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Jeff’s Gym: Highly Anticipated Private Fitness Studio, Unveiled in Avondale

November 15, 2023 admin 0

Highly Anticipated Private Fitness Studio, unveiled in Avondale Jacksonville, November 14, 2023 — The Jeff Effect, a leading personal training company specializing in transformative fitness journeys, is thrilled to announce the Open House of their […]

Coleman, Butler Among Florida Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2023

November 10, 2023 admin 0

The 2023 Florida Sports Hall of Fame (FSHF) class of 2023 was celebrated and enshrined recently with two signature events to commemorate their sports acumen on and off the field. To kick-off the celebrations, the […]

Florida Georgia Weekend a Family Affair

November 1, 2023 admin 0

The annual Florida/Georgia football rivalry was back in Duval as the Georgia Bulldogs beat the Florida Gators 40-10 during their 90th match-up. Attracting huge crowds, the revelry gathers fans, friends, families and alumni from around […]

Whether Walking or Running, Jaxons Stride To Make a Difference

October 24, 2023 admin 0

For African Americans, reinvesting in the community, providing adult role models and working together are keys to strengthening the success of the community. Whether collectively or on your own, the village works hard to do […]

Northwest Classic Continues to Deliver Food for the Soul for Thousands of Raines/Ribault Alumni

October 19, 2023 admin 0

by Lynn Jones – The 54th annual Northwest Classic, the annual football match up between Raines and Ribault High Schools, was held last weekend with all of the traditional fanfare. Temporarily relocated to First Coast High […]

Edward Waters University Tigers Topple Morehouse

October 5, 2023 admin 0

Desperately looking to notch their first victory of the season, Edward Waters treated the home faithful fans to a dominant performance, knocking off visiting Morehouse 44-13 in their SIAC home contest last Saturday evening at […]

Jags Home Kick-Off Brings Fans Rain or Shine

September 21, 2023 admin 0

Superbowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, rebounded from their disappointing season-opening loss to defeat home team the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-9 in week 2 of the NFL season. The Jaguars defense kept hope alive throughout the […]

Record Number of Black Quarterbacks Have Starting Positions in the NFL for the 2023-2024 Season

September 15, 2023 Staff 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2023 NFL Draft marked the first time in NFL history Black men were selected in the top three positions for quarterback. The position was once seen as a white male-dominated one […]

Record Number of Black Quarterbacks Have Starting Positions in the NFL for the 2023-2024 Season

September 13, 2023 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor – The 2023 NFL Draft marked the first time in NFL history Black men were selected in the top three positions for quarterback. The position […]

Registration for 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Opens

August 28, 2023 admin 0

Runners from across the country will have their first chance to register for the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. The event is held April 18-21, 2024, at Walt Disney World Resort. Each year the runDisney Springtime Surprise […]