August 2026 – Page 715 – Jacksonville Free Press

Governor Candidates a No Show as Gillum

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With less than 10 days until the primary election, the Hillsborough County NAACP hosted a gubernatorial forum in Tampa last Saturday. All five candidates confirmed their attendance — but four of them stood up the […]

August is the Month of Philanthropic Receiving

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This past Sunday, after preaching a rousing sermon of giving thanks for your blessings, Central Baptist International Church Pastor Karl Hodges accepted a three hundred dollar check from the Royal Vagabonds Club for the CBIC […]

Black Panthers Among Protestors Leading to Arrest of White Officer

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The Black Panther Party has always been at the forefront of fighting for the rights of African Americans. Recently, a member of the New Black Panther Party was arrested in nearby Kingsland, GA, for participating […]

Fans Still Jubilant After Jags Lose Pre Seasoner Opener 20-24 Against Sainsts

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TIAA stadium was packed to capacity for last week’s season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Several backups on the Jacksonville Jaguars excelled despite the loss, Jags 20, New Orleans Saints, 24. Backup quarterback Cody […]

Naval Officers Continue to Serve Their Country Through Student Aid

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In an effort to not only serve their nation, but help others, the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter recently made a positive impact on the local community by donating over $1,000 in backpacks […]

Jax Weekend Filled With Violence Leaving 4 Dead

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When we hear about gang plagued cities filled with violence, we usually think of northeastern areas. Jacksonville however got a rude awakening last weekend beginning with a high school football game at Raines High School […]

Big Names Stomp for Candidates at EWC

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Just days before the critical August Florida Primaries, The Student Government Association of Edward Waters College (EWC) in collaboration with the Gillum for Governor campaign hosted a “Be The Vote” rally. The event featured famed […]

Chamber Entrepreneur Division Impacts Business Owners During Business Fair Rally

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ImpactJAX, the young professional’s organization of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, recently held their inaugural small business vendor fair at the Beaver Street Enterprise Center. Vendors and business owners filled the auditorium with information packets, […]

Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Hosts its Annual Retreat in JAx

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This past weekend, the national sorority Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Alpha Gamma Chapter hosted its annual officers and members retreat at Jacksonville’s Double Tree Hotel on the riverfront. Maggie Jones, organization’s immediate past First Vice […]

Black Candidates Have Always Been Made to Run an Extra Mile – It’s Time for that to Stop

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When firefighters escorted me out of our home at age seven, I had know idea it had to do with my mother going up against the almost entirely white wealthy political establishment. What turned out to […]