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A new city directive mandating that Jacksonville’s firefighters be clean-shaven has drawn criticism from a firefighter organization and promises of grievances with the city and complaints to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.The director of the city’s Employee Services Department sent a memo to uniformed firefighters Tuesday stating the Office of General Counsel had been asked to review whether firefighters, some of whom had received exemptions for medical reasons, “must be cle..>> view originalPolice memorial wall headed toward completion outside ...
The curved 10-foot-tall wall has stood unfinished for about 10 months atop a concrete circle outside Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Arena.But a 19-year-old Eagle Scout who came up with the plan for the Fallen Officers Memorial in 2011 to remember those killed in the line of duty in Jacksonville says it will be dedicated in May during the city’s Police Memorial Day.Adam Resch, who received the 2015 national Eagle Scout service project award for his $250,000 memorial plan, says he still needs a ..>> view originalJacksonville debates human rights ordinance
All Gender Restroom(Photo: Keitha Nelson)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In Florida there are more than a dozen cities that have adopted a human rights ordinance that includes non-discrimination protections for the LGBT community. It's a heated battle underway in Jacksonville. Those for and against expanding the city's current ordinance are speaking out in many ways including on social meeting, blogs and in public forums.A recent confession at a city council meeting by Jacksonville resident, Roy Bay has s..>> view originalBlue-Grey All American Bowl game puts Jacksonville talent in spotlight
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —Our nation’s top high school football talent will go head to head at EverBank Field Saturday for the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl game.It’s the first time the game is played in Jacksonville bringing yet another sporting event to the area that is sure put the spotlight on Jacksonville.Friday afternoon the players were seen warming up on the Jaguars' practice field.Jamauri Wakefield, who is a senior running back at Providence School of Jacksonville, said he was excited to learn..>> view originalCollin Smith scores 26 to help Bolles edge Bishop Kenny
The schedule: two Jacksonville powers in three days. No problem for Bolles basketball.Now, the Bulldogs have staked their own claim to join Jacksonville’s elite, defeating host Bishop Kenny in a wild 69-65 showdown at the John Baldwin Athletic Center on Friday night.Forward Collin Smith commanded the paint with 26 points, and the Bulldogs survived a frantic, back-and-forth finish in the closing minutes.“I like to be the guy with the ball in my hands when the pressure’s on,” Smith said.The pressu..>> view originalUF Health Proton Therapy Institute to undergo $39 million expansion
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute is preparing to undergo an expansion that will enable it to treat more patients and increase the number of cancers that can be effectively treated.The centerpiece of the expansion of the 98,000-square-foot facility will be a new 10,000-square-foot single room treatment system with a new accelerator, giving the facility four proton therapy treatment gantries and two accelerators.“When the project is completed, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute will have one..>> view originalDining Notes: New bakery chain debuts in Jacksonville
Great Harvest Bread Co.bakery opens this weekend at 11526 Lake Mead Ave., just off Baymeadows Road and Gate Parkway.It offers freshly made sandwiches, daily baked breads, granola, oatmeal and pancake mixes and an assortment of cookies, muffins and scones.Founded in 1976 in Great Falls, Mont., Great Harvest has more than 200 bakeries across the United States. This is the first location in the Jacksonville area. Local franchisee Lorenda Tiscornia is a former classroom teacher and school superinten..>> view originalPhone threats at Convergys in Jacksonville lead to evacuation, but ...
Workers of a large Jacksonville business complex were evacuated Friday after a series of anonymous bomb threats, police said.A sweep of the Convergys complex in the 8000 block of Baymeadows Way didn't uncover any devices and workers were allowed to return by mid-afternoon, said Sgt. James Cannon.He said the calls were blocked by the caller and had not been traced by the time the threat was over. Bomb-sniffing dogs were used to scour the cluster of large buildings just off Baymeadows Road.Employe..>> view originalJacksonville Jaguars to present 2016 State of the Franchise report
When:Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11 a.m.Where:EverBank Field, Terrace SuiteWhat:State of the Franchise presentation followed by brief media availabilityWho:Jaguars OwnerShad Khanand PresidentMark LampingMedia are encouraged to arrive early to secure priority seating and set up any necessary equipment. Following the presentation, a brief media availability with Owner Shad Khan and President Mark Lamping will take place for group interviews.The entire presentation will be broadcast live on Jaguars..>> view originalRoad and lane closures in Jacksonville for January 16-22
The Florida Highway Patrol announced the following road and lane closures in Jacksonville for January 16-22, 2016:DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLEI-95 Overland Bridge project between Fuller Warren Bridge and Emerson StreetNighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Park Avenue to Atlantic Boulevard for road work.■ I-95 southbound access road to Atlantic BoulevardComplete nighttime road closure from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for roadway construction. Detour to Acosta Bridge, Museum Circle, San Marco Boulevard..>> view original
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