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By Laura Nwogu | General Assignment Reporter | Disney and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta launched a pilot Dreamers Academy cohort, bringing 50 middle school students into a multiyear program as the academy […]

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 […]

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 […]

Five Jacksonville residents were recognized for their leadership, volunteerism and decades of community service during The Jacksonville Council on Elder Affairs annual 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year Awards ceremony this month.. The celebration honored […]

Domestic violence claimed 21 lives in Duval County in 2025, with at least one fatal case reported in every Jacksonville police district, according to the county’s latest Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report. As October marks […]

From snapping and sharing photos to navigating Facebook, a group of Jacksonville seniors recently got a hands-on lesson in making their smartphones work smarter for them. The Duval County Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction […]

The 25th Annual Soul Food and Music Festival celebrated its silver anniversary Oct. 3., drawing an enthusiastic crowd to Vera Francis Hall Park for a day of food, live entertainment, fellowship and community recognition. Founded […]

Age may be just a number, but for two Jacksonville women celebrating their 75th and 85th birthdays, the milestones represent decades of faith, family, professional accomplishments and community services. Florence Patterson recently celebrated her 75th […]

Community blood drives will raise awareness of sickle cell disease and support Project Little Veins | LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and the Richard Webster-Bass Health Institute (RWBHI) are partnering to host a series of community […]