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Letters: DeSantis bill signing at charter school not really about education but politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis oddly chose Jacksonville Classical Academy in April to sign HB 1285, a bill that simplifies the process of turning a failing public school (one earning two “D” grades or an “F” grade) into a charter school. This charter school earned a “C” from the state last school year. It’s an adequate but hardly superior school in which to frame a bill designed to improve public education.
City, Hillwood start permitting for warehouse at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
The city and Hillwood, Jacksonville’s master developer at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center, are considering a 562,500-square-foot speculative distribution center at the Westside business park. JEA, the city utility, is reviewing a service-availability request determination. Also, the St. Johns River Water Management District is reviewing plans for the project,...
Steps to keep you safe at the beach this Memorial Day
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Americans are heading to the beaches celebrating the unofficial start of summer today -- it’s Memorial Day. Staying safe at the beach is as simple as knowing how to get out of and avoid danger before stepping on the sand. Here are key safety...
‘I just want my business back’: Community comes together to support Jacksonville day care damaged by storm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – People in the community are helping a local day care owner fix her building and clean up the debris after a powerful storm earlier this month caused significant damage to the building. The window, the roof, the ramp and the entrance at Dreams Come True Learning...
Isolated storms possible for Saturday evening
It feels like the mid-90s to 100 degrees for parts of SE GA and NE FL. HAPPENING NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning: St Johns and Flagler counties. The last storm of today’s system is leaving with a punch. Gusts up to 60 miles per hour have been identified. The severe...
6 Concerts to See this Week in Jacksonville
Our weekly Go concert recommendations are updated every week. For a comprehensive list of this week’s concerts, go to our live music calendar page. Want our concert picks delivered to your inbox every Tuesday? Sign up of the JME Live newsletter and never miss a show. Jam/Rock. Dave Matthews...
'We are in your debt': Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day observance in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veteran Department hosted its annual Memorial Day observance on Monday at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall to honor local fallen military heroes. The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall located on East Adams Street lists the names of local service members...
Wild photos show million-dollar yacht with 2 aboard sinking off Florida coast
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. — ABOVE: A look at today's headlines. Two people were rescued from a million-dollar luxury yacht that started sinking off the Florida coast on Saturday. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, Jacksonville watchstanders were notified just before 11:40 a.m. that an 80-foot motor yacht named...
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