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For a Time Such as This: NAACP Meetings Growing with Focus on Voting Rights and Engagement

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Hundreds of residents gathered at the Beaver Street Enterprise for the June meeting meeting of the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP monthly general membership meeting where voting rights, redistricting and civic engagement took center stage. […]

Summer Hope Fest Draws Hundreds to Emmett Reed Community Center

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nearly 400 residents gathered at the Emmett Reed Community Center for the 4th annual Summer Hope Fest at the Center of Hope at Emmett Reed Community Center, bringing together families, community resources, and entertainment in […]

How Can We Lower Home Prices?

June 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Joel Addington | The county needs a few hundred more housing units to meet current demand, so building enough supply to lower home prices could take years. But there may also be other, more immediate solutions, […]

Hubbard House Launches New Male Engagement Initiative

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

In a month where we celebrate the fathers and father-figures in our lives, Hubbard House is excited to share a new initiative supporting men who want to be a positive influence toward a safer tomorrow. […]

JEA and BEAM to Co-Host Senior Day at the Beaches Resource Fair – June 11, 2026

June 9, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Free community event will connect seniors with local agencies, programs, and services | JEA and BEAM will co-host Senior Day at the Beaches, a free resource fair designed to connect seniors with community partner resources […]

More Families Struggling with Cost of Food, No Kid Hungry Florida Poll Says

May 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Gabrielle Russon, Florida Politics | A new poll shows 4 out of 5 Floridians are struggling to afford food as the cost of groceries outpaces their income. The survey found families are hit hard […]

NAACP Jacksonville Branch and Bethel Church Men’s Ministry to Host Men’s Mental Health Forum Focused on Healing, Awareness, and Community Support

May 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The NAACP Jacksonville Branch Health Committee, in partnership with The Bethel Church Men’s Ministry, will host a powerful community event titled “The Healthier Brother: Beyond I’m Good” Men’s Mental Health Forum on Saturday, June 20, […]

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The City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces Outdoor Pool Openings 2026

May 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The City of Jacksonville is excited to announce the opening of 30 community pools Memorial Day Weekend and one additional pool to open later this summer, rounding out the season with 31 pools. Memorial […]

Healthy Starts Faye Johnson Receives $25K Sapphire Award

May 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards represent one of Florida’s honors in community health, recognizing individuals, programs, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing health outcomes across the state. Healthcare […]

Step-by-Step Foundation Honors Mental health Heroes at Shades of Green Gala

May 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Step-by-Step 4 Help Foundation hosted the 4th annual, ‘Shades of Green Mental Health Excellence Awards Gala,’ on Sunday, May 17, at WJCT studios. The event honored community leaders, advocates, and organizations making a meaningful […]