August 2026 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Fisk University President Defends Proposed Data Center as Part of $900M Campus Vision

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Dr. Agenia Clark says innovation hub could expand research and technology education while addressing environmental concerns. |Fisk University President Dr. Agenia Clark is defending the school’s proposal to build a data center on its Nashville […]

How Black WNBA Players Became Collateral Damage in the Caitlin Clark Culture War

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By A.R. Shaw | AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — Caitlin Clark, a WNBA player, has been weaponized against Black women, leading to federal government involvement. A letter signed by 11 Republican lawmakers, led by Texas Rep. […]

Norwegian Cruise Line® Unveils First Look At The All-New Great Tides Waterpark On Its Private Island, Great Stirrup Cay

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Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today revealed the first images of the highly anticipated Great Tides Waterpark on its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, ahead of the official grand opening celebration […]

JEA Connects Seniors with Community Resources During Monthly Senior Day

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Older adults gathered at JEA’s Downtown Headquarters on July 15 for the utility company’s monthly Senior Day, a free resource fair designed to connect seniors with programs and services that promote independence, […]

ICARE Calls for Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Jacksonville

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Members of the Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment (ICARE) gathered at Jacksonville City Hall to urge city leaders to take stronger action to address the city’s affordable housing crisis. ICARE […]

A New Beginning for Jacksonville’s Urban Core: Roosevelt Commons Brings Affordable Homeownership to a Community Long Waiting for Investment

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For generations, Jacksonville’s historic urban neighborhoods has watched opportunity pass by. While cranes reshaped other parts of the city and billions of dollars flowed into downtown development, many families in one of […]

St. Croix: An Island That Leaves You Searching for Words

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By Lynn Jones | Visiting St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, leaves you gathering your thoughts long after you’ve returned home. Some destinations are beautiful, while others are unforgettable. St. Croix belongs in the latter category. […]

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic 2026 Menus Unveiled

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Event showcases options for every palate with more than 50 unique culinary creations served over two nights | LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Aug. 3, 2026 – As local foodies gear up for Central Florida’s fan-favorite culinary event, the […]

Youth Voices Lead Environmental Justice Conversation at Jacksonville Town Hall

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Young leaders took center stage during the Jacksonville Environmental Justice Town Hall, where students shared personal experiences and research on climate and environmental issues affecting their communities. The NAACP Environmental and Climate […]

Music, Media and Creativity Plug In During Annual FleetCon Fest

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FleetCon 2026, the 15th Annual Fleet DJs Music Conference, brought together influential DJs, filmmakers, artists, broadcasters, podcasters, entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals from across the country and the surrounding Duval corridors to Jacksonville. Hosted by Fleet […]