Community embraces unity at ‘Racing Against Hate’ 5K in Jacksonville
While warming up to the Village People singing “YMCA,” hundreds of people of all ages and races gathered outside of the Winston Family YMCA on Jacksonville’s Northbank Sunday afternoon to…
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Roller skating and its rich history in the Black community resurges as it’s ‘one of America’s greatest pastimes’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a celebration of Black culture as skaters glide across the rink at Sk8 City in Arlington. When you think of roller skating you may not know…
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St. Johns County neighbors concerned about odor that ‘smacks you in the face’ in the community
Some people blame a nearby biomass composting company. A company representative says the smell is coming from elsewhere ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — Some people in the central part of…
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Community pays respects to Army Sergeant Kennedy Sanders
WAYCROSS, Ga. – The Waycross community gathered on Friday to honor Army Sergeant Kennedy Sanders, the 24-year-old who was among the three soldiers killed in a drone attack in Jordan…
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Vice President Harris speaks at gathering of community violence intervention leaders
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Big Bend, Wis. Harris is embracing her position…
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Baby with rare heart defect thriving with community support
Rowan Ezra Gaona was born with a rare heart defect in December. He’s had the first of three open heart surgeries. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Chelsea Gaona was 20 weeks pregnant…
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Community group to recommend against Chick-fil-A project in Oceanway; city planners to urge approval
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Despite protests from neighbors who are fighting to block a Chick-fil-A restaurant from being built across from First Coast High School, city planners are recommending the approval…
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The Jacksonville Image Awards celebrates the leaders impacting our community in big ways
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The night was filled with music, community and celebration. The 5th annual Jacksonville Image Awards took center stage on the FSCJ South Campus Saturday night. From the…
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Florida LGBTQ+ community concerned over difficulties with birth certificate changes
FLORIDA – After a new state policy change that prohibits Floridians who are transgender from changing their driver’s licenses to match their current gender identity, there is a growing concern…
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Waycross community remembers fallen sergeant killed drone strike
Sgt. Kennedy Sanders was one of three U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike last week. Sanders, a Waycross native, was honored in her home city Friday night. WAYCROSS, Ga….
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