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Florida Blue Update: Ongoing Contract Discussion with Baptist Health Jacksonville

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September 13, 2024 | News updates: With the clock ticking and in an effort to reach a resolution, Florida Blue has put forward a multi-year proposal that would significantly increase Baptist Health’s rates over the next […]

Impact Investments Totaling $2.5M Will Expand Affordable Housing and Small Businesses in Northeast Florida

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The Community Foundation’s Local Capital Pool will provide three low-cost loans using charitable funds | JACKSONVILLE, FL – September 12, 2024 – The Community Foundation is investing $2.5 million to expand affordable housing and small […]

Emergency Cash: What Are Your Options?

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By Amanda Register, Bank of America | When financial difficulties arise, you may need money fast. If you don’t have an emergency fund or other savings to tap into, you may feel as if there […]

KPMG LLP To Sponsor HBCU Showcase at the Armory for Third Consecutive Year

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HBCU Showcase to be streamed live on Peacock from the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory, Saturday January 18; Event also offers high school athletes engagement with HBCU coaches, career advisors and glimpses […]

UPDATE: Florida Blue Contract Negotiations Baptist Health Jacksonville

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September 23, 2024 | We are now a week away from the deadline on our current contract with Baptist Health Jacksonville and need the community’s support by urging Baptist health leaders to discuss a reasonable proposal. […]

Senator Rick Scott Must Reject His Divisive Allies

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By Congressman Al Lawson – Al Lawson is a former U.S. Congressman who represented Florida’s 5th District and a long-time advocate for economic development and civil rights. | As a Black man raised in the […]

Edward Waters University Faces November NLRB Trial Over Faculty Union Shutdown

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By Nandhini Srinivasan | The Tributary | The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Edward Waters University last Thursday for shutting down its faculty union, setting the stage for a November trial that could […]

System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent | StacyBrownMedia| The message from Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness is clear: America’s tax system is broken, and without immediate […]

JTA Hosts Viewing of Local Art for Northwest Corridor Public Art Initiative

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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) recently welcomed the community to the Legends Community Center to view artwork submitted by local artists as well as to take part in choosing which pieces will be featured in […]

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International Coastal Cleanup Day is on Saturday, Sept. 21. To mark the day, Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) will lead three cleanups at three local wilderness parks and preserves. Volunteers are asked to join TPF from […]