August 2026 – Page 75 – Jacksonville Free Press

Comedian Sweet Baby Kita Brings the LOL Comedy Show Experience to Duval

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By Lynn Jones – Spartanburg, South Carolina’s Sweet Baby Kita doesn’t just tell jokes — she lives comedy. From the moment she picks up the phone, her laughter is contagious, her punchlines slip in effortlessly, […]

Tickets on Sale Now for Florida Blue Florida Classic Featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman

August 7, 2026 admin 0

HBCU rivals meet on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium | Tickets and parking for the 2025 Florida Blue Florida Classic are now on sale. This year’s matchup between Florida […]

12th Annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ raises Over $50k for the Historic Florida Theatre

August 7, 2026 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, FL (August 27, 2025) –– The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre raised over $50,000 during its 12th annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ event last week at Bowing Oaks. Many thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, members, […]

“We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now”: U.S. Congressman Al Green Hosts 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Saturday, August 16, U.S. Congressman Al Green (TX-9) hosted his 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update Breakfast, with the rousing theme of “We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now,” at the Wyndham Hotel near NRG […]

Mayor Deegan to Host New Round of Town Halls

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a new round of town halls, which will be focused on the city’s budget. Each town hall will take place at 6pm. And they are free and open to the […]

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Coming to Bethune-Cookman

August 7, 2026 admin 0

RISTOL, Conn. – For the very first time, ESPN’s most-renowned sports talk show, “First Take,” is coming to Daytona Beach and the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. The on-site live show will take place inside Richard […]

Kenneth Adkins Still Awaiting Judge’s Ruling as Fight for Withheld Evidence Continues

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Brunswick, GA — Nine years after his high-profile conviction, community leader and former pastor Kenneth Adkins is still waiting on a judge to rule on his motion demanding that the Brunswick District Attorney release exculpatory […]

Red Lobster Wants a Black Comeback but Some Folks Aren’t Biting

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Angela Wilson| Black families across the nation have at least once, or twice, visited Red Lobster for holidays or to gather after Sunday church service. But after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in 2024, a new CEO (who […]

Texas House Democrats are on the run: State Rep. Venton Jones on Breaking Quorum

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By April Ryan | State Rep. Venton Jones | April Ryan is joined by Texas House Representative Venton Jones to discuss why he left Texas in protest of the redistricting map, the threats received by Texas Democrats […]

AuthenticFood.com® Launches The Authentic Table Dinner Series at Prati Italia with Guest Chef Kenny Gilbert

August 7, 2026 admin 0

A distinctive dinner series where chefs and food purveyors join guests at the table, sharing a multi-course meal that fosters cultural exchange, culinary craft, and connection The cultural platform AuthenticFood.com®, founded by sociologist and cultural […]

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Month: August 2026

Comedian Sweet Baby Kita Brings the LOL Comedy Show Experience to Duval

Tickets on Sale Now for Florida Blue Florida Classic Featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman

12th Annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ raises Over $50k for the Historic Florida Theatre

“We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now”: U.S. Congressman Al Green Hosts 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update

Mayor Deegan to Host New Round of Town Halls

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Coming to Bethune-Cookman

Kenneth Adkins Still Awaiting Judge’s Ruling as Fight for Withheld Evidence Continues

Red Lobster Wants a Black Comeback but Some Folks Aren’t Biting

Texas House Democrats are on the run: State Rep. Venton Jones on Breaking Quorum

AuthenticFood.com® Launches The Authentic Table Dinner Series at Prati Italia with Guest Chef Kenny Gilbert