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The 2nd Annual American Beach Weekend brought together residents and visitors for a weekend celebrating the rich history, culture and enduring legacy of one of Florida’s most significant African American communities. The multi-day event featured […]

By Elijah Lott | The decline is likely a reflection of President Trump’s rhetoric and tighter restrictions | The number of vote-by-mail requests for Florida’s August primary elections is sharply lower than in previous election […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For generations, Jacksonville’s historic urban neighborhoods has watched opportunity pass by. While cranes reshaped other parts of the city and billions of dollars flowed into downtown development, many families in one of […]

With Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just weeks away, campaign fundraising is emerging as one of the clearest indicators of momentum in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. The latest round of state matching […]

A group of Jacksonville boys returned home from Atlanta with more than souvenirs. They came back with a deeper appreciation of history, higher education and leadership after participating in a mentoring trip designed to prepare […]

Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a trailblazing Northeast Florida politician who became the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Trinidad […]

July 21, 2026 – School starts Aug. 10, and Team Duval is excited to welcome students and families back for another outstanding, A-rated school year! Below, you’ll find the latest updates, new additions, important changes, […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin | While most Americans celebrate freedom on the Fourth of July and many associate Black freedom with the emancipation of proclamation, Jacksonville veteran Allen Bird believes another date deserves national recognition. Bird […]

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 16, 2026 — Mayor Donna Deegan will deliver her FY26-27 Budget Address to City Council on Monday, July 20, 2026. Following that, she will hold a brief media availability in her office. (Please […]