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Gov. Ron DeSantis announces Monday, July 18, 2022, that the state will fund $6.5 million in civics education programs at three colleges in Florida, including Florida State College at Jacksonville. In back, from left, are FSCJ President Dr. John Avendano, Florida Education Secretary Manny Diaz Jr. and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry.

FSCJ among three colleges launching civics education academies

Will Brown

In an appearance at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Gov. Ron Desantis announced Monday that FSCJ, Polk State College and Broward College will receive $6.5 million to create the Career Pathways for Public Service Initiative.

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FSCJ Hosting Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics And Educational Event

Florida State College at Jacksonville is hosting free vaccination clinics and an educational event in honor of the late UF Health Jacksonville CEO Dr.…

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Scholarship Offers 2-Year College Degree to Jacksonville Students

Five rising high school seniors from Jacksonville and other Florida cities will receive scholarships from the Jacksonville law firm Farah & Farah.The…

A construction worker wears a protective mask during the coronavirus pandemic as he unloads a truck standing in front of a sign reminding people to stay six feet apart.

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City Launches ‘Operation Boost’ To Help Low Income Residents Land High Paying Jobs

Brendan Rivers

The city of Jacksonville is launching a new program called Operation Boost. It’s designed to help low income residents find employment opportunities and…

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EWC, FSCJ, JU and UNF Get Combined $73.4M In Federal Emergency Relief

Bill Bortzfield

North Florida Congressman Al Lawson, D-FL5, announced Thursday that colleges and universities in Jacksonville are getting an additional $73.4 million in…

Outside of City Hall, large building with steps leading to the entrance, a couple of palm trees out in the front

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Impacts Of COVID-19 Dominate Concerns Raised At Duval Delegation Meeting

Sky Lebron

Ahead of the 2021 Florida Legislative Session, local state representatives and senators held their annual Duval Legislative Delegation Meeting to hear the…

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FSCJ’s Fall Career Fair Goes Virtual

Brendan Rivers

Florida State College at Jacksonville’s fall career fair is going virtual this month.On Thursday, Oct. 29, employers from across the region will be…

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Enrollment Outlook Positive At Local Colleges, Universities Despite Coronavirus

Brendan Rivers

Fall enrollment numbers at Jacksonville-area colleges and universities are surprisingly high given the economic toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken,…

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FSCJ To Offer Students Autonomous Vehicle Training As Part Of JTA Testing

Bill Bortzfield

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing program to include Florida State College at Jacksonville after using…

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FSCJ, Edward Waters College Students To Benefit From CARES Act Aid

Brendan Rivers

Florida State College at Jacksonville and Edward Waters College are both expecting to receive more federal CARES Act funding, on top of the millions of…