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Jacksonville shooting, racist violence, theGrio.com,
August 31, 2023
We can't allow the mass murder of Black people to become the new normal where we're afraid of being randomly…
Racially Motivated Shooting At Dollar General In Jacksonville, Florida Leaves 3 Dead
August 28, 2023
Politics, gun culture and right-wing ideology didn't cause the racial murders in Jacksonville. It's time to talk about white people.
Florida travel theGrio.com
August 24, 2022
Looking to book an upcoming escape from falling temperatures? Head to Florida!
August 2, 2022
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and many African Americans are in desperate need of life-saving organ transplants.
July 25, 2022
Life Tree Women Care in Jacksonville was recognized by The Florida Times-Union for its commitment to listening to people needing…
May 22, 2022
A male assailant who was filmed punching a Black woman multiple times at a Jacksonville, Florida gas station was arrested…
February 25, 2022
Burrough, 73, the former Houston Oilers receiver who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday at…
October 29, 2021
Pastor Darien Bolden says that while "one shooting is too many," the rampant gun violence in the city "needs to…
Dawuane Smoot thegrio.com
October 21, 2021
A 911 operator talked the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman through the delivery of Ahlani Moon Smoot in his family's home.
September 27, 2021
A 21-year-old pregnant woman, due to give birth in just a few weeks, has been found dead in a Florida…
August 8, 2021
Impact Church Pastor George Davis said each person was healthy and unvaccinated. Church organized a second vaccine drive to encourage…
NCOJ thegrio.com
June 7, 2021
A school district in Jacksonville, Florida will change the names of six schools bearing the names of Confederate figures.
May 18, 2021
Contrary to the education commissioner's claims, school officials told the local press Amy Donofrio is still an active employee.
Jalajhia Finklea www.theGrio.com
November 27, 2020
Authorities believe to have recovered the body of Jalajhia Finklea, who had been missing since October 20.
October 27, 2020
Florida teens host live youth debate on reopening schools during a pandemic. They say they are ready for their voices…
October 12, 2020
The confrontation between the Floridians began with an anti-Trump flag containing a profane word the younger man had on his…
Ron DeSantis theGrio.com
July 3, 2020
COVID-19 continues to surge in Florida. The Sunshine State has set a new daily record for new positive coronavirus cases…
Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels theGrio.com
July 2, 2020
Sheriff Darryl Daniels announced that he will make “special deputies of every lawful gun owner in this county,” if his…
June 29, 2020
The city of Jacksonville, Florida, where mask-averse Donald Trump plans to accept the Republican nomination, ordered the wearing of face…
Troy Sneed theGrio.com
April 28, 2020
GRAMMY-nominated gospel singer, Tony Sneed, passed away on Monday morning due to complications from the deadly coronavirus.