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Domestic Violence Claims 21 Lives in Duval, Awareness Campaign Launched

October 14, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
Domestic violence claimed 21 lives in Duval County in 2025, with at least one fatal case reported in every Jacksonville police district, according to the county’s latest Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report. As October marks […]
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Top Teens Help Seniors Get Educated on Smartphones

October 14, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
From snapping and sharing photos to navigating Facebook, a group of Jacksonville seniors recently got a hands-on lesson in making their smartphones work smarter for them. The Duval County Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction […]
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Soul Food Festival Celebrates 25 Years

October 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
The 25th Annual Soul Food and Music Festival celebrated its silver anniversary Oct. 3., drawing an enthusiastic crowd to Vera Francis Hall Park for a day of food, live entertainment, fellowship and community recognition. Founded […]
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75 & 85 and Thriving: Jacksonville Women Celebrate Milestone Birthdays

October 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
Age may be just a number, but for two Jacksonville women celebrating their 75th and 85th birthdays, the milestones represent decades of faith, family, professional accomplishments and community services. Florence Patterson recently celebrated her 75th […]
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LifeSouth, Richard Webster-Bass Health Institute Host Blood Drive Series to Support Sickle Cell Patients

October 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
Community blood drives will raise awareness of sickle cell disease and support Project Little Veins | LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and the Richard Webster-Bass Health Institute (RWBHI) are partnering to host a series of community […]
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Extreme Heat Is Becoming Jacksonville’s Most Urgent Public‑Health Crisis

September 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
By Dr. Kimberly Barbel Johnson and Dr. Valandrea Merilan | Jacksonville knows heat. We expect sticky summers, afternoon thunderstorms, and the kind of humidity that fogs your glasses the moment you step outside. But what […]
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The Black Walnut Brings Prostate Cancer Conversation to the Big Screen

September 25, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
By Lynn Jones | A movie premiere at WJCT Studios became more than a night at the theater as dozens of Jacksonville -area men gathered for screenings, health education and an often difficult conversation: prostate […]
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A Viral Moment with Purpose: Keep Your Head Up Gives Back

September 25, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
What began as a few encouraging words to Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen has grown into a community message – and a way to help nurture the next generation of journalists. Earlier this year, […]
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Green Cove Springs 25th Festival Celebrates Culture and Community

September 25, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
By Lynn Jones | A Clay County tradition built around soul food, music, culture and comm8nity service marked a major milestone as the Green Cove Springs Soul Food and Music Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary […]
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Is Jacksonville Prepared for the $200 Million Shortfall if Amendment 3 Passes? Short Answer, No.

September 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0
by Molly Farrar |So far, the Finance Committee has cut $30 million, most of which likely won’t amount to actual savings and falls millions short of next year’s potential revenue shortfall. As voters are set […]

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