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Jax NAACP Says Foul Play Involved in Local Unopposed Judge Election

May 8, 2020 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Branch NAACP has condemned what it calls the “last minute” maneuvers of attorneys Michael Kalil in a coup to win a Florida judge seat. The unopposed candidate is calling claims that he schemed to […]

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Georgia District Attorney Vows to Bring Shooting of Unarmed Black Man to Grand Jury

May 5, 2020 admin 0

By David K. Li – Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down on Feb. 23 in Brunswick, by neighbors who claimed they thought he was a burglar. His family says he was just jogging. Georgia prosecutors said […]

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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Sites Are Targeting The Black Community

May 4, 2020 admin 0

By A.R. Shaw | May 4, 2020 Georgia made national headlines after Gov. Brian Kemp decided to reopen the state during the global pandemic. But with Georgia’s COVID-19 cases expected to rise, testing has become […]

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City of Jacksonville Finalizing How To Apply For $1,000 Stimulus Payments

April 29, 2020 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Each Jacksonville household that earns under $75,000 and can show they’ve taken a 25% income loss due to coronavirus can soon apply to get $1,000 in stimulus money under a plan unanimously approved Monday afternoon […]

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NY & NJ Airports Have Highest Number Of TSA Employees Testing Positive For Coronavirus

April 28, 2020 admin 0

New York’s largest airport reportedly has the highest number of employees in the country who have tested positive for the coronavirus. According to data from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 95 TSA employees from John […]

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Corrine Brown Released From Prison Over Coronavirus Fears

April 22, 2020 admin 0

Ex-congresswoman says underlying health conditions put her at risk of dying if she gets COVID-19 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former congresswoman Corrine Brown has been released from prison Wednesday, two sources have confirmed to News4Jax. We are […]

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Judge Grants Another Sentencing Delay for Katrina Brown & Reggie Brown

April 20, 2020 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A federal judge has granted a request to delay sentencing for former Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown. The Browns, who are not related, were scheduled to be sentenced May […]

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Jacksonville Seniors to Have Graduation in July

April 17, 2020 Staff 0

On Friday, Duval County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene shared with seniors that traditional graduation ceremonies could not be held in May due to safety concerns among the Covid-19 pandemic. However, following significant student […]

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A State-by-State Breakdown of How the U.S. Is Responding to Coronavirus

April 13, 2020 admin 0

Coronavirus cases broken down by U.S. state, plus policies, closures, and more. By Alison Fox Travel has been put on the back burner and in many places small novelties like taking a walk have become […]

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City Council Members and State Representative Impact Northside with Covid-19 Food Distribution

April 7, 2020 admin 0

Last week, a collaborative effort of City Councilmember’s Ju’Coby Pittman (District 8), Reggie Gaffney (District 7), Brenda Priestly Jackson (District10) , State Representative Kimberly Daniels (District 14) and Farm Share hosted a Free Food Drive […]

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