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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.
Jacksonville food truck stolen on Christmas Day recovered after community help
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck stolen on Christmas Day recovered after community helpLorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his food truck trailer missing. The local food truck community helped him to recover it.
LIST: Ready to ring in 2026? Here are some New Year’s fireworks shows around Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIST: Ready to ring in 2026? Here are some New Year’s fireworks shows around Northeast FloridaAs we welcome 2026, if you’re considering heading out to see fireworks, here’s a list of local shows Wednesday night to ring in the New Year
Food truck community rallies behind family of trailer stolen on Christmas, launches GoFundMe
Read full article: Food truck community rallies behind family of trailer stolen on Christmas, launches GoFundMeLorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.
Ponte Vedra cyclist prepares for cross-country bike ride motivated by family loss during 9/11
Read full article: Ponte Vedra cyclist prepares for cross-country bike ride motivated by family loss during 9/11Ponte Vedra cyclist Patrick McGarry is training for a 2026 cross-country ride from San Diego to St. Augustine to honor his sister lost on 9/11.
What to know if you’re headed to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday
Read full article: What to know if you’re headed to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on SaturdayNo. 25 Missouri (8-4) and No. 20 Virginia (10-3) will square off at EverBank Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m., for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Here’s more on what fans -- especially those visiting from out of state -- should know before they head downtown.
Baker County veteran spearheads effort to add military monument at Veterans Memorial Park off US 90
Read full article: Baker County veteran spearheads effort to add military monument at Veterans Memorial Park off US 90Veterans Memorial Park off U.S. 90 in Baker County now has a special memorial marker dedicated to all from the county who served in the U.S. military.
Doctors at Baptist Health help deliver the best Christmas present to several parents
Read full article: Doctors at Baptist Health help deliver the best Christmas present to several parentsBaptist Health said close to 10 babies were born on Christmas Day at several of the health system's locations around Northeast Florida.
Players from Missouri, Virginia meet local children from Dreams Come True ahead of Gator Bowl clash
Read full article: Players from Missouri, Virginia meet local children from Dreams Come True ahead of Gator Bowl clashPlayers from Missouri and Virginia met Friday with children from Dreams Come True ahead of Saturday’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium.
Jacksonville food truck owner’s trailer stolen on Christmas, community offers reward
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck owner’s trailer stolen on Christmas, community offers rewardLorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.