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The Edward Waters Tigers prevail against the Kentucky State Thorobreds Thursday Night at Edward Waters University 68-63

11/30/2025

FINAL: The Gators take the Win with Ease 40-21 over the Seminoles to end the year. 4-8

11/29/2025

HALFTIME: The Gators Lead the Seminoles 17-14 in Gainesville. In a wild rivalry week game.

11/28/2025

November 29, 2025 issue of The Florida/ Georgia Star Newspaper.
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11/27/2025

New Affordable Homebuilder Creating Opportunity One Home at a Time

For many Jacksonville families, the dream of owning a home can feel out of reach. Rising prices, limited new construction, and a lack of affordable options have made it harder than ever for first-time buyers to get started.
In response to these growing challenges, a new name has emerged in the local housing market: JWB Signature Homes, a brand launched in 2024 by Jacksonville-based JWB Real Estate Companies with the goal of bringing affordability and quality back into balance.

The idea behind the brand was simple but powerful: build new homes that working families can truly afford, without cutting corners on construction or design. In less than two years, that vision has already helped 279 Jacksonville residents become homeowners, many for the very first time.

In a housing market where the median home price in Northeast Florida sits well above $350,000, JWB Signature Homes average sale price is roughly $45,000 less than the regional median. Even more notably, nearly two-thirds of their homes sold last year were under $300,000, a price point that’s becoming increasingly rare for new construction.

At the heart of the company’s mission is a belief that homeownership is a cornerstone of generational wealth and community stability. It’s this belief that inspired the launch of the JWB Signature Homes brand, to make sure the door to homeownership stays open for Jacksonville families.

According to a recent Realtor.com study, the average homeowner’s net worth is about $420,000 higher than that of a renter. By that measure, JWB’s 279 new homeowners represent more than $117 million in local wealth creation, a meaningful step toward a stronger financial future for many Jacksonville families.

“Homeownership has always been one of the most powerful ways to build generational wealth for families,” says JWB Director Melissa Gillispie. “JWB Signature Homes was created to ensure that pathway remains open to more families in our city, regardless of background or starting point.”
From thoughtful design and high-quality construction to attainable pricing, JWB Signature Homes is proving that a new approach to homebuilding can make a lasting difference, for individual families and for Jacksonville’s future.
For those ready to take the first step toward homeownership, or for realtors looking to connect clients with affordable new construction, visit jwbsignaturehomes.com or call 904-309-9920 to learn more.

11/27/2025

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The mother of a toddler at the center of one of the biggest missing child cases in the Jacksonville area was released from prison on Wednesday after serving time in connection with his death.

11/17/2025

FINAL: The Florida Gators 🐊 Win against the Miami Hurricanes 82-68 in Jacksonville for the Geico Hoops Showdown 📸 for

11/17/2025

HALFTIME: The Florida Gators Lead the Miami Hurricanes 39-29 in Jacksonville for the Geico Hoops Showdown VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

11/16/2025

FINAL: FSU 32 VA TECH 14 The Noles close out senior night with a good ACC win.