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The fact that one in nine girls under the age of 18  experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult resulting in 82% of all victims being female, organization around the country […]

The Jacksonville Chapter of the Links, Incorporated hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness event as part of their “Links in Pink” national awareness initiative.  McGowan Spinal Rehabilitation Center hosted attendees who were educated on the importance of […]

Dr. Tony Wagner, an internationally acclaimed author and education innovator, shared a thought-provoking message about the future of education with more than 350 education and community leaders today as the keynote speaker of the Jacksonville […]

United Negro College Fund North Florida (UNCF) Council and Wells Fargo hosted its annual Community Scholarship Forum, “Invest in Your Future” on Tuesday, September 24th at Wolfson High School for students in Duval County and […]

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held their annual heart walk at Metropolitan Park. Hundreds of heart disease and stroke survivors walked in the fundraiser to celebrate their survival and the fallen heart warriors.  Heart […]

The Northeast Florida Sickle Cell Disease Association kicked off its 5K event from Florida State College, downtown campus. Led by President Alpha G. Hay the walk was one of many held in the city boosting worthy […]

By Lynn Jones On Saturday, September 7th, community stakeholders and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office representatives within the Zone One service area met to review and finalize their Community Engagement Action Plan.  The Action Plan is the […]

For the City of Jacksonville, the high unemployment rate is reflected in our urban communities.  With over a 100 homicides as of August 2019 there is a direct connection between high crime and high unemployment. […]