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Can’t-miss Content: Akon giving away pizza in Jacksonville, Jana slides into the weekend & more

Akon unplugged on River City Plus (WJXT)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From a sit-down with a superstar to a chance to highlight a fun event for a good cause, here’s a look at some of our favorite moments of the week on River City Live.

Akon arrives

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Internationally known, award-winning music sensation Akon stopped by the River City Live studios, and stuck around for River City Plus, to tell us all about his new business venture in Jacksonville: He’s bringing his childhood favorite food to the 904.

Akon is introducing Goodfellas Pizza to Norwood -- and giving away 40,000 pizzas this weekend! He says they are the best pies around. Watch the video below to learn why:

Then on River City Plus, Akon talked about working with Michael Jackson, what he envisioned for his career and his advice for up-and-coming artists.

Watch the video below for our unplugged conversation with Akon:

Family Fun Day

Treylor Park Nocatee is hosting a free Family Fun Day from 12-3 p.m. Saturday to benefit the Tristyn Bailey Foundation.

We got a peek at the vendors who will be participating Saturday, including a giant bouncy slide -- that Jana couldn’t help but try out!

Watch the video below to learn more:

Joe & dough

Visit Jacksonville has launched the Jax Coffee & Donuts Trail, and we took a look at how the app works to help us explore our neighborhoods.

Visitors can visit and check-in on the Visit Jax App to receive prizes based on the total number of places visited.

Watch the video below to see how it works:


About the Author
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A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.

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