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City Unveils ‘Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative’

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The City of Jacksonville unveiled a “Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative.” Under this initiative – which was initially recommended by the Mayor’s Transition Committee – cameras that are connected to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Real Time Crime […]

New Genetic Biomarker Flags Aggressive Brain Tumors

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Clinicians typically classify meningiomas — the most common type of brain tumor — into three grades, ranging from slow-growing to aggressive. But a new multi-institutional study suggests that appearances may be deceiving. If a tumor […]

VP Vance, Defense Secretary Hegseth Lie About DC Crime as Trump Targets Cities with Black Mayors

August 7, 2026 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE —By Lauren Victoria Burke | Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller visited Washington, DC’s Union Station on August 20. They spoke with members of […]

Royal Court Reimagines the Regency Era with Scholarship Fundraiser

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Kiayanan’s Imagine This Foundation presented its 3rd Annual ‘Royal Court of Jacksonville Costume Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser.’ Formerly known as ‘Bridgerton Meets Jacksonville,’ the costumed affair held at the crystal Ballroom in St. Augustine, […]

Beachside Hospitality Group Continues Decade-Long Partnership with National Pediatric Cancer Foundation with Fundraiser

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Beachside Hospitality Group is continuing its longstanding partnership with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) through its annual September fundraiser in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For every signature Rum Bucket purchased across any […]

Jax Community Shocked and Saddened Over Closure of the Legendary Jenkins BBQ

August 7, 2026 admin 0

It’s been voted one of the best barbecue restaurants in the country and known as a local mainstay for perfect barbecue. Entertainers would step in Jacksonville and request Jenkins Barbecue be on their riders. Those days […]

HBCU Showdown: Rattlers vs. Bisons

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Renada JaNae Toyer | On August 30, 2025, Hard Rock Stadium overflowed with HBCU glory. The Orange Blossom Classic gathered Howard Bisons and Florida A&M Rattlers in a hard-fought game for the crown. Starting […]

Florida Blue Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications for Maternal Health Initiatives Across the State

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofits focused on improving maternal health outcomes in Florida. The Foundation seeks to fund Florida-based nonprofits […]

All White Affair Brings Laughter Out

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The 2025 All White Affair and Phatt Katz Comedy Thang was comedy showcase to remember. Fresh off an Atlanta comedy tour, Sweetbabykita crossed the county line bringing her antics to Breezy’s San Marco stage. The […]

Community, Faith Leaders And Organizations To Be Honored At The 2025 Unity Football Classic

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By: Unity Classic | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sept. 3, 2025 – PRLog — The 2025 Unity Football Classic, featuring Edward Waters University and Virginia Union University, will celebrate HBCU football while recognizing leaders who have made lasting contributions to Jacksonville. […]