Month: August 2026

By Lynn Jones – Former television judge known for her candid realism, Attorney Glenda A. Hatchett, has joined the case of 22-year old Vernell Bing, Jr. who was killed in Jacksonville May 22, 2016. Bing […]

By Charlene Crowell For the third time in two years, a large for-profit college has faced charges of defrauding its students. This time the charges stem from promises of jobs and incomes that never materialized. […]

Tax refunds will be delayed this year for some 40 million Americans. By Ben Popken, nbcnews.com If your refund is delayed this year, you can thank the IRS — and identity thieves. Millions of low-income […]

On Tuesday January 10th FAMU Recruiters made a special trip to Jacksonville to visit with students that attends Catapult Academy. Catapult partners with School Districts to operate their Drop Out & Credit Recovery Programs. Catapult […]

Saturday January 7, 2017 marked the start of the Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc’s 5th Annual Healthy Start 5K . This year, the event partnered with the American Diabetes Association in promoting […]

US Representative-elect Al Lawson has been elected by his peers in the House Democratic Caucus to serve as a Regional Whip for the 115th Congress. Lawson, a veteran lawmaker, who previously served as Democratic Leader […]

The Lincoln Proclamation Association presented their 154th Emancipation Proclamation with an awards luncheon and dedication to local students for academic excellence. A plethora of pastors, bishops, veterans, lodge members, educators and community leaders attended the […]

Florida A&M University (FAMU) starting the year off meeting one on one with National Merit Scholar semifinalist with the goal of recruiting some of the best and brightest students across Florida and Georgia. Last weekend, FAMU […]