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Jacksonville Today
Published September 23JTA takes first steps with city to solve financial troubles
The JTA board approved a plan to pay down its debts with $30 million appropriated for major projects.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 23Is Jacksonville prepared for the $200M shortfall if Amendment 3 passes? Short answer, no.
City Council's Finance Committee found $30 million in cuts, but that's far less than needed if Amendment 3 passes.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 23Does ‘no-kill’ shelter policy leave dangerous dogs on Jacksonville’s streets?
No-kill is designed to save animals' lives, but critics say it can lead to devastating consequences.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 23Rep. Angie Nixon to resolve Capitol arrest case without guilty plea
Nixon will pay $250 and complete 15 hours of community service for protesting outside the governor's office.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 23Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon to pay $250 and do community service for staging sit-in at DeSantis’ office
Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon will pay a $250 fine and provide 15 hours of community service to settle her case with Leon County after she was charged with two misdemeanors for holding a sit-in at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office in the Florida Capitol on May 15. The…
Folio Weekly
Published September 23Welcome to the Jungle: Who Made the Cut?
Words by Kaleb Stowell, photo by Aaron Berkshire It has been an excruciating eight months with no Jacksonville Jaguars football, but at long last, the time has come for the team to lace up the cleats and step back onto the field. The Preseason The Jags went 2-1 in the preseason…
Folio Weekly
Published September 23More Room for the Magic: The Jacksonville Fair’s New Era
Words by Teresa Spencer Jacksonville’s fair is packing up the Ferris wheel, livestock and deep fryers and heading west. The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair returns Nov. 5-15, but this year comes with one very big change: a brand new home. After roughly 70 years downtown,…
Folio Weekly
Published September 23Combined Minds: In This Economy?
Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Carmen: Let’s cut to the chase — the economy is in shambles and has been since I graced God’s green earth 26 years ago. And before all you finance connoisseurs come at me, I am poor. Always have been, but hopefully always won’t be. All that…
Folio Weekly
Published September 23September Print Horoscopes
Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries You’re officially putting those organizers to use this month, Aries. Think of it as very early spring cleaning but for your brain. Regular workouts, healthy meals, serene sleep — stay in for a weekend. It won’t kill you. Quite the…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 23Jacksonville City Council approves $2B budget, restores affordable housing trust fund
City lawmakers restored some of what was stripped or held back from the mayor's budget proposal to prepare for Amendment 3
Jacksonville Today
Published September 23Judge backs Duval teacher punished for Charlie Kirk posts
The state's Education Practices Commission will now decide if Hope McMath can keep her teaching license.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 22A reissue revived Robert Lester Folsom’s music; Jacksonville musicians bring it to the masses
Backed by a group of Jacksonville musicians half his age, Robert Lester Folsom is reaching new audiences.