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Seniors Served First in Honor of the Season

December 18, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones – Tis the holiday season as seniors prepare for the yuletide First Coast cheer. Making the sleigh ride a lot easier was the 7th Annual Holiday Luncheon, hosted by city councilwoman and Clara […]

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Judge Brian Davis Honored with Portrait Unveiling

December 18, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

In a recent ceremony at the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse in Yulee, the federal judiciary and legal community celebrated the  official unveiling of the portraits of Senior U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis, alongside […]

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Bank of America Commits $250M to Address Hunger and Other Basic Needs for Families in Communities Around the Country

December 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Commitment Over the Next Five Years Includes $5 Million of Immediate Assistance for Families in Local Communities Across the U.S.  | Bank of America today announced a $250 million commitment over the next five years to support […]

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City Awards $10K Grants to Foster Filmmakers

December 5, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Jacksonville Fostering Filmmakers Grant (JFFG), awards were held inside WJCT studios to honor local filmmakers and award 10K grants for future projects. This years’ inaugural 2025 Jacksonville Fostering Filmmakers Grant recipients are actress/rapper/producer KaMillion […]

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Kappa Silhouettes Kick Off Holiday Season of Giving With Feeding Homeless Families

December 5, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Silhouettes and the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., collaborated to provide items for a Thanksgiving feast to local families at the Sculzbacher Center. The group distributed the meals as well as grocery […]

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Elks Partner to Uplift, Mentor and Inspire Black Men and Boys

December 5, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Maceo Elks Lodge #8 collaborated with its Florida State Association to host its inaugural “Voices of Our Youth” forum for young men ages 16–24. Held at the lodge downtown location, members and guests engaged […]

Health

New Therapies for Advanced Shoulder Issues

December 4, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Shoulder pain, weakness and loss of range of motion can keep you from the activities you need and love to do, whether it’s lifting boxes on the job, putting away dishes in the kitchen or […]

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A Journey Home: One Traveler’s First Trip to Accra, Ghana

December 3, 2025 Staff 0

  by Sylvia Perry When I first began the 17 hour journey that would land me in West Africa, I left full of hope and excitement. Boarding the overnight flight from New York’s JFK Airport […]

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Florida Blue Prepares for Marketplace Monday Surge: Monday, December 1, 2025

November 26, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

WHO: Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, has been serving the state for more than 80 years helping people and communities achieve better health WHAT: While retailers are preparing for the […]

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City to Host ‘Holiday River Fest’

November 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

This free, family-friendly event will include several festive activities that stretch across the north and south banks of Downtown Jacksonville, including: Christmas Tree Lighting at Riverfront Plaza, sponsored by Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram: Attendees can […]

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