August 2026 – Page 733 – Jacksonville Free Press

Role Models Symposium Focuses on College and Vocational Careers

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The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Duval Chapter hosted its 3rd Annual Student Symposium and Luncheon at Florida State College Downtown Campus. The event focused on the importance of starting early on developing a […]

Jaguars Draft Day Party includes New Uniform Launch, Autographs and Mascots

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The 83rd NFL Draft kicked off last week in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars entered the draft with seven picks, including the 29th overall selection. Thousands of Jaguars fans gathered for the […]

Ojoyo’s Denim Fashion Show Runway Supports Youth Protection and Awareness

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Youth in Motion (YIM) held their inaugural Community Spring Fashion Show entitled “Dare to Wear Denim” at the Ojoyo Center on Golfair Boulevard. The event was held in observance of ‘Youth Protection, Sexual Assault and […]

Local Teen Alanna Barlow Continues Excellence Enroute to College

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Paxon School for Advanced Studies 12th grade student Alanna Barlow and her parents Pastor/Attorney Wellington (left) and Cassandra (right)Barlow were all smiles as she received an award for her participation in the JROTC Program. Alanna […]

Dr. Glover Accepts Legacy Scholarship Funds from Staff

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As Edward Waters Collefe President Nathaniel Glover winds down his tenure leading Jacksonville’s only Historical Black College, the accolades continue to come in celebrating his seven year tenure. OVer the weekend, EWC staff, city council […]

Camille Cosby Slams Unjust Media, Verdict

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**FILE** From left: Publicist Andrew Wyatt, Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille Cosby, enter the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on June 12, 2017. Cosby is on trial for sexual assault. (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia […]

Nobody Wants to Buy Michael Jordan’s House as it Sits for Years

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By Erick Johnson The front entrance draws tourists from all over the world. At 2700 Point Lane is a fancy gate with the number 23 on it. Many tourists and sports fanatics have taken selfies […]

Ruben Studdard presents “Luther Vandross: Always & Forever Tribute”

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Season 2 American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard is bringing sexy back with his tribute touring showcase of “Always & Forever: An Evening of Luther Vandross,” headed to Jacksonville, Florida Wednesday, May 9th. Jax Free Press […]

Jacksonville Student Jaylen Thomas Named Congressional Art Competition Winner

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Congressman Al Lawson (FL-05) announced Stanton College Preparatory School freshman Jaylen Thomas as the grand prize winner of Florida’s Fifth Congressional District Art Competition. Thomas’ winning artwork will be displayed in the […]

Scenes from “Five Guys Named Moe”

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“Five Guys Named Moe” stage play is a jazzy, sexy tribute to legendary composer and saxophonist, Louis Jordan. In this story our hero, Nomax is down and out, and going through a bit of a rough […]