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Is Phantom Energy Haunting Your Electric Bill?

October 8, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

As Halloween nears, beware of phantom energy. These “energy phantoms or vampires” are devices that are seemingly turned off but are still plugged in and drawing power. This can account for 5-10% of the average household’s energy usage and have a real […]

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BLK Dating App Launches Greek Life Mode to Celebrate the Spirit of Homecoming Season 

October 8, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

New feature honors the legacy of the Divine Nine while last year’s Homecoming Hookup Report proves Homecoming is about more than just the party Just in time for Homecoming season, BLK, the leading dating app for […]

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WJCT Public Media’s Local News Products Expand Audiences

October 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville Today now reaches more than 50,000 daily subscribers; WJCT News 89.9 reports record audience growth | Oct. 6, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, […]

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October is ADHD Awareness Month: Author Hannah Bookbinder, LSW, M.Ed., an ADHD Shares Developed Strategies

October 6, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

ADHD is a chronic condition affecting millions globally. The disorder is characterized by hyperactivity, concentration issues, and impulsivity, leading to significant academic, professional, social, and familial challenges. In the US alone, approximately 7.3% of children ages 3-17, over 16% […]

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One of the Last Remaining Black World War II Veterans Turns 106 Years Old

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — Joseph Williams, an African American World War II veteran from Tallahassee, Florida, has recently turned 106 years old. His long life reflects a century of service to his country and devotion to his community. […]

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Book Talk: My Big Red Machine, with Author and Journalist Terence Moore

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

by Donnell Suggs | Major League Baseball’s postseason has begun, and for the teams and fan bases involved, there will be a chance to win a World Series title. One of those teams involved was […]

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Prostate Cancer Survivor A.J. Merriweather Celebrates 68

October 2, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Celebrating 68 years of Virgo cheers, A.J. Merriweather shared his birthday with a bevy of family, friends and grandchildren at his northside home. A 1975 graduate of Ribault High School, retiree and army veteran, Merriweather […]

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Day Party Curates Time Away from Work With Adventure

October 2, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Duval Skip Day returned to the city for their second round ‘Duval Skip Day.’ Hosted by promoters Jose Oglesby and Michael Bend, the event was held at Aromas Cigar Bar is reminiscent of the thrill […]

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Soweto Gospel Choir Brings Sounds of Blackness to the First Coast

October 2, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Courtnee Dupree | The Ritz Museum and Theatre was filled with joy and soul as the three-time Grammy Award winning world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir delivered an unforgettable performance of harmony, rhythm, and spirit. The […]

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10 Black Moms with Kids Who Play Sports Launch New Book to Empower Other Mothers of Student-Athletes

September 23, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — Ten inspiring women have teamed up to release a powerful new book for mothers raising student-athletes: Sports Moms Playbook: A Guide To Balancing Faith, Family & Sports. Published by Books For Athletes, the book is […]

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