Kids’ Surf Fest Starts in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, June 16, 2012

Jacksonville, Florida's young and hopeful surfers have a lot to look forward to in June 2012. The month marks the kick off of the Annual Super Grom Surf Fest Series. From my perspective, part of what makes it a great surf series for kids is that all the participants are recognized, regardless of their ability. The fact that it is free and family-friendly only adds to the appeal. Here are a few ...
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kids-surf-fest-starts-jacksonville-beach-florida-june-183600036--spt.html

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 11:36:00 -0700

WaveMasters Descends on Jacksonville Beach, Florida, May 5, 2012

Surfers living in and around Jacksonville, Florida, will want to clear their calendar for the weekend of May 5, 2012. The Annual WaveMasters Surf Contest is expected to take place at that time in Jacksonville Beach. For those not familiar with the surf contest, it is designed for amateur and pro surfers alike. Here are a few more details:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wavemasters-descends-jacksonville-beach-florida-may-5-2012-164600687--spt.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:46:00 -0700

Weather Matters: Tropical Storm Alberto, near Jacksonville, expected to turn out to sea

The forecast track for Tropical Storm Alberto from the National Hurricane Center in Miami. (Credit: NHC) Pint-sized Tropical Storm Alberto was spinning off Florida’s Northeast coast 105 miles east of Jacksonville on Monday morning, but Floridians barley noticed.
http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/weather1/entries/2012/05/21/tropical_storm_alberto_near_ja.html?cxtype=rss_news

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 10:53:06 -0700

RockTenn and Peoples Gas Break Ground for Natural Gas in Fernandina Beach

RockTenn and Tampa-based TECO Peoples Gas held a groundbreaking ceremony today in Fernandina Beach to celebrate construction beginning on the pipeline that will deliver natural gas to RockTenn’s containerboard-manufacturing mill.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rocktenn-peoples-gas-break-ground-170000911.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Fishing Rodeo Set to Start June 7, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida

Would you like to participate in a fishing rodeo that involves catching both freshwater and saltwater fish? If so, your chance to do so is coming up soon. The Jacksonville Fishing Rodeo in Jacksonville, Florida, is scheduled to kick off on June 7, 2012 and weekend anglers are welcome to throw their lucky fishing hat into the ring. Here are a few more details:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fishing-rodeo-set-start-june-7-2012-jacksonville-135000164--spt.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 06:50:00 -0700

Commissioner Robinson to hold “conversations” in Tampa, Boca Raton and Jacksonville

Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson is to hold his first “Conversations with the Commissioner” meeting tonight in Tampa. Two others are planned — one in Boca Raton and one in Jacksonville. These seem part of the Florida Department of Education and the State Board of Education’s stated plan to communicate better — and more directly — with [...]
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Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:57:59 -0700

Jacksonville's Protect the Children Conference Organizer Don Dymer Applauds Gov. Scotts' Protection of Vulnerable ...

National background screening company chief executive officer Don Dymer supports Florida Governor Rick Scott signing into law a bill that goes into effect October 1,2012, requiring anyone to report known or suspected cases of child sex abuse.Jacksonville Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 Jacksonville Beach, Florida: Speaking from his office, Donald J. ...
http://news.yahoo.com/jacksonvilles-protect-children-conference-organizer-don-dymer-applauds-070617691.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 00:30:02 -0700

Coppola Public Relations Announces Formation: Media and Public Relations Pro Opens Public Relations Agency in North ...

Maria Coppola, APR founds and opens public relations consulting agency specializing in building, maintaining and protecting reputations. The firm, based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, offers 20 years of journalism, public relations, communications and crisis management experience. Coppola Public Relations - Reputations, Relationships and Crisis Management.Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) May 04, 2012 ...
http://news.yahoo.com/coppola-public-relations-announces-formation-media-public-relations-070851946.html

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 00:19:21 -0700

Mayo Clinic plans expansion in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is planning a nearly $100 million expansion that includes adding two stories to its hospital and building a separate primary care clinic. “Our hospital
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Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 07:16:22 -0700

Florida Supreme Court backs away from decade-old decision

JACKSONVILLE, FLa. - Jacksonville's general counsel says Duval County's clerk of courts cannot run for a third term this year, based on her reading of a recent Florida Supreme Court ruling.
http://www.news4jax.com/election-2012/Legal-opinion-Duval-Co-officials-face-term-limits/-/1875986/13500764/-/ofvdxtz/-/index.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 13:04:31 -0700