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The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. achieved a landmark fundraising milestone at its signature event, The Crimson Collective: A Curated Experience, raising an extraordinary $163,789.26 in support of the chapter’s public service […]
Downtown Jacksonville came alive with stories, culture, and community connection as the JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF26) returned for its 3rd Annual celebration last weekend at the historic James Weldon Park. Held Saturday, from 10:00 […]
Darnell Smith, Carol Alexander, Brian J. Davis, Wanda Willis, Tim Johnson, Diana Greene, Floyd Willis, Barbara Darby, Joe Louis Barrow, Stacy Ellison, Kelvin Buncum, Pam Buncum, Entrice Rowe, and Glenn Holmes are among the members […]
Feb 19, 2026 – Feb 22, 2026 Twenty-five years is an anniversary worth celebrating, and the 25th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival® presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) promises to be a culinary classic when […]
By Sylvia Perry Local education leader and nonprofit CEO Betty Seabrook Burney will assume the role of chair of the Jacksonville Journey Forward Board, succeeding Attorney W.C. Gentry, who resigned unexpectedly to focus on his […]
By Sylvia Perry PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.— Rap artist Ludacris is facing criticism from some conservative Republicans ahead of his planned performance at the Military Appreciation Day concert tied to the PGA TOUR’s THE PLAYERS […]
Jacksonville, FL is slated to witness a series of spectacular events in February for Black History Month. Theme: “Acknowledging the Past and Triumph Over Struggle”, The 126th anniversary of the widely acclaimed song known as […]
**** Please note the White House sent out a proclamation regarding MLK Day at 8:15 PM By Sylvia Perry As the nation marked the 40th federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, […]
Hometown hero Roland Powell, better known as Lil Duval, has built a multifaceted career in comedy, television, music and film, all while staying deeply connected to his roots in Jacksonville, Florida. Born and raised in […]
by Sylvia Perry JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A brief exchange between longtime Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones and Jaguars head coach Liam Coen following the team’s season-ending playoff loss has sparked a national debate […]
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