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State Department Stops Processing Passport Applications with ‘X’ Sex Identifier

February 10, 2025 admin 0

Natasha Decker | The State Department has stopped processing passport applications that have the applicant’s sex marked as “X” as opposed to male or female. Amid the large-scale sweep of changes happening in Donald Trump’s second term as […]

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Celebrate Soulfully’ During Black History Month at Disney Parks

February 7, 2025 admin 0

By Aysa Watkins | Communications Specialist, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Join us for an exciting line-up of soulful celebrations at Disney Parks in honor of Black History Month! This February and beyond, Disneyland Resort […]

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Secretary of State Cord Byrd Invites the Public to Attend the Presentation of the Florida Arts and Culture Awards

February 7, 2025 admin 0

 Secretary of State Cord Byrd today announced that the presentation of the 2024 Florida Arts and Culture Awards will take place at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, on February 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The […]

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City of Jacksonville and University of Florida Take First Major Steps Towards New Graduate Campus

February 6, 2025 admin 0

First Degree Program Expected to Begin in August 2025, Main Launch in 2026 | The City of Jacksonville has negotiated to provide 23 buildable acres to the University of Florida for the new graduate campus in downtown […]

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Inaugural Sneaker Ball Keeps Dreams of Slain Teen Alive

February 5, 2025 admin 0

By Lynn Jones | May 23, 2022 was the day, Yvonne Fields, mother of 18-year-old Rashaud Fields was an emotional wreck when she heard the news that her son had been shot in the crossfire’s […]

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Jacksonville Welcomes 8 Million Visitors, Generating $7.4 Billion in Economic Impact from Tourism

January 28, 2025 admin 0

In 2024, Jacksonville welcomed over 8 million visitors resulting in an estimated economic impact of $7.4 billion to the local economy. These findings were revealed in the Economic Impact and Tracking Report, commissioned by Visit […]

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Northside Coalition Calls for a “Fulfilled Promises” Transparency Dashboard for a “New Jacksonville”

January 27, 2025 admin 0

A local activist group has issued a statement calling for a “Fulfilled Promises” transparency dashboard for a “New Jacksonville.” Kelly Frazier, President of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, said the following: “In Rev. Dr. Martin […]

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Duval County Public Schools Answer Key for the week of January 27

January 24, 2025 admin 0

Tuesday, Jan. 28 SURPRISE — Andrew Robinson Elementary to receive fleet of bikes to teach students how to ride and bike safely — We invite media to this special event, but please don’t spoil the surprise. […]

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National Civics Bee Essay Deadlines February 4th

January 23, 2025 admin 0

Essay is first step for middle school students to compete for local, state and national awards and prizes The essay and entry deadline is fast-approaching for the 2025 National Civics Bee®.  Students can visit https://jaxchamber.com/ncbjax/ to […]

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New Rule for ‘Healthy’ Food Labels

January 20, 2025 admin 0

What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its claim on what food products can use the word “healthy” on their labels. And […]

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