Former TV anchor Donna Deegan beat JAX Chamber CEO Daniel Davis in a stunning upset for Jacksonville mayor, becoming the first woman ever and only the second Democrat to win a mayor’s race here in three decades despite Davis outraising her four-to-one. Deegan, a Democrat, campaigned on a promise to be a changemaker, railingContinue Reading
By Forward Times Staff – Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, President Joe Biden needs to be re-elected regardless of whether you like him. During the 2020 presidential election, many people voted for Biden simply because he was not Donald Trump. The upcoming election in 2024 looks to be aContinue Reading
The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people withContinue Reading
Following a nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (TCF) has selected Isaiah M. Oliver as its’ new president, effective July 31, 2023. Oliver will succeed TCF President Nina M. Waters, who will retire after 22 years with the Foundation. Oliver will continue theContinue Reading
By Lynn Jones – Producer, actor, Broadway thespian and Raines High School graduate Reuben Hall is continuing his mission to expose the cultural arts in a professional theater setting reflecting the Black experience. Hall, Founder and CEO of Stage Aurora, has been creating and staging plays for more than twentyContinue Reading
Jacksonville City Council President Terrence Freeman, Kids Hope Alliance (KHA), and the City of Jacksonville hosted a press conference to announce the launch of the Jacksonville Upwards Mobility Program (JUMP). JUMP will allow KHA to utilize up to 1% of the City of Jacksonville’s approved economic development agreement incentives (forContinue Reading
Access to pediatric dental care is in crisis, a situation the new center is looking to help.Continue Reading
Heritage secured full coverage despite reinsurers pulling-back from Florida’s wobbling property insurance market.Continue Reading
The focus will be on building bridges, Deegan said.Continue Reading
Here’s what’s driving the record numbers.Continue Reading
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