December 2025 - Page 3 of 5 - Free Press of Jacksonville

15 Asheville Restaurants Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide in First-ever Selection for the American South

December 15, 2025 Staff 0

LUMINOSA has atmosphere and good eats. Asheville, N.C.- A culinary vacation to Asheville, North Carolina offers Jacksonville residents a rich blend of farm-to-table dining, craft beverages, and regional flavor rooted in Appalachian tradition. Asheville’s food […]

Why Golf Matters to Black Youth: Reviving the Game at Booker T. Washington

December 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Mark Stallworth, Miami Times Contributor | In a powerful display of community, culture and commitment, four native South Florida Black men — Cliff Addison, Ed Ponder, Anthony Robinson and Travis Daniels — are joining forces […]

The White Magnolia Launches Married & Bright Dream Dress Shopping Experience

December 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Just in time for holiday engagement season, one lucky bride-to-be will win a $4,000 shopping spree | The White Magnolia Bridal Collection is dreaming of a white winter and celebrating in the most magical way. With “she […]

Rails to Trails Conservancy Honors Groundwork Jacksonville’s Kay Ehas as the Nation’s 2025 Trail Champion

December 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Ehas is recognized for her community-driven approach in developing the Emerald Trail, Jacksonville, Florida’s 30-mile trail system, building social, economic and environmental resilience regionwide WASHINGTON—Rails to Trails Conservancy has named Kay Ehas, chief executive officer […]

Vicious Biscuit’s Limited-Time Fan Favorites Go Permanent with Menu Refresh

December 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Mount Pleasant, SC (Dec. 11, 2025) – Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations and the rising fast-casual breakfast rebellion, is permanently welcoming back a pair of guest favorites and unveiling several craveable updates […]

20-Year-Old Somali-American Speaks Out after Wrongful ICE Detainment

December 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Haniyah Philogene |Mubashir, a Somali American, was tackled and detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis, despite his status as an American citizen. ICE agents wrongfully detained a young Somali-American adult in Minneapolis; now he’s speaking out on […]

America’s Biggest Christmas Debates Study, State by State

December 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Christmas: a time for twinkling lights, cozy nights … and petty national debates that can become so heated they could melt the North Pole. Is turkey truly a holiday masterpiece, or just a dry, overpriced […]

A Time For Reassessing Dollars And Priorities

December 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPA | While the President wrestles with understanding what “Affordability” means the rest of us clearly see the reality […]

Bank of America Commits $250M to Address Hunger and Other Basic Needs for Families in Communities Around the Country

December 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Commitment Over the Next Five Years Includes $5 Million of Immediate Assistance for Families in Local Communities Across the U.S. | Bank of America today announced a $250 million commitment over the next five years to support […]

Author Justin Driver Shares Insights from his Book ‘The Fall of Affirmative Action’

December 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Munson Steed |The Yale law professor and author discusses the Supreme Court’s decision on race-conscious admissions, its impact on Black enrollment, and pathways forward for universities seeking diversity. Professor Justin Driver has spent his career […]