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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.
Clay County native & Super Bowl champ Cliff Avril returns to Jacksonville area to empower youth
Read full article: Clay County native & Super Bowl champ Cliff Avril returns to Jacksonville area to empower youthFormer NFL defensive end and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril returns to Jacksonville to host his foundation's flag football tournament and Family Fun Day. The Clay High School alum sat down with News4JAX to talk about his mission to empower youth in the community.
Police move to stop ‘teen takeover’ gatherings amid concerns about violence
Read full article: Police move to stop ‘teen takeover’ gatherings amid concerns about violenceTeen takeovers are large, social‑media‑organized gatherings of youths at places such as malls, beaches and parks that have recently led to fights, shootings and other forms of violence.
Voices of the 904 Ep. 7 - This gamer is leveling up Jacksonville creators through connection & community
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 7 - This gamer is leveling up Jacksonville creators through connection & communityRyan Thompson, founder of Jax Creators, joins Voices of the 904 to discuss how he's helping Jacksonville creatives level up through connection, collaboration and community. He shares the evolution of Jax Creators from a small meetup into a thriving network for artists, influencers and entrepreneurs, while also looking ahead to the upcoming Creatorverse Conference and its mission to create more opportunities for local talent.
St. Augustine Beach police halt takeover plan amid ongoing teen trend
Read full article: St. Augustine Beach police halt takeover plan amid ongoing teen trendA planned teen gathering being promoted on social media has drawn a heightened police presence to the St. Augustine Beach Pier Thursday, even as officials say they moved to shut down the event before it could get underway.
Michelin recommends Northeast Florida restaurants for 1st time. Here’s who made the list
Read full article: Michelin recommends Northeast Florida restaurants for 1st time. Here’s who made the listFor the first time, the Michelin Guide has included Jacksonville and Northeast Florida in the Florida restaurants it considers for its highest three-star rating, according to our news partner, the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Small business owners cite economy, rising costs as they close doors in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: Small business owners cite economy, rising costs as they close doors in Northwest JacksonvilleTwo Northwest Jacksonville business owners closed their doors, saying a challenging economy, changing consumer spending habits, and financial pressures have made it difficult to continue operating.
Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costs
Read full article: Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costsWhat happens next is Gianna and her family will be heading to New York City where Gianna has been accepted to be a part of an experimental trial for the next phase or her cancer treatment. That is going to be at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in Manhattan.
Help on the Home Front drive supports Jacksonville military families through USO partnership
Read full article: Help on the Home Front drive supports Jacksonville military families through USO partnershipA simple hygiene kit, a handwritten note, a snack for a child or even a toy for a family pet may not seem like much, but for military families facing long deployments, demanding schedules and frequent sacrifices, those small gestures can make a big difference.
‘This was a team effort’: Iowa veteran credits Jacksonville community with helping find service dog lost for 5 days
Read full article: ‘This was a team effort’: Iowa veteran credits Jacksonville community with helping find service dog lost for 5 daysMilitary veteran Scott Baker’s nightmare is over. His service dog Mal’i was found safe just after midnight Thursday after she was missing for five days in an unfamiliar Jacksonville neighborhood.
How your generous donations to Help on the Home Front are being turned into military care packages
Read full article: How your generous donations to Help on the Home Front are being turned into military care packagesWe want to say thank you to everyone who has chosen to give and share an inside look at how your generous donations are transformed into care packages.