Business
FUNdraising Good Times: So Busy, So Tired
Life is exhausting. There’s so much to do. There’s not enough time. Why do things keep piling up? Do you feel tired just reading these words? Or are you energized and ready to take on […]
Month: September 2025
Business
Florida Rents Increased by Nearly 40% Between 2019 and 2023, Report Finds
Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix | Homelessness among Florida families rose by 28% in the last three years, a report from the University of Florida found. The 2025 Rental Market Study conducted by UF Shimberg Center for Housing […]
Lifestyle
Black Couple to Welcome First Baby Girl Born into Their Family Since 1917
Nationwide — Michael Sherman, an African American husband from Montgomery County, Texas, and his wife Joacquia are expecting a baby girl, breaking a 108-year family streak of sons. Their daughter will be the first girl born […]
Political
Sound the Alarm: Democrats Say Florida’s Future Is on the Line
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Broward County Democrats are raising a red flag, warning that Florida is spiraling into crisis under the combined weight of Donald Trump’s federal agenda and Governor Ron DeSantis’ state policies. At a […]
Sports
The Field for the 2025 Jacksonville Classic is Set
The Jacksonville Classic, one of the nation’s premier early-season college basketball tournaments, is set to return November 23–25, 2025. Tournament passes and hotel information can be found at www.jacksonvilleclassic.com This year’s event will feature a […]
Editorials
The Black Vote, Polling and Redistricting
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher | San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper | Chairman of the Board, National Newspaper Publishers Association | As California enters the redistricting battle over control of the U.S. House of […]
Book Reviews
Jax Book Fest 2025 Returns with Bestselling Authors, Family Activities, and Free Workshops
Jacksonville Public Library’s Jax Book Fest returns for its seventh year this September with an exciting new format: two consecutive Saturdays of programs for readers and writers of all ages. The free event will be […]
Urban Traveler
Norwegian Cruise Line® Reveals Winners Of Its Annual Norwegian’s Giving Joy® Program
Norwegian Cruise Line Awards 20 Deserving Educators Across the U.S. and Canada with a Relaxing and Well-Deserved Cruise for Two Top Three Grand Prize Winners Also Invited to Sail on NCL’s Newest Ship, Norwegian LunaTM, […]
Political
Letter to DeSantis: A Mid-Decade Census Would Undermine Florida’s Democracy
Equal Ground | Dear Governor DeSantis, As nonpartisan organizations committed to the protection and advancement of voting rights and fair representation, we write to express our deep concern regarding Florida’s attempt to pursue a mid-decade Census and redistricting process. […]
Sports
Coen Talks Shifting Focus To Week 2 After Jaguars’ Season-Opening Win: “On to the next one…”
The victory mattered. How it happened mattered more. The Jaguars on Sunday beat the Carolia Panthers in the 2025 regular-season opener, a convincing and encouraging victory in Liam Coen‘s first game as head coach – and one […]