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Jacksonville Fairgrounds locations could become new UF campus after move to Westside
Millions of dollars proposed in Mayor Donna Deegan’s budget guarantees the Jacksonville Fairgrounds will move to the westside, but what will take its place is still up in the air.
Keiser University Jacksonville to unveil MILO Range Simulator with ribbon-cutting ceremony July 17th
Attendees will witness the official unveiling of the MILO system, designed for critical incident training, de-escalation tactics, decision support training, traditional tactical judgment training, and firearms proficiency training.
Jacksonville summer school program faces delays in promised funds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local summer school program that helps fill the gap in education for many children says it’s still waiting on funds from the city of Jacksonville that it was promised. But the city said that’s not the case. Greg Rogers of Skylyfe Incorporated and...
On a Mission with Jennifer Freeman of The Discovery Tree Academy
Each week on On a Mission we talk to community leaders who are out to make a positive impact in the area. Today, our host Jack Sears talks with Jennifer Freeman of The Discovery Tree Academy. The Discovery Tree Academy provides child care services for infants through the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten...
Florida issues like charter schools, coastal erosion on the minds of local leaders at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, many Florida and Jacksonville area issues have been the focus for some local leaders. While there has been considerable focus on the presidential election, News4JAX found several local politicians who are focused on what’s happening in Florida, like State House Speaker Paul Renner who represents St. Johns and Flagler counties.
New law will allow UNF more flexibility with its reserve fund
A new bill went into effect earlier this month that could change how the University of North Florida and other Florida universities use state funds. House Bill 707 was put into effect on July 1. The new law authorizes Florida’s state universities to “retain and report” annual reserve balances that exceed a specific amount. The bill also allows universities to include a reserve fund in their carry forward spending plans.
2024 Pigskin preview: Riverside Warriors
GREER, S.C. — The Riverside High School football team is hoping to have a better season this year after going 5-6 last season, its second-straight losing season. The team is entering its fourth year under head coach Matt Rochester, who made some changes this offseason by bringing in a new offensive coordinator. Thomas Wilkes, who previously was an assistant at Greer High School for 10 years, will be the Warriors' new offensive coordinator.
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