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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.
75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cut
Read full article: 75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cutThe Giving Closet Project has quietly become a safety net for thousands of Jacksonville students facing homelessness and housing insecurity. But after losing $150,000 in state funding through Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget vetoes, the organization is now leaning heavily on the community to survive.
Celebration Church holding annual free grocery giveaway this week. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Celebration Church holding annual free grocery giveaway this week. Here’s what to knowCelebration Church has announced the details for 2025’s annual Serve Day, a grocery giveaway event that helped thousands of families in Jacksonville last year.
HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communities
Read full article: HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communitiesThe University of Florida’s new HealthScreen program will use mobile health vehicles to send community health workers and nurses throughout North Central Florida to conduct critical health screenings for heart issues, prediabetes and diabetes.
Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balance
Read full article: Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balanceOn Wednesday, the St. Johns County Firefighters Union is meeting with county officials to continue to push for a major change: a healthier work schedule. This will be the second meeting between the two sides in the contract negotiation process.
‘It’s about legacy’: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marine’s truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthday
Read full article: ‘It’s about legacy’: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marine’s truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthdayA Marine Corps veteran launched a fundraiser to restore the truck of a fellow Marine who was killed while serving the country 15 years ago.
How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivities
Read full article: How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivitiesVolunteers will pick up trash and other debris along the shoreline from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday after Friday's Fourth of July festivities.
🔒River City Guide: Dinosaurs, Duval Day, a Comic Con & Jumbo Shrimp’s Halloweekend arrive July 11-13
Read full article: 🔒River City Guide: Dinosaurs, Duval Day, a Comic Con & Jumbo Shrimp’s Halloweekend arrive July 11-13Hey, Jacksonville! Check out these awesome events happening around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Community First Credit Union converting old home of Edgewood Bakery into unique branch with front lawn, food feature
Read full article: Community First Credit Union converting old home of Edgewood Bakery into unique branch with front lawn, food featureCommunity First Credit Union on Monday announced it is renovating and repurposing the former Edgewood Bakery building to become its Murray Hill Branch.
Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchange
Read full article: Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchangeA Ponte Vedra couple made a landmark $50 million donation Monday to the Mayo Clinic and will be honored by having the hospital’s innovation exchange program renamed in their honor.
Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bonds
Read full article: Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bondsOn Saturday, the Big Gay Picnic in Willowbranch Park and the Pride Celebration at Riverside Arts Market brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate as Pride Month came to a close.