August 2026 – Page 770 – Jacksonville Free Press

Bessie Coleman Among Honorees for JIA Hall of Fame

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The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of the first Hall of Fame honorees at the Aviation Gallery. Bessie Coleman, Ruth Law, Laurie Yonge, Charles Lindbergh, and […]

“Courage in Crisis” Presented to DCPS for Service During Hurricane

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In recognition of the tremendous relief efforts provided by Duval County Public Schools during Hurricane Irma, the district was awarded a “Courage in Crisis” honor by the Council of Great City Schools, a national association […]

Florida/Georgia Weekend

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The players make the game great, but the fans make the experience legendary. The annual Florida-Georgia fan experience included bands, basketball and BBQ to make the Florida-Georgia experience complete. Fans drive from miles around to set […]

Brentwood Library Reopens Remolded to Delight and Inspire Urban Neighborhood

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After the closing in August 2017 for renovations, the Brentwood Public Library is now open for everyone to enjoy. On Monday, October 30th, the grand reopening of the Brentwood Public Library kicked off with a […]

Local Student Rises to the Top on Steve Harvey Show

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Simone Bridges is a popular kid chef and the owner of Goddess Food Factory located on Atlantic Boulevard. Her pastries have received raving reviews by celebrity chefs, radio hosts, athletes and local residents. On Halloween eve, […]

Leadership Jacksonville Classmates Exposed to Benefits of the Urban Core Education in the City

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By Lynn Jones As the catalyst for vibrant, connected communities where diverse perspectives are valued, last week the Leadership Jacksonville class of 2018 participated in an Education Day to enrich their knowledge of the city’s […]

Jaden Cooley Headed to State Spelling Bee Competition

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First Coast Christian school 6th grade student Jaden Cooley, age 11 has a lot to smile about as she is advancing to the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools State Spelling Bee! Jaden was […]

EWC Represents at National College Fair

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Edward Waters College participated in the 2017 National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National College Fair held over the weekend at the Prime Osborn Center. The event is held to represent the continued dedication […]

Being Mary Jane to End in 2018 with 2-hour Series Finale Movie on BET

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BET’s “Being Mary Jane” is coming to a close, with a 2-hour movie for its series finale to air next year on the network. Seeing as the series started out with a TV movie, this […]

The Rise of Tiffany Haddish

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by Michael P. Jeffries When comedian Tiffany Haddish was 9, her stepfather tampered with the brakes on her mother’s car, hoping to kill his partner and her four children. Rather than going out with her […]