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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Rare but Real: Local man’s breast cancer journey inspires mission to educate others

By Tracy McCormick-Dishman When Bill Carter felt a lump on his chest on New Year's Day 2024, he almost brushed it off. But being married...

A fighter’s guide to cancer: 23 years later

By Renay Daigle “It’s positive,” the doctor said. How could something so life-changingly negative be labeled “positive?” I had breast cancer. And I was six months...

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeks volunteers

By Matildah Furusa The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is preparing for the 2026 tax season and is looking for volunteers to provide vital services to...

Mandarin Middle launches mentor program to foster positive culture

By Jennifer Litchfield Mandarin Middle School kicked off an Ignite Nation Mentor Camp in September to promote a positive school culture. Ignite Nation is a...

Local art group celebrates Mandarin history

By Peggy Harell Jennings It's not unusual to see the First Coast Plein Air Painters out and about at Walter Jones Park and at historic...

Q&A with Jacksonville City Council Member Michael Boylan, District 6

Q: How long did the recent city council budget meeting last, and what major financial decisions were made? A: The annual budget meeting set a...

Local quilters showcase work at QuiltfestJax 2025

Sondie Frus QuiltfestJax 2025, "Color Our World," was held in September with local quilters participating in the display and judging of quilts. Kestrel Michaud won Best...

Fall fundraiser promises a scary good time

By Brett Nolan Get ready for a frightfully fun evening as the Mandarin Community Club resurrects its beloved Halloween Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 24,...

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