Jacksonville Daily Record

The franchise fee was implemented in April 2008 and collects 3 percent from base electric, fuel, water and sewer rate revenues. The mayor, along with two-thirds of the City Council may increase the franchise fee up to 6 percent. Full Story »

As our community continues to face a tight economy and shrinking budgets, the Daily Record has established this page that will each week chronicle the efforts of local nonprofit organizations. Full Story »

According to Joellen Fisher, corporate communications manager for ticket marketplace StubHub, only the BCS title game and Rose Bowl — both of which are in Pasadena, Calif. this year — have surpassed Gator Bowl sales on its site. Full Story »

At the first he sat in the back of the room and just listened. At the next, he was allowed to sit at the table. He didn’t ask a question, answer a question, offer anything. Full Story »

The participants have learned from their experiences with the JNCs. “What I was most impressed with has been how many fine lawyers are in our profession that are willing to serve,” said Tjoflat. “It gives me hope for the judicial system.” 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 »

Larger tents and brighter lighting were used this year to improve the experience for guests, said Robert Harris of Harris Guidi. Full Story »

The Florida Justice Association/Jacksonville Justice Association recently held its holiday reception at the Grotto. The highlight was the presentation of The “Spartans at Thermopylae” award to Tom Edwards of Edwards & Ragatz. Full Story »

The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association got into the holiday spirit with their annual members-only end of the year party Tuesday at Bistro Aix. Members were encouraged to bring gift cards to donate to local nonprofit Community Connections. More than 50 were collected during the event. Full Story »

In these tough economic times, United Way has been masterful in their investment of Community Fund dollars. Despite the challenging fundraising year of 2008, United Way was able to keep funding whole to those programs that address basic needs like food, shelter, and financial assistance. Full Story »

Bringing you news of pro bono opportunities and accomplishments. Nancy Nowlis is very familiar with the bonds between parent and child. They were so important to her, in fact, that she once abandoned the legal career she’d worked so hard to attain in order to spend 10 years at home with her kids. Full Story »

Age: Really? Pets: None, but I suspect we may eventually cave in to our children’s request for a dog. Full Story »

When I received my summons to jury duty in Duval County, I must admit that the initial thought through my mind was all the different ways I could extricate myself from serving. Full Story »

“Business owners are shocked that we are returning funds from 2-3 years ago,” said Michael Gropper, coordinator of the undergraduate internship program at the State Attorney’s Office. “They are happily surprised.” Full Story »

City Council President Richard Clark (right) joined Mayor John Peyton (second from left) and Touchdown Jacksonville committee members Carl Cannon (left) and Tony Boselli at City Hall Friday to continue support of ticket sales for the home season-finale against the Colts Dec. 17. Peyton read a proclamation announcing the day as “Revive the Pride Day,” while also giving details on an “Ultimate ... Full Story »

ADL Florida Regional Director Andrew Rosenkranz spoke at the luncheon to educate the audience on the different programs the organization uses to teach law enforcement, teachers and children about tolerance. Full Story »

University of North Florida students Noel San Antonio, Victoria Elian, Christina Kanhai and Valerie Mathias all have something in common: outstanding records of volunteerism. As a result, all four students have been recognized for their caring spirits. Full Story »

“After the last couple of days, it may be appropriate that I’m here because I might need a lawyer,” said Catlett. “I’ve got a contract with the ACC that says one thing, and I got a conference telling me that it doesn’t and they are trying to do something different.” Full Story »

TraumaOne actually consists of four helicopters owned by Air Methods and leased to Shands Jacksonville. And, it’s much more than a rescue aircraft. Full Story »

If you have ever been to the Landing and witnessed a man going through the crowd passing out trinkets and souvenirs, you saw the shopping center’s owner although it probably didn’t occur to you that’s who it was. Full Story »

Construction will begin this fall on several major road projects funded by the Better Jacksonville Plan. The projects include Ft. Caroline Road, Collins Road and Touchton Road. In addition, another project on Dean Road will get underway in early summer. Full Story »

Subcommittee member Scott Shine presented the idea of an Ethics Commission Award and penned its initial structure, “This award will be presented to a member of the community whose works provide an example of superior ethical practices, who labors to advance the culture of ethics and who provides inspiration to others to the ongoing journey of ethical practices...This award can be presented to ... Full Story »

December’s version of the First Wednesday Art Walk tested the event’s slogan of “Rain or Shine.” Full Story »

Smith began the discussion by going through a timeline of events over the last 18 months that led to the down period, a list that included a litany of bank collapses, asset freezes, bailouts and increased levels of debt. Full Story »

“Jacksonville and Indianapolis are the only major cities which have never had a Loeb Fellow,” said James Stockard, curator of the fellowship, who was here Tuesday to meet potential candidates. Full Story »