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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.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 20Analysis | What a Democratic win on Jax City Council means for Duval County
Democratic Candidate Mone Holder flipped an At-Large Jacksonville City Council seat held by a Republican for seven years.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 20After major primary upsets, Florida Democrats prepare for uphill battle in November
Democratic leaders pledge to flip political power in Florida after 30 years of Republican governance.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 20‘They want a progressive top of the ticket’: What Florida Democrats could learn from Angie Nixon
When Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, was arrested for trespassing at the Florida Capitol earlier this year while protesting the new congressional district maps passed by the Legislature, she wasn’t the only one. Matthew Grocholske, president of the Progressive Caucus of…
Jacksonville Today
Published August 20JTA’s budget deficit ballooned over 3 months, city auditors report
The transportation authority's projected deficit grew from $2.25 million in March to $31.8 million in June.