The NAACP on Saturday issued a formal travel advisory for Florida saying the state is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. “Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African AmericansContinue Reading
As his family awaits answers, the stepson of a 53-year-old restaurant worker who was gunned down early Saturday morning on St. Simons Island said he’s been hearing about the impact Dawn Newbauer had on her community — from people he’s never even met. “Giving their condolences and sharing how sheContinue Reading
The active day has led to an active evening, and more showers will be possible overnight. The best chances for activity will be north of Jacksonville and in coastal areas, with daybreak temps in the upper 60s. The unsettled weather continues for Tuesday. We will again see periods of rainContinue Reading
WJCT News | By Dan Scanlan – Saying she feels “validated,” City Councilwoman Joyce Morgan was elected Tuesday as Duval County property appraiser, winning a runoff against former state Rep. Jason Fischer by 51% to 49%. The Democrat Morgan called it a win for the people of Jacksonville. She finished ahead of Fischer inContinue Reading
By Adora Obi Nweze / Capitol Outlook – PUBLISHED MAY 5, 2023 – Since taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has waged a calculated assault on the rights of Black Floridians. If our community doesn’t fight back with the “fierce urgency of now” invoked by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., ourContinue 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
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
One after another, the racial insults kept coming. The “monkey” chants outside one stadium, the offensive gestures during a game, the effigy hung off a highway bridge. One by one, Vinícius Júnior showed them on a video on Instagram on Monday, making sure they were there for everybody to see.Continue Reading
The Jaguars made the playoffs last season, but they don’t want to be just a one-year wonder. Darious Williams knows the ups and downs of the franchise better than most players on the team. Williams grew up in Jacksonville and played high school football at Creekside. Now, he is goingContinue Reading
It feels much different for Doug Pederson this year. Instead of trying to install a system, learn his players and build a culture in a perpetually struggling NFL franchise, Pederson is past all of that. Now, the big steps can happen. Big steps? But what about last year’s 9-8 seasonContinue Reading
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