• About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Photo
  • Fictitious Name
  • Event Submission
    • Around Town
    • Church News
  • Contact Us
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • rss feed
Free Press of Jacksonville
  • Home
  • News
    • Community
    • Local
    • National
    • International
    • Education
    • Business
    • prnewswire
  • Entertainment
    • Crosswords
    • Sudoku
  • Politics
  • EDITORIALS
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
    • Advice
    • Book Reviews
    • Religion
    • Urban Traveler
    • Greek Life
    • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Calendar
  • Photos
Breaking news
  • [ February 12, 2026 ] Fruitful Living Column: Embrace a New Year with Intention OPED
  • [ February 10, 2026 ] Community Mourns Loss of Statesman Terry Fields Local
  • [ February 9, 2026 ] Black History Month Challenge: Say It Loud, “I’m Black and I’m Proud” Editorials
  • [ February 9, 2026 ] Award-Winning 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement Education
  • [ February 9, 2026 ] Florida Blue Names Tony Jenkins Northeast Florida Market President Business
Home2019

Year: 2019

Greek Life

First Coast Pan Hellenic Honors Brothers and Sister of the Year

October 2, 2019 admin 0

By Nikki Torian The First Coast National PanHellenic Council (FCNPHC) sponsored their inaugural luncheon last weekend to congratulate and celebrate the local Divine Nine’s  “Brothers and Sisters of the Year.”  The festivities began with worshiping […]

Greek Life

Delta Delta Celebrates 40th Anniversary

October 2, 2019 admin 0

The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Delta Chapter, along with Sister Chapter Alpha Gamma, Friends in Our Lives (FIOLS), Anthropos (Men in Our Lives) held a celebration commemorating their 40 years of […]

Local

HBCU College Fair Delivers a Dose of Service and Scholarships

October 2, 2019 admin 0

State Representative Traci Davis hosted her third Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) College Fair last weekend at the Jessie Ball DuPont Building.  HBCUs promoted their college history, mission and academic curriculum and offered on […]

Local

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop Opens on the Eastside

October 2, 2019 admin 0

By Lynn Jones Natalie’s Nook and Candy Shop grand opening was held last weekend to hundreds of patrons standing in line for an old fashioned ice cream cone! The candy shop is located on the […]

Health

Local Millenial Launches Cancer Survivors Website for Women of Color

September 30, 2019 Staff 0

When Jasmine Souers and Marissa Thomas met on Instagram in 2018, the two young breast cancer survivors had no idea their friendship would lead to something bigger than both of them. After meeting in person […]

Education

Florida Becomes First State to Teach Human Trafficking Prevention in Schools

September 30, 2019 Staff 0

The State Board of Education has unanimously approved a new rule requiring instruction in child trafficking prevention for students in grades K-12. With this approval, Florida will be the first state in the nation to […]

Editorials

Debt Collectors Target Consumers of Color, People Making Less Than $50K

September 30, 2019 Staff 0

Consumer survey finds bipartisan support for effective debt collection regulation By Charlene Crowell A new survey asked likely voters across the country what they thought of a proposed debt collection rule. The response was strong […]

Editorials

Affordable Housing is a Growing Crisis for African Americans

September 30, 2019 Staff 0

by Reggie Fullwood Anyone who has recently purchased a home can attest that prices are now skyrocketing. Homes that would sale for $150,000 three years ago in North Jacksonville are now selling for $225,000 to […]

Editorials

What Does a Just America Look Like?

September 30, 2019 Staff 0

by Dr. E. Faye Williams Sometimes I allow myself to imagine a world with justice for all—not just in words, but by deeds. Before I go around the world with what I would like to […]

Urban Traveler

What One Travel Expert Learned From Hosting a Women’s Empowerment Retreat in Africa

September 27, 2019 admin 0

Travel advisor Deborah Calmeyer of Roar Africa shares a few takeaways. By Deborah Calmeyer September 13, 2019 I have long predicted that African women can only embrace the value of their contributions to local tourism […]

Posts navigation

« 1 … 15 16 17 … 64 »

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE

You asked for it we got it! Join the Free Press family and the Lynn Jones movement of nothing but love and get your t-shirt, hoodie or sweatshirt today. ALL PROCEEDS will go towards scholarships and internships to teach young journalists a positive spin to reporting! Visit the link below!!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS TODAY

Donate for Future Journalists Fund





Twitter

Tweets by @JacksonvilleFP

About JFP

JFPress provides local, state and national news.
Recent Posts
  • Fruitful Living Column: Embrace a New Year with Intention
  • Community Mourns Loss of Statesman Terry Fields
  • Black History Month Challenge: Say It Loud, “I’m Black and I’m Proud”
  • Award-Winning 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement
Menu
  • About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Photo
  • Fictitious Name
  • Event Submission
    • Around Town
    • Church News
Comments
    • About Us
    • Media Kit
    • Subscribe
    • Submit Photo
    • Fictitious Name
    • Event Submission
      • Around Town
      • Church News

    Copyright @ 2026 Website Design by No Regret Media