Month: August 2026

In recognition of the tremendous relief efforts provided by Duval County Public Schools during Hurricane Irma, the district was awarded a “Courage in Crisis” honor by the Council of Great City Schools, a national association […]

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of the first Hall of Fame honorees at the Aviation Gallery. Bessie Coleman, Ruth Law, Laurie Yonge, Charles Lindbergh, and […]

The NAACP is warning travelers — in particular, African-Americans — that their safety could be compromised if they fly American Airlines, citing a series of “troublesome conduct” by employees. The travel advisory is the latest […]

  By Angie Nixon – While causing major devastation and loss to many of us here in Duval County and despite having to handle countless power outages because of it, Hurricane Irma may have been […]

By Dr. Irvin Pedro Cohen – I often say children represent the hope of what a community can become. But many of us know it takes a village to get there to ensure our children […]

Celebrating his 65th birthday with family and friends, school administrator Seabon Dixon, III was all smiles for his Florida Agriculture Mechanical University (FAMU) theme gathering. At least 60 guests showed up to commemorate a milestone […]

Over 100 supporters dedicated to the elimination of sickle cell disease rallied together for the annual 5K Walk for a cure for Sickle Cell. Walker’s warmed-up and trekked to the three-mile stint to the finish line […]

LifePoint Career Institute graduated 20 students graduate from their Hospitality Management Training Program and the Nursing Assistant Tutoring Program. Both courses required students to complete a 10 week curriculum.  Upon graduation Hospitality Management Training graduates […]