FOOD DESERT

Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs

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As the city of Jacksonville considers plans for a new jail, community members are pushing back with a rally organized by the Jacksonville Community Action Committee(JCAC). The “No New Jail Rally” is set to take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday on the steps of City Hall, just before the city council‘s regular meeting.

Congressman Al Lawson announces $2M in aid to help eliminate food desert in Jacksonville urban core

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Congressman Al Lawson was in Jacksonville on Wednesday to announce a $2 million appropriation that will help eliminate the negative impact of food deserts in Jacksonville’s urban core.

Florida Blue helps to improve quality of life on Jacksonville’s Eastside

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Florida Blue has invested more than $2 million into organizations helping address generational poverty in Jacksonville's 32206 ZIP code.

Winn-Dixie to open Brentwood store Feb. 12

Read full article: Winn-Dixie to open Brentwood store Feb. 12

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