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Health

Big Risks and Benefits of Diabetes Drug Metformin

October 28, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Knowridge | Metformin is widely used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and research suggests it may also offer benefits beyond that main job. Its long history of use has also revealed […]

Entertainment

Movie Review: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ is More Than a Staggering Time Capsule

October 28, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Jake Coyle | We’ve had “Once Upon a Time” in the West, in America, in Hollywood. It’s a classic kind of movie title phrase, and a good way to start a fairytale or burnish a […]

Community

24th Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive Returns November 2 

October 28, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

WJCT Public Media and community partners will collect warm clothing and blankets for Northeast Florida neighbors through November 30 October 28, 2026, Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media is partnering with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath and […]

Local

Has Decades of Redlining and Poisoned Land Help Fuel Northwest Jacksonville’s Gun Violence?

October 28, 2026 Staff 0

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida, was closed in 2001 due to environmental contamination from ash and toxic waste that was dumped and used as fill dirt in the area. The school opened […]

Education

Teachers Nominated for 2027 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year EDDY Award

October 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Nearly 170 teachers have been selected by their peers to represent their schools as Teacher of the Year for the 2026–2027 school year, and to compete for the title of 2027 VyStar […]

OPED

DCPS Expands In-House Custodial Services Through Pilot Program

October 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Duval County Public Schools | Oct. 26, 2026 – Duval County Public Schools is beginning a transition to in-house custodial services, with a pilot program already underway at several schools across the district. As part of […]

Political

Only 3 Florida County Court Races are Left, and 2 Target Sitting Judges

October 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Voters in Duval, Seminole, and Liberty counties will determine judicial runoffs on Nov. 3 by Molly Farrar | Florida Trib | Three county court judge contests in Florida will head to runoffs in November’s General Election, […]

Community

Wells Fargo Invests $300,000 in LISC Jacksonville’s Project Boots

October 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Wells Fargo invests $300,000 in LISC Jacksonville’s Project Boots initiative to expand homeownership opportunities Jacksonville, Fla.— Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Jacksonville has received a $300,000 grant from Wells Fargo to expand Project Boots, the […]

Urban Traveler

Zunzibar Bringing Coastal Cuisine and Curated Cocktails to Jacksonville This Fall

October 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Savannah-Born Restaurant Will Open at Brooklyn Station with Fresh Seafood, Shareable Plates, Curated Cocktails, and a Rooftop Bar Zunzibar is headed to Jacksonville. The Savannah-born coastal-inspired restaurant and bar, centered on chef-driven food and curated […]

Sports

MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Hope in Action at the Sherman Family Champion for Children’s Gala

October 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation (MWYF) celebrated 30 years of hope in action at its 30th Anniversary Sherman Family Champion for Children’s Gala on Thursday, October 15, 2026, bringing together supporters, alumni, students, families, and […]

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