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Jacksonville Today
Published September 09Carlucci urges City Council to restore $4.9M for affordable housing trust fund
The longtime Jacksonville elected officials says he'll pitch a budget amendment Sept. 22 to reinstate the affordable housing fund.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09UF Health Jacksonville mobile health unit targets barriers to healthcare
UF Health Jacksonville expects its mobile health unit to provide screenings and preventive services.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points
Jacksonville City Council approved a zoning exception to allow Fat Tuesday to return to Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09THE JAXSON | Kill NAVI: We deserve an honest conversation about the Skyway
Before Jacksonville commits hundreds of millions of additional dollars to the Skyway or its replacement, a close look at what's actually on the table.
Union County Times
Published September 08Obituaries — Sept. 8, 2026
Tony Gonzalez Tony Alan Gonzalez, 41, of Jacksonville died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Enemencio Gonzalez; and brother, MGySgt Eric Gonzalez. Survivors are his mother, Karen (Bell) Walker;…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 08EverBank merging with Seattle-based financial institution
WaFd Inc., the parent of what was once called Washington Federal Bank, will take on the EverBank name.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 07Jacksonville 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 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.