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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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Melanie Lawson
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Tarik Minor
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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.
‘Gone in 30 seconds’: Paramedic’s home among the first to burn down in Brantley County wildfire, but he kept working
Read full article: ‘Gone in 30 seconds’: Paramedic’s home among the first to burn down in Brantley County wildfire, but he kept workingParamedic Brandon Lynn was at work on April 21 when a wildfire ripped through his Brantley County community, changing his life in a matter of seconds.
Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit Union
Read full article: Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit UnionNews4JAX is honoring Military Appreciation Month with Help on the Home Front, a community-driven campaign in partnership with the USO and presenting sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union.
A wish come true: 6-year-old living with congenital heart failure gets to meet Savannah Bananas
Read full article: A wish come true: 6-year-old living with congenital heart failure gets to meet Savannah BananasA 6-year-old from Palm Coast who has lived with congenital heart disease his entire life is getting the experience of a lifetime — and it involves a lot of dancing, baseball and yellow.
Free event in Ponte Vedra will give IT developers access to AI tools for the workplace
Read full article: Free event in Ponte Vedra will give IT developers access to AI tools for the workplaceCalling all IT developers, a free event next week in Ponte Vedra is designed to give you more access to AI tools to help you work faster and more efficiently.
Do you or a loved one rely on Medicare? Don’t miss this town hall on preventing fraud
Read full article: Do you or a loved one rely on Medicare? Don’t miss this town hall on preventing fraudA free town hall on Thursday in Jacksonville will bring together several agencies and experts to help those with Medicare spot and prevent possible fraud.
Woman shares emotional moment when News4JAX report revealed her grandson’s gravestone had survived wildfire
Read full article: Woman shares emotional moment when News4JAX report revealed her grandson’s gravestone had survived wildfireA Brantley County woman on her way to see what was left of her property stopped to share her story with News4JAX reporter Briana Brownlee. A report Brownlee shared last week revealed that the gravestone of the woman's grandson had survived the fire unscathed, bringing relief to her daughter in Atlanta.
‘It’s been a lot’: Brantley County residents return home after days of wildfire evacuations, unsure of what they’ll find
Read full article: ‘It’s been a lot’: Brantley County residents return home after days of wildfire evacuations, unsure of what they’ll findAfter days of evacuating, waiting and watching the smoke, some Brantley County residents are finally returning home—uncertain of what they’ll find, but grateful for what remains.
Want to help families affected by wildfires? Here’s how to be sure that fundraiser is real
Read full article: Want to help families affected by wildfires? Here’s how to be sure that fundraiser is realAs community members across the Southeast rally to help families affected by the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, officials have acknowledged concerns about possible scams popping up.
Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee uses success to serve others
Read full article: Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee uses success to serve othersChris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group, is being recognized for using his success, resources and community connections to make a real impact across Northeast Florida — especially for women, children and young people in need.
School closures, meal distribution, supply pick up: What parents affected by Brantley County wildfire need to know
Read full article: School closures, meal distribution, supply pick up: What parents affected by Brantley County wildfire need to knowBrantley County Schools will remain closed Monday and Tuesday, but safety and recovery teams are organizing food, medical, and supply services for Brantley County Schools families.