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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.
Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violence
Read full article: Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violenceAt Central Park in Fernandina Beach, the community gathered to honor transgender people who lost their lives to violence.
Survivor from ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ raises money for turkeys for needy Northeast Florida families
Read full article: Survivor from ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ raises money for turkeys for needy Northeast Florida familiesThe 2024 Miracle on the Hudson Turkey Drive needs your help in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Free park-and-ride shuttles will begin operations Saturday for Nights of Lights in St. Augustine
Read full article: Free park-and-ride shuttles will begin operations Saturday for Nights of Lights in St. AugustineFree Park and Ride shuttles will operate for the Nights of Lights season starting on Light-Up! Night, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting season
Read full article: Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting seasonWith duck hunting season coming up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to review safety guidelines and learn about the new e-stamp.
‘Everyone deserves to reach their destinations safely’: Jacksonville hosts event to remember those lost in crashes
Read full article: ‘Everyone deserves to reach their destinations safely’: Jacksonville hosts event to remember those lost in crashesMillions of people killed or seriously hurt in traffic crashes worldwide will be recognized Friday for the “World Day of Remembrance.” For the first time ever, one of the 40 events planned around America is being held here in Jacksonville at 12 p.m. Friday at James Weldon Johnson Park.
Residents at a Nassau County apartment complex say water woes are becoming unbearable
Read full article: Residents at a Nassau County apartment complex say water woes are becoming unbearableNotices were issued in January for a water pipe break, in May due to an electrical issue caused by a storm, and again in September, October, and twice this month.
PurpleLight event in Jacksonville Beach honors those affected by pancreatic cancer
Read full article: PurpleLight event in Jacksonville Beach honors those affected by pancreatic cancerThe Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Jacksonville wants to honor and remember those affected by pancreatic cancer and increase awareness of the deadliness of the disease.
Shred & shed: Clear out clutter at free community recycling, shredding event Friday in St. Augustine
Read full article: Shred & shed: Clear out clutter at free community recycling, shredding event Friday in St. AugustineLooking to get rid of documents, electronics or used cooking oil? The city of St. Augustine is hosting its annual free community recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Solid Waste Facility at 301 Riberia St.
BEAM faces shortage as 700 families seek Thanksgiving aid. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: BEAM faces shortage as 700 families seek Thanksgiving aid. Here’s how you can helpWith two weeks until Thanksgiving, 700 families are requesting meals from BEAM and right now it only has enough food donations to provide half of those requests.
Farm Share to host food distribution in Macclenney and Lake Butler Saturday
Read full article: Farm Share to host food distribution in Macclenney and Lake Butler SaturdayFarm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will distribute food to food insecure Floridians on Saturday morning in Macclenny and Lake Butler.