2026 – Page 282 – Jacksonville Free Press

McGhee Urges DeSantis Pardons on Cannabis

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Miami, Fla. – Miami-Dade County is urging Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to follow President Joe Biden’s recommendation to pardon people who were convicted of simple marijauna possession in the state. Biden last month absolved […]

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Post-Election Musings from Congress to DeSantis and Trump

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By Reginald Clyne, Esq. – The Election Day loss of Val Demings was a sad moment. She seemed so close to winning. I blame Charlie Crist for running such a weak campaign that everyone voted […]

Acute Pancreatitis and the Rise of Alcohol-Related Deaths

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Excessive alcohol use is one of the two leading causes of acute pancreatitis, and a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says deaths from alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis increased by 50% between 2019 and […]

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[MOM QUITS THE RATRACE TO PAINT & WILL BE SHOWING DURING MIAMI ART WEEK NEXT TO THE BIG LEAGUES] [Local artist and entrepreneur Christianna Louise White Fletcher will be showing for Miami Art Week during […]

Eartha White Museum Opens in Philanthropist Former Home

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The Eartha M.M. White Historical Museum is reopening after being on hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic. Museum director, Adonnica Toler, was excited to showcase a renovated space that represents more than 150 years of Jacksonville’s Black […]

Banquet Commemorates Youth Honorees

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Since 1980, El-Beth-El Development Center has honored dedicated individuals from the community for outstanding achievements, leadership and their contributions in helping Jacksonville build a stronger and healthier community. This year the center honored fourteen 14 […]

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By Congressman Byron Donalds – My mom was a school choice mom before school choice was cool. She moved me out of a failing school in Brooklyn, and I can never repay her enough for […]

Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross Runs in Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

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The four-time gold medal sprinter finished her first 5K at Walt Disney World Resort – Olympic track and field champion and reality TV star Sanya Richards-Ross finished her very first 5K during Disney Wine & […]

Dîner En Blanc Captivates First Coast for 3rd Year

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The 30 year Dîner en Blanc worldwide event was back on the first coast with revelers basking in their all white attire, decorative table ware and friends in tow for the secret entertainment location. At […]