Melanie Lawson

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Melanie Lawson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You can feel the passion Anne Marie Moquin brings to Beaches Go Green. The organization she founded is on a mission to show that protecting the planet is about more than just picking up litter — it’s about protecting our health. “I just wanted to educate people on how plastic pollution was not only impacting the environment, but it’s also impacting our personal health,” Moquin explains.

1 month ago | news4jax.com | Melanie Lawson |Melanie Lawson Anchor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – This year alone, an estimated 2 million people will hear the words “you have cancer”—and more than 600,000 will lose their battle. But for Richard Reyes, a stage four colorectal cancer survivor, hope didn’t just help him survive. It gave him a new purpose—and a new voice. Reyes will share his powerful story this weekend at Relay For Life of the First Coast, hosted by the American Cancer Society.

1 month ago | news4jax.com | Melanie Lawson

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Tristyn Bailey’s spirit continues to shine brightly in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. As her family and the community remember her vibrant life, her parents, Stacy and Forrest Bailey, reflect on the lasting impact she made in her 13 years. Tristyn became a household name in May 2021 when her life was stolen in an act of violence by a schoolmate.

1 month ago | hellomagazine.com | Melanie Lawson

I founded the supplement brand Bare Biology in 2013 and since then my life has been pretty full on. On top of my role as CEO, I am also a mum to teens, so it might seem hard to believe that I've nailed the perfect work/life balance – without a PA. I carefully schedule my weeks and don't allow people to put meetings in without checking with me – I could never have a PA running my diary.

1 month ago | news4jax.com | Melanie Lawson |Jacqueline Lee

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March’s Positively JAX award honored Beaches Fine Arts Series, an organization that continues to inspire and enlighten the community through its arts programs. For over 50 years, the organization has brought the arts to people for free — it’s a cultural gift to everyone. According to its website, BFAS was founded by Jim Johnson, who discovered that the beaches had very few classical music offerings. He was determined to change that and wanted to affect others positively.