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FSCJ, Jacksonville University lose state grants for nursing programs
Among the about $960 million of line-items in the Legislature-approved state budget that were vetoed June 12 by Gov. Ron DeSantis were two grants totaling nearly $6 million intended to enhance nursing education at Florida State College at Jacksonville and Jacksonville University. Despite the loss of resources, both institutions plan...
Florida teacher who says she was fired for hanging Black Lives Matter flag over classroom door will have license reinstated: Judge
After a yearslong controversy, Florida high school teacher Amy Donofrio will have her teaching license reinstated after she says she was unfairly fired from her Jacksonville classroom for displaying a Black Lives Matter flag. The post Florida teacher who says she was fired for hanging Black Lives Matter flag over classroom door will have license reinstated: Judge first appeared on Law & Crime.
WHS Track Season Included Record-Breaking Performances
Wellington High School’s track and field team concluded its spring season at the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A state track and field finals, which were held on May 18 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Five student-athletes from WHS qualified to compete at this year’s FHSAA Class 4A finals — senior Mark Fyffe, junior Janae Roberts, sophomore Kirsten Maarsingh, junior Cameron Shelby and junior Danielle Baig.
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