August 2026 – Page 256 – Jacksonville Free Press

Hall of Famer Huddles with Youth Athletes for Aptitude and Mentoring

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Jax native and NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler and the Jacksonville Police Athletic League (JaxPAL) hosted their 2nd annual Leap Football and Cheer Camp, on the grounds of Ed Austin Regional Park in Arlington. […]

Jacksonville Links Induct New Members

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The Jacksonville Chapter of the Links, Incorporated recently expanded their chain of friendship with the addition of five new members. Over 50 years in existence, the chapter has remained at the forefront of grass-roots community […]

EWU Confers First-Ever Masters Degrees Graduating Largest Class in Recent History

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Edward Waters University (EWU), Florida’s first private institution of higher learning and first Historically Black College or University held its commencement exercise recently in the Adams-Jenkins Sports and Music Complex. The graduation ceremony marked a new era […]

Family Fun Elevated with Prehistoric Expedition Exhibit

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The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) newest traveling exhibition, Expedition: Dinosaur, Rise of the Mammals®, opened to the public recently offering visitors the opportunity to walk among jaw-dropping, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including the T-Rex, Torosaurus […]

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Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church PRESS RELEASE Contact: Mary S. Wheeler Phone: 904-214-2374 Email: maryw7509@gmail.com May 30, 2023 MT. PLEASANT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES THE 7O YEAR MUSIC MINISTRY OF ITS FIRST LADY, MRS. ETHEL […]

As Travel Advisories Warn Against Florida, Black Press Added to the List of Political Backlash

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By Gloria Nash – America may be land of the free, home of the brave, but that must not include Florida. Under the current leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, everything from the removal of African-American […]

Men Cue Off for Grilling Honors in Honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness

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Food Network 2017 Chopped Champion, HBO Max Great Soul Food Cook–Off contestant and Tallahassee native Chef Shacafrica Simmons presented the Protalks#3 Grill-Off trophy to this year’s winner Jaucoby Blue, Sr. for his sizzling creativity on the grill. Provided with secret unknown […]

Derby Couture Highlights Fastest Two Minutes in Sports

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The Johnson Family YMCA Board of Directors hosted their Kentucky Derby Party benefiting the beloved James Weldon Johnson Family YMCA, located at 5700 Cleveland Road. The sold-out afternoon of fun included Kentucky Derby-style food and […]

Groundworks Exposes Urban Youth to Camp Life

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The Green Team Youth Corps, a year-round empowerment program for urban youth that exposes them to nature, held their spring break camping t to learn camping skills, environmental careers and the importance of Florida’s watersheds. […]

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Future of Cities and the Phoenix Arts + Innovation District are bringing together North Springfield makers, local businesses, and Jacksonville residents for their upcoming Flea for All outdoor market on Saturday, May 13, 2022. The […]