James Weldon Johnson Park to get a new look for the first time since 1977
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The future of James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville is bright. The park is in the process of being redesigned for the first time since 1977….
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Paxon, James Weldon Johnson, Palm Avenue on ‘Code Red’ lockdown
Duval County Public Schools says “all students and staff are safe,” but were on lockdown Wednesday as a precaution due to the sound of gunshots heard in the area. JACKSONVILLE,…
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Why hasn’t there been a trial for Brunswick DA Jackie Johnson?
Former Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson is charged with obstruction and violating her oath of office. GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — It has been four years since 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was…
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Arthur Leroy Johnson fighting to save Riverside home
Johnson will be inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame in May. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man with a storied life steeped in the local Civil Rights…
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James Weldon Johnson Park celebrating 158th birthday with
From Monday to Friday, James Weldon Johnson Park will host food trucks and local vendors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to commemorate the park’s birthday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The…
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Deck the Chairs is at the beach and James Weldon Johnson park
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Deck the Chairs Unite with Lights ushers in its brightest season yet by featuring two locations of decorated lifeguard chairs, all featuring student artisans. You’ll gaze in…
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Sheriff reacts to Jacksonville’s settlement with Jamee Johnson
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters isn’t happy about the city’s decision to pay the family of a man killed by one of his officers in 2019, a $200,000 settlement. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….
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Officer Josue Garriga, killed FAMU student Jamee Johnson
An attorney for the beaten man says his case “bears a striking similarity” to the high-profile shooting of FAMU student Jamee Johnson in 2019. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One of several…
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Banned Book Readout held at James Weldon Johnson Park
The event, hosted by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, was designed to bring people together to learn about history. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some books…
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Sister of late wrestler thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following her brother’s death
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The sister of late wrestler Wyndham Rotunda (better known as Bray Wyatt) took to X (Twitter) to thank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for groceries and keeping their…
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