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Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
‘I need help:’ New program to help repair homes in Eastside Jacksonville
Jacksonville City Council approved $845,350 in grant funding coming from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund JEA’s Repair & Restore for Resilience program. It will allow the utility to begin weatherization repairs for more than 76 low-income homeowners in the Eastside.
A labor of love: Debs Store being revitalized to serve Jacksonville's Eastside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As a grocery store, it was a staple of the Eastside community for nearly a century before closing its doors in 2011. Over the past few years, work has been ongoing to not only bring Debs Store back, but expand it to fit the needs of people who life on the Eastside.
UnitedHealth invests $25M in affordable housing
UnitedHealth Group will invest $25 million for housing for veterans experiencing homelessness and low and middle-income individuals. The grant will go to the Community Solutions Large Cities Housing Fund, a $135 million fund backed by Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo and other large donors. The fund directly acquires apartment units. Half of these units are reserved for individuals transitioning out of homelessness, including veterans, according to a July 24 news release.
Helena Parola selected as chief of Community Planning Division
Pending approval by the Jacksonville City Council, the city will soon have a new long-term head of community planning. Helena Parola has been selected as chief of the Community Planning Division of the Planning and Development Department. Parola, who has served as interim chief of the division since mid-June, was...
Mayor Proud of Bold Moves and Opportunities Created in First Year
By Lynn Jones | Mayor Donna Deegan recently culminated her inaugural year in office by delivering her proposed budget for the First Coast. Reflecting back on the historic year, Mayor Deegan sat down with the Free Press’ Lynn Jones to discuss a few highlights. Her mayoral campaign was fueled...
Mr. Potato Spread to close location in Orange Park Mall
The owners of Mr. Potato Spread have decided not to renew their lease at the Orange Park Mall location. Lakita and Aaron Spann will close the Orange Park food court location July 26. They announced the closure July 24 on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Orange Park restaurant has...
LeMaire to leave St. Johns United Way, return to Community Foundation in Jacksonville
Nonprofit leader Mark LeMaire will return to The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida after leading the United Way of St. Johns County since 2022. Beginning Aug. 26, LeMaire will be the foundation's vice president for strategic donor initiatives, a newly created position. He will oversee grantmaking by the philanthropists who have funds...
Jax NAACP Wins at the 115th National Convention
The Jacksonville Branch ACT-SO Olympians went to Las Vegas, Nevada and competed among 1200 high school students in 32 categories from across the country. The home team brought home five medals in all categories. The medalists included: Alexa Akpabie (Dance: Traditional) – Silver; Ayviana Singh (Dramatic Arts: Acting)- Gold; Brea Carbert (Dance: Ballet)- Silver; Jahneen Alexander (Music Instrumental: Classical) – Gold; Kobi Dawes (Sculpture) – Bronze; Branch Life Member Charles Spencer won the Benjamin Hooks Keeper of the Flame Award; awarded for his outstanding participation in the labor movement. The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics ACT-SO program was founded in 1978 by author and journalist Vernon Jarrett. The program is intended to provide recognition to young people who could demonstrate academic, scientific, and artistic achievement, allowing young people to gain recognition equal often achieved by entertainers and athletes.
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