DCPS interim superintendent apologizes for not removing Douglas Anderson teacher immediately after arrest
Just days after a former teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts pleaded guilty to felony charges involving a student, the Duval County Schools Superintendent apologized for leaving another teacher in the classroom for weeks after he was arrested in Orlando.
Jury recommends death penalty for Nassau County deputy killer
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
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Progressive customers in Florida should ‘keep an eye’ on mailbox as company drops home insurance policies, expert says
In the middle of what’s being called a “property insurance crisis” in Florida, several local homeowners said their policies are being dropped by Progressive, one of the biggest property insurance companies in the country.
Jury recommends death penalty for Nassau County deputy killer
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Comcast RISE grant program provides opportunity for veteran businessowners
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Tell Us: Have you been dropped by Progressive property insurance? If so, how much more or less is your new policy?
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‘Make me pay for it’: Deputy killer reads statement before closing arguments in sentencing trial
Before Patrick McDowell’s attorneys made their final bid Thursday to convince a jury not to recommend the death penalty for their client, McDowell took the stand for the second time during his sentencing trial and read a statement, asking the jury not to show him mercy.
San Pablo Road construction inches closer to completion but some residents remain uncertain about the improvements
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority provided San Pablo Road residents with an update Wednesday on a construction project that neighbors said has caused traffic nightmares and safety concerns.
Councilman ‘heartbroken and disappointed’ after vote passes to move forward with San Marco mixed-use storage facility
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