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10 hours ago
A Black woman may be leading the presidential ticket of a major political party for the first time, but for…
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1 day ago
Highway 17 North Heritage Trail celebrates local icons
The trail will preserve the legacies of Augusta Savage, A. Philip Randolph, and brothers James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson.…
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July 2, 2024
Jacksonville wants to lure HBCU football to renovated ‘Stadium of the Future’
The deal with the Jaguars included a stipulation that Jacksonville would work to bring in an annual football game between…
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July 1, 2024
Durkeeville revitalization study a ‘new chapter’ for historic Black community
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed legislation on Monday to invest $200,000 in studying how to redevelop the Durkeeville neighborhood.…
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June 26, 2024
Eastside residents skeptical of getting money promised in stadium deal
Many residents fear City Council won’t follow through on the Community Benefits Agreement with the Jaguars.…
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June 16, 2024
MLK’s nephew preaches at St. Augustine church where King delivered sermon 60 years ago
The younger King started his remarks by referencing his uncle’s most famous words.…
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June 13, 2024
Thousands expected at Melanin Market for Juneteenth festival
The Eastside-based nonprofit will award 15 $1,000 microgrants to businesses that participate.…
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June 7, 2024
Alpha Kappa Alpha has high hopes for scholarship drive
The Gamma Rho Omega chapter of the predominantly Black sorority will host its largest fundraiser ever on Saturday.…
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June 6, 2024
Waves of Change: Civil rights demonstrators return to St. Augustine
Protesters Shed Dawson and Purcell Conway are honored as a new museum exhibit commemorates wade-ins at a whites-only beach.…
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May 30, 2024
Unbridled Mustang: Mandarin grad hungry to change his hometown
L.J. Valenzuela is an activist for LGBTQ rights who loves Jacksonville and plans to return after he earns his degree…
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May 29, 2024
Grit and gain: How Duval Schools looks to curb chronic absenteeism
More than 27% of Duval County Public Schools students have missed at least four weeks of class this academic year.…
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May 23, 2024
Youth entrepreneurship camp geared for Northwest Jax teens
Youth Exposure Inc. will hold an eight-week camp for children and teens between 10 and 19 years old.…
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May 16, 2024
Northside ‘huddle’ draws cautious optimism about ‘Stadium of the Future’
A community investment promise is helping sell the Stadium of the Future proposal, while Northside activists vow to oppose it.…
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May 16, 2024
Eastside homeowners get help on utility bills
JEA and the city of Jacksonville won an $845,000 federal grant to make Eastside homes more energy-efficient.…
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May 15, 2024
Diversity in Aquatics, Duval Schools and city parks partner to spread swimming skills
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum. And Black and Latino children are more…
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May 12, 2024
PHOTO ESSAY | Edward Waters commencement
Saturday’s Edward Waters University commencement was held Downtown because the HBCU’s gym can no longer fit its graduates.…
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May 10, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | What is going on at J.P. Small Park?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why he sees dirt piles and construction equipment at J.P. Small Park.…
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May 9, 2024
Public pools in Duval, Clay, St. Johns set to open Memorial Day weekend
The unofficial start to summer will jump off with a splash as community pools in Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs and…
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May 2, 2024
DeSantis signs credit union bill in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s financial services industry could benefit from a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Thursday at VyStar Credit Union headquarters.…
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May 1, 2024
Kamala Harris assails Florida abortion law in Jacksonville
The vice president said the Heatbeat Protection Act, which took effect Wednesday, stripped 4 million women of reproductive freedom.…
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April 30, 2024
New Town residents question Duval Schools on proposed closures and teacher cuts
The Duval School District may need to eliminate up to 700 staff positions.…
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April 30, 2024
Jacksonville welcomes 40 new US citizens
More than 700 people watched as 40 people became American citizens during a naturalization ceremony at First Coast High School.…
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April 30, 2024
Duval school district rebuffs pressure to end relationship with Jacksonville Public Library
Amid the national “book ban” conversation, Duval school officials defended a longstanding connection with the Jacksonville Public Library.…
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April 26, 2024
Duval Schools apologizes for errors over arrested teacher
The district acknowledged that a teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts should have been removed his classroom immediately.…