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Florida Black Excellence Fest Announces Exciting Series of Events
The Florida Black Excellence Fest, held June 19-23, celebrates culture and community through events like a breakfast, luncheon, job fair, and main festival. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Florida Black Excellence Fest is dedicated to celebrating culture, community, and heritage
Dunkin’ celebrates National Nurses Day with free ‘cup of thanks’ for healthcare workers May 6
Participating Dunkin’ locations throughout Jacksonville will be providing nurses with a Free Medium Hot or Iced Coffee on Monday, May 6, as a heartfelt “Cup of Thanks” for their unwavering dedication.
Duval De Mayo festival to bring tacos, fireworks, live entertainment to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration is happening Sunday. The Duval De Mayo festival will be held at the Riverwalk Artist Square located on the Riverfront under the Fuller Warren Bridge. News4JAX sat down with founder Charles Wagoner to talk about all the excitement. “We’ve...
Land acquired for potential 143.5-acre housing project in South Jacksonville
Property that includes the former Dog Wood Park is in JEA review to determine the service availability to support a potential 143.5-acre housing development called Belfort Creek. The site is along Salisbury Road, south of Butler Boulevard and east of Interstate 95. The development would comprise up to 1,536 multifamily...
Warm, windy and wet weather for some
Sunday temperatures have warmed up quickly into the 80s as the rain chances increase, as well. Scattered rain and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms will be something we’re watching throughout the afternoon as the East Coast sea breeze and the Gulf Coast sea breeze converge inland near Hwy 301 and I-75.
Jacksonville medical leader: Dementia caregivers face a growing burden in Florida
We are facing a growing crisis in Florida that must be addressed. According to a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association Florida chapters, more than 840,000 of our neighbors, loved ones and colleagues in Florida are serving as unpaid dementia caregivers. As the number grows, so will the burden on Jacksonville families, employers and our health care infrastructure.
Development Today: HD Supply to build-out offices at Gramercy Woods
Avion, 12525 Tibbets Lane, contractor is LaCour Construction Co., new swimming pool, $303,877. KLS Martin Group, 11228 St. Johns Industrial Parkway S., contractor is WB Huff Construction Services LLC, 8,500 square feet, Building 2 renovation, $1.5 million. Office, Bank, Professional. Island Management, 6960 Bonneval Road, No. 301, contractor is Adams...
Jacksonville counselor: Let's move from awareness to action on mental health access
May signifies the beginning of many things — summer is drawing near, students are looking forward to graduation and more of our days are spent outside in the Sunshine State. May also marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, a testament to the progress we've made in acknowledging and discussing mental health.
Rabid cat on Jacksonville’s Westside triggers rabies alert until Aug. 1
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) on Thursday issued a rabies alert for the Westside area of Duval County after a rabid cat was found in the area. The alert is in effect through Aug. 1. The rabies alert area is bordered on...
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