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News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is proud to partner with The Porter Law Firm to present the Fourth Annual Jacksonville Image Awards.
News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is committed to informing and celebrating the communities we serve. The Jacksonville Image Awards were created to honor and celebrate achievements of individuals and organizations in the African American community to inspire, educate, and enlighten everyone we reach that success is achievable and should be celebrated.
The Jacksonville Image Awards honor those who have achieved success in a chosen profession or career, and whose efforts have made a significant positive impact in the community. Honorees are noted for the consistency and longevity of their work, including their individual achievements and efforts to inspire and support the success of others.
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Here are the winners of the 2020 Jacksonville Image Awards
Read full article: Here are the winners of the 2020 Jacksonville Image AwardsThe Jacksonville Image Awards, an inaugural awards show sponsored by the Cochran Firm, celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of individuals whose efforts have had a positive impact on our community.
News4JAX hosting inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards
Read full article: News4JAX hosting inaugural Jacksonville Image AwardsGraham Media Group Jacksonville is partnering with the Cochran Firm, among other local organizations, to recognize outstanding achievements in the African American community through the inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards.
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Jacksonville youth learn civic engagement through mock city council
Read full article: Jacksonville youth learn civic engagement through mock city councilDozens of students gathered at City Hall for a mock city council session led by Councilmember Jimmy Peluso to introduce young people to the workings of local government.
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‘I take a lot of pride in that’: Jacksonville 95ers owner details history-making journey
Read full article: ‘I take a lot of pride in that’: Jacksonville 95ers owner details history-making journeyKevin Waters is the first African American to be an owner of a professional sports team in Jacksonville, and the first to be named as a head coach of a professional sports team in the city.
City leaders celebrate ‘Jacksonville’s first-ever Main Street District’ to revitalize A. Philip Randolph Blvd. corridor
Read full article: City leaders celebrate ‘Jacksonville’s first-ever Main Street District’ to revitalize A. Philip Randolph Blvd. corridorJacksonville officials, business owners and other leaders on Wednesday will introduce Florida Avenue Main Street, a new organization focused on revitalizing the historic A. Philip Randolph Blvd. corridor to foster business and economic development in the Eastside.
44th annual MLK parade in Jacksonville to take place during Black History Month
Read full article: 44th annual MLK parade in Jacksonville to take place during Black History MonthThe legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Jacksonville during Black History Month after the 44th annual parade was postponed in January.
10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talks achievements, what the Clay County community means to him
Read full article: 10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talks achievements, what the Clay County community means to himAs part of the News4JAX “4 Your Neighborhood” campaign in Orange Park, 10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talked about what the Clay County community means to him, his achievements and more.
Former Hyundai Hometown Hero winner and Orange Park High School teacher Christine Howell says teaching is her calling
Read full article: Former Hyundai Hometown Hero winner and Orange Park High School teacher Christine Howell says teaching is her callingAfter winning a 2024 Hyundai Tucson as part of News4JAX’s Hometown Heroes contest, we caught up with Howell, who shared why she takes her role as a teacher so seriously, calling it “her calling,” and why she spends time investing in the youth.
History beyond the fireworks: How Moosehaven has served the Orange Park community for 100+ years
Read full article: History beyond the fireworks: How Moosehaven has served the Orange Park community for 100+ yearsMoosehaven, a retirement community located in the heart of Orange Park, is known for its amazing 4th of July fireworks show.
4th Annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to kick off Black History Month with music and history
Read full article: 4th Annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to kick off Black History Month with music and historyThe Fort Mose Jazz and Blue Series is continuing its tradition of bringing live music to one of the most historical sites in the nation—Fort Mose Historic State Park.
‘Everybody just feels at home’: A look inside Florida’s oldest continuous-running quilt shop in Orange Park
Read full article: ‘Everybody just feels at home’: A look inside Florida’s oldest continuous-running quilt shop in Orange ParkPositioned just off Wells Road, Calico Station serves as a kind of sanctuary for local quilters who call the shop their second home.
McDonald’s in Orange Park serves up legacy of community and innovation
Read full article: McDonald’s in Orange Park serves up legacy of community and innovationOrange Park is home to many fast-food restaurants, but one stands out not just for its longevity but for its remarkable owner. This McDonald's, the first in Clay County, has been a staple for over 50 years.
Orange Park Fire Department tackles challenge of recruiting firefighters to small town
Read full article: Orange Park Fire Department tackles challenge of recruiting firefighters to small townThe biggest challenge for the fire department in the Town of Orange Park is keeping firefighters and filling vacancies.