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Fireworks and Hospitality Light Up the St. Johns River Skyline

July 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront was the location for their annual ‘Red, White and Riverfront Views’ fireworks viewing event in celebration of Independence Day. Located in the heart of downtown on the St. Johns River and […]

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Immersive STEM Camp Blends Learning, Culture & Mentorship

July 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Jackie Perry | Esprit de Corps Center for Learning wrapped up a highly successful STEMmersion Summer Camp held June 16–20, 2025, welcoming students from grades 3–12 into a hands-on week of discovery, creativity, and […]

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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Announces Red, White and Riverfront Views Independence Day Event

July 1, 2025 Staff 0

Jacksonville, Fla. (June 27, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, an upscale hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. Johns River and next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, will host its […]

Community

Lil Duval Day is Back On – Bigger, Better and Supported in District 10

July 1, 2025 Staff 0

Jacksonville, FL – June 30, 2025- After a brief delay, due to permitting logistics, coordination has been resolved. A strong collaboration between Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, Lil Duval, the City of Jacksonville, and Community Partners is moving […]

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NEW LAVILLA FILES | Lost Fortunes II: The Wealthy Black Women Who Inherited Empires Before the Civil Rights Act—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 21 of 28, Belle Da Costa Greene)

July 1, 2025 Staff 0

In the first part of this series, Lost Fortunes, we celebrated Black women entrepreneurs and business owners who built empires before the Civil Rights Era marked by President Lyndon B. Johnson’s signing of the Civil […]

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Gamma Rho Omega Chapter presents the 2025 Silver Rose Debutante Coterie

July 1, 2025 Staff 0

Jacksonville, FL – (June 22, 2025) | — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated proudly announces its highly anticipated 2025 Silver Rose Debutante Coterie, themed “Elevated Elegance.” This exquisite event will take place on the evening of […]

Education

Disney Dreamers Academy Now Accepting Applications for Popular Mentorship Program at Walt Disney World

July 1, 2025 Staff 0

Application process for 2026 event has begun for teens from across the United States; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience aimed at fostering the dreams of high school students from varying backgrounds and communities nationwide | […]

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Mayor Deegan Appoints Percy Golden as Next Fire Chief

July 1, 2025 Staff 0

Jake Blanton to Serve as Next Deputy Fire Chief | JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 30, 2025 — Today, Mayor Donna Deegan announced the next Chief and Deputy Chief of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) after an open […]

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Jacksonville’s First Coast Juneteenth Celebrations Highlight Culture, Legacy, and Freedom

June 28, 2025 Staff 0

By Lynn Jones | There were no dull moments on the First Coast during this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. The region came alive with vibrant activities that honored African American history, culture, and resilience. Festivities included […]

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Jax Tourney Joins Monopoly Craze to Bring Awareness to Jacksonville Forgotten Destinations

June 26, 2025 Staff 0

Jacksonvilleopoly, a board game similar to Monopoly is helping one woman bring change to Jacksonville’s tourism industry. Hosted by Dana Maule, founder of Northside Pride, Family Game Night was held this past Saturday at the […]

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