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From Caregiver to Restaurateur, Eunice Smith Marks 89 Years of Service

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Family and friends gathered recently to celebrate the 89th birthday of Jacksonville matriarch Eunice Smith, honoring a life marked by resilience, entrepreneurship and decades of service to the community. The celebration was held at the […]

Fanatics Fest: Beyond the Game Where Sports and Culture Meet

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Khalifa Dieye | Staff Photojournalist | The star-studded Fanatics Fest weekend in New York City event brought together some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including Jay-Z, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Dennis […]

FAMU Strike Tour Rallies Jacksonville Alumni to Invest in Student-Athletes, HBCU Excellence

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Florida A&M University alumni, supporters and community leaders gathered in Jacksonville this week as the university’s annual Strike Tour made a stop in the city, encouraging continued investment in student-athletes at a time when historically […]

Jacksonville Students Earn National ACT-SO Medals, Scholarships at NAACP Competition

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Thirteen students representing the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP returned home from the 2026 NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) National Competition in Chicago with national recognition, including two silver medals, after competing […]

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic 2026 Menus Unveiled

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Event showcases options for every palate with more than 50 unique culinary creations served over two nights | LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Aug. 3, 2026 – As local foodies gear up for Central Florida’s fan-favorite culinary event, the […]

Youth Voices Lead Environmental Justice Conversation at Jacksonville Town Hall

August 6, 2026 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Young leaders took center stage during the Jacksonville Environmental Justice Town Hall, where students shared personal experiences and research on climate and environmental issues affecting their communities. The NAACP Environmental and Climate […]

Jolly Leading Governor’s Race in Grassroots Support But Who Will Turn Out to Vote?

August 6, 2026 admin 0

With Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just weeks away, campaign fundraising is emerging as one of the clearest indicators of momentum in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. The latest round of state matching […]

Fisk University President Defends Proposed Data Center as Part of $900M Campus Vision

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Dr. Agenia Clark says innovation hub could expand research and technology education while addressing environmental concerns. |Fisk University President Dr. Agenia Clark is defending the school’s proposal to build a data center on its Nashville […]

Music, Media and Creativity Plug In During Annual FleetCon Fest

August 6, 2026 admin 0

FleetCon 2026, the 15th Annual Fleet DJs Music Conference, brought together influential DJs, filmmakers, artists, broadcasters, podcasters, entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals from across the country and the surrounding Duval corridors to Jacksonville. Hosted by Fleet […]

St. Croix: An Island That Leaves You Searching for Words

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Lynn Jones | Visiting St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, leaves you gathering your thoughts long after you’ve returned home. Some destinations are beautiful, while others are unforgettable. St. Croix belongs in the latter category. […]