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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Black in Jax Anime made history at WasabiCon Jacksonville, becoming the first Black community group to host events at the popular convention, which attracted more than 10,500 attendees. Founded by Larry “Larry” […]

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) – Greater Jacksonville Chapter recently honored six women for their leadership, professional achievements, advocacy and community service during an award celebration at the Elks Lodge in […]

A Century of faith, family and service!  Jacksonville native Pearl Kelly Mackey celebrated her 100th birthday Oct. 3, marking a remarkable journey that began in 1926 a s the youngest of 14 children. After graduating […]

Turning personal tragedy into community services, Natasha Jackson recently led the first Care Package Outreach for Matthew’s Legacy of Light Foundation, distributing 100 care packages to seniors and people experiencing homeless community along Newnan Street […]

The Florida Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation into the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, issuing a criminal subpoena seeking a wide range of records involving former CEO Nat Ford, agency spending, tuition and scholarships, contracts […]

Margarita J’Ville is the largest annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida (BBBSNEFL). Taking place Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill in […]

For more than a decade photographer David Wright has documented Jacksonville from behind the camera. Now, some of the people, places and moments captured through his lens are taking center stage. The Ritz Theatre and […]

Florida voters may head into the Nov. 3 election without seeing candidates in several of the state’s highest-profile races face each other on a debate stage. Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly announced Sunday that he […]