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JACKSONVILLE, FL | May 6, 2021 Next week, May 9 – May 15, the American Lung Association in Northeast Florida will celebrate LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover.  The LUNG FORCE initiative’s annual Turquoise Takeover unites men and women to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation’s #1 cancer killer. Jacksonville residents are encouraged to get involved by wearing turquoise, posting to social media and getting involved with a local event.    “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of lung health, especially for those with lung diseases....

Reply Today, the American Lung Association in Florida announced that this year's LUNG FORCE Run/Walk will take place at the Haskell Company on Saturday, August 21. For the event, participants will run or walk a 5K along the St. Johns River to help raise awareness and funds to end lung cancer and lung disease. "We are so happy to bring our LUNG FORCE Run/Walk back to Haskell, where we can gather safely to raise money for a critical cause – clean air and healthy lungs," said Bethany Webb, development manager for the Lung Association. "Because of the global pandemic, it is more important than ...

Pride Flag Triggers Controversy During Orange County Fair Meeting Residents clashed during an Orange County Fair and Event Center board meeting Feb. 25 over a gay pride flag hanging at the fairgrounds. The flag at the center of the controversy has been on display since May 23, 2019, when the board approved a resolution to hang it as a symbol of inclusiveness. As some condemned the symbolic gesture, others staunchly defended the flag. Chairwoman Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia said called the Pride flag “the unifying symbol of inclusion.” “[The Pride flag’s presence] ensured all people, regar...

Good News: WJCT's sweater drive helps those in need stay warm Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive.  Suddath, VyStar Credit Union and Tom Bush Family of Dealerships also participated in the drive, which ran through Nov. 30. Since its local launch in 2002, the drive has collected more than a quarter-million articles of clothing and necessities for First Coast residents. WJCT also distributed backpacks with school supplies, books, personal hygiene products, a blanket, Daniel Tiger socks and a mask to children in need. Here's more good news: • Four area rotary clubs donated a total of a...