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Jacksonville Today
Published August 25Local food banks see more need amid federal-assistance restrictions, rising prices
Feeding Northeast Florida expects to surpass its 2025 record of 38.1 million pounds of food distributed from its food banks.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 25VyStar announces $5 million donation for UF graduate campus in LaVilla
The credit union will pay out the gift over five years, as UF prepares for its first students on the Downtown Jacksonville campus this fall.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 25Atlantic Beach wants you to take a FlashVote survey instead of ranting on Facebook
The FlashVote platform is aimed at residents who can't attend city meetings, with quick, anonymous surveys. Jacksonville and Atlantic Beaches are using the tool.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 25Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown
The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and offerings.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published August 25You Had Me at Hello: the Love and Legacy of Grace Nail and James Weldon Johnson
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — James Weldon Johnson, known for writing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," married Grace Nail Johnson in 1910. Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1871, he attended Atlanta…
Jacksonville Today
Published August 24Florida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools
The rule would remove Hepatitis B, chicken pox, influenza type b, and pneumococcal vaccines for public school attendance.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 24Flock cameras are watching more than roads in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it operates about 150 Flock devices, but cameras at pools suggest that number may not paint a full picture.
The Florida Star
Published August 23Natalac’s 30th Year Big Birthday Bash featuring Benzino
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Legendary Jacksonville rapper, independent hip-hop icon, entrepreneur, and Duval native Natalac (Sheldon Martinez Davis) has officially announced the definitive details for his 30th Annual Dual-City Birthday Tour, highlighted by a star-studded finale event…
Jacksonville Today
Published August 21Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services waives adoption fees as shelter fills
ACPS is promoting its AI-powered app JaxPawFinder to connect prospective owners with pets after a surge in shelter population.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 21Becovic pays $27 million for Carling and 11 East in Downtown Jacksonville
The The Residences at Barnett and Laura Street Trio owner's purchase adds two more historic Downtown Jacksonville buildings to its portfolio.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 21Regency Square Mall among locations eyed for Duval Schools headquarters move
Duval Schools is considering four options for a headquarters relocation as it also weighs two purchase offers on its Southbank HQ.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 20$20M fund established to spark affordable rental housing in Jacksonville
A group of private and philanthropic investors is creating the fund as another tool to combat the housing crisis.