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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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Encouraging exchange between reporter, Jags coach goes viral, sparks debate over news conference ‘professionalism’
Read full article: Encouraging exchange between reporter, Jags coach goes viral, sparks debate over news conference ‘professionalism’After Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Bills in the playoffs, Lynn Jones-Turpin, with the Jacksonville Free Press, shared a message praising head coach Liam Coen during the post-game news conference, highlighting his leadership, resilience, and what this season meant beyond the final score. The moment has gone viral, but the response has been mixed between those who celebrate Jones-Turpin's words of encouragement and those who say that's not the role of a reporter covering the game.
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Emotional roller coaster of a playoff game ends in heartbreak for Jaguars fans but many celebrate surprising season
Read full article: Emotional roller coaster of a playoff game ends in heartbreak for Jaguars fans but many celebrate surprising seasonSunday’s 27-24 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium was an emotional roller coaster for Jaguars fans as the game came down to the final minutes.
Community rallies behind Jacksonville father after wife’s tragic death following premature birth of their 6th child
Read full article: Community rallies behind Jacksonville father after wife’s tragic death following premature birth of their 6th childThe Jacksonville community is rallying behind a local father who lost his wife just one day after she delivered their sixth baby, who was born premature at just 29 weeks.
Nassau County woman says she learned lunch debt for students, teachers is up to $200K. Here’s how she’s trying to help
Read full article: Nassau County woman says she learned lunch debt for students, teachers is up to $200K. Here’s how she’s trying to helpA Nassau County woman was recently inspired to find a solution when she learned that thousands of children and teachers in the district carry debt from school lunch costs.
$3M Springfield Armory sale approved by 2 Jacksonville City Council committees: Jax Daily Record
Read full article: $3M Springfield Armory sale approved by 2 Jacksonville City Council committees: Jax Daily RecordThe National Guard Armory Building in Springfield is one step closer to being sold for redevelopment, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Community rallies behind Middleburg culinary teacher after she lost a decade of work in a storage facility fire
Read full article: Community rallies behind Middleburg culinary teacher after she lost a decade of work in a storage facility fireA Middleburg High School teacher lost her catering business equipment and family heirlooms in a storage facility fire. Community members rally to support her through an online fundraiser.
Friends march from Jacksonville to D.C to advocate for social welfare programs, raise awareness about homelessness
Read full article: Friends march from Jacksonville to D.C to advocate for social welfare programs, raise awareness about homelessnessFour friends from different upbringings and age groups have embarked on a march from Jacksonville to Washington, D.C., advocating for expanded social welfare programs and raising awareness about homelessness.
Jacksonville food truck stolen on Christmas Day recovered after community help
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck stolen on Christmas Day recovered after community helpLorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his food truck trailer missing. The local food truck community helped him to recover it on New Year's Eve.
LIST: Ready to ring in 2026? Here are some New Year’s fireworks shows around Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIST: Ready to ring in 2026? Here are some New Year’s fireworks shows around Northeast FloridaAs we welcome 2026, if you’re considering heading out to see fireworks, here’s a list of local shows Wednesday night to ring in the New Year