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Chanting “Drop the Charges” and “Free the Hemming Park 5,” about 200 people demanded the immediate release Saturday of a deaf man and elderly war veteran bloodied by Jacksonville police who arrested them along with three other demonstrators when violence erupted Friday night during a protest at Hemming Park. Family, friends and fellow activists from the Jacksonville Progressive Coalition were among the crowd gathered on the steps of the Duval County Courthouse to demonstrate, and to call for an ..>> view originalTrump aide, reality TV star Omarosa weds Jacksonville pastor in ...
After some last-minute drama, Donald Trump aide and former reality TV star Omarosa Manigault tied the knot Saturday with Jacksonville pastor John Allen Newman. According to a tweet by the former “Apprentice” star, the wedding – which was abruptly moved this week from Jacksonville to Washington, D.C. out of concerns for security – took place at Trump International Hotel, located just five blocks from the White House. Repeated threats “presumably tied to Manigault’s support of President Donald..>> view originalAustin Dean's homer helps Jump Shrimp win
PEARL, Miss. | Austin Dean homered and had three hits, and Omar Bencomo tossed five scoreless innings as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp defeated the Mississippi Braves 6-1 in Southern League action Saturday night. Bencomo (1-0) allowed three hits while striking out four and walking one to pick up the win. Up 1-0 in the fifth, Jacksonville (2-1) added to its lead when Dean hit a solo home run. The Jumbo Shrimp later added two runs in both the seventh and eighth innings. In the seventh, Brian An..>> view originalFred and Elle Designs: Cosplay power couple of Jax
Fred Reed grew up with a love of making military models with his dad, and that passion grew into professionally painting miniatures and making props for Games Workshop’s Warhammer tabletop games in Bristol, UK. Ellen Leroy-Reed grew up sewing costumes for community theater with her mother and grandmother, and branched into making historically accurate Elizabethan dresses for a medieval reenactment group as an adult. When they met up and married in St. Mary’s, Ga., a little over a decade ago, ..>> view originalBook review: Pat Conroy's final book a fitting tribute
A LOW COUNTRY HEART: REFLECTIONS ON A WRITING LIFE Author: Pat Conroy Data: Nan A. Talese, 320 pages, $25 EDITOR’S NOTE: Books is a page for and about readers and writers produced by readers and writers from Northeast Florida. On any given Sunday we publish three or four (depending on length) reviews from a group of dedicated local volunteer reviewers, as well as a Bookmarks column about literary events of interest (signings, sales, festivals, etc.) sent in by readers. We are always looking f..>> view originalResolute Armada shuts out Edmonton, seizes NASL lead
It took two years, but the Jacksonville Armada returned to welcome territory in the North American Soccer League. The top. The Armada continued its season-opening surge and climbed to first place in the NASL standings, defeating FC Edmonton 1-0 Saturday night at Clarke Field in Alberta. Zach Steinberger scored the goal after just seven minutes, receiving a short corner kick and drilling a low shot that squeezed between Edmonton keeper Chris Konopka and the near post. Against all odds, the Arm..>> view originalNortheast Region Special Olympics
Athletes compete in the Northeast Region Special Olympics Florida Area 5 Summer Games Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida. More than 600 athletes from seven counties competed for a chance to advance to the State Games in Orlando. | Buy Photos>> view originalSupport Groups
ADDICTION • Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups, support for family/friends of alcoholics. Meet at various times and locations. (904) 350-0600 or jaxafg.org. • Alcoholics Anonymous hotline and website available 24/7. (904) 399-8535 or neflaa.org. • Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, “Free to Be” Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual friendly group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St., Grenson Hall, May Street entrance. (904) 355-5100 or unityjax.com. • LGBT AA m..>> view originalRunning backs emerge for 'Noles in spring game
TALLAHASSEE | Dalvin Cook won’t be the focal point of Florida State’s running game this season. Fortunately for the Seminoles, spring practices have shown that there are plenty of contenders to take his place. Jacques Patrick and Cam Akers come out of the spring showing that they have the inside track to fill the void left after Cook, who is the school’s career rushing leader, declared for the NFL Draft. Both put in solid efforts on Saturday as the Seminoles held their annual spring game. Pat..>> view originalUpstream team to spruce up downtown through student art
Noelle O’Connor and Tylyn Recore-Dagsaan are in every way a team — you’ll hear it in the way they finish each other’s sentences, laughingly keeping each other focused. You’ll hear it when they talk about their project, one of three winners of United Way of Northeast Florida’s Upstream competition, where young professionals develop ideas for social change. And you’ll hear it when they talk about how their families have helped them find this success and more. Both young women come from families..>> view original
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