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‘A quiet storm’: City park could be renamed to honor Jacksonville trailblazer, Dr. Eartha White

Published: March 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Tags: women's history month, jacksonville, city council, duval county, dr. eartha white

Jacksonville city council members are pushing for a significant change to honor a local legend with a proposed bill to rename Oakland Park after Dr. Eartha White, a renowned philanthropist and humanitarian who left a lasting mark on the River City.

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‘A quiet storm’: City park could be renamed to honor Jacksonville trailblazer, Dr. Eartha White

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