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Local bridges have protection against wayward ships
Jacksonville residents have been assured by the mayor that the Dames Point Bridge is protected against accidents such as the one that took place in the Port of Baltimore this week. It was fortunate that a “mayday” signal enabled authorities to shut off traffic on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, preventing cars from…
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Turning on the lights will cost more
As it does periodically, JEA will increase its electricity rates in April. But the city-owned utility says some residential customers may see a slightly smaller charge for electricity. JEA bills contain several parts. Customers who get both water and electricity get a bill for both. Electricity rates have two parts: base and fuel. Because the…
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DeSantis signs social media ban at Jacksonville charter school
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 3 at Cornerstone Classical Academy in Jacksonville Monday, putting strict controls on social media. DeSantis displayed HB 3. Photo: (Photo: Lindsey Roberts) The new law prevents anyone younger than 14 years old from becoming a social media account holder, allows parents to decide whether 14- and 15-year-olds can have…