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Community Champion Walette Stanford Lauded for Community Service

January 25, 2024 admin 0

St. James AME Church in Orange Park celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a program promoting black businesses, supporting students and recognizing community leaders. The church awarded scholarships for after-school programs and to students […]

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Teens Learn Early the Value of Community Service

January 25, 2024 admin 0

The Martin Luther King Jr., national holiday was a day on not off for the teens of Jacksonville’s Chapter of Jack and Jill.  Thirty-five students in the organization volunteered to raise money, organize and execute an […]

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St. John’s River Ferry Phase V Infrastructure Improvements and Engine Maintenance Haul Out 

January 19, 2024 admin 0

Jacksonville, Fla. (January 19, 2024) – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will temporarily suspend the St. Johns River Ferry service from February 5 to February 26, 2024, to support phase V infrastructure upgrades and engine […]

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Neighbors Cluck Over Possible Oceanway Chick-fil-A, Again

January 16, 2024 admin 0

By Casmira Harrison – Neighbors near First Coast High School have big concerns that a Chick-fil-A proposed for Duval Station Road would inundate the area with traffic. More than 150 Oceanway residents came out to […]

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Jacksonville Crime Survivors Head to State Capitol to Demand Public Safety and Victim Support

January 12, 2024 admin 0

Jacksonville crime victims will travel by bus, joining hundreds in Tallahassee to rally for victim support, policies to help end the cycle of crime. Early morning bus send-off: Interviews with local crime survivors & strong visuals […]

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Navigating the Challenges of Re-entering Society

January 4, 2024 admin 0

BY FRANK DROUZAS | Staff Writer | ST. PETERSBURG — www.theweeklychallenger.com – Re-entering society after incarceration is an uphill battle for most, fraught with intimidating challenges. An expert panel discussed the issues surrounding re-entry and […]

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Raines ’76 Vikings Spread Holiday Reunion Cheer

December 21, 2023 admin 0

When it comes to scholastic aptitude and African American history legacy, William M. Raines Vikings High School alumni stay in the forefront celebrating their success. In celebration of the season, the Raines Class of 1976 […]

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Local Families Benefit from Annual December to Remember

December 21, 2023 admin 0

Christmas is going to be a lot jollier for five Jacksonville families. The 29th annual ‘December to Remember,’ Christmas party was recently held at the Police Athletic League northside location. The event was hosted by […]

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Naval Station Collects Toys for Tots

December 21, 2023 admin 0

Defense Logistics Agency Jacksonville (DLAJ) held its 4th annual ‘Pile Up the Pony Toys for Tots,’ collection drive. This year, the team donated and distributed 422 toys to underserved children from their Naval Air Station […]

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Champions for Child Safety Pro Am Golf Tournament Raises $457,000 for the Monique Burr Foundation for Children

December 13, 2023 admin 0

Funds support programs to keep children safe from bullying, cyberbullying, and abuse – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2023) – The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF) proudly announces its 2023 Dream Finders Homes Champions for Child Safety […]

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