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LifeSouth, Richard Webster-Bass Health Institute Host Blood Drive Series to Support Sickle Cell Patients

October 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

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 […]

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Extreme Heat Is Becoming Jacksonville’s Most Urgent Public‑Health Crisis

September 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Dr. Kimberly Barbel Johnson and Dr. Valandrea Merilan | Jacksonville knows heat. We expect sticky summers, afternoon thunderstorms, and the kind of humidity that fogs your glasses the moment you step outside. But what […]

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The Black Walnut Brings Prostate Cancer Conversation to the Big Screen

September 25, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones | A movie premiere at WJCT Studios became more than a night at the theater as dozens of Jacksonville -area men gathered for screenings, health education and an often difficult conversation: prostate […]

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A Viral Moment with Purpose: Keep Your Head Up Gives Back

September 25, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

What began as a few encouraging words to Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen has grown into a community message – and a way to help nurture the next generation of journalists. Earlier this year, […]

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Green Cove Springs 25th Festival Celebrates Culture and Community

September 25, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones | A Clay County tradition built around soul food, music, culture and comm8nity service marked a major milestone as the Green Cove Springs Soul Food and Music Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary […]

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Is Jacksonville Prepared for the $200 Million Shortfall if Amendment 3 Passes? Short Answer, No.

September 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

by Molly Farrar |So far, the Finance Committee has cut $30 million, most of which likely won’t amount to actual savings and falls millions short of next year’s potential revenue shortfall. As voters are set […]

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Jacksonville Named One of North America’s Top Five Cities to Watch by Oxford Economics

September 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Recognition marks an important milestone in Jacksonville’s pursuit of becoming a world-class city | Oxford Economics today named Jacksonville one of five North American metro areas highlighted as a top “City to Watch” in its […]

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Where Florida’s Gun Violence Exacts Its Biggest Toll on Black and Latino Children

September 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

by Daniel Chang, Fred Clasen-Kelly, Olga Pierce, Yona Gavino and Daralene Jones | An analysis of hospital claims data in Florida found that firearm injuries of children disproportionately hit families in a handful of ZIP codes, almost all of them in […]

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Mayo Clinic presents ‘The Black Walnut’ A Prostate Health Journey Movie; Premiers September 11th at WJCT Studios

September 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Award-winning film brings prostate cancer awareness to Black communities and encourages men to have difficult conversations about their health. By Lynn Jones | A small gland about the size of a walnut can have an […]

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Mayor Deegan’s Budget Includes Record $209 Million Payment for Police and Fire Retirement Debt

August 28, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

by Molly Farrar | The Jacksonville City Council’s finance committee last week signed off on a record $209 million payment toward the police and firefighters pension’s massive $3 billion debt, as the fund’s financial health has […]

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