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Feb 15-21: The Friends of Brentwood Public Library – 126th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing Celebration  

January 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

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 […]

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President Almost Makes History Again as the First Administration NOT to Acknowledge MLK Day

January 19, 2026 Staff 0

**** 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, […]

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Hometown Hero Lil Duval Leading in Entertainment and as a Community Role Model

January 15, 2026 Staff 0

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 […]

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When Humanity Meets the Headlines: Jacksonville Free Press Jaguar’s Moment Sparks Viral National Journalism Dialogue

January 12, 2026 Staff 0

  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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Kwanzaa Celebrated on the First Coast

December 31, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The scene of this year’s KWANZAA events convened at the St Johns Lutheran Church located in the West Springfield neighborhood of Jacksonville. The 12th annual event was hosted by Ms. Dreaka Arnae of Dignified Virtue […]

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FLAJAX Club Celebrates 96th Annual Christmas Gala

December 31, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Jacksonville was the location where FLAJAX Club members, family and friends came together to celebrate Christmas for the club’s 96th year.  Nearly 300 patrons and members enjoyed fine […]

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School Board Member Under Fire for Describing his Experience with Blacks as “Nasty, Rude and Problematic”

December 23, 2025 Staff 0

Robert Alvero, a member of the Clay County School Board, is under intense public and official criticism following a since-deleted social media video in which he made disparaging statements about the African-American community – citizens […]

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Jaguars Clinch a Playoff Spot After Landmark Victory Over Denver Broncos

December 23, 2025 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a defining moment of the 2025 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars, long considered a small-market franchise by the big boys, clinched a playoff berth following a significant 34-20 road victory over […]

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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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