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Florida Virtual School Offers Convenient, Comprehensive Driver Education Course that Meets New State Law

July 17, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Florida Virtual School can help families navigate the new teen driver education law with their fully online Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) approved Driver Education course. For the past 20 years, […]

Health

AI-Enhanced Echocardiography Improves Early Detection of Amyloid Buildup in the Heart

July 15, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

An artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by Mayo Clinic and Ultromics, Ltd., an AI echocardiography company based in Oxford, England, is highly accurate in screening for cardiac amyloidosis, a rare and progressive type of heart […]

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Attorney Ben Crump Receives the Medal of Honor from the Virgil Hawkins

July 14, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, recognizing his tireless fight for justice and equality. Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump was recently awarded the Medal of Honor by the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of […]

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A ‘New Direction’: West Coast Black News Publisher, Dr. John Warren, Elected Board Chair of NNPA

July 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

 BlackPressUS | SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — In his new leadership role, Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint plans to bring a “new direction” to the Washington, D.C.-based organization that represents […]

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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 […]

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