Duval County Chief Judge backs down from his earlier ban on photographing and protesting outside the courthouse, a Duval County teacher has been challenging the school system for five years on his blog, and Superintendent Vitti has a proposal for major improvements.
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Duval County Chief Judge Cancels Courthouse Photography Ban
Chief Judge Mark Mahon on Wednesday rescinded a week-old administrative order prohibiting filming and certain forms of demonstrations on courthouse steps, sidewalks and lawns.
Duval Teacher, Blogger Says He Writes What Other Teachers Are Afraid To Say
Chris Guerrieri has been teaching in Duval County for 14 years. He started writing a blog about Duval’s education system five years ago. Guerrieri says he often writes what teachers are afraid to put their name on.
Nikolai Vitti Talks About Improvements For Duval County Schools
Duval School Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is considering some major changes to improve student achievement in Jacksonville. During an appearance on WJCT's First Coast Connect, Vitti talked about his proposals for the Duval County public school system.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Lopez-Cantera Announces U.S. Senate Run
Florida Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez Cantera is making a bid for a bigger job: representing Florida in the U.S. Senate. Lopez-Cantera has announced he was to succeed current Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who is running for President.
Florida Hall Of Fame Push Continues For Confederate Veterans
The Sons of the Confederate Veterans continues to push for soldiers who fought for the South in the Civil War to be included in the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame — through legal action, if necessary.
Strange Worlds At The Edge Of Our Solar System Finally Come Into Focus
Scientists have unveiled the best photos of Pluto and its moons that humanity is likely to see for at least a generation. NASA's New Horizons space probe took the photos as it hurtled past Pluto at more than 30,000 miles per hour.
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