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Retired Boxer Tommy Hearns Placed Under Son’s Conservatorship

March 13, 2026 Staff 0

Legendary retired boxer Tommy Hearns has been placed under the conservatorship of his oldest son, Ronald Hearns. According to WXYZ, the man known in the sport as “The Hitman” is also under Ronald’s guardianship after a court hearing […]

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Daytona Beach Area Welcomes Spring with Arts, Music, and Cultural Festivals

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 13, 2026) – Where can visitors on a spring vacation getaway find the largest gathering of Jeeps, the biggest rock music festival in America and a flurry of art, cultural and […]

Local

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Banning Local Governments From Promoting DEI

March 12, 2026 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  — Five years ago, in the aftermath of the racial justice protests of 2020, diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly known as DEI — became a centerpiece of corporate pledges, government initiatives and […]

Local

City Launches $750K Study to Relocate Jacksonville’s Overcrowded Downtown Jail

March 12, 2026 Staff 0

by Sylvia Perry Jacksonville officials are taking the first step toward relocating the city’s aging downtown jail, approving a $750,000 study to determine where a new facility could be built and what it would cost […]

Editorials

The Black Press: Our Future, Our Crisis

March 11, 2026 Staff 0

by Dr. John Warren This month, the Black Press celebrates 199 years of existence. It has been a time of advocacy for a people otherwise erased from the growth and history of this country. We […]

National

Jamal Bryant Calls Off Target Boycott After 400+ Days

March 11, 2026 Staff 0

The Rev. Jamal Bryant announced Wednesday that a nationwide boycott of Target he helped lead for the past year has come to an end, declaring the consumer protest a “victory” after the retail giant recommitted […]

Religion

50 Years of Community Voice: Celebrating the Legacy of Tallahassee’s Capital Outlook Newspaper

March 10, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

On March 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. a special commemorative 50th Anniversary Celebration Program honoring excellence, legacy, and vision for the Capital Outlook Newspaper will be held inside the Bethel Family Life Center at 406 […]

Entertainment

Gayle King Signs New CBS Deal, Shutting Down Exit Rumors

March 9, 2026 Staff 0

by Andrewa Bossi | Essence Gayle King is officially staying at CBS and fresh off renewing her contract, cementing her spot. Rumors have swirled for months that King may be leaving CBS as the media giant undergoes an overhaul under its new owners […]

Entertainment

After R&B Icons New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton Deliver Sold Out Performances Everywhere but Florida – They Finally Add Two Florida Date

March 9, 2026 Staff 0

Fans across the country are flocking to see R&B icons New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton, but Florida audiences have been largely left out of the loop, prompting frustration among music lovers and […]

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MLB incorporating Negro League statistics into its record books

March 9, 2026 Jacksonville Free Press Comments Off on MLB incorporating Negro League statistics into its record books

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