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Sonia & Anthony Landrum Leave No Stone Unturned on Their Special Day

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

More than 250 special guests gathered at Jacksonville’s historic Karpeles Grand on June 13, to celebrate the wedding of Sonia Belgrave Landrum and Anthony Landrum. The elegant affair, themed “The Power of Love,” marked the […]

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Young Writers Festival Ignite the Next Generations

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Friends of the Brentwood Public Library, Inc. celebrated the 2026 James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival, a four-day literary and arts experience that empowered students in grades 3–12 through creative expression, cultural education and […]

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Young Writers Festival Ignite the Next Generation

June 17, 2026 Staff 0

The Friends of the Brentwood Public Library, Inc. celebrated the 2026 James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival, a four-day literary and arts experience that empowered students in grades 3–12 through creative expression, cultural education and […]

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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By David Snelling —As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special week is dedicated to honoring Black Americans whose […]

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ST AUGUSTINE: Nation’s Oldest City Set to Elect First Black Mayor

June 15, 2026 Staff 0

  The nation’s oldest established city is poised to make history with the election of its first Black mayor. St. Augustine City Commissioner Cynthia Garris will become the city’s next mayor after emerging as the […]

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Automatic Draft Registration Raises Questions Among Young Americans

June 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Morgan Knight, Armani Durham and Zoe Cummings | Howard University News Service— Registering for the Selective Service simply means a person’s information is entered into a system that could be used in the event […]

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Suited for Success Jacksonville Closes Arlington Location, Plans National Expansion Through New Program Model

June 3, 2026 Staff 0

by Lynn Jones After three years operating from College Park Plaza in Arlington, Suited for Success Jacksonville is closing its physical location and preparing to launch a reimagined program model aimed at expanding its reach […]

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Florida Legislature Passes Property Tax Cut Proposal Leaving Cities Wondering How to Pay for City Services

June 2, 2026 Staff 0

The Florida Legislature has passed Governor DeSantis’ tax cut proposal that would have major impact on local governments. The elimination/reduction of property taxes would have major implications on local budget reductions. The governor put his […]

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Florida Budget Includes $4 Million Compensation for Families of the Groveland Four 75 Years After Wrongful Conviction

June 1, 2026 Staff 0

More than 75 years after four young Black men were wrongly accused in one of Florida’s most notorious racial injustice cases, state lawmakers have approved $4 million in compensation for their descendants as part of […]

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Principal Placed on Leave Over Rap Lyrics

May 29, 2026 Staff 0

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The principal of Trout Creek Academy has been placed on administrative leave following controversy surrounding rap lyrics that appeared in the school’s yearbook, according to documents released by the St. […]

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