Month: August 2026

Florida A&M University alumni, supporters and community leaders gathered in Jacksonville this week as the university’s annual Strike Tour made a stop in the city, encouraging continued investment in student-athletes at a time when historically […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Young leaders took center stage during the Jacksonville Environmental Justice Town Hall, where students shared personal experiences and research on climate and environmental issues affecting their communities. The NAACP Environmental and Climate […]

Event showcases options for every palate with more than 50 unique culinary creations served over two nights | LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Aug. 3, 2026 – As local foodies gear up for Central Florida’s fan-favorite culinary event, the […]

Homegoing services were recently held for late pediatrician and businessmen Dr. Charles Simmons. The Jacksonville native leaves behind a legacy of love, service, leadership, and compassion that will continue to echo through generations. He was […]

FleetCon 2026, the 15th Annual Fleet DJs Music Conference, brought together influential DJs, filmmakers, artists, broadcasters, podcasters, entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals from across the country and the surrounding Duval corridors to Jacksonville. Hosted by Fleet […]

Thirteen students representing the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP returned home from the 2026 NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) National Competition in Chicago with national recognition, including two silver medals, after competing […]

With Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just weeks away, campaign fundraising is emerging as one of the clearest indicators of momentum in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. The latest round of state matching […]

Family and friends gathered recently to celebrate the 89th birthday of Jacksonville matriarch Eunice Smith,  honoring a life marked by resilience, entrepreneurship and decades of service to the community. The celebration was held at the […]

By Khalifa Dieye | Staff Photojournalist | The star-studded Fanatics Fest weekend in New York City event brought together some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including Jay-Z, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Dennis […]

By Lynn Jones | Visiting St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, leaves you gathering your thoughts long after you’ve returned home. Some destinations are beautiful, while others are unforgettable. St. Croix belongs in the latter category. […]