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Mayor Deegan to Host a Series of Budget Town Halls

January 17, 2025 admin 0

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a series of six town halls to discuss her budget priorities and update citizens on a range of city projects and initiatives. These events are free and open to the […]

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Locked Away for Life: New Report from The Sentencing Project Unveils Alarming Data on Long-Term Imprisonment

January 16, 2025 admin 0

Report reveals 68% increase in people serving life without parole since 2003, the largest number ever |  [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The Sentencing Project has released “A Matter of Life: The Scope and Impact of Life and Long-Term Imprisonment […]

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Marsha Hatcher Honored with the 2024 Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award

January 16, 2025 admin 0

Hatcher received a $20,000 unrestricted grant in recognition of her artistic achievements and commitment to Northeast Florida | Marsha Hatcher, a multidisciplinary visual artist who has exhibited her work and helped to build a more […]

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Mayor Deegan Vetoes Ordinance #2024-800- Bill Gives Fiscally Irresponsible Rate Increase to Waste Hauler, Raises Separation of Powers Issue

January 14, 2025 admin 0

Mayor Donna Deegan issued the first veto of her administration: Ordinance #2024-800, the $12 million dollar “Cash for Trash” bill. On Friday evening, General Counsel Michael Fackler provided an opinion memo highlighting a separation of powers issue with […]

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Clara White Mission Closes Out in the Red

January 9, 2025 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Powerhouse fundraiser Jucoby Pittman held a ‘Red Ribbons and Bowties Day Gala,’ soiree inside the Scottish Rites location in downtown Jacksonville.  Heeding the fundraising call, hundreds of supporters were dressed in their […]

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Taylor Among Finalists for Teacher of the Year

January 9, 2025 admin 0

Congratulations are in order for the top five finalists for the VyStar 2025 Teacher of the Year! This year’s finalist are: Vincent Taylor, Cedar Hills Elementary; Kimberly Niebauer, Loretto Elementary; Aubrey Albaracin, Greenland Pines Elementary; Stephanie […]

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Raines Class of 69 Brings in the New Year Just Fine!

January 9, 2025 admin 0

Ending the New Year with an end of the year friendship celebration, the William M. Raines Class of 1969 held their reunion gala at the Ramada Inn in Mandarin.  The roaring twenties attire showcased the events […]

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FLA JAX Club Celebrates 95 Years of Holiday Gala Jubilee

December 19, 2024 admin 0

The FLAJAX Club was founded October 16, 1930 on the principles of integrity, leadership and fidelity.  The FLAJAX Club is the oldest and most respected social and civic club in the community.  This year the […]

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Jags Community Technology Training Camp Nets New Ipads For Local Seniors

December 19, 2024 admin 0

The Jaguars, in partnership with AT&T, First Coast YMCA and the NFL Foundation Digital Divide grant, which is part of the League’s Inspire Change hosted a Seniors Technology Training Camp at EverBank Stadium. Ninety senior […]

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Melanin Market Empowering Entrepreneurs with Micro Grants

December 19, 2024 admin 0

The Jaguars, in partnership with AT&T, First Coast YMCA and the NFL Foundation Digital Divide grant, which is part of the League’s Inspire Change hosted a Seniors Technology Training Camp at EverBank Stadium. Ninety senior […]

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