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Last week, local seniors volunteered and served lunch to honor homeless and in-need veterans at the Clara White Mission. The meals were donated by the Jacksonville Beach Angie’s Sub Restaurant.  The meal was a huge […]

El-Beth-El Development Center held its 9th annual “Stop the Violence Recognition” Banquet at the International Fire Fighter Hall. Since 2009, El-Beth-El has honored individuals from the community for outstanding achievements, leadership and contributions to improve the quality of life […]

Community advocate ad volunteer Sollie Mitchell turned 100 last weekend and was feted with celebrations across the city. Mitchell’s rich history  includes a career as a Pullman Car Porter, WWII veteran and a participant in the 1963 […]

On Sunday, June 17th, nine contestants vied for the coveted crown of Miss Duval 2018. Contestants strutted before a panel of seven judges and an enthusiastic crowd of fans. The categories of competition included presentation […]

Local members of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Duval Chapter, a high school mentoring program, recently participated in a three day college tour visiting Valdosta State University, Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and […]

The “Eckerd Connects” program held their annual workforce awards celebration at Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Sixteen participants were honored for their career goals and assessments. Eckerd Connects is a year round program that engages young […]

Legendary rap mogul and businessman Percy Miller also known as “MasterP” was in town this weekend for his “Balling for a Cause Leadership and Skills Camp” at Atlantic Coast High School. The free public event was […]

Shennette Sparkes memoir details her fight with Lupus, a chronic  autoimmune illness that affects over 5.5 million people worldwide.  Sparkes has been living with Lupus for over eight years. Her book details her dealing with hair […]

By Lynn Jones – Kareece Bell wed Bobby St. George in an intimate ceremony the Ramona Pavilion. After meeting in the workplace and dating for over a year, Bobby secretly surprised his future wife with an […]

Richard L. Brown Elementary for the Gifted and Academically Talented hosted their graduation commencement ceremony last week for forty-two rising 6th grade students. Fifteen of the rising stars participate in P.E.A.R.L.S. (Positive Engagement Accelerates Relevant […]