August 2026 – Page 273 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Dr. Kim Allen Receives Inaugural Duval Diversity Playmaker Award

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On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced Dr. Kim Allen as its recipient of the inaugural Duval Diversity Playmaker Award presented by Florida Blue. The Jaguars newly established award recognizes individuals who are making […]

JAX Bridges Success Story: Dionne Wellington, Owner, Icecapade Frozen Treats, Inc.

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By Lorrie DeFrank – Icecapade Frozen Treats recently contracted with the Jacksonville Icemen minor league ice hockey team to offer its artisanal ice pops at games—a cool connection for a small business that overcame the […]

Cosmic Perspective: Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse-Tyson in Jax for One Show only!

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World renowned award winning astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse-Tyson will take the stage in Duval for an evening of discussion on fossil fuel, the orbit’s stability and in his words, “Cosmic perspective from a scientific lens.” […]

Jags (20) Win against Titans (16) – Win AFC South Division – Next Up Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, January 14th

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The Jacksonville Jaguars put on a show for their fans as they beat the Tennessee Titans, Jags (20) – Titans (16). What a game!! The home team was on the front line as Trevor Lawrence […]

Real Estate: Here’s What Homebuyers and Sellers Can Expect in South Florida’s 2023 Market

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By Amber Bonefont – South Florida Sun-Sentinel – After an unexpected slowdown in the South Florida housing market this year, what does 2023 hold for buyers and sellers? The South Florida Sun Sentinel talked to the […]

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Epic- Cure (a nonprofit that rescues food and redistributes it to those in need in our community) is holding a benefit ” 1920’s SpeakEasy Casino Night at the Treasury on the Park- St Augustine Florida […]

Court Changes Residency Requirement for Jacksonville City Council Districts Ahead of March Elections

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by Andrew Pantazi – via https://jaxtrib.org – A federal court has agreed to waive part of the Jacksonville charter’s residency requirements for City Council candidates ahead of the March elections. Normally, candidates must reside in a district for […]

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Learn the subtle science and exact art of cocktail creation! Every 2nd Friday we welcome you to join us in the JEA Science Theater for Cocktails & Chemistry, an interactive lesson behind your favorite adult […]

We’re At a Dangerous Milestone

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By Jesse Jackson – Last week, Donald Trump finally crossed the Rubicon. That is, he took to his social media platform and, for the first time, issued an explicit call to abolish the U.S. Constitution […]

DeSantis Invokes MLK and Lincoln While Attacking “Wokeness”

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via www.miamitimesonline.com – Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday to start his second term and delivered a divisive inauguration speech that further embraces the culture wars. Here are select excerpts from his remarks: Freedom […]