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The Pink Rubies Community Development Corporation recently threw their 4th annual pool party. Over 80 kids, ages 2 to 12, came out with their parents to enjoy a day of swimming, music, laughter, and good […]
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront was the location for their annual ‘Red, White and Riverfront Views’ fireworks viewing event in celebration of Independence Day. Located in the heart of downtown on the St. Johns River and […]
By Jacqueline Paladino, Bank of America | The journey to homeownership has its ups and downs. But for most, it’s well worth it. According to the Bank of America 2025 Homebuyer Insights Report, although 60 percent […]
Jacksonville, FL – June 30, 2025- After a brief delay, due to permitting logistics, coordination has been resolved. A strong collaboration between Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, Lil Duval, the City of Jacksonville, and Community Partners is moving […]
Jake Blanton to Serve as Next Deputy Fire Chief | JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 30, 2025 — Today, Mayor Donna Deegan announced the next Chief and Deputy Chief of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) after an open […]
The James Weldon Johnson YMCA hosted its grand reopening, along with its annual ‘Family Reunion,’ on Saturday, June 21st from 10am-4pm. The event was free to everyone in the community to participate and peruse a variety […]
By Lynn Jones | There were no dull moments on the First Coast during this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. The region came alive with vibrant activities that honored African American history, culture, and resilience. Festivities included […]
The River City Pearls Foundation (RCP), Inc., recently accepted a $25,000 donation from First Coast Community Development. The contribution will directly support scholarships for high school and college students who are majoring or planning to […]
Seven Duval County women graduated from the Goldman Sachs ‘Black in Business’ program at the GS headquarters in New Jersey. This highly selective, rigorous, 12-week/6 hours per week, online program, taught by New York University […]
The Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., also known around town as “The Jacksonville Alphas,” held an All White Soirée’ fundraiser at the USS Orleck Navy Museum on Downtown Jacksonville’s riverfront. The […]
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