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Vice President Harris Charts New Way Forward for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs To Innovate and Grow in an Opportunity Economy

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Plan would set goal of 25 million new small business applications; Plan would call for expanding the startup expense deduction from $5,000 to $50,000; Plan would cut red tape, including by making it easier for small businesses […]

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Maurice “Mo’Betta” Brown delivered a scintillating performance at Judson’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, August 31st, in an event masterfully produced by The Orlando Jazz Collective. The renowned Grammy Award Winner […]

JTA Brings Autonomous Vehicles to Brooklyn, Offering Free Lunch Service for Residents and Workers in the Area

August 7, 2026 admin 0

If you happen to be in Jacksonville’s Brooklyn neighborhood during the next two months, you can try out public transit autonomous vehicle service for free. Starting today, August 27, another public trial of Autonomous Vehicle […]

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

August 7, 2026 admin 0

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 […]

City Congratulates Fostering Filmmakers Grant Recipients

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The City of Jacksonville recently congratulated the Fostering Filmmakers Grant recipients: Michael Carter, Jaron Wallace and Alexa Wint. Each winner will receive $10K towards their independent feature film. The grant program evolved from an idea […]

Sonny’s BBQ Introduces Tailgates From the Pit Hosted by Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Guests can enter to win one of eight college football tailgate experiences starting August 22 | ORLANDO (August 22, 2024) – Sonny’s BBQ, the mission-driven BBQ restaurant known for quality BBQ and spreading kindness in the communities they serve, […]

BofA Raises U.S. Minimum Hourly Wage to $24, Increasing Starting Salary to Nearly $50K

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The bank has committed to $25 per hour by 2025 | CHARLOTTE – Today, Bank of America announced that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24 per hour, the latest step in the […]

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Debuts Football-Themed Dining Experience for Start of the Season

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville, Fla. (September 10, 2024) – Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, an upscale downtown hotel located on the St. John’s River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, debuts a football-themed dining experience for fans. The […]

Comic Raise Bar as King of Jacksonville Comedy Scene

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Straight from Sumter, South Carolina, comedian Shuler King recently brought his southern flavor to fans onstage at the Comedy Zone on the Southside. The sold-out crowd laughed out loud as the comedian delighted the audience with […]

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 […]