By Lynn Jones – The unveiling of Florida Black Excellence (FBX) Fest 2024, kick-off announcement jumpstarted the excitement to share a sneak peek into what’s new and what to expect. Formerly known as the Florida Black Expo, entrepreneur Mincy Pollock is the new face and organizer for the festival. MincyContinue Reading
If Northeast Florida is going to grow economically, it will ride the coattails of small businesses. That’s the message from two of the city of Jacksonville’s leaders on the impact of small businesses and what entrepreneurs need to succeed. “I’m super excited,” Dr. Carlton Robinson said. “With our Jax USAContinue Reading
A woman was seriously injured Wednesday night after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office undercover detective struck her as she was walking at a Westside intersection, police said. Police said the detective was driving northbound on Cassat Avenue near Plymouth Street, and the pedestrian was eastbound in the middle of the intersectionContinue Reading
Establishing itself as the new fashion city in Florida, Duval County is now on the cutting edge with fashion shows and stylish couture options for Duval’s fashionistas. The Red Velvet Boutique recently ripped the runway for the inaugural ‘Glitz and Glamour Fashion,’ show held at the Cosmopolitan Ballroom. Hosted byContinue Reading
Prev 1of12 Next By David Wright – From toy drives to community events to service initiatives, Paradise Dreamers Real Estate Investment Club is making a difference in the Jacksonville community. This year, the club held their annual ‘Christmas in Paradise,’ holiday party at the Eagles Nest event center in Arlington. Continue Reading
People who live in the New Town and Grand Park neighborhoods say they’re excited to see how the money collected in the First Coast Relief Fund will make a difference in their neighborhoods. Those neighborhoods were affected by the racially motivated shooting at Dollar General that claimed the lives ofContinue Reading
As Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department and law enforcement agencies remind members of the Jewish community that some may use the war between Israel and Hamas as an excuse to increase calls for violence. Hundreds of Jewish community members will gather ThursdayContinue Reading
A Frost Advisory was in effect for inland areas west of the St. Johns from 3 am to 9 am today. A few normally colder locations over inland areas briefly dropped into the 30-32F range. Now, we’re transitioning into the 40′s- and eventually we will see highs in the 60′s.Continue Reading
The LJD Jewish Family and Community Services is making sure local children, seniors, and Holocaust survivors have what they want or need for the holiday season. “We are a Jewish organization, but we service the entire community. We service foster children, 10 middle schools, as well as Holocaust survivors andContinue Reading
The 41-year-old man who was arrested and caused a Breeze Airways flight from Orlando to divert to Jacksonville was charged with violating an injunction his ex-fiancé filed against him. Evans Sims was in court Wednesday morning following an argument Sims had with his ex-girlfriend on the plane that sparked concernsContinue Reading
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