FBI, JSO, Homeland Security help Jacksonville community learn how to deal with hate crimes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville hosted the first of two informational sessions for faith leaders and their communities on Monday night. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, along with the…
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Community helping to raise $25K for employees impacted by devastating fire that destroyed Hamburger Mary’s
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The community gathered Wednesday night to raise money for Hamburger Mary’s employees affected by the devastating fire that destroyed the well-known Jacksonville restaurant. An early Thursday morning…
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Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside adds 6 rooms to its maternity ward to meet growing community needs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside is adding six additional labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) rooms to “meet the growing needs” of the community, it was announced Tuesday…
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Jacksonville’s blind community takes a stroll to bring attention to Florida’s White Cane Law
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of people in Jacksonville’s blind and visually impaired community took a stroll Saturday along Riverside Avenue for White Cane Awareness Day with a mission to bring…
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Jacksonville Jewish community holds vigil to pray for family members, hostages in Israel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Israeli military warns civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate ahead of a possible ground operation, people who are a part of the Jacksonville Jewish community…
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Community Baptism planned in honor of Baylee Holbrook
Baylee, a 16-year-old from Palatka, died two weeks ago after being struck by lightning. The baptism is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Palatka Riverfront. PALATKA, Fla. — A community…
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Northside community expresses traffic concerns as another developer wants to put more apartments on Biscayne Boulevard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Northside residents voiced their concerns about traffic issues at a Wednesday night meeting related to new apartments coming to Biscayne Boulevard. District 8 Councilman Reggie Gaffeny Jr….
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YMCA, Jewish community and JASMYN stand together to educate, advocate for LGBTQIA+ community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jewish Community Alliance, First Coast YMCA and JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network) will hold their second “Together Against Hate” event at 7 p.m. Tuesday…
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Jewish community comes together to show solidarity for those impacted by the war on Israel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Numerous people gathered at the University of North Florida Monday night to pray and stand in solidarity with Israel after a surprise attack from Hamas caused carnage…
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Jacksonville Jewish community offers support after surprise attack on Israel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida is speaking out following the surprise attack Saturday on Israel that was launched by the militant group Hamas. At…
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