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Bill for Black Farmers Marijuana Licenses Amended

February 27, 2024 admin 0

By Christine Jordan Sexton Florida Politics – (www.floridapolitics.com) – A priority bill for the Department of Health (DOH) has been amended to include language addressing Black farmers and medical marijuana licenses. The Senate Appropriations Committee […]

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Sights & Scenes: Royal Vagabonds Sweetheart Ball

February 22, 2024 admin 0

Royal Vagabonds Mingle and Dance For a Cause – The Royal Vagabonds held thier 43rd Sweethearts Ball welcoming hundreds of guests for an evening of dinner, dancing and philanthropy at UNF ‘s Herbert Center.  Over the […]

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Black History Month Profile: First Coast Barber Henry McCullough

February 21, 2024 admin 0

By David Wright – When you hear of Black History month, it’s usually about individuals who have passed away leaving books or movies depicting their legacy. To allot recognition for the individuals who made significant […]

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140+ Riverview Residents Attend Septic Tank Phase Out Kick-Off Meeting

February 16, 2024 admin 0

Representatives from JEA, the City of Jacksonville and local elected officials hosted a meeting tonight for more than 140 residents of northwest Jacksonville, providing an overview of the proposed Riverview Septic Tank Phase Out project. The meeting allowed […]

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Jacksonville Housing Authority Completes Bond Sale, Raises Millions to Acquire Westwood Apartments

February 13, 2024 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE (Feb. 13, 2024) – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) announced today that it successfully raised $41 million in its first-ever general revenue bond offering. Proceeds from the sale will be used to acquire and renovate […]

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Survivor A.J. Merriweather Lauded for Prostate Cancer Advocacy

February 8, 2024 admin 0

American Legion Post 197 held their annual ‘Your Health Matters’ community family event at their Northside campus. The free services included health screenings, free covid/flu shots, prostate health education and nutritional panel.  Serving nutritional dish […]

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Urban Foodie’s Connect for Cocktails for a Feeding Cause

February 8, 2024 admin 0

Laughter and the smell of wood-fire bbq smoke filled the air for the fourth annual Feeding Northeast Florida’s’ Bourbon & Brisket fundraiser held at Strings Sports Brewery in Springfield. Patrons joined volunteers from all over […]

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Ten Individual Artists in Northeast Florida Awarded Art Ventures Grants

January 31, 2024 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – January 22, 2024 – Ten Northeast Florida artists recently received grants of $5,000 each as part of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida’s Art Ventures initiative, now in its 34th year. The awards […]

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Eastside Pearls Program Motivates and Inspires Next Generation of Professionals

January 25, 2024 admin 0

“Out East” was the location for Jacksonville Free Press Associate Editor Lynn Jones-Turpin to present journalism 101 to students at R. L. Brown Elementary. The school is named after R.L. Brown, Sr., (1854–1948), real estate […]

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Monthly Symposium Prepares and Educates on Alzheimers and Dementia

January 25, 2024 admin 0

More than 100 seniors recently attended the first of the year monthly ‘Pathways 2 Brain Health Expo,’ workshop series held inside Bethel Baptist Church in downtown Duval. The engaging session addressed key aspects of brain […]

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