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State of Florida/COJ Issues Executive Order Declaring a State/City of Emergency for Counties Impacted

September 24, 2024 admin 0

The Duval County Emergency Operations Center is partially activated as of this writing and will move to full activation as of 8 p.m. this evening. EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS September 23, 2024: The State of Florida has issued […]

Former Florida House Minority Leader and Current Miami-Dade Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee Calls for 500,000 More Voters to Help Florida Secure Vital Federal Resources

September 24, 2024 admin 0

Studies by institutions such as the Brookings Institution and Pew Research Center consistently show a strong link between voter engagement and federal funding. Areas with higher voter turnout receive more attention from federal policymakers, often […]

UPDATE: Florida Blue Contract Negotiations Baptist Health Jacksonville

September 24, 2024 admin 0

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. […]

Samara Joy is a Joy! Headlines Florida Theater October 22nd – Tickets on Sale Now

September 20, 2024 admin 0

By Lynn Jones (Urban Traveler/Entertainment Reporter) | With the Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) and Bronx culture in her youthful ear, Samara Joy has ignited jazz aficionado’s with her rendition of “Guess Who I Saw Today,’ […]

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

September 19, 2024 admin 0

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 […]

NAACP Unveils Fresh Data Targeting 14.5 Million Black Voters

September 16, 2024 admin 0

NAACP President & CEO: “Make no mistake, our lives depend on our votes.” | WASHINGTON – Today, during a press briefing, the NAACP unveiled its first round of polling results outlining the attitudes and issue priorities of millions of […]

Emergency Cash: What Are Your Options?

September 16, 2024 admin 0

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 […]

Tommy Bahama is Celebrating Tacos and Tequila from now until November 17

September 16, 2024 admin 0

Tommy Bahama is celebrating Tacos and Tequila from now until November 17 at all Tommy Bahama Marlin Bars! This special menu features unique tacos, a new salad entrée, and two new tequila cocktails! The menu includes: Baja Shrimp Tacos – […]

Senator Rick Scott Must Reject His Divisive Allies

September 16, 2024 admin 0

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 […]

Lawmakers Face September 30 Deadline to Avoid Government Shutdown

September 13, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent | @StacyBrownMedia At the heart of Congress’s immediate challenge is securing a funding bill to keep the government operational. With an unlikely […]