by Lynn Jones – Author, coach and educator Nathanial Farley organized this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Old-timers Day.’ Held at northside’s Charles ‘Boobie’ Clark Park, the 26th annual event brings together Jaxsons of all sectors for celebration of unity, fun and fellowship. Going on 77-years-old, Farley has been thereContinue Reading
By L. Jones – Jax Urban Book Festival (JUBF) organizer and self proclaimed ‘author groupie’ Natasha Slaughter was at the helm of the 2nd annual Jax Urban Book Festival (JUBF) with the mission to reimagine books on the First Coast. Teaming with JUBF founder Dr. V. Dunbar, the festival was heldContinue Reading
Hundreds of crime survivors and families of murdered Floridians gathered at the state capitol to urge lawmakers to expand support for crime victims and make communities safer. A bus load of Jacksonville citizens carrying momento’s of their deceased loved ones were joined by elected officials at Survivors Speak Florida, anContinue Reading
Offices of diversity, equity and inclusion are closing on college campuses after Senate Bill 266 passed last year. The bill prevents Florida’s public colleges and universities from spending any state or federal funding on DEI programs. On Wednesday, students at UNF rallied on campus to show support for the university’sContinue Reading
Volunteers took to the streets Thursday to conduct an annual count of people experiencing homelessness in Duval County. This effort serves as a snapshot of that community and helps make sure resources are available to give them the help they need. From the wee hours of the morning through daylight,Continue Reading
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday is set to speak at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the EAA Reservoir Project Site in Palm Beach County. (Watch the event live at 10:30 a.m. by clicking the video player above.) According to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the project includes twoContinue Reading
The driver and passenger of a pickup truck were killed Thursday morning after crashing with a log truck on US 301 in Bradford County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP report, the log truck attempted to make a left turn onto northbound US 301 when aContinue Reading
A crash on I-295 E South on the Dames Point Bridge is causing major traffic backups. Two lanes are blocked. The crash is causing significant backups, up to three miles. Be patient while driving in the area. News4JAX will update this article when the crash clears.Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officers hosted a ceremony Thursday morning to recognize the work of several officers. The January 2024 Meritorious Awards Ceremony included Employee of the Month honorees, promotion recognitions and years of service recognitions. JSO also recognized a couple of civilian employees during the ceremony.Continue Reading
The University of North Florida’s School of Engineering received another boost from a major company in Jacksonville. The expanding partnership continues a years-long relationship between Johnson & Johnson and UNF. Dr. Paul Eason joins us on the This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition podcast. Eason is the UNF vice presidentContinue Reading
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