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McCarthy: Gaetz ‘looks very unhinged’
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) took his latest swipe at Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Thursday, saying the Florida lawmaker “looks very unhinged” after he taunted the former Speaker on the floor of the Republican National Convention earlier in the week. “He looks very unhinged. I mean, a lot of people have concerns about it.…
Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The DOT then put up new state line signs saying, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida.” Free — to do what, exactly? Drive reeeeeally fast because you’re […] The post Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Republicans Folley, Benarroch talk Medicaid, guns, more at first District 81 forum
Republican representative candidates Greg Folley and Yvette Benarroch talked everything from guns, social media and affordable housing to the arts, small businesses, immigration and man-made meats at the first forum for Florida District 81 on July 16. Organized by the Naples Reagan Club – formerly the Naples Republican Club –...
DeSantis Kicks off New Disney “Corporate Welfare” Feud in Milwaukee
If you thought that Ron DeSantis was done attacking Disney World just because the lawyers set down their pens and his board of supervisors signed off on a $17 billion deal, you weren’t at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee yesterday. DeSantis Battles Disney, Makes Nice. For the better...
Flights canceled, delayed at Jacksonville International Airport after worldwide tech outage
Travelers flying out of Jacksonville International Airport today should check the status of their flight before heading to the airport on the city’s Northside. That’s because a worldwide technology outage is affecting airlines, media companies, banks, and telecom firms around the world this morning. Overnight U.S.-based airlines American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and others...
Permits issued for first phase of Imeson Port Center in North Jacksonville
The city issued permits July 17 for two of the first three buildings at Imeson Port Center in North Jacksonville that developer Chalmers Property Co. estimates totals $66 million. The Conlan Co. of Jacksonville is the contractor for the almost 200,000-square-foot buildings, totaling about 600,000 square feet, at 1001 Zoo...
River City Plus: More about Mayport Jetties
Jacksonville would not be the city that we know and love if not for the Mayport Jetties. Many residents don’t even know what the Jetties are. Dr. Alan Bliss from the Jacksonville History Center dropped by the studio to offer up a wealth of information about these manmade rock protrusions. These elements have played a major role into adding depth and current to the St. Johns River allowing Jacksonville to expand in a number of ways. www.jaxhistory.org.
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...
Meet Lady and Todd: 2 orphaned dogs hoping for happy ‘tails’ and a new home
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Meet Lady and Todd, two pups who tragically lost their owner a few days ago and are in desperate need of a new home, ideally together. The dogs were sadly in the home with their deceased owner for 5-7 days before being rescued, and are hoping for a new leash on life.
Waffle House files more plans to build at Touchton and Southside near Tinseltown
The city is reviewing civil engineering plans for Waffle House to develop a site in South Jacksonville along Touchton Road, between Copeland’s of New Orleans and the Deerwood Lake Commons shopping center anchored by Publix Super Markets Inc. Waffle House Inc. of Norcross, Georgia, and civil engineer Contineo Group...
The Top 10 HBCUs in the Country- Thriving and Surviving!
HBCUs have been the cornerstone of many Black communities long before diversity was celebrated and encouraged, but a new list reveals all schools aren’t created equally. The U.S. News & World Report released its ongoing list of the nation’s top colleges and universities which ranks the institutions based on a myriad of factors.
On a Mission with Jeri K. Millard of In the Pink
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 Jeri K. Millard of In the Pink. In the Pink is a local non-profit that has been caring for women with all types of cancer since 2009. Though we don’t look like a traditional health care provider, we are a Durable Medical Facility that strictly provides products that cancer patients may need, such as mastectomy prosthesis/bras, post-surgical garments, wigs, radiation cream, and compression garments. We are in-network with most major insurance companies and file the claims for our patients. For those with no insurance or that qualify for Medicaid, many items are provided for free.
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