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Jacksonville Public Library Kicks Off Summer with Books, Activities and Live Performances

June 2, 2025 Staff 0

Jacksonville Public Library invites families to dive into a season of reading, creativity and discovery during Summer at Your Library, from June 2 through Aug. 2 at all 21 library locations. This year’s theme, “Color Our […]

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Downtown Vision Announces “The Pop-Out,” a Live Black Music Month Celebration at Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Park

June 2, 2025 Staff 0

Downtown Vision (DVI), the nonprofit Business Improvement District for Downtown Jacksonville, today unveiled its newest PlacemakingJax initiative: The Pop-Out, curated and hosted by DJ Larry Love. This free, family-friendly concert series—celebrating Black Music Month at […]

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Educators Honored at Boots on the Ground Appreciation Dance

May 30, 2025 Staff 0

It was boots, BBQ, and big-hearted celebration at Normandy Village Elementary’s first-ever “Boots on the Ground” Teacher Appreciation Dance. This unforgettable evening was dedicated to honoring the educators who go above and beyond every day. […]

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Deputy Chief Willie King Confirmed for JFRD Leadership

May 30, 2025 Staff 0

Deputy Chief Willie King was officially confirmed by the Jacksonville City Council as the Deputy Chief of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD), solidifying his leadership role after serving in an interim capacity for […]

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Wilder Park Seniors Celebrate Motherhood with Fellowship

May 30, 2025 admin 0

The Wilder Park Senior Citizens Club of Jacksonville celebrated mothers of all ages not one day but each and every month.  Their most recent celebration included a brunch at the Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church.  Accented […]

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Generations Mark Day for Mothers with Festive Brunch

May 21, 2025 admin 0

Every day from sunup to sundown entrepreneur Lisa Norman is surrounded by mothers and children dropping off their children at her day care establishment located in the Sherwood Plaza on Soutel Rd. Witnessing the exhaustion […]

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City Opens First Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center

May 20, 2025 admin 0

It’s been more than a year since the controversy began over the opening of yet another liquor store in the Brentwood neighborhood. Protestors were in sync with community residents that there were already too many […]

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Dr. Richard Danford Jr. Celebrates 80th Birthday and 33 Years Serving the Community

May 20, 2025 admin 0

The Jacksonville Urban League family recently celebrated the 80th birthday of their Dr. Richard Danford Jr. and his 33 years of dedicated service to the community.  Surrounded by his wife, Duval County Property Appraiser Joyce […]

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JEA Prepared for 2025 Hurricane Season, Provides Tips for Customers

May 12, 2025 admin 0

With the upcoming start of the 2025 hurricane season, JEA is encouraging Northeast Florida residents to join with the utility in being fully prepared for what could be an above average storm season. “We know how […]

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Sonnys BBQ Random Act of Kindness Delivers Free Hot Meals

May 1, 2025 admin 0

Sonny’s BBQ, visited Jacksonville homeless shelters this week to provide meals to those in need. The visit was part of Sonny’s Random Acts of BBQ initiative, which is Sonny’s way of giving back to its […]

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