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Every year, Veterans are recognized for their valor and dedication to the armed forces. Jacksonville’s annual Week of Valor celebrations include family festivals, tall ship tours, military appreciation luncheons and special speakers. However, due to […]

The Gators ripped into the Bulldogs 44 – 28 for a big win at the annual Florida/Georgia football game. The pre-game tailgate festivities along A. Philip Randolph Blvd were shared by both revelers and vendors […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Mary Emma Alexander-Ivory celebrated her 98th birthday November 1, 1922 at her home of 65 years. Born in the early years of the 20th Century, Mary has heard and seen it […]

A spooky Halloween sidewalk festival was held on the eastside for a day of frightening fun. Participants were asked to wear their favorite costume and visit local businesses and vendors along A. Philip Randolph Blvd […]

By John Finotti, Tucker/Hall  – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA)  has closed on financing for the renovation of the Centennial Towers senior living community in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood. Financing is being provided by Raymond James and Bank of […]

Hubbard House’s 26th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast program – free and virtual for the first time – raised more than $88,000 and reached more than 14,000 people. The live program, accessible on Hubbard […]

by Lynn Jones-Turpin – The First Coast Leadership Foundation (FCLF) CEO Nahshon Nicks and COO Siottis Jackson have teamed up to S.E.A.L (Social Emotional Academic Learning) the deal through martial arts and P.U.N.C.H. (Prevention Under […]