“Out East” was the location for Jacksonville Free Press Associate Editor Lynn Jones-Turpin to present journalism 101 to students at R. L. Brown Elementary. The school is named after R.L. Brown, Sr., (1854–1948), real estate entrepreneur, Florida state politician (1881-18 84), contractor for Centennial Hall at Edward Waters University andContinue Reading
A welcome winter intermission will be followed by a steady southwest breeze, showers with storms and then less than seasonal temperatures. The humidity continues with patchy to areas of fog Friday morning. Expect waves of cloudy skies as the fog lifts. Like today, some areas could be stubborn to erodeContinue Reading
More than 100 seniors recently attended the first of the year monthly ‘Pathways 2 Brain Health Expo,’ workshop series held inside Bethel Baptist Church in downtown Duval. The engaging session addressed key aspects of brain health and Alzheimer’s Disease. Caregivers found valuable insights and support in their dedicated workshops, empoweringContinue Reading
St. James AME Church in Orange Park celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a program promoting black businesses, supporting students and recognizing community leaders. The church awarded scholarships for after-school programs and to students at Edward Waters University. Among the honorees was Mrs. Walette Stanford, recipient of the CommunityContinue Reading
The first full moon of 2024 will light up the night sky on Thursday. On Jan. 25, sky-gazers can look up into the night sky at the full moon of January known as the “Wolf Moon.” January’s full moon is known as the Wolf Moon from the “packs of wolvesContinue 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
The Martin Luther King Jr., national holiday was a day on not off for the teens of Jacksonville’s Chapter of Jack and Jill. Thirty-five students in the organization volunteered to raise money, organize and execute an educational and fun event for local foster students and other teens in the community. ItContinue 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
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