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Folio Weekly
Published September 21WELCOME TO THE YOUNTIAN WORLD
By Teresa Spencer Paul F. Yount isn’t interested in simply painting something pretty to match your couch. He’s painting humanity, which, let’s face it, gives him plenty of material. Love, hate, sexuality, identity, politics, nature, technology, climate catastrophe, oppression,…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 21Redeveloped FBI building in Arlington in line for $1.5M tax break
The once-dilapidated office building in Arlington has reopened as Interra Apartments.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 21Florida TaxWatch urges ‘no’ vote on Amendment 3
TaxWatch says Amendment 3 would shift more of the burden to non-homesteaded properties.
The Resident Community News
Published September 21Honoring Women’s Voices
Women’s Center of Jacksonville welcomed guests to an evening of camaraderie and inspiration at Women, Words and Wisdom, held at the Florida Blue Conference Center on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Held […]
The Resident Community News
Published September 21The Way We Were: Lissa Kiser
When Melissa Kiser – “Lissa” to those who know her – put in a low offer on a historic Avondale home in March 2020, she didn’t expect anything to come […]
The Resident Community News
Published September 21From Salt and Soul to Capitol Hill
Organization Profile The ocean has been a constant backdrop to Diya Comar’s life – one for which she has always cared deeply. As she got older, she began to understand […]
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 18Jacksonville man arrested after Gainesville shooting sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition
DeShawn Russ, 36, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon following his arrest after a shooting in Gainesville
Jacksonville Today
Published September 18New registry helps Jacksonville renters research housing violations
Renters can use a new tool from Jacksonville Area Legal Aid to search code enforcement records.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 18Florida’s minimum wage is about to rise to $15
Read more about the new minimum wage — and why it might actually rise more.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 17Facing shortfall, JTA will cuts jobs, reduce bus service and halt Skyway and NAVI
The transit agency could cut up to 194 jobs and halt some people movers to fill a $39 million budget hole, JTA says.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 17UNF selects Michael Shannon to become next president
Shannon's appointment as president is subject to confirmation by the Florida board of governors.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 17Florida public schools and colleges get additional AI policies
The Florida Board of Education approved rules for the use of AI in K-12 schools and state colleges.