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Healthy Starts Faye Johnson Receives $25K Sapphire Award

May 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards represent one of Florida’s honors in community health, recognizing individuals, programs, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing health outcomes across the state. Healthcare […]

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Step-by-Step Foundation Honors Mental health Heroes at Shades of Green Gala

May 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Step-by-Step 4 Help Foundation hosted the 4th annual, ‘Shades of Green Mental Health Excellence Awards Gala,’ on Sunday, May 17,  at WJCT studios. The event honored community leaders, advocates, and organizations making a meaningful […]

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NAACP Youth Demand Answers and Accountability for Rising Utility Costs

May 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The recent town hall meeting on how residents can better deal with the high costs of utility bills took on a new audience with participation from the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Committee’s Roots to […]

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Half a Century of Truth: Capital Outlook Honors 50 Years of Community Leadership

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Just weeks ago, the Capital Outlook celebrated 50 years of journalistic excellence in Leon County—a milestone marking decades of truth-telling, community advocacy, and unwavering commitment to the people it serves. Since 2009, the newspaper has […]

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EverBank Commits $1 Million to Junior Achievement of North Florida’s Experiential Learning Center, Accelerating Path to Groundbreaking

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Junior Achievement of North Florida (JANFL) today announced a $1 million cumulative investment from EverBank in support of the future JA Experiential Learning Center (ELC) – the largest commitment to the project to date and […]

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Success Doesn’t Silence the Struggle: Local Author’s Message Connects Across All Levels

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Parent Liaison uses poetry to uncover, understand, and uplift the emotional and academic challenges students face every day JACKSONVILLE, FL — What if the same struggles seen in students—self-doubt, pressure, and identity challenges—don’t disappear with […]

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Raines / Ribault Students Learn the Legal Systems Hands On in Future Lawyers Program

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Future Lawyers Program of Raines and Ribault High Schools recently hosted its 7th annual mock trial competition at the federal courthouse in downtown Jacksonville. The program brings together students, attorneys, and community leaders for […]

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McDonald’s USA Enters a New Era of Drinks with First-Ever Lineup of Refreshers and Crafted Sodas

April 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Starting May 6, fans can try six new specialty drinks made to match every mood and moment | McDonald’s fans have always had a special connection to our drinks – the kind of passion that […]

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Florida Blue Foundation Accepting Mental Well-Being Grant Applications for 2026

April 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that improve health by impacting food security, advancing mental well-being, growing healthy communities, and addressing […]

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A Night in the Vineyard at SoNapa Grille raises $283,000 for the Monique Burr Foundation for Children

April 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 29, 2026) – The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF) 5th Annual A Night in the Vineyard, presented by The Shee Family in partnership with SoNapa Grille and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), raised […]

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