A 53-year-old woman was reported missing on Jacksonville’s westside after her family grew concerned because they had not heard from her since Wednesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO said it has been unable to locate Brenda England and is asking for the community’s help to find her andContinue Reading
Horses, pigs, chickens, donkeys and dogs. At first glance, EPIC Outreach on the city’s Northside might look like your typical farm. It’s anything but. At EPIC Outreach, the name of the game is kindness. Its acronym stands for Educating People, Inspiring Compassion. That was Jessie Miller’s goal when she launchedContinue Reading
Jacksonville police are looking for a man they believe might have information about a deadly shooting on Philips Highway in the early morning hours of Oct. 29. At the time of the shooting, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Carly Reed said three men were found shot along Philips Highway between BowdendaleContinue Reading
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By BlackPressUSA – Rasheeda S. Liberty, International Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho stated, “Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is grateful for the opportunity to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s work to find cures and help save the lives of children all over the world. Support from organizationsContinue Reading
A 23-year-old driver was killed Sunday night when his pickup truck crossed into the oncoming lanes on Waldo Road and hit another pickup, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash was reported just before 6 p.m. on State Road 24 (Waldo Road), south of Northeast 55th Terrace, troopers said. FHPContinue Reading
According to the American Diabetes Association, 11.6% of Floridians have diabetes compared to the national average of 9.4%. And hundreds of thousands of people in Florida have diabetes and don’t know it. People diagnosed with diabetes have more than twice the average medical costs than people without the condition. WeContinue Reading
Jacksonville City Council is set to hold a joint meeting Monday morning with the Duval County School Board. On the agenda is a long list of topics, including literacy (Read USA) as well as school safety and an update on the superintendent search. You can watch the meeting live byContinue Reading
By: Lequita Brooks, LCSW, MSW/The Social Work Incubator – If you are on social media, you have seen thousands of pictures, posts, and reels of Homecoming at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). They are lit. Music, food, dancing, and pure joy in community with others that have at least oneContinue Reading
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr., A Message From The Publisher – www.thewestsidegazette.com Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV As we approach the celebration of VeteransContinue Reading
Today stays cloudy with increasing NE winds 25-30 mph. The day long 65° chill barely warms up from the morning due to the gray skies and wind. Tuesday showers increased to 40% with the consistent breezy onshore flow. A gulf low starts increasing rain Wednesday with the heaviest arriving Thursday.Continue Reading
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