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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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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 […]

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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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