5,000 dollars? It's all part of the First Coast News Hero Next Door scholarships and time is of the essence if you still want to apply.

Hero Next Door: Jay Harris

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:18:35 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 36-year old Jay Harris, fashion designer and owner of the Straight and Narrow store in downtown Jacksonville, is living the dream.

Hero Next Door: A man's mission to bring peace back to Grand Park

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:50:41 GMT

Anthony Stinson, 51, grew up in Jacksonville's Grand Park neighborhood during the 70's and 80's and now he's on a mission to reduce crime in the neighborhood.

Hero Next Door: Valerie Williams

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:16:55 GMT

BRUNSWICK, Ga. -- In Georgia, one in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. That's according to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

Hero Next Door: Vivian Bradford

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:39:40 GMT

Posted on Vivian Bradford's wall are the pictures of her students. Bradford, who's a guidance counselor at Ribault High School, has helped many students get into college.

Hero Next Door: Sam Franzini

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:28:50 GMT

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Twelve-year old Sam Franzini and his dog Charlie are inseparable.

Dr. James Chamberlain; Our Hero Next Door

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:47:04 GMT

Dr. James Chamberlain and his parishioners at Christ Walk Church have been helping those in their community see clearer since 2009.

The Kuhl Family: Heroes Next Door

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:04:18 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Rob Kuhl, who's been an active duty Coast Guard member for the last 24 years, knows first hand what the men and women of the military go through.

Hero Next Door: It's a family affair

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:55:50 GMT

See how one local family is raising four legged friends to help disabled military veterans.

Hero Next Door: Cindy Wolinski

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:40:08 GMT

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Two years ago this month, Cindy Wolinski started her "Changing Hearts Food Mission" charity.

Tammy McGuire fulfilling her life's calling

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:07:43 GMT

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. -- Tammy McGuire is a First Coast woman whose life mission is to help every child in Northeast Florida who's in outer home care, foster care, relative care or non-relative care.