The Florida Star Newspaper

11/28/2024

11/16/2024

November 16, 2024 issue of The Florida/ Georgia Star Newspaper.
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11/05/2024

Quincy Jones, the trailblazing producer behind Michael Jackson's iconic albums Thriller and Bad, has died at 91. His career, spanning over seven decades, transformed music and broke barriers in a segregated industry. Known as a "Jack of All Trades," Jones excelled as a record producer, composer, arranger, and performer, bridging jazz, R&B, pop, and hip-hop to connect Black and white audiences alike.

Quincy Jones, the trailblazing producer behind Michael Jackson's iconic albums Thriller and Bad, has died at 91. His career, spanning over seven decades, transformed music and broke barriers in a segregated industry. Known as a "Jack of All Trades," Jones excelled as a record producer, composer, arr...

11/05/2024

November 2, 2024 issue of The Florida/ Georgia Star Newspaper.
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11/05/2024

Downtown Washington, D.C., and major cities brace under the weight of both the election’s outcome and the threat of violence, a chilling reminder of the turmoil that followed the 2020 election.

Downtown Washington, D.C., and major cities brace under the weight of both the election’s outcome and the threat of violence, a chilling reminder of the turmoil that followed the 2020 election.

10/30/2024

In celebration of Otis Williams’ 83rd birthday, the legendary baritone vocalists of The Temptations, enjoy two tickets for $83 today only to Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations. Use the code OTIS to secure tickets for select performances December 5-8 at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Exclusions apply, offer expires at midnight! Get tickets https://shop.fscjartistseries.org/overview/aint-too-proud?promo=OTIS

10/24/2024

When you apply for disaster assistance, we evaluate your specific situation to determine what different types of assistance you are eligible for.

Each disaster application is reviewed separately & is based on your specific situation.

Learn more: fema.gov/assistance/individual/program/eligibility

10/24/2024

🏈 Need help during the Georgia-Florida game? The Info and First Aid Zones, presented by Florida Blue, are your go-to spots for assistance. Whether you need directions, first aid, or general assistance, these zones are here to make sure your game day runs smoothly and safely.

Find them around the stadium, and for more info, visit GAFLJax.com.

10/08/2024

10/08/2024

"It is important to us to offer a safe place for our community's most vulnerable during this inclement weather event," says Paul Stasi, CRM Executive Director. "We want to be sure everyone is safe during this storm, so we are extending our shelter hours."

Guests seeking shelter during this inclement weather may check-in to City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn (234 W. State St. Jacksonville, FL 32202) on Wednesday, October 9 starting at
11:00 am until the storm subsides or at the latest 4:00 pm.

All guests will receive a hot meal and will be offered access to showers and clean clothing. We are encouraging people to come in for their safety during this storm.

Visit crmjax.org for more information

10/07/2024

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Labor experts have quickly clarified that the strike’s timing—just weeks ahead of the November election—was purely coincidental, dictated by the long-standing contract expiration date, not political pressures. However, the strike coincided with an already tense political landscape, adding a layer of urgency to its resolution.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Labor experts have quickly clarified that the strike’s timing—just weeks ahead of the November election—was purely coincidental, dictated by the long-standing contract expiration date, not political pressures. However, the strike coincided with an already tense political land...

10/07/2024

Today at 6:05pm, Mayor Donna Deegan and emergency management officials from JaxReady, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, JEA, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), and others will share the latest updates and information regarding our local preparations for Hurricane Milton.

Please tune in to your local news stations and websites to watch and listen live.

10/07/2024

Update: Duval County Public Schools will be closed from Wednesday, Oct. 9, through Friday, Oct. 11.

UPDATE - The City of Jacksonville is mobilizing in response to the impending threat of Hurricane Milton. In response to the safety threat posed by the storm and the need for shelters:

◾Duval County Public Schools will be closed from Wednesday, Oct. 9, through Friday, Oct. 11.

◾All school activities, including athletics and after school programs, are canceled for those days.

◾After the storm passes and personnel begin recovery efforts, the district will make an announcement regarding operations for the following week.

Visit www.duvalschools.org/milton for more information including make up days.

10/05/2024

Dikembe Mutombo, the towering 7-foot-2 center who starred at Georgetown University before becoming one of the NBA’s greatest shot blockers, died of brain cancer, the league announced on Monday. He was 57.

  Dikembe Mutombo, the towering 7-foot-2 center who starred at Georgetown University before becoming one of the NBA’s greatest shot blockers, died of brain cancer, the league announced on Monday. He was 57. Mutombo first made his mark at Georgetown, where his shot-blocking abilities and imposing ...