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Dorothy M. Hughes of Leesburg, Florida, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone, her 99th birthday with family and friends inside Copeland’s on the Southside. Born March 20, 1926 as one of eight children, Dorothy’s life has […]

The Jacksonville (FL) Chapter and the Bold City (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated joined forces to present the ‘Black Family Wellness Expo,’ a community health and wellness event dedicated to reducing health and economic […]

In a multi-agency event, the City of Jacksonville, St. Johns Riverkeeper, and LISC Jacksonville came together to raise awareness about the St. Johns River. A team of volunteers with Amazon Jax 5 joined the 30th annual St. […]

The official inauguration of the Ghana Association of Jacksonville held their inaugural officers induction at the Doubletree Hotel Jax Airport location. The aims and objectives of the Association as clearly listed in its constitution includes […]

Downtown Vision, Inc., (DVI) Downtown Jacksonville nonprofit Business Improvement District (HBD) held their 10th annual DTJax Gala: Under Construction at the former Wells Fargo building on Independent Drive. Proceeds from the  gala benefited the PlacemakinJax […]

The Urban-GeoPonics Ribault River 8K Walk returned for its 7th year, marking a significant milestone as it moved to the Beverly Hills area. This year’s event showcased the natural beauty of Jacksonville’s Northside, offering participants […]

The United Way of Northeast Florida recently led a “Meet ALICE” poverty simulation at JEA offering insight into the experiences of working families who navigate constant financial pressures. ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vanessa Baffour-Singletary Phone: 904-365-1400 Email: vsingletary@coj.net Date: 2/20/2025 Reminder: March 1, 2025, Deadline to File for 2025 Property Tax Exemptions Jacksonville, FL – The Duval County Property Appraiser’s Office reminds property […]

by Nichole Manna | The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office spent the past year bolstering its medical care in the Duval County jail after it received blistering criticism for the number of deaths reported at the facility, conditions […]

By S. Belgrave | During Black History Month, many reflect on the significant contributions made by African Americans throughout history. While figures such as “The Six Triple Eight” Postal Battalion, the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee […]