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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.
Historically Black organizations continue mobilizing voters ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Historically Black organizations continue mobilizing voters ahead of Election DayBlack organizations have historically been at the forefront of civic engagement, and as Election Day gets closer, the groups are making sure the community is ready to vote.
Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville
Read full article: Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in JacksonvilleYou can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project through Nov. 25.
11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted houses
Read full article: 11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted housesDaniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.
Clay County installing more than 500 life-saving AED kits in public spaces Friday
Read full article: Clay County installing more than 500 life-saving AED kits in public spaces FridayThe devices can help save someone in cardiac arrest. AEDs can significantly increase the chance of survival, specifically in that vital first minute after someone collapses.
‘They’re in an emergency crisis': JEA celebrates local organizations helping people with their bills
Read full article: ‘They’re in an emergency crisis': JEA celebrates local organizations helping people with their billsOver 20 organizations gathered at JEA for the 10th Light it Forward awards breakfast. The groups help provide utility bill assistance, housing and other services.
‘Opportunity to come together’: Sapelo 7 remembered at prayer vigil at Jacksonville church
Read full article: ‘Opportunity to come together’: Sapelo 7 remembered at prayer vigil at Jacksonville churchFour of the victims were from Jacksonville. Two of them were members of the church where the vigil is being held.
10 Jacksonville children transform their wheelchairs with customized Halloween costumes
Read full article: 10 Jacksonville children transform their wheelchairs with customized Halloween costumesTen children who rely on wheelchairs were in for a surprise when they set their eyes on their personalized Halloween costumes for the first time.
Here to stay: Community, JSO assistance and News4JAX coverage help save Holley’s Bar-B-Q from closure
Read full article: Here to stay: Community, JSO assistance and News4JAX coverage help save Holley’s Bar-B-Q from closureHolley’s Bar-B-Q — which has been a staple in Jacksonville since 1937 — located on Moncrief Road has two claims to fame: It’s the oldest continuously operating barbecue restaurant in Jacksonville -- and it’s said to be where curly fries were invented.