School bus drivers rally to join Teamsters
School bus drivers employed by First Student rallied yesterday saying they want to be represented by the Teamsters. Here’s their statement:
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — First Student school bus drivers joined with area Teamsters today to rally outside of Jacksonville’s largest bus yard to demand fair wages, improved benefits, safe conditions for themselves [...]
Legislature Passes $512 in Budget Cuts, More Coming
Florida’s deteriorating fiscal condition took center stage again this week. The state’s Consensus Estimating Conference revised its forecast of Florida’s general revenue collections and the economists reduced their revenue estimates for FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09 by a combined $2.945 billion–$1 billion in the current year and $2 billion for next year.
The $27.5 billion [...]
Gas station cleanup continues
Cleanup continues at a gas station on the corner of Beach Boulevard and 3rd Street (A1A) in Jacksonville Beach. Workers began replacing underground tanks and equipment with new corrosion resistant equipment that’s required to be installed by the end of next year. (Click for larger image)
Since Florida depends on groundwater for drinking water, it [...]
Hurricane registration for people with needs
Duval County reminds you that hurricane season begins June 1. If you have special needs or lack transportation and plan to use a public shelter, you should register with the county.
Opening of the Beaches announced
The City of Jacksonville Beach has announced the opening of the beaches festival and parade will be held on April 27 this year.
Here’s a look at the parade from a couple of years ago.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z4OJLA32gwI
