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Reduce Risk of Respiratory Infections

December 12, 2024 admin 0

Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more in fall […]

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Foster Parent Geneva Matthews Celebrates Adopting Toddler for New Life on the First Coast

December 5, 2024 admin 0

By Lynn Jones | After raising her children and grandchildren, Paxon Senior High School graduate Geneva Matthews felt a little melancholy and was ready for the patter of little feet in her home. “I love […]

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Charles Cobb Headlines Black Author Series at Resistance Cafe

December 5, 2024 admin 0

Northside’s Cafe Resistance Book Store held a book signing with featured author, civil rights activist and career journalist, Charles E. Cobb, Jr. Cobb held a discussion on his new book, ‘This Nonviolent Stuff Will Get […]

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TEDX Inspires with Tech, Entertainment and Design Conversations

December 5, 2024 admin 0

Over 360 intellectual explorers gathered at UNF’s Lazzara Theater for TEDxJacksonville’s annual conference featuring moving talks, musicals, dance performances and guest speaker communion and dialogue. This year’s conference featured national and local thought leaders in […]

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International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1408, Hosts Annual Turkey Giveaway Amid Resilience After Strike

November 30, 2024 admin 0

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Local 1408, held its annual turkey giveaway, distributing over 2,000 turkeys to union members, their families, and Jacksonville residents. This year’s event was particularly meaningful, coming just two months after […]

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President of Firehouse Subs Hand-Delivers Over 120 Donated Meals to Jacksonville Fire Departments Ahead of Thanksgiving

November 27, 2024 admin 0

To gear up for a hectic Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, Jacksonville-based Firehouse Subs is donating and delivering meals to feed over 120 Jacksonville-area firefighters, across eight fire stations. On Wednesday, November 27, Firehouse Subs’ President Mike […]

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2025 Grant Opportunities Announced for Northeast Florida Nonprofits

November 26, 2024 admin 0

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and its collective giving initiatives invite nonprofits to apply for funding through its competitive grantmaking process |  JACKSONVILLE, Florida – November 26, 2024 – The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida […]

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JEA Encourages Customers to Properly Dispose of all Fats, Oils and Grease

November 26, 2024 admin 0

As Thanksgiving approaches, JEA encourages customers to properly dispose of all fats, oils and grease. The utility is reminding customers of the impact that clogged drains can have on homes and the wastewater system. Pouring […]

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Alpha Phi Alpha Honor Veterans on Annual Holiday

November 20, 2024 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted its 7th annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at the Adam Herbert Center on the University of North Florida campus. This year’s theme was ‘A Century […]

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AKA Leads Coalition to Plant and Revive Community Garden on Eastside

November 20, 2024 admin 0

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and teamwork, members of Alpha Beta Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® partnered with other organizations to revitalize garden and plant winter crops at R.L. […]

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