News Briefs for the Week of Sept. 10-16, 2026

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Hola Emprende offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs

The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is planning Hola Emprende Duval 2026, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Schultz Center, 4019 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville. Hola Emprende equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge, connections and resources to launch, grow and sustain a successful business.

This will be a full day of hands-on sessions on business development, financing and investor-ready pitching. Attendees will learn how to access funding, strengthen their business models and pitch with the confidence of someone who knows their idea is worth backing.

Reserve a spot at https://form.jotform.com/fchcc/hola-emprende-9-2026-event

Jaguars vs. Broncos watch party benefits foundation

Community Hospice Young Professionals (CHYPs) is hosting Huddle Up for Hospice, a Jaguars vs. Broncos watch party from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach. The event will bring the community together for an afternoon of football, food, drinks, a Closest-to-the-Pin contest and paddle auction, all while supporting a great cause.

Proceeds will benefit The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care and the CHYPs Endowment, which provides ongoing support for the new Dorion Family Pediatric Center.

Additional event information and tickets are available here:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/chypschamps/event/huddleupforhospice.

Farmers market open every Friday

The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.

This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Palm Valley Market open every Tuesday

The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It offers local, pesticide- and herbicide-free produce; pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and grass-finished beef; A2/A2 raw milk; bone broth; seafood; local honey; whole grain, sourdough, and gluten- and dairy-free breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and tallow-based skincare; fresh bouquets and planters; and more. This charming venue located in the heart of Palm Valley affords customers both an indoor and an open-air shopping experience.

Palm Valley Market—Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd. For more information, email info@PalmValleyFarmersMarket.com.

— Compiled by Shaun Ryan