River City Plus: Refugee, writer, Veteran and entrepreneur Celia E. Ochoa shares her story of strength
As the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Cuban Rafter Crisis approaches, Celia E. Ochoaโs memoir recounts her familyโs long journey to make it out of Cuba. She details their year in hiding searching for a way out, the construction of a homemade boat, their 18 hours in the ocean, their subsequent rescue at sea, 10 months spent in the Guantanamo Bay detention camps and life after arriving in the United States. Celia has been attending book events in North and Central Florida in an effort for her book to reach a wider audience with the hope of reconnecting with others that were in the detention camps from 1994-1995. Her memoir is filled with photographs of refugees and military personnel that they encountered during their time in Guantanamo Bay and that she hopes to find again. To learn more about Celia and her memoir you can find her on Instagram @Readwithceo
River City Plus: Gifts Mom will love .. and hate - with The Uncluttered and Unfiltered Podcast
River City Live welcomed our new collaboration partners Eden Kendall and Christine Stone, hosts of The Uncluttered and Unfiltered Podcast ! Follow along as they share their relatable stories, sage advice, and judgement free digital space with us and our Channel 4 viewers.
River City Plus: Community First Cares Foundation & The Melanin Market extend microgrants to minority-owned businesses
Today on River City Plus- Missy Peters, Director of Community Affairs for Community First Credit Union of Florida and Anita Spencer, VP of the Melanin Market share what you should know about their new partnership focused on financially empowering minority-owned businesses.
River City Plus: Know before you go Rockville 2024
After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5thย music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
River City Plus: Get to know Harlem Globetrotter and Jacksonville Native Tyriek โShakeโ Railey
The Harlem Globetrotters are excited to bring the 2024 World Tour โ presented by Jersey Mikeโs Subs - to Jacksonville today Friday, April 26th at 7pm to the UNF Arena! For tickets, please visit harlemglobetrotters.com. You don't want to miss a night of fun! Support your locals Jacksonville!
River City Plus: Get ready for the 2024 Jaguars Draft with News4Jax
Get ready to blitz at the 2024 DUUUVAL Draft Party, happening live on the field at EverBank Stadium on Thursday, April 25.Score big as you cheer on the 17th pick alongside the leagueโs most passionate fans, and catch the electrifying unveiling of the 30th Season Logo! Head Coach Doug Pederson and Jaguars Hall of Famer Tony Boselli will ignite the excitement live at 7:15 PM. Donโt miss out on the star-studded lineup, with Jaguars Legends and current gridiron heroes like Foye Oluokun, Travis Etienne, and Ross Matiscik lighting up the night. Get in the game early to snag prime seats right in front of the stage.
River City Plus: Unplugged conversations with Akon
Akon is known internationally for his award winning music, but today on River City Live we got to chat with him about how he is bringing his childhood favorite food, PIZZA to the 904. After we talked pizza, wings, and his other favorite- ice cream- we moved onto music in our deep dive conversation on River City Plus.
River City Plus:Local Sci Fi Thriller available on all platforms
Room 0 is a feature film shot in Jacksonville, Florida with a mainly local cast and crew. It is a suspenseful sci-fi crime thriller. It was written and directed by Richard Kodai and it stars Natalya V. Wood, Sean Collins, Victor Jones and Kenny Logsdon. It has just been released on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play and other platforms. More information about the movie and future film projects can be found on Nowhere Society Mediaโs social media accounts.
River City Plus: Author raising awareness for National Child Sexual Abuse Month
Sherri Jones had a story buried inside from multiple incidents in her youth.ย People close to her violated her and took her innocence.ย She kept the secret close for decades until she finally had a conversation with her mother.ย It took her another decade before she was able to write her book and share how she has forgiven but never forgot.ย She dropped by the River City Plus studio to chat with Rance about her experience, her book and what she hopes readers take away from her life.ย ย ย https://wuasmworks.squarespace.com/
River City Plus: Appreciating the โBeautiful Chaosโ as a caregiver, business owner, and busy parent
In the inspirational segment "Celebrating Our Uniqueness with The Amazing Things I Can Do," viewers will be introduced to Dr. Erika Bush and her daughter Bella Rose, who serves as the inspiration behind Dr. Bush's latest book.
River City Plus: Behind the beat with Erica Sunshine Lee
Erica Sunshine Lee, dubbed as โThe hardest working woman in country music,โ has been recognized by TRMA as โFemale Artist of the Yearโ for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, along with earning the title of โHorizon Artist of the Year.โ Additionally, she has secured the prestigious Music Video of the Year award for four consecutive years from 2019 to 2022. Notably, she clinched Radio Trop Rockโs 2020 โSong of the Yearโ accolade.
Jacksonville University: A Multifaceted Hub of Academic Excellence and Support
Jacksonville University stands as a beacon of academic excellence with its diverse array of offerings. From renowned business and law programs to a vibrant arts scene and thriving sports culture, JU caters to students with varied interests and aspirations. Notably, the university's commitment to supporting military personnel shines through initiatives such as the Veterans and Military Resource Center, ensuring those who have served receive the assistance they deserve as they pursue their educational goals.
River City Plus: Max D driver talks Monster Jam - Saturday March 9th
JACKSONVILLE, FLย (February 16, 2024)ย โย Experience big-time family fun at Monster Jamยฎ. ย The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Jacksonville for an adrenaline-charged weekend at EverBank Stadium on Saturday, March 9. At Monster Jamยฎ, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
River City Plus: How 34-year-old Tiffany Jenell left an educational legacy for those battling colon cancer
Douglas and Gwendolyn have been advocating and bringing awareness to our community about Colon Cancer since 2018. Seeing this cause is duly needed their decision was to form a not for profit 501 c3 entitled A Touch of Clarity Corp. With there organization they have been blessed to connect with Fight CRC (Colorectal Cancer) a leading Cancer advocate organization.
River City Plus: Dr. Cynthia Smith shares the value of supporting education of the future
The Minds of the Future Academy is hosting their 3rd annual black tie gala to raise funds for the first FREE private stem school programs and capital campus campaign. The school was founded by Dr. Cynthia Smith, a product of the neighborhood in which the school is located.
River City Plus: Sit down with the music man, Bruce Allen
โBRUCE V ALLENโ is a Jacksonville-based inspirational Jazz Musician...Best known for his collaborations with the dynamic duo, Allen & Allen, comprised of Allen Wiggins on saxophone and Bruce Allen on piano. Accolades include: Two-Time Stellar Award winner and most recently the Wayman Tisdale Jazz Award. Bruce performed at Carnegie Hall, NBC Today Show, Opened for Kirk Whalum, Boney James and Melba Moore just to name a few. He will host a CD release party Sunday, Feb. 18th...
River City Plus: Challenge Enterprises spreading holiday cheer and support for all!
River City PLUS shares stories from the 904 and beyond, with a behind the scenes look and deeper conversation. Today River City PLUS features Challenge Enterprises sharing a special invitation to support our locals with different abilities.