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Jazz Fest Continues Tradition and Legacy

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[foogallery id=”17487″] The 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival was held throughout the Memorial Day weekend featuring more than 40 performers on three stages, in a vibrant street festival atmosphere. presently in its 36th year, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival […]

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PAL and UNF Partner to Increase Minority Education and Access

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The University of North Florida and the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville have entered a partnership to engage Jacksonville youth and put them on an academic pathway through the JaxPAL Teen Leadership Program with the […]

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Entrepreneur Launches Crazy Coffee Shop

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Ed Bartley is no stranger to being an entrepreneur. Having a successful trucking business for over 11 years he has a niche for exciting new business ventures. In January 2016 he was introduced to Alicia […]

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Let’s Do the National Search for the Next FAMU President

August 6, 2026 admin 0

by Rev. R.B. Holmes Florida A&M University is beginning a very important chapter in its storied life. Undoubtedly the gem of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, stakeholders writing that chapter are anxious to restore the […]

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Celebrity Chef’s Create Miracle on Ashley Street to Benefit Homeless

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Local celebrities mixed their talents and served food to the homeless for the 23rd annual Clara White Mission’s Annual “Miracle on Ashley Street Celebrity Servers” fundraiser. Each year, Clara White Mission (CWM) organizes community leaders […]

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FOSCI Promotes Unity In The Community

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To help bring awareness and celebrate life in the community, Families of Slain Children, Inc. (FOSCI) held their 4th annual “Unity in the Community Day” at their headquarters located on Myrtle Ave. Hundreds from the […]

AKA Awards $10K+ in Scholarships to Local Students

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Pi Eta Omega chapter in partnership with the Alpha Clay Pearls Inc. Foundation, awarded $12,500 in Scholarships to local deserving high school area students. Fourteen Clay/Duval county area seniors received funds […]

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Prudence Williams Named Social Worker of the Year

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Prudence Williams has earned the highest honor for the Stat e of Florida by being named “Florida Chapter Social Worker of the Year.” She obtained a Master’s in Social Worker from the prestigious Florida State […]

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Coalition Fighting the Power on the Northside

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Northside Coalition members held a fish fry fundraiser over the weekend near the intersection of Moncrief and Soutel to raise funds and bring awareness to their fight to end the northside’s ills. The Northside Coalition, under […]

VPK Graduates Ready to Take Their Steps Into the Future

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By Lynn Jones – Future Steps Learning Center Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program 2017 graduation was held over the weekend at their location on Moncrief Rd. Over 100 parents, family members and friends showed up to […]