Community

Sharon Coon along with community agency United Way, has been bestowed with the highest honor awarded by the Florida Library Association. The award was presented to Mrs. Coon and the agency in Orlando for her […]

I’m A Star Foundation gave away $15,000 in scholarships to college-bound homeless students this week. The I’m A Star student servant leaders raised the money through their Jacksonville HELPS (Homeless Students Empowered through Leadership, Partnership & Service) Celebrity […]

By Lynn Jones Founded in 1976 as a vehicle to stimulate the growth of local leaders, Leadership Jacksonville’s class of 2018 recently culminated their annual year long training curriculum graduating 56 community members enlightened and […]

Reuben E. Brigety II, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University, delivered the commencement address to graduates of the College of Arts & Letters at Old Dominion University’s 128th […]

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. presented its annual Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition program. During the event celebrating scholastic excellence, the fraternity awarded Certificates of Achievement to 40 high school seniors […]

All of the excitement of the royal wedding prompted Orange Park resident and retired Navy Officer Louis Vanleer to attend the festivies in London, England. Millions viewed through the television, while the local couple were […]

Congressman Al Lawson announced last week that Stanton College Preparatory School freshman Jaylen Thomas is the grand prize winner of Florida’s Fifth Congressional District Art Competition. Thomas’ winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Congressman Al Lawson (FL-05) announced Stanton College Preparatory School freshman Jaylen Thomas as the grand prize winner of Florida’s Fifth Congressional District Art Competition. Thomas’ winning artwork will be displayed in the […]

Paxon School for Advanced Studies 12th grade student Alanna Barlow and her parents Pastor/Attorney Wellington (left) and Cassandra (right)Barlow were all smiles as she received an award for her participation in the JROTC Program.  Alanna […]