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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Douglas Anderson Graduate Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar National Honor Recognizes Excellence in Academics and the Arts

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Oct. 29, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) and the Developing Artists Foundation are proud to announce that Samuel Issac Nelson, III, a graduate of Douglas Anderson’s class of 2025, has been named […]

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 […]

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 […]

Radiation Therapy for Patients with Breast Cancer

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Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura Vallow, chair of the […]

Florida Blue Foundation Supports Improving Mental Health Outcomes and Expanding the Mental Health Workforce

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – [Oct. 23, 2025] – In conjunction with National Depression Awareness Month in October, Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is continuing to advance mental well-being efforts in Florida […]

Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling May Let Republicans Gain 19 Additional House Seats

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All eyes are on the Supreme Court as a critical ruling against the Voting Rights Act could put the Republican Party in power for years to come, in addition to giving them a leg up in their […]

City Year Jacksonville Announces New Managing Director of People, Operations, Strategy and Managing Director of Impact

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The Organization Welcomes New Leadership Team Members at Time of Strategic Growth | City Year Jacksonville, the local chapter of the national nonprofit City Year, announced today the appointment of two new managing directors. Dawn Emerick […]

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Month: August 2026

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

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

48 Hour Film Project Quickly Inspires Local Filmmakers

Douglas Anderson Graduate Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar National Honor Recognizes Excellence in Academics and the Arts

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

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

Radiation Therapy for Patients with Breast Cancer

Florida Blue Foundation Supports Improving Mental Health Outcomes and Expanding the Mental Health Workforce

Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling May Let Republicans Gain 19 Additional House Seats

City Year Jacksonville Announces New Managing Director of People, Operations, Strategy and Managing Director of Impact