Giving confidential feedback to a judge on his or her performance just got a bit easier, and the committee that oversees the program is hoping more lawyers and judges will be encouraged to use it. Full Story »
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 19 attorneys, disbarring eight, suspending six and placing two on probation. Full Story »
“For lack of a better term, we have watchdogs in place,” said Oliveras. “Is it enough?” Full Story »
Hyde recently sent Council members a memorandum and detailed timeline of the events that resulted in additional documentation for onsite workers to complete along with subcontractors and contractors agreeing to use an “E-Verify” system for verification. Full Story »
Have you ever wondered what life was like in Jacksonville half a century ago? It may have been a different era of history, culture and politics but there are often parallels between the kind of stories that made headlines then and today. Full Story »
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District project that was formally awarded the Australian-based International Riverfoundation’s Thiess Riverprize Award in 2008 was recently presented the honors accompanying trophy in a ceremony held at its Jacksonville district headquarters. Full Story »
by Joe Wilhelm Jr. Staff Writer The Jacksonville Bar Association and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) hosted their second talent show Oct. 22 to benefit JALA, with the the event being named “The Honorable Peter J. Fryefield Law Revue” to honor the circuit court judge who recently passed away. Full Story »
Help wanted: Attorneys needed for JBA Ask-A-Lawyer Forum Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon, location TBD. Conduct individual, 15-minute, brief counsel and advice interviews with people for whom legal representation would likely be cost prohibitive. Full Story »
Age: 29 and dangerously approaching 30. Family: Yes. Most notably, a beautiful baby girl. Pets: A smart Boston Terrier. Full Story »
If we were to ask an older person what his or her most important concerns for aging are, we would probably get a variety of different answers. Full Story »
People who had lunch Downtown at the Landing Friday got quite a show when this pirate ship participated in a mock battle complete with blazing cannons. This week the Northbank Riverwalk will be home port for much more modern men of war. Full Story »
“When you start dealing with lawyers who are serving in government, it’s not a two bucket scale, it’s a three bucket scale,” said Gillam. Full Story »
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has announced it is providing more than $2.8 million in unrestricted funding to 14 nonprofits in Florida communities to address critical issues through the bank’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI). Since introducing the program in 2004, Bank of America has invested $18 million throughout the state to help nonprofits increase their long-term ... Full Story »
Every business is looking for ways to make a profit while keeping overhead costs down, especially in tough economic times. One way restaurant owner Chuck Gibbs found to do that was to create a “mobile unit” from which to sell his sandwiches and salads. Full Story »
“The purpose of consolidated government was to reduce the duplication of services,” said Durden, a resident of Jacksonville since 1921. “I think (the charter) was a magnificent work.” Full Story »
There was no rain, no sweltering heat or mugginess during the November Art Walk Wednesday. Instead, there was a hint of cool weather and several new venues, shows and features that attracted large crowds during the monthly Downtown fixture. Full Story »
Danis Building Construction Company has expanded its reach into the Carolinas with the acquisition of R.N. Rouse & Company, Inc., a privately-owned, 80-year-old commercial construction company. Full Story »
“This is something we created with the concept to expose route planners to the area and give them a closer look at Jacksonville,” said Michael Stewart, JAA director of external affairs. Full Story »
Cannon, and the others involved, say the concept has several layers — expand the current fan base, reinforce the team’s economic importance to the entire Northeast Florida area and help promote the team through local businesses, both big and small. Full Story »
When Terry West joined Jax Navy Federal Credit Union in 1988 as senior vice president of member services, the local financial institution had assets approaching the $400 million mark. Full Story »
“It was a scary situation. Was it from a lack of ongoing maintenance? Maybe,” he said. “People got off saying, ‘Why not Atlanta?’ These are the kinds of things we can’t let slip through the cracks.” Full Story »
“The technology was developed to stop the secondary market for ticket sales,” said Kevin Doherty, client services representative for Central and North Florida and Southern Georgia. Full Story »
Covington said in 1988 there were 350,000 cases of polio in the world but now only 1,247 are known to exist. “And most of those are in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria,” she said. Full Story »
The event was numerically symmetrical with its history, as Zach was the 2,500th dreamer to see his dream come to fruition: a bedroom decor consisting of all-things Club Penguin, a virtual world featuring games, revolving around penguins and created by the Walt Disney Company, along with a few special guests and presents. Full Story »
“The mayor (John Peyton) has asked me to be the convener of the group,” said Cannon, who is in the boat business with his son. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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