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Jacksonville Public Education Fund Announces Five Finalist for 2021 Vystar Duval County Teacher of the Year

December 2, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund is proud to announce the top five finalists for 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year.The finalists were chosen by a community selection committee that reviewed their applications, conducted […]

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Seniors Lauded for their Exercise and Nutrition Regimen

November 25, 2020 admin 0

Throughout the year, the Shawn D. Delifus Foundation has become the catalyst for teaching children and adults to learn how to swim. Their home swim office is the Johnson Family YMCA,  on the northside. Recently […]

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Free Trees Shredding Help Keep Jacksonville Beautiful

November 25, 2020 admin 0

For the first time in its 11-year history, the City of Jacksonville, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful’s and Republic Services America Recycling Day event featured both a shred activity and a tree giveaway in partnership with Greenscape […]

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Former Jaguar Leon Searcy Pens His Memoir on Life, Luxury and Glory

November 25, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn JonesTurpin – Former Jaguar Lineman Leon Searcy recently wrote his book entitled, 4th Down and DAMN, a Lineman’s Story. Searcy was an All-American at the University of Miami who won three national championship […]

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Vagabonds Kick-Off the Giving Season Supporting Covid-19 Front Line Organizations and Worship Centers

November 18, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn JonesTurpin – The Royal Vagabonds history is legendary throughout Jacksonville. For more than 90 years the social/civic club has been on the front line lending a hand with donating resources to community organizations. […]

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144th Birthday of Eartha White and Veterans Honor a Day of Valor

November 12, 2020 admin 0

The Clara White Mission collaborated with other agencies to celebrate the 144th Birthday of Dr. Eartha M. M. White, the founder of the Clara White Mission. The Pre-Veterans Day Flag and Wreath Memorial Service of […]

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Ex-Jacksonville City Council Members Sentenced to Prison in Fraud Case

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Ashley Harding, Reporter & Joe McLean, Reporter – Katrina Brown sentenced to 33 months, Reggie brown gets 18 months in prison. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The long-delayed sentencing hearing for ex-Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie […]

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Race for The Ballot Brings in Big Names

October 28, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Devoted fans and concerned voters showed up at Lonnie Miller Park on the northside to attend the #Freethevote rally featuring Common. The objective was to motivate Duval County’s black young adults […]

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Mayor Curry Extends Jacksonville Mask Mandate Another 30 Days

October 27, 2020 admin 0

By JESSICA PALOMBO – Mayor Lenny Curry announced Tuesday afternoon he’s extending the city’s mask mandate for another 30 days, making the new expiration date Thursday, Nov. 26. The executive order declares that every person over […]

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Harris Makes Surprise Visit in Jacksonville

October 21, 2020 admin 0

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris whisked through Jacksonville to encourage voters to vote early and mail in their ballots now. The visit began with Harris arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) with a caravan of reporters […]

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