The Duval County School Board, Carrie Underwood, and Governor Rick Scott led the headlines this week online. Here are the top stories on WJCTNews.org from May 4-9.
Backlash Over Proposed Duval School Budget Cuts - A series of cuts and adjustments proposed last month to balance the Duval County school budget took some heat this week as several dozen school employees showed up to Tuesday’s school board meeting to protest staffing cuts outlined in the district’s proposed budget for next year.
Struggling Duval Charter Schools Will Get More Time To Shape Up - Three underperforming charter schools were granted new contracts, the terms of which will depend on how they are graded this school year. Contracts for two other new charter schools, the first two single-gender charter schools in the district, were also approved.
Carrie Underwood To Perform At EverBank Field Scoreboard Unveiling - Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform at EverBank Field on July 26, following an exhibition soccer match. The event will mark the official unveiling of the stadium's new, world-record setting video scoreboards.
The Origin And Philosophy Of The Stadium Course At TPC Sawgrass - In an extended interview, University of North Florida English professor James Beasley explained how the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is an example of post-modern "new tourism" and among the only truly modern attractions on the First Coast.
Gov. Scott Kicks Off Reelection Bid At Jax Car Dealership - Gov. Rick Scott kicked off his reelection campaign at Volkswagen of Orange Park, touting his recently approved plan to rollback nearly $400 million in car registration fees.
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