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Published 12 hours agoJacksonville City Council President Nick Howland flew on billionaire’s jet to catch Rays game
Nick Howland joined Patrick Zalupski, CEO of Jacksonville-based Dream Finders Homes, on his plane for the game.
The Florida Star
Published September 06Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken
BLACKPRESSUSA—Young Black men are often taught to carry pain without showing it. But silence is not strength, and changing that lesson could save lives. The post Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star…
The Florida Star
Published September 06You Had Me at Hello: The Love and Legacy of Grace Nail and James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist best known as the writer behind “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the timeless hymn celebrated as the Black national anthem. But he also used his writing to win the heart of the love…
The Florida Star
Published September 06IN MEMORIAM: Dolly Parton Dead at 80 — How She Built a Legacy of Love and Earned Her Place in Black Culture
Dolly Parton’s legacy reaches far beyond country music. From writing the song that Whitney Houston transformed into a global anthem to supporting Black communities, championing literacy and turning her success into opportunities for others, Parton showed that love is most…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 04Coen has plaudits, concerns with Jaguars
The first game of the new NFL season is eight days away for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and after a 2-1 preseason, second-year head coach Liam Coen had plaudits for those in the camp. But there are concerns going in, including having to bring in a new quarterback who didn’t see any…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 04Dimon Foundation donation to elevate Edward Waters endowment
The $1 million gift will go toward an endowment that has quadrupled since 2018.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 04Attorney Ben Crump says police killed Asia Bennett by shooting her in the back
Crump says Bennett was no threat and the officer who shot her should be held accountable.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 04Billionaire Tampa Bay Rays owner used private jet to take a Jacksonville councilman to a game
Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland hopped on a billionaire real-estate developer’s private jet this past weekend to attend a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field, a trip that Howland, when asked by the Florida Trib about the excursion, said was connected to his…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 04St. Johns County evictions hit highest level in 7 years
Evictions rose to 718 last year as the cost of living outpaced what many workers can afford.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 04Hotel and tower under review at Riverfront Plaza
Gateway Jax is seeking conceptual design approval of a development at the foot of the Main Street Bridge.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 04Markets, music and festivals fill busy Labor Day weekend
Palatka market returns as entertainment calendars fill up from St. Augustine to Gainesville The first weekend of September will be a busy one across North Florida, with markets, concerts, festivals, art, theater and family activities offering plenty of reasons to get out of the…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 03Winners and losers: Where Jacksonville’s proposed $2B budget stands
The full Jacksonville City Council will have a final vote on the budget during its Sept. 22 meeting.