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Island Spice Grill Hosts Back-to-School Giveaway for Jacksonville Families

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Island Spice Grill, partnered with the Feed My Soul Foundation to help hundreds of Jacksonville students prepare for the new school year during the organization’s second annual Back-to-School Giveaway on the city’s Southside. The community […]

Sports

JU Women’s Basketball Host Community Cookout

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville University Women’s Basketball recently hosted its first Community Cookout, bringing together players, families, and local residents for an afternoon of food, games and fellowship aimed at strengthening ties between the program and community. The […]

Lifestyle

FLAJAX Club Celebrates Near Century of Service with Annual Summer Fellowship Cruise

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The FLAJAX Club, one of Jacksonville’s longstanding civic and professional organizations, celebrated nearly a century of leadership and fellowship Saturday with its annual summer outing, taking members to Brunswick, Georgia, for a luncheon aboard the […]

Lifestyle

Still Young at 42: Krystal Goggins Celebrates Birthday Surrounded by Friends and Family

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Proving that 42 is still young, Krystal Goggins celebrated her birthday surrounded by longtime friends and former colleagues during an evening of dinner and cocktails at Morton’s Steakhouse. Although she moved to Jacksonville at age […]

Local

UNF Finds Free PBS Family Workshops Improve Early Learning

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

New research from the University of North Florida (UNF) show that free Jax PBS KIDS Family and Community Learning workshops are truly helping Jacksonville children improve science knowledge, social-emotional development and kindergarten readiness. The evaluation […]

Local

American Beach Weekend Celebrates History, Culture and Community

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The 2nd Annual American Beach Weekend brought together residents and visitors for a weekend celebrating the rich history, culture and enduring legacy of one of Florida’s most significant African American communities. The multi-day event featured […]

Entertainment

LOL Festival Spotlights Jax’s Growing Film Industry

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones – Jacksonville’s growing reputation as a center for independent film-making was on full display during the annual LOL Festival, where local filmmakers, comedians and entertainment professionals gathered to celebrate a decade of […]

Health

Black History FSU College of Medicine Dean Dr. Alma Littles Chosen 150th FMA President

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — Dr. Alma Littles, Dean of the Florida State University College of Medicine, has been named the 150th president of the Florida Medical Association. This appointment marks a significant milestone as she […]

Health

Top 4 Diseases Killing Black Women

August 10, 2026 Staff 0

While Black women are living longer than previous generations, they continue to have a shorter life expectancy than white women, according to federal health data. Researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say […]

Local

Florida Tributary: Voting by Mail has Declined Sharply in Florida, Latest Data Show

August 7, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Elijah Lott | The decline is likely a reflection of President Trump’s rhetoric and tighter restrictions | The number of vote-by-mail requests for Florida’s August primary elections is sharply lower than in previous election […]

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