A rocket carrying cargo intended for the International Space Station breaks up over the Atlantic Ocean, plus a look at how the recent Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage and the ACA will affect Floridians. JU’s College of Health Sciences is renamed in honor of Brooks Rehabilitation, and a class of JU students launch a tracking buoy into the St. Johns River.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Breaks Up On Liftoff From Cape Canaveral
An unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experienced what the private space launch company calls "some type of anomaly in first-stage flight" about two and a half minutes into its flight. Pieces could be seen raining down on the Atlantic Ocean over the rocket's intended trajectory.
Supreme Court ACA Ruling Keeps Coverage For Floridians, But Doesn't End Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a crucial interpretation of the Affordable Care Act on Thursday, preserving health insurance for more than 1 million Floridians but providing no larger solutions to the national or statewide divisions on the law.
JU, Brooks Rehabilitation Collaborate To Bring New Programs To Students, Patients
Jacksonville University’s College of Health Sciences has partnered with Brooks Rehabilitation and has been renamed the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences in honor of the center’s donation of $4 million over several years.
Floridians React To Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that same-sex marriage must be allowed in all 50 states. The ruling means couples who were married in Florida can move to any state in the country and have their union recognized.
PETA's 'I, Orca' Virtual Exhibit In Downtown Jacksonville Monday
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, will be in Jacksonville on Monday protesting against SeaWorld in the form of an interactive exhibit on a downtown street corner.
JU Students Voyage Atlantic Ocean Through Tracking Buoy
Oceanography students at Jacksonville University are using a simple floating buoy to learn where water ends up when it leaves the St. Johns River.
City Council Approves $541,000, More Kids Can Go To Camp
More than a 1,000 Duval County kids will be able to go to camp this summer thanks to $541,000 the Jacksonville City Council approved Tuesday.
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