DCPS interim superintendent apologizes for not removing Douglas Anderson teacher immediately after arrest
Just days after a former teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts pleaded guilty to felony charges involving a student, the Duval County Schools Superintendent apologized for leaving another teacher in the classroom for weeks after he was arrested in Orlando.
Jury recommends death penalty for Nassau County deputy killer
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
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Estimated 700+ Duval County Public Schools positions could be ‘eliminated’ as district struggles with funding
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Jacksonville mother upset that her son, who has alopecia, was forced to remove his hat at school
Sarra Brown got a call from her 11-year-old son Cameron Murray at school a week ago. “He said, ‘the teacher, the teacher, he kept trying to get my cap off my head.’” The reason why Murray wears caps at school is because he has Alopecia Areata. That is a disease that causes hair loss.
JEA’s Solar Concierge Program helps people decide if solar is right for them
JEA wants to encourage more customers to go solar. The utility company has a new Solar Concierge Program designed to help customers interested in rooftop solar make an informed decision. Advisors can help answer questions about the potential effects on your electric bill, project costs and recommend verified, local contractors.
Progressive customers in Florida should ‘keep an eye’ on mailbox as company drops home insurance policies, expert says
In the middle of what’s being called a “property insurance crisis” in Florida, several local homeowners said their policies are being dropped by Progressive, one of the biggest property insurance companies in the country.
Jury recommends death penalty for Nassau County deputy killer
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Comcast RISE grant program provides opportunity for veteran businessowners
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Tell Us: Have you been dropped by Progressive property insurance? If so, how much more or less is your new policy?
As property insurance continues to be a hot topic of discussion for Floridians, thousands of Progressive customers are having to switch to a different insurance company after receiving a non-renewal notice from the company.
‘Make me pay for it’: Deputy killer reads statement before closing arguments in sentencing trial
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
San Pablo Road construction inches closer to completion but some residents remain uncertain about the improvements
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority provided San Pablo Road residents with an update Wednesday on a construction project that neighbors said has caused traffic nightmares and safety concerns.
Councilman ‘heartbroken and disappointed’ after vote passes to move forward with San Marco mixed-use storage facility
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