A First Coast teen paralyzed by a tree limb will finally receive a multi-million dollar settlement from the city of Jacksonville, two local education programs are receiving substantial grant money from AmeriCorps, and Edward Waters College makes plans to allow students to graduate with both a criminal justice degree and a law enforcement certification simultaneously.
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Edward Waters May Expand Criminal Justice Curriculum With Police Academy
If the police academy is funded, Edward Waters College plans to allow students to take criminal justice and forensic science classes, while simultaneously attending police academy.
Jacksonville Education Organizations Receive Competitive AmeriCorps Grants
AmeriCorps announced Wednesday eight Florida education programs will get funding from $5.7 million in competitive grants.
Governor Scott Approves $3M Settlement For Jacksonville Teen Paralyzed By Tree Branch
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a bill on Tuesday giving millions of dollars to the parents of a Jacksonville boy who was crushed by a city-owned tree limb. 15-year-old Aubrey Stewart suffered the injury four years ago after several complaints over dangerous trees went unheeded.
Jacksonville Instagram Community Plans to Hold Event Offline
Igersjax, the self-proclaimed official Instagram profile for Jacksonville, will have an “Instameet,” a gathering in person, next month at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Jacksonville.
Clinton Leads In Florida, Faces Trust Questions
Democrat Hillary Clinton holds slight edges over Republicans Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush in potential 2016 presidential battles in Florida, but voters are concerned about the honesty and trustworthiness of the former secretary of state, a new poll shows.
When It Comes To SPFs And Sunscreens, We're Still In The Dark
Do you know what broad spectrum means? What about SPF? No need to be ashamed if you can't answer those questions, because you're not alone.
California Labor Commission Rules Uber Driver Is An Employee, Not A Contractor
In a decision that could have major implications for the entire sharing economy, the California Labor Commission has ruled that a San Francisco Uber driver is a company employee, not a contractor.
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