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Taylor Among Finalists for Teacher of the Year

January 9, 2025 admin 0

Congratulations are in order for the top five finalists for the VyStar 2025 Teacher of the Year! This year’s finalist are: Vincent Taylor, Cedar Hills Elementary; Kimberly Niebauer, Loretto Elementary; Aubrey Albaracin, Greenland Pines Elementary; Stephanie […]

Raines Class of 69 Brings in the New Year Just Fine!

January 9, 2025 admin 0

Ending the New Year with an end of the year friendship celebration, the William M. Raines Class of 1969 held their reunion gala at the Ramada Inn in Mandarin. The roaring twenties attire showcased the events […]

FLA JAX Club Celebrates 95 Years of Holiday Gala Jubilee

December 19, 2024 admin 0

The FLAJAX Club was founded October 16, 1930 on the principles of integrity, leadership and fidelity. The FLAJAX Club is the oldest and most respected social and civic club in the community. This year the […]

Jags Community Technology Training Camp Nets New Ipads For Local Seniors

December 19, 2024 admin 0

The Jaguars, in partnership with AT&T, First Coast YMCA and the NFL Foundation Digital Divide grant, which is part of the League’s Inspire Change hosted a Seniors Technology Training Camp at EverBank Stadium. Ninety senior […]

Melanin Market Empowering Entrepreneurs with Micro Grants

December 19, 2024 admin 0

Reduce Risk of Respiratory Infections

December 12, 2024 admin 0

Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more in fall […]

Foster Parent Geneva Matthews Celebrates Adopting Toddler for New Life on the First Coast

December 5, 2024 admin 0

By Lynn Jones | After raising her children and grandchildren, Paxon Senior High School graduate Geneva Matthews felt a little melancholy and was ready for the patter of little feet in her home. “I love […]

Charles Cobb Headlines Black Author Series at Resistance Cafe

December 5, 2024 admin 0

Northside’s Cafe Resistance Book Store held a book signing with featured author, civil rights activist and career journalist, Charles E. Cobb, Jr. Cobb held a discussion on his new book, ‘This Nonviolent Stuff Will Get […]

TEDX Inspires with Tech, Entertainment and Design Conversations

December 5, 2024 admin 0

Over 360 intellectual explorers gathered at UNF’s Lazzara Theater for TEDxJacksonville’s annual conference featuring moving talks, musicals, dance performances and guest speaker communion and dialogue. This year’s conference featured national and local thought leaders in […]

International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1408, Hosts Annual Turkey Giveaway Amid Resilience After Strike

November 30, 2024 admin 0

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Local 1408, held its annual turkey giveaway, distributing over 2,000 turkeys to union members, their families, and Jacksonville residents. This year’s event was particularly meaningful, coming just two months after […]