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  The nation’s oldest established city is poised to make history with the election of its first Black mayor. St. Augustine City Commissioner Cynthia Garris will become the city’s next mayor after emerging as the […]

By David Snelling —As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special week is dedicated to honoring Black Americans whose […]

The Friends of the Brentwood Public Library, Inc. celebrated the 2026 James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival, a four-day literary and arts experience that empowered students in grades 3–12 through creative expression, cultural education and […]

The Friends of the Brentwood Public Library, Inc. celebrated the 2026 James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival, a four-day literary and arts experience that empowered students in grades 3–12 through creative expression, cultural education and […]

More than 250 special guests gathered at Jacksonville’s historic Karpeles Grand on June 13, to celebrate the wedding of Sonia Belgrave Landrum and Anthony Landrum. The elegant affair, themed “The Power of Love,” marked the […]

By Morgan Knight, Armani Durham and Zoe Cummings | Howard University News Service— Registering for the Selective Service simply means a person’s information is entered into a system that could be used in the event […]

The Florida Legislature has passed Governor DeSantis’ tax cut proposal that would have major impact on local governments. The elimination/reduction of property taxes would have major implications on local budget reductions. The governor put his […]

by Lynn Jones After three years operating from College Park Plaza in Arlington, Suited for Success Jacksonville is closing its physical location and preparing to launch a reimagined program model aimed at expanding its reach […]

The City of Jacksonville will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on July 3 and 4, 2026 with free, family-friendly celebrations that will include activities across the north and south banks of Downtown Jacksonville, including: JULY 3, 2026 Join […]

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The principal of Trout Creek Academy has been placed on administrative leave following controversy surrounding rap lyrics that appeared in the school’s yearbook, according to documents released by the St. […]