Students in Jacksonville will be punished differently when they act up in class starting next school year. Florida State Representative Janet Adkins (R-Fernandina Beach) is calling for awareness of the struggles students with dyslexia face in schools. The state of Florida’s unclaimed property auction held in Jacksonville over the weekend generated more than $1.5 million.
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New Duval Schools Code of Conduct Cracks Down On Student Violence
In three weeks, Duval County students will start a new school year, and they’ll also have new consequences if they misbehave at school. On Tuesday evening, the Duval County School Board approved changes to the district’s Code of Conduct.
JU Fine Arts Exhibit Highlights Motion, Military Life
Fine art master’s students at Jacksonville University have a new gallery of work on display. Some of the art might move viewers emotionally, while other pieces are literally moving.
U.S. Congressman Sick With Whooping Cough
Miami Congressman Carlos Curbelo’s office says the freshman Republican was vaccinated against whooping cough as a child but never got the recommended booster shots as an adult.
Florida Representative Adkins Addresses Helping Students With Dyslexia
During an appearance on WJCT's “First Coast Connect,” Janet Adkins (R-Fernandina Beach) talked about how schools can provide better teaching strategies for students with dyslexia. Adkins says she believes this is a very serious issue that needs greater attention.
Florida Unclaimed Property Auction Brings In $1.5M For Education Trust Fund
The state picks a different city each year where it auctions off items found in abandoned safe deposit boxes. The money raised goes into a state education trust fund, but owners who come forward after their property has been auctioned can still claim the proceeds from the sale.
Coach's Jacksonville Distribution Center Sold
Handbag maker Coach Incorporated ships everything it sells in North America through a Jacksonville distribution center. Now, that center has a new owner: Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation of Boston.
Loan Forgiveness For STEM Teachers? State Lawmaker Ready For Another Try
A Tampa lawmaker is trying to encourage college grads to consider a career in teaching by forgiving student loans for teachers in science and math.
A Pig, A Frog And Two Producers: 'The Muppets' Talk About Returning To Prime Time
Tuesday morning, ABC presented its new show The Muppets, a reality-style mockumentary about the behind-the-scenes happenings at Miss Piggy's new late-night talk show.
Women, There's A Reason Why You're Shivering In The Office
In general, women feel colder than men do at the same air temperature. They prefer rooms at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, while men prefer 72. Body size and fat-to-muscle ratios are largely to blame for that discrepancy.
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