Girls, Inc. Jax empowers young ladies of the city
Girls, Inc. Jacksonville serves over 600 young ladies across 6 counties of the River City. They focus on empowering girls with a motto of Strong, Smart and Bold. The afterschool program meets daily and offers programs that teach sisterhood, wellness - physical and mental, financial education and much more. They are holding a special luncheon to show love to strong women and businesses that support them. Rance dropped by Sandalwood High School to meet some of the ladies and learn more visit: www.girlsincjax.org
AP-NORC poll: Americans harbor strong fear of new infections
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new polls finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic. About 8 in 10 Americans say that it's essential to reopening for people to return to self-quarantine if they are exposed to the virus. Just 45% of Republicans now say they favor stay-at-home orders, while about as many are opposed. Among Democrats, 78% favor stay-at-home orders, down from 91% in April. Only about a third of Republicans say they are very or extremely concerned about the possibility of additional infections if restrictions are lifted, compared to three-quarters of Democrats.
Elementary parents, homeowners at odds over parking near school
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - New rules went into effect Thursday at a Fernandina Beach area elementary school after people who live near the school voiced their frustration with traffic conditions during school hours. Southside Elementary School is located on Jasmine Street in Fernandina Beach. People who live in the Fernandina Beach neighborhood said parents block their driveways, as well as drive and park in their grass. "This happens every [school] day -- five days a week, twice a day, and then when they have evening events, then, too. No parking between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. has been established along Division Street from Jasmine Street north to the middle of the block.