August 2026 – Page 930 – Jacksonville Free Press

Hodge Recognized for Changing Thousands of Lives in the Duval County School System

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Dr. Theresa Hodge was the recipient of a resolution this week from the Duval County School Board resolution from District 14 DCSB Member Paula D. Wright and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. For those in the community […]

Jax Centenarian Celebrates 102 years

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Isabelle Robinson of Jacksonville recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends. Born June 4, 1913 in Bayonne, New Jersey, the spry centenarian worked most of her life as a seamstress and a housewife. […]

First Thursdays Partners with JUL for Business Loan Match Program

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City of Jacksonville political members were invited to join a small business development discussion during the First Thursday Jacksonville June meeting at the Jacksonville Urban League. First Thursdays has been a driving force behind assisting […]

FAMU’s Tonnette Graham is Leadership Personified

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Tallahassee—Tonnette Graham who was recently elected FAMU Student Body President for a second term, was recetly elected chairman of the Florida Student Association. Graham is the first African American woman to lead the non-partisan organization […]

Man Who Spent Three Years Incarcerated Without Trial at 16 Commits Suicide

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Kalief Browder, the young man who was robbed of his youth after spending three years incarcerated at Riker’s Island without being convicted of a crime, is dead of apparent suicide, the New Yorker reports. He […]

Texas Officer on Leave Resigns Over Shocking Pool Party Response

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McKinney, TX – A police officer’s response to a neighborhood “disturbance” last weekend was so much more disturbing that he was given administrative leave. The unnamed cop from the McKinney, Texas police department was one […]

Building Communities is Focus of ‘United We Stand’ Event

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By Helen Chestnut Building communities through civic engagement was a common theme at the recent “United We Stand: Diverse Voices of Reason” event, held at the Salem Centre. Sponsored by First Coast Community Outreach, the […]

Dr. Barbara Darby Celebrates 45 Year Career and Retirement

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by Lynn Jones Dr. Barbara Darby and family held a retirement celebration to recognize and honor her professional career that spanned 45 years of continuous employment. Over 250 guests came together to pay tribute to […]

Annie Ruth Foundation Honors National Red Nose Day

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Board members of the AnnieRuth Foundation took a moment to pose in honor of National Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in […]

James Day to be Inducted Into Coaches Hall of Fame

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The National High School Athletic Coaches Association has selected Duval County coach James Day to be inducted in the NHSACA Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place in June in Rochester, Minnesota. The honor is […]

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Month: August 2026

Hodge Recognized for Changing Thousands of Lives in the Duval County School System

Jax Centenarian Celebrates 102 years

First Thursdays Partners with JUL for Business Loan Match Program

FAMU’s Tonnette Graham is Leadership Personified

Man Who Spent Three Years Incarcerated Without Trial at 16 Commits Suicide

Texas Officer on Leave Resigns Over Shocking Pool Party Response

Building Communities is Focus of ‘United We Stand’ Event

Dr. Barbara Darby Celebrates 45 Year Career and Retirement

Annie Ruth Foundation Honors National Red Nose Day

James Day to be Inducted Into Coaches Hall of Fame