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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.
‘Live my best life again’: Jacksonville girl gets Dream Day, then a kidney transplant
Read full article: ‘Live my best life again’: Jacksonville girl gets Dream Day, then a kidney transplantA 9-year-old Jacksonville girl is preparing for a weekend her family will never forget. Paisley Speed is one of the children being honored at this year’s Dream Day, an event that celebrates children facing serious medical challenges.
11-year-old girl battled Wilms’ tumor for months before doctors identified the diagnosis. Now, she gets to be a star
Read full article: 11-year-old girl battled Wilms’ tumor for months before doctors identified the diagnosis. Now, she gets to be a starEmma Davis, 11, finishes cancer treatment just in time for Dreams Come True 2026. Davis battled Wilms’ tumor for months before doctors identified the diagnosis. This Saturday, she gets to be a star.
Grocery growth Downtown: ALDI opens as City Council considers public funding for Publix tower
Read full article: Grocery growth Downtown: ALDI opens as City Council considers public funding for Publix towerOver the past week, shoppers have been getting used to the new ALDI at Market and Union. At the same time, Jacksonville City Council members are preparing to take up an incentives proposal tied to Gateway Jax’s planned N7 development at 119 W. Beaver St., a mixed-use tower that would set aside space for a Publix-sized grocery store downtown.
‘Still hurting, still healing’: Trayvon Martin’s mom shares message of hope during Gun Violence Awareness Month
Read full article: ‘Still hurting, still healing’: Trayvon Martin’s mom shares message of hope during Gun Violence Awareness MonthMore than a decade after losing her son, Trayvon Martin’s mother says the pain of gun violence never truly goes away.
Dream Day 2026: 10-year-old Colton Kilgore’s faith, resilience shine amid heart defect battle
Read full article: Dream Day 2026: 10-year-old Colton Kilgore’s faith, resilience shine amid heart defect battleDream Day is coming to Northeast Florida this Saturday, and 36 brave children will be celebrated as stars for the day. Today, we're sharing the story of 10-year-old Colton Kilgore, a Jacksonville-area boy whose resilience and faith are already inspiring those around him.
A Navy veteran’s waffle shop expansion was in danger of closing. How a heartfelt plea on Instagram changed everything
Read full article: A Navy veteran’s waffle shop expansion was in danger of closing. How a heartfelt plea on Instagram changed everythingMelissa Endrina, a Navy veteran and owner of Aloha Waffle Bar, posted a video to Instagram pleading for community support after struggling to bring in customers. What followed surprised even her.
Camp ‘I Am Special’ gives teens a way to finish Bright Futures volunteer hours
Read full article: Camp ‘I Am Special’ gives teens a way to finish Bright Futures volunteer hoursParents looking for something active and meaningful for their high-schoolers this summer may want to consider volunteering at Camp “I Am Special,” an immersive program run by Catholic Charities that pairs teen “buddies” with kids and adults who have special needs.
Want to watch the US men’s team play on Friday? Here’s a list of places around Jacksonville showing the World Cup
Read full article: Want to watch the US men’s team play on Friday? Here’s a list of places around Jacksonville showing the World CupIf you’re looking for a place to watch Friday’s 3 p.m. match between the U.S. and Australia in Seattle, we’ve compiled a list of spots around the Jacksonville area that are showing the World Cup.
Season Finale|Voices of the 904 Ep. 8 - Through acts of service, she bridges community involvement and nonprofits
Read full article: Season Finale|Voices of the 904 Ep. 8 - Through acts of service, she bridges community involvement and nonprofitsJade Robinson founded Volunteer Jax after experiencing the impact of community support firsthand as a child. On the season two finale of Voices of the 904, she shares how the organization connects volunteers with nonprofits across Northeast Florida and explains why giving your time can create stronger communities, meaningful connections and lasting impact.
Blood shortage declared: How Jacksonville residents can help save lives this summer
Read full article: Blood shortage declared: How Jacksonville residents can help save lives this summerThe American Red Cross has declared a severe blood shortage across the nation, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is showing how a single donation can travel from a donor’s arm straight into the hands of a paramedic.
Justice 4 All: What everyone -- not just owners -- needs to know about Florida’s dog attack laws
Read full article: Justice 4 All: What everyone -- not just owners -- needs to know about Florida’s dog attack lawsTwo recent dog attack cases in Jacksonville have put a spotlight on a question many Floridians may not know the answer to: Can a dog owner — or even someone simply watching a dog — face criminal charges when an animal seriously injures or kills someone?
A Jacksonville food truck is feeding kids for free this summer. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: A Jacksonville food truck is feeding kids for free this summer. Here’s how you can helpAccording to Feeding Northeast Florida, 1 in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. And the struggle only grows in the summer months when children who rely on eating breakfast and lunch at school must find those meals elsewhere. But one Jacksonville business wants to make things easier.
