2026 – Page 263 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Jacksonville Pauses Redistricting Appeal After City Council Asks Lawyers to Settle

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Andrew Pantazi – (via www.jaxtrib.org) Jacksonville asked a court Tuesday to allow the city to halt its appeal of a racial gerrymandering ruling while the city finalizes a settlement with civil-rights groups. The city […]

Why We Are Going To Florida for Our Conference

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Like many of you, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has followed the actions that Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis and other conservative lawmakers have taken against teaching Black History […]

Democrats: Why in the Hell Are Black People Moving to Red States?

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Derrick Z. Jackson – (via www.theroot.com) – In a great reverse Black migration, the top four states for Black people are Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Florida. Democrats. You’re losing your audience. Literally. Worse, […]

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Announces the Reopening of its Regency Club

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, an upscale downtown hotel located on the St. John’s River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces the reopening of its Regency Club Lounge. The spacious room provides panoramic views […]

Jacksonville City Council District 8: Reggie Gaffney Jr. Gets 4 Challengers

August 6, 2026 admin 0

A crowded field of challengers is seeking to oust an incumbent who belongs to a family dynasty in Jacksonville politics. It’s the first re-election test for Reggie Gaffney Jr., who won a special election in August […]

FUNdraising Good Times: Now Under New Fundraising Management

August 6, 2026 admin 0

The board of Just Our Luck Youth Services is not happy with the organization’s fundraising results. The board chair pounds her fist on the table, declaring, “I am sick and tired of hearing excuses every […]

Painting to Pressure: Patrons Go Full Circle at Women’s Expo

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Every month Jacksonville Prime Osborn is immersed with conferences from across the country. One of the well attended events of the year are for women showcasing health and wellness workshops, fashion clothing booths, a plethora […]

Chi Eta Phi Strengthens the Legacy of Minority Nurses

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Chi Eta Phi, Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Chapter welcomed eight new members to the chapter in March. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is a national sorority of registered professional nurses and students. The recent inductee’s journey […]

Jaxons Trek South for a Sold Out Jazz in The Gardens Experience

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Held in Miami Gardens, Florida the 15th Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) annual concert features some of the most heralded R&B and Jazz acts in the country. This year the gardens […]

HCA Florida Orange Park Family Care Welcomes Dr. Tiffany Hill

August 6, 2026 admin 0

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is happy to announce that board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Tiffany Hill, is their newest care provider and education leader for the health system’s graduate medical education (GME) practice, HCA Florida […]