Jacksonville Mayor Curry heads to Tallahassee to sell pension plan ...
TALLAHASSEE | Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is traveling here this week to pitch his pension reforms.Curry’s schedule over three days includes sit-down meetings with 13 lawmakers in addition to time with Gov. Rick Scott. He wants lawmakers to sign off on a proposal to use Better Jacksonville Plan sales tax revenue to pay down pension debt.“During my time in Tallahassee, I look forward to engaging state leadership in a discussion about our comprehensive efforts to solve pension – the greatest th..>> view originalPolice say they may have found remains of missing Jacksonville ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- Authorities in Jacksonville say they think they have found the remains of a toddler who was reported missing last summer and whose mother and boyfriend have been charged with child neglect.Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and State Attorney Angela Corey announced during a news conference Monday that the remains were found in a wooded area and that they believe they are those of 21-month-old Lonzie Barton.Lonzie disappeared in July. His mother, 26-year-old Lonna Lauramore Ba..>> view originalOne Spark founder and CEO Elton Rivas resigns
One Spark co-founder and CEO Elton Rivas and the nonprofit’s board of directors had a mutual parting Monday. Now the board is discussing possibly pushing the spring event to the fall.One Spark officials say that are reviewing the dates and it is possible this year’s festival could be moved to the fall — but scheduling options are “on the table.”The event, part festival and part business and arts fair, has been scheduled since last year to run April 7-9.Rivas told the Times-Union that he agreed t..>> view originalMore than 100 faith-based leaders encouraging Jacksonville to ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —Several local pastors are coming together to support a push for equal rights for all members of the community.The Human Rights Ordinance has been up for debate in the City Council and has drawn opposition from other members of clergy.But one group of preachers say now is the time to support protections for gays and lesbians here. They wanted their message to be clear. They do have a strong belief system, but they also believe in inclusion.It’s a topic that for many is long ov..>> view originalCareer Track: Moving up in Jacksonville business
Compiled by Julie Kanner.■■■Tracy Dixonjoined Centric Consulting as Consulting Manager.Dixon will provide project, technology, and account management services to clients.■■■The Monique Burr Foundation for Children appointedJoni Shookto manage program outreach for the statewide organization.■■■Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty welcomedAndrea Houckto the BHHS Florida Network Realty Fleming Island/Orange Park office.■■■Stephanie Whitejoined Traditions Realty as a licensed real ..>> view original2 injured in motorcycle crash on Jacksonville's Airport Center Drive
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Monday afternoon in a crash at East Airport Center Drive and Gillespie Avenue, according to Jacksonville police.A car pulled into the right of way of the motorcyclist about 3:30 p.m. causing the impact. The driver of the car also had to be taken to a hospital with minor injuries.No names or were released, and further details were not available.>> view originalHigh schools notebook: Derek Chipoletti steps down at Oakleaf
By Justin Barneyjustin.barney@jacksonville.comOakleaf, like most of the high school football programs in Clay County, is on the hunt for a new head coach.Derek Chipolettiresigned to pursue an opportunity in the private sector, continuing a season of churn in the Clay County football ranks.“I will [miss the job],” he said. “I’m obviously passionate about high school football and football in general. At the same time, this is a good opportunity for me and my family that I just can’t pass up.”Chipo..>> view originalNew law firm in Jacksonville plans to hire about 20 attorneys
A Birmingham, Alabama-based law firm with offices in five states in the Southeast announced Monday it has opened a Jacksonville office and plans to hire more ...>> view originalJacksonville volunteers to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in ...
As many as 800 volunteers will spend the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in low-income Jacksonville neighborhoods, cleaning parks, landscaping, repainting a mural and distributing financial services information, among other things.Volunteers at the Jan. 18 Day of Service will gather at Edward Waters College and then fan out into Springfield, East Jacksonville, New Town and Northwest Jacksonville, said Lisa Daniel, spokeswoman for the United Way of Northeast Florida, which is coordinating..>> view originalJaguars owner Shad Khan gives Curry political committee $100000 ...
Jaguars owner Shad Khan gave $100,000 in December to a political committee aligned with Mayor Lenny Curry, demonstrating that even though the election for mayor was eight months ago, Curry’s supporters haven’t let off the fund-raising gas.Aided by Khan’s check and some other large contributions, the political committee Build Something That Lasts hauled in $289,000 during December. The donations for the month brought the running total to $450,800 since the political committee was formed in June.K..>> view original
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