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Here are the 6 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts national honorees
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (27+ words) Here are the 6 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts national honorees'The Florida Times-Union Here are the 6 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts national honorees...
'Time out box' for special needs students sparks outrage
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (828+ words) We recognize the pain, concern, and distress these events have caused, and we are truly sorry for the harm and trauma this has resulted for our community," Jason Brockway, the board's president, said in a Dec. 18 statement. We want to…...
KEGE Center for ADHD Expands Access to Gold Standard ADHD Evaluation and Care Statewide
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1438+ words) GILBERT, AZ " October 22, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " KEGE Center for ADHD, a trailblazing psychiatric clinic known for its lived-experience-led approach to ADHD care, has announced a major expansion across Arizona. This growth initiative includes increased access to virtual evaluations, a more robust care…...
Whooping cough cases soar in Florida, state records show
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (889+ words) Whooping cough cases in Florida have soared this year, marking an 81% increase from 2024's number. As of Sept. 27, 2025, there have been 1,295 cases reported to the Florida Department of Health (DOH), compared to 715 cases for the entirety of 2024, according to the…...
Jacksonville nonprofit challenges youth and families to swap screen time for green time
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (359+ words) The foundation that launched an initiative to reduce the time urban youth spend staring at electronic screens and increase their connection with nature has expanded their target audience. The'Winston Family Foundation now'wants all ages to spend 30 minutes outside every day…...
Wolfson Hospital president: Jacksonville can be home for world-class pediatric cancer care
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) Florida has invested $30 million in pediatric cancer treatment and research for the 2025-26 state budget. The new funding will help expand treatment access, recruit specialists and drive innovative ... Every September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month calls us to reflect on the extraordinary…...
UNF digital humanities director: Here's why we're offering a free AI certificate to all
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (160+ words) UNF political science professor and digital humanities director discusses the school's free AI certificate program beginning Sept. 25. Artificial intelligence is everywhere and nowhere all at once. It's in your music streaming service recommending a new artist based on your listening…...
Jacksonville middle schooler is among 30 national finalists in STEM research competition
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (291+ words) A Julia Landon College Prep student's AI data project is among 30 finalists in a national STEM competition for middle schoolers. A Jacksonville middle schooler is among 30 finalists for a prestigious national competition in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM,…...
Watchdog gives Florida 'D' grade for universities' free speech climate
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (583+ words) Despite Florida being known for its prominent, top-ranked public and private universities, a national free speech group said it averaged a "D" grade for the schools' free speech climate. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression released a report, embargoed…...
Jacksonville-area Girl Scouts: Base self-worth on 'who you are and what you can do"
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (42+ words) A new badge program of the Jacksonville-based Girl Scouts of Gateway Council ties self-worth to what girls " can do, rather than how they look." Jacksonville-area Girl Scouts: Base self-worth on 'who you are and what you can do'...