Jacksonville Today reader Henri M. wonders why Brooklyn, nestled on McCoys Creek north of Riverside, has the same name as a New York City borough: “Who … called the area where Blue Cross Blue Shield is ‘Brooklyn?’”

Q: Tonca, an American alligator snapping turtle, was the unofficial mascot of the Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville. He made a memorable impression on many who saw him through the years. That leaves many children and their parents curious about what’s become of the massive turtle.