98.9 Jamz

Another great musician gone too soon. RIP Tito Jackson 🕊️

Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson
October 15, 1953-September 15, 2024

The new UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside has extended hours, a multipurpose community room, and hired local residents to fill positions.

Located at the intersection of SE 21 Street and Hawthorne Road in Gainesville.

Frankie Beverly
Dec. 6, 1946-Sept. 10, 2024

RIP Frankie…you made the world happy. 😊

The voter education event, Souls To The Polls, is tomorrow‼️

Join us at the UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside Open House tomorrow!

See the new facility, learn about the services offered, and participate in the health expo.

The event will have food, fun, music, and activities for everyone, including a backpack and school-supplies giveaway (while supplies last).

Alachua County Public Schools is holding two Job Fairs this month!

The Job Fairs are on Thursday, July 11th, and Wednesday, July 17th, from 3pm-5:30pm.

🚗 This Saturday, First Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Vintage Car Show! 🚙

The car show is from noon - 4pm.

Tomorrow‼️⬇️

🎉🎒 School's Out Block Party! 🎒🎉

Hello everyone! 📣

Join us on June 22nd from 10 AM to 2 PM for an amazing celebration as we launch into summer with enthusiasm! ☀️✨
📍 Where: NW 1st St
🍔 Food Trucks
🎁 Giveaways
🛍️ Vendors
🎨 Fun Activities
🔫 Gun Safety Forum & More!

Bring your loved ones and friends for a day full of joy, tasty food, and thrilling events. Let's create unforgettable summer memories! 🌟🌈

Don't miss out! Save the date and get ready to have a blast! 🎊🙌

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Introducing Watermelona Craze as June's Flavor of the Month! Get ready to indulge in the most refreshing treat of the season. This new shave ice flavor combines the sweet juiciness of fresh watermelon with the creamy delight of melona, topped off with a tangy kick from watermelon sour patch candy. For those with a sweet tooth, enjoy it without the sour twist. Whether it's a sunny day or you need a little pick-me-up, Watermelona Craze is a fusion of flavors that will satisfy all your cravings. Visit us today to try this limited-time offer - it's an experience you won't want to miss! 🍉❄️

The Fourth Annual Journey to Juneteenth has some great events planned this week!

Tuesday, June 18th, at Santa Fe College Blount Center from 12pm-8pm:
Honoring the Journey to Freedom – Reflection and Resilience – and Still We Rise (Free event)

Wednesday, June 19th, at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural from 7:30am-9am:
Juneteenth Breakfast and Black Music Month Celebration (ticketed event)

Wednesday, June 19th, at Bo Diddley Plaza from 11am-2pm:
The Jubilee: Celebrating Arts, Culture and Education (Free event)

Thursday, June 20th, at Depot Park from 10:30am-11am:
Storytime at Depot Park (Free event)

For more info, visit: gainesvillefl.gov/juneteenth

Upper Room Ministries is hosting AIM Convention from June 11th-14th!

Register at: flcentralsecondaim.com

TICKET GIVEAWAY‼️ Comment below for a chance to win a 3-pack of tickets to the Mother's Day Soul Food Festival in Thomasville, Ga‼️😋🎶

Two lucky winners will be picked on Thursday at 2pm!

The Soul Food Festival is on Saturday, May 11th.

The contest is only open to those over 18 years old who live in our local North Central Florida area. Beware of fake 98.9 JAMZ accounts.

TICKET GIVEAWAY‼️ Comment below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Mother's Day Soul Food Festival in Thomasville, Ga‼️😋🎶

FIVE lucky winners will be picked on Friday at 2pm!

Comment on our Instagram post for double the chance to win‼️

The Soul Food Festival is on Saturday, May 11th.

The contest is only open to those over 18 years old who live in our local North Central Florida area. Beware of fake 98.9 JAMZ accounts.

TICKET GIVEAWAY‼️ Comment below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Mother's Day Soul Food Festival in Thomasville, Ga‼️😋🎶

FIVE lucky winners will be picked on Friday at 2pm!

The Soul Food Festival is on Saturday, May 11th.

The contest is only open to those who live in our local North Central Florida area. Beware of fake 98.9 JAMZ accounts.

Tomorrow come see Jekalyn Carr speak at Girls Can Do It Too, Inc!

For more info and to register, visit: girlscandoittoo.org

Congrats to our winner, Jayme Lynn Orosco! 🎉

TICKET GIVEAWAY‼️ Like/comment below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Clay County Agricultural Fair‼️🎡

One lucky winner will be picked today at 2pm!

The last day of the fair is Sunday, April 14th.

The contest is only open to those who live in our local North Central Florida area. Beware of fake 98.9 JAMZ accounts.

Congrats to our winner, Bianca Williams! 🎉

TICKET GIVEAWAY‼️ Like/comment below for a chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to the Clay County Agricultural Fair‼️🎡

One lucky winner will be picked Friday, April 5th at noon.

The fair will be in town from April 4th - April 14th!

The contest is only open to those who live in our local North Central Florida area.

What Resurrection song(s) you like hear? 🙌🏽🙌🏽💿💿

Weekends like this makes me miss being on radio! Putting together a Resurrection playlist is the best experience! 🙌🏽🙌🏽💿💿

🎵 Facts! Kirk Franklin’s STOMP is the contemporary
OH HAPPY DAY that cranks up any crowd!

Powerful statement, Stevie! 😎
💪🏽❤️

Stevie Wonder makes urgent plea during surprise Hollywood Walk of Fame appearance - NewsBreak Stevie Wonder has urged musicians to once again spread the message of love through music amid increasingly polarised times.The music icon surprised a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony to honour Motown singer Martha Reeves, alongside the “King of Motown” Smokey Robinson and Motown Records founder B...

Congrats to our winner, Tricia Hardy! 🎉

TICKET GIVEAWAY‼️ Like/comment below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Vanilla Ice in concert at the Clay County Agricultural Fair‼️

TWO lucky winners will picked on Friday, March 29th at 1pm.

The concert is on April 4th, and the fair will be from April 4th - April 14th!

The contest is only open to listeners in our local North Central Florida area. We will DM the winner and update the post with the winner's name.