Jacksonville community joins campaign to encourage Black voters get to the polls next election
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Organizers of the Power of the Ballot Action Fund rallied outside of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church Saturday morning to encourage Black voters to get to the…
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Jacksonville exhibit showcases Jewish community
The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services say the act of solidarity is a portion of history that should be repeated. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — People are encouraged to visit…
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Community advocates rally against JSO for ‘racial injustice’ after viral arrest video of man
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville community is rallying on Sunday afternoon to protest against what organizers called a “racial injustice” after accusations of police brutality started to circulate once the…
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Brentwood Community holds weekly protest over new Medical Examiner’s Office
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – They aren’t stopping the fight. Protestors stand strong against a Medical Examiners Office being built next to a school in Brentwood. Protesters were out Saturday at the…
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Local food distribution event gives back to community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Junior’s Seafood Restaurant and Farm Share teamed up with the St. Patrick Catholic Church to hold a free food giveaway in Jacksonville. Hundreds of people lined up…
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Community supports Baylee Holbrook at Palatka/Tocoi game
Baylee’s family and friends say she would’ve wanted them to continue playing the game. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A community came together Friday to show support for the family and friends…
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Family broken by death of 3-year-old shot at Southside apartment calls for community to ‘do better’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The family of a 3-year-old fatally shot at a Southside apartment complex is remembering the child as someone who was caring and enjoyed dancing. Kae’Lynn Matthews was…
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Jacksonville group works to find solutions to issues facing the Black community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Finding solutions for the Black community was the goal of an event on Thursday night called “The State of Black Jacksonville.” Local activists from a group called…
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Putnam County Community grieving death of Palatka High Student
16-year-old Baylee Holbrook passed away Thursday morning at 9:32 a.m., a family friend tells First Coast News. She was struck by lightning Tuesday while hunting. PALATKA, Fla. — The Putnam…
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Community asked to help name new entry road for Clay County Regional Sports Complex
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Beginning Wednesday, residents will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite entry road name for the new Clay County Regional Sports Complex. The Clay County…
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