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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Florida State College at Jacksonville Sign Agreement for Automated Vehicle Partnership

September 3, 2020 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, FL. August 26, 2020 –Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) President Dr. John Avendano officially signed a memorandum of understanding to expand […]

JPEF Launches Classroom Grants for Teachers in Partnership with Community First Cares Foundation

August 26, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund and the Community First Cares Foundation (the nonprofit arm of Community First Credit Union) have launched a new and expanded classroom grant program to provide $50,000 in grants to support […]

Morgan Touts Effort to Help Felons Pay Legal Debts

August 25, 2020 admin 0

NSF Staff – Orlando attorney John Morgan and his firm Morgan & Morgan launched a fundraising campaign Monday to help felons regain the right to vote. As part of an effort to help the Florida […]

Senior Birthday Surprises Highlight Golden Years

August 21, 2020 admin 0

Senior Gets Surprise Birthday Visit from Congressman On the eve of his re-election to the U.S. Congress, Rep Al Lawson surprised 94 year old William Turpin, Sr. with a personal birthday greeting. The 40 year […]

Kids Hope Allaince Host Hurst/Jamison Book Signing

August 21, 2020 admin 0

In June 2020, Kids Hope Alliance developed the DREAM (Diversity, Race and Equity Advancing the Mission) Work Group to address racial equity issues internally and within the Jacksonville community. As a result, Kids Hope Alliance […]

Historic Mt. Zion Celebrates 154 years of Service to Duval

August 21, 2020 admin 0

Historic Mt Zion kicked off their 154th Church Anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 26, 2020 which led up to the historic anniversary date of August 23, 1866. In Duval County, Mt. Zion is under the […]

Local Artist Paints from the Heart Hoping to Motivate Youngsters from Negative Distractions

August 21, 2020 admin 0

By Cristin Wilson – With his waist length dreadlocks tied back his gaze is fixated on the canvas against his wall. This is his latest piece. It doesn’t have a name, but he’s been working […]

Reading Divas Don’t Let Covid-19 Stop Their Literary Bond

August 21, 2020 admin 0

The Reading Divas bookclub prepared for a new school year by discussing the book titled, “The Day My World Changed – Helping Children Understand Covid -19.” The book was written by Jacksonville authors Trey and […]

Black Girl Magic Sizzles in Local Elections

August 21, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The 2020 primary election in Jacksonville was a game changer in local politics for African American candidates. While everyone is looking forward to the November election, the recent local election garnered […]

Don’t Miss a Beat Readies Students for the Classroom

August 21, 2020 admin 0

The Don’t Miss A Beat (DMAB) nonprofit recently their 10th Backpack Giveaway at their facility inside the former J.S. Johnson Community Center located on Beaver Street. Community partners and friends assisted with distributing the backpacks […]