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This Week in the 904: UNF president talks expansion, future plans for the school
In Sunday’s edition of “This Week in the 904,” UNF’s president told Action News Jax’s John Bachman his plan to keep pace with the fastest-growing region and even hinted at expanding to Downtown Jacksonville.
Florida's US Senate candidates hit the campaign trail in Northeast Florida
The August Primary is less than a month away and both likely nominees for one of Florida’s US Senate seats have been making the trips to Jacksonville to spread their messages in recent weeks.
Marcus Castro-Walker representation files motion to dismiss Rashada suit
Legal representatives for former Florida staff member Marcus Castro-Walker on Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against him, Florida head coach Billy Napier, prominent Florida booster Hugh Hathcock and Hathcock's company Velocity Automotive Solutions by former Florida quarterback signee Jaden Rashada, Swamp247 has learned. Lawyers for Napier...
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute vs. Hospital for Special Surgery in Florida: How they stack up
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have built strong footprints in the Florida market over recent years. Both of them have been leaders in orthopedic care in their respective regions. Here is how the two groups' Florida presence compare:. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Florida. Number...
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
The Alachua City Commission approved the preliminary plat of a 198-acre development called Tara Forest West in northwest Alachua at a regular meeting on Monday. The commission also approved a proposed millage rate 7.9% higher than the rollback rate. Multiple citizens attended the meeting to ask the commission to vote...
$116,000 lottery ticket sold at south Marion gas station
A Florida Lottery ticket worth more than $116,000 has been sold at a gas station in south Marion County. According to the organization, a winning Fantasy 5 ticket was sold on Thursday, July 18, at the Quick King located at 14725 SE U.S. Hwy 27/441 in Summerfield. The ticket is...
As student aid requests lag in Florida, groups step in to help some fill out FAFSA
By summertime, most prospective college students know which school they're attending and how much they have to pay in tuition. But not Viviana Gonzalez. The Sumner High School graduate started filling out the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, back in January. But a technical issue prevented her from completing the parents' portion of the form for months.
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