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Is the Caribbean the New Dumping Ground of the U.S.?

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Sylvia Perry In the past week, a string of Caribbean governments announced or advanced talks with Washington to accept U.S. deportees who have not committed violent crimes — including people whose stays in the […]

President Almost Makes History Again as the First Administration NOT to Acknowledge MLK Day

August 7, 2026 admin 0

**** Please note the White House sent out a proclamation regarding MLK Day at 8:15 PM By Sylvia Perry As the nation marked the 40th federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, […]

Hometown Hero Lil Duval Leading in Entertainment and as a Community Role Model

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Hometown hero Roland Powell, better known as Lil Duval, has built a multifaceted career in comedy, television, music and film, all while staying deeply connected to his roots in Jacksonville, Florida. Born and raised in […]

Betty Burney to Chair City’s Prestigious Journey Forward Board

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Sylvia Perry Local education leader and nonprofit CEO Betty Seabrook Burney will assume the role of chair of the Jacksonville Journey Forward Board, succeeding Attorney W.C. Gentry, who resigned unexpectedly to focus on his […]

Virginia’s Historic Swearing-In Highlights Trends That Could Shape Florida and the Midterms

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Sylvia Perry RICHMOND, Va. — As the despot actions of the Commander in Chief are witnessed around the world, Virginia’s voters had other ideas. Once the capital of the confederacy, their electorate has put […]

K9s For Warriors Marks Major Milestone with the Opening of its First-Ever On-Site Veterinary Clinic

August 7, 2026 admin 0

New state-of-the-art Duffield Veterinary Clinic to bring diagnostic, surgical and preventative care directly on campus | K9s For Warriors, the nation’s leading provider of Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual […]

Press Joins Regional News Collaborative Tackling Housing Affordability

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Joel Addington | “Cracks in the Foundation: The spiraling affordability crisis in Northeast Florida” is a new regional reporting project we’re working on this year. Not so long ago, Northeast Florida was the state’s best-kept […]

Feb 15-21: The Friends of Brentwood Public Library – 126th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing Celebration

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville, FL is slated to witness a series of spectacular events in February for Black History Month. Theme: “Acknowledging the Past and Triumph Over Struggle”, The 126th anniversary of the widely acclaimed song known as […]

100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Celebrate Impactful MLK Day of Service Through “America Gives” Initiative

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc., in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, proudly marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with a highly successful America250 “America Gives” National Day of Service event, […]

Fruits, Veggies, and Faith: The Daniel Fast Explained

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware (The Amsterdam News) The beginning of the year is prime time for thoughtful people to engage in introspection, prayer, and meditation — seeking clarity for the journey ahead. For people of […]

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Is the Caribbean the New Dumping Ground of the U.S.?

President Almost Makes History Again as the First Administration NOT to Acknowledge MLK Day

Hometown Hero Lil Duval Leading in Entertainment and as a Community Role Model

Betty Burney to Chair City’s Prestigious Journey Forward Board

Virginia’s Historic Swearing-In Highlights Trends That Could Shape Florida and the Midterms

K9s For Warriors Marks Major Milestone with the Opening of its First-Ever On-Site Veterinary Clinic

Press Joins Regional News Collaborative Tackling Housing Affordability

Feb 15-21: The Friends of Brentwood Public Library – 126th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing Celebration

100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Celebrate Impactful MLK Day of Service Through “America Gives” Initiative

Fruits, Veggies, and Faith: The Daniel Fast Explained