By FloridaTaxWatch on Wednesday, April 30, 2008Filed Under: Consumer, Featured editorial
TALLAHASSEE - Florida TaxWatch applauds the Legislature for including key economic stimulus components in the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget. Last week, the legislative stimulus package - which originated from within the business community and was supported by Governor Charlie Crist and many in the Legislature - was shown to be an important priority to […]
Popularity: 98% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Wednesday, April 30, 2008Filed Under: Events
The next event in Jacksonville Beach is the annual fishing tournament for kids to be held Saturday.
May 3, 2008 - Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs
Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM
Children’s event. Fishing rods provided, activities, food, fun for kids 4 – 12.
Location: Huguenot Lagoon – Between Third Street & 2nd Street South.
The […]
Popularity: 82% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Friday, April 25, 2008Filed Under: Entertainment
Jacksonville Beach’s Seawalk Pavilion will host the Navy Band Southeast Sunday evening as part of its Concert on the Lawn series.
The Navy band will perform Big Band Music beginning at 7PM.
Popularity: 81% [?]
Popularity: 81% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Monday, April 21, 2008Filed Under: Consumer
From AAA
Jacksonville
Regular
Mid
Premium
Diesel
Current
$3.497
$3.789
$3.859
$4.185
Yesterday
$3.488
$3.779
$3.848
$4.186
Month Ago
$3.292
$3.566
$3.632
$4.052
Year Ago
$2.867
$3.106
$3.163
$2.955
Highest Recorded Price:
Regular Unl.
$3.497
4/21/2008
Dsl.
$4.186
4/20/2008
Popularity: […]
Popularity: 84% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Wednesday, April 16, 2008Filed Under: Crime
Governor Charlie Crist signed into law a bill that would allow gun owners to keep their guns in their cars in most places, including at work an in shopping center parking lots. The gun owner must have a concealed carry permit and keep the gun locked in the car.
Gun owners say they have a […]
Popularity: 84% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Tuesday, April 15, 2008Filed Under: Consumer
From AAA
Jacksonville
Regular
Mid
Premium
Diesel
Current
$3.373
$3.655
$3.722
$4.113
Yesterday
$3.374
$3.656
$3.723
$4.104
Month Ago
$3.292
$3.566
$3.632
$3.966
Year Ago
$2.840
$3.077
$3.133
$2.950
Highest Recorded Price:
Regular Unl.
$3.375
4/12/2008
Dsl.
$4.113
4/15/2008
Popularity: […]
Popularity: 92% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Monday, April 14, 2008Filed Under: Education
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today announced Florida’s participation in the American Diploma Project Network, a nationwide movement designed to improve preparation of high school students for the 21st century workforce. The Governor’s
announcement came after discussing the benefits of participation with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
“Florida has a proven record of improving student performance across […]
Popularity: 89% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Sunday, April 13, 2008Filed Under: Featured editorial, Politics
We spoke with the communications director of the Florida Democratic Party, Mark Bubriski, about the current situation with delegates to the Democratic convention late this summer.
Mr. Bubriski says that while the delegate situation is up in the air, DNC Chairman Howard Dean assures him that the delegates from Florida will be seated. He says they […]
Popularity: 100% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Friday, April 11, 2008Filed Under: Politics
From Senator Bill Nelson
Washington, D.C. - The federal government hasn’t tried any cases involving sexual assaults against women who work for contractors in Iraq or Afghanistan, despite a 2000 law giving that authority to the Department of Justice.
Popularity: 92% [?]
Popularity: 92% [?]
By J. E. Simmons on Thursday, April 10, 2008Filed Under: Events
April 12, 2008 - EVP PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOUR
7:30 AM – 7 PM
For information: www.evptour.com
Location: Jacksonville Beach in front of the Sea Walk Pavilion
Popularity: 92% [?]
Popularity: 92% [?]