August 2026 – Page 59 – Jacksonville Free Press

Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters Convene for 65th Florida District Conference

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The Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters (Florida District) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. convened in Jacksonville, Florida, October 16–19, 2025, for the 65th Florida District Conference, held under the theme “Stronger Together: Driven by […]

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Florida: Where Imagination Meets Halloween Magic

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By Tanyika Armstrong | WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Families poured into LEGOLAND Florida Resort on Friday, October 18, for an unforgettable evening of spooky fun, candy, and creativity during this year’s Brick-or-Treat Monster Party. From the […]

Cigar Aficionados Light of the Northbank

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The First Coast was up in smoke for the second annual Titan Nine Group River City Smoke Fest. Guests experienced a weekend of sampling a variety blend of premium cigar flavors, music, and food truck […]

From Real Estate to Real Impact: How Black in Jax Anime Became Jacksonville’s Largest Anime Community

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On any given weekend at 1537 Mill Creek Road, you might find a crowd of anime fans dressed as ninjas, pirates, and heroes, laughing, gaming, and celebrating their favorite shows. The energy feels like a […]

Community Baby Shower Honors Infant Morality Awareness Month

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The Magnolia Project, a Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition Initiative their Community Baby Shower sponsored by Senator Tracie Davis, at the Legends Center on the Northside. Over 125 families participated, receiving education, resources and essential […]

Mr. John L. Martin Celebrates his 101st Birthday

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Mr. John Lucius Martin, a native of De Soto, Georgia, celebrated his 101st birthday with extended family and friends completed with his children and 41 grand-children (grands and great-grands included). The entrepreneur owned a hamburger […]

48 Hour Film Project Quickly Inspires Local Filmmakers

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The 48 Hour Film Project is an exciting creative weekend for Filmmakers making short films. Held inside WJCT Studios, this year, Team Caas, a group of talented individuals in film, took on their very first 48 […]

Raines and Ribault Graduates Continue to Historically Soar as Colonels in the Army

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October was the month the U.S. Military promoted Ribault graduate Canisha Moses-Martin to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army, while Colonel Xavier C. Allen became the highest-ranking military officer to ever graduate from […]

WJCT Public Media Celebrates Public Radio Music Day October 29, 2025

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Experience a Night of Local Music Discovery with WJCT News 89.9 | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — October 27, 2025 — WJCT Public Media invites listeners to join the celebration of Public Radio Music Day 2025 on Wednesday, […]

Top Ladies of Distinction Nurturing and Empowering Local Students Throughout the Year

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The Top Teens of the Duval County Top Ladies of Distinction are doing their part for local students not just for the day, but throughout the year. The ladies non-profit organization along with their teens […]

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Month: August 2026

Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters Convene for 65th Florida District Conference

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Florida: Where Imagination Meets Halloween Magic

Cigar Aficionados Light of the Northbank

From Real Estate to Real Impact: How Black in Jax Anime Became Jacksonville’s Largest Anime Community

Community Baby Shower Honors Infant Morality Awareness Month

Mr. John L. Martin Celebrates his 101st Birthday

48 Hour Film Project Quickly Inspires Local Filmmakers

Raines and Ribault Graduates Continue to Historically Soar as Colonels in the Army

WJCT Public Media Celebrates Public Radio Music Day October 29, 2025

Top Ladies of Distinction Nurturing and Empowering Local Students Throughout the Year