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Entertainment

Adele Givens Draws Sold-Out Crowds in Jacksonville, Inspires Next Generation

April 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Comedian Adele Givens packed the house with multiple sold-out performances at the Comedy Zone, reaffirming her enduring appeal and influence in stand-up comedy. Known for her sharp wit and commanding stage presence, Givens delivered high-energy […]

Lifestyle

Annual Photo Shoot Showcases Timeless Beauty Without Expiration

April 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The third installment of the “Black Don’t Crack” photo shoot returned to Jacksonville, continuing a now three-year tradition that celebrates beauty, culture, and confidence. Photographer R. Liner of Redburd Images described the vision behind the […]

Entertainment

Think Bold, Live Bolder A Weekend of Vision, Voice and Impact

April 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The 4th annual Think Bold Fest delivered a dynamic weekend of networking, inspiration, and forward-thinking ideas, bringing together local and national visionaries committed to shaping the next generation. Throughout the five-days, a powerful community of […]

Community

AKA’s Annual Baby Shower Delivers Free Care, Resources, and Hope

April 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The 4th Annual Community Baby Shower, “Nurturing Families, Building Strong Beginnings,” was held this past weekend at the Legends Center, proved to be an impactful and heartwarming success. The event was a collaboration of Alpha […]

Community

Dads, Kids & Community Clean with a Purpose

April 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Mike Robinson and O.G. Dads Incorporated are showing how service and celebration can go hand in hand. Partnering with St. Johns Riverkeeper and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the group hosted a waterfront cleanup and […]

Community

Mr. T’s Reading Challenge Impacts Young Readers to Leadership Through Leadership

April 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Friends of the Brentwood Public Library, Inc. (FOBL) recently celebrating the success of Mr. T’s Reading Challenge, a literacy initiative designed to inspire and strengthen reading skills among early learners in grades K–2. Rooted […]

National

2026 Power Play: Senate Control at Stake as Florida Governor’s Race and Diverse Candidates Reshape Political Map

April 15, 2026 Staff 0

Republicans enter the 2026 election cycle with a 53–47 majority in the U.S. Senate, giving the party a structural advantage as Democrats attempt to reclaim control of the chamber. To flip the Senate outright, Democrats […]

Editorials

When Did Feminism Become a Bad Word?

April 15, 2026 Staff 0

by Laura Onyeneho | Defender Network Feminism is not about hating men. It never was. The word itself — rooted in the Latin femina, meaning woman — has carried, since its earliest recorded use in the 1890s, one […]

Business

State Attorney Sends JEA Subpoena for Records about former Mayor’s Lobbying Firm

April 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

JEA headquarters in downtown Jacksonville. [JEA photo.] By Nate Monroe | The Florida Trib & News4Jax | This story was reported in collaboration with News4JAX. JEA received a subpoena on Friday from State Attorney Melissa […]

Urban Traveler

Saucy! by KFC Expands to Jacksonville with New Concept Focused on Chicken Tenders and Customization

April 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

A new fast-casual restaurant concept from KFC has arrived in Jacksonville, as Saucy! by KFC opens at St. Johns Town Center with a menu centered on chicken tenders, signature sauces, and customizable meals. The concept […]

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