J. E. Simmons

Governor Crist announces high school achievement plan

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: 62% [?]

Florida Superdelegates

Florida Superdelegates “don’t exist” - not yet

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: 73% [?]

Sen. Nelson - Brutal assaults in Iraq go unpunished

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: 63% [?]

Popularity: 63% [?]

Professional Volleyball Tour

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: 60% [?]

Popularity: 60% [?]

Gas prices higher once again

From AAA

Jacksonville
Regular
Mid
Premium
Diesel
 

Current
$3.350
$3.629
$3.696
$4.014

Yesterday
$3.341
$3.620
$3.686
$4.025

Month Ago
$3.226
$3.495
$3.559
$3.752

Year Ago
$2.725
$2.952
$3.007
$2.879

 

Highest Recorded Price:

Regular Unl.
$3.350
4/7/2008

Dsl.
$4.053
3/20/2008

Popularity: [...]

Popularity: 37% [?]