2026 – Page 262 – Free Press of Jacksonville

The Gantt Report: Do the Crime, Do the Time

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By Lucius Gantt – Former President Donald Trump and his supporters frequently screamed “Lock Her Up” prior to his 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton. Trump lost the popular vote in the United States […]

9 Common Questions about Genetic Testing for Cancer

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Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have […]

‘It Begins With Imagination’: Disney Dreamers Make it Happen

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By Lynn Jones – Over the weekend, 100 teens ages 13 – 19 from across the country celebrated the 16 year of Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA), educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney […]

Zeta Family Volunteers to Fight for Air

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Volunteers from Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Zeta Amicae of Jacksonville, participated in the stair-climbing event, ‘Fight for Air Climb,’ presented by The American Lung Association Jacksonville. The climbers […]

Culture Curator Brenda Frinks Leaving Jax for Tampa

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Travel agent specialist and all things African promoter Brenda Frinks is modifying her Duval destiny and will be moving to Tampa, Florida to start a new journey. “My son and grandchild are in Tampa. Time […]

Music Lovers Trek to Central Florida for Apopka Jazz Festival

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Jazz lovers from around the state hit 95 south to the Apopka International Jazz Festival held inside the Apopka Amphitheater for a night of smooth jazz. Artist on the bill included Duval’s Special Formula Band, […]

Links Present Weekend of Service Dedicated to Wellness and the Arts

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The Bold City (FL) Links, Incorporated Arts Facet committee celebrated the creative and talented students of Tiger Academy at an Arts Showcase Celebration held at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. The evening showcased […]

Beaches Youth Get an Early Start to Volunteerism and Healthy Hygiene

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Atlantic Beach Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Latrenia Thomas recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Community Hygiene Education Cabinet Stations Cabinets (CHECS) to be installed in the Jordan Community Center and the Gail […]

30% Voter Turnout Yields Wave of City Candidates

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Now that the election primaries are over, Duval voters have set the stage for the general election on Tuesday, May 16th to vote for the next Jacksonville mayor and city council representatives. If no candidate […]

58th Bob Hayes Meet Continues at Its New Southside Home

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By Lynn Jones – Following a controversial switch from its longtime home at the nothside’s Raines High School, the Bob Hayes Track Meet opened up at its new home at the University of North Florida. […]