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Trade Up: Apprenticeships offer paid path to career in skilled trades
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (153+ words) News4JAX Trade Up: Apprenticeships offer paid path to career in skilled trades For some people, the path to a career in a skilled trade does not begin right after high school. Forest Cardwell graduated from UCF in 2012 and spent more than…...
Florida lawmaker pushes Project Leo after 2 children with autism drown in August
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (370+ words) After two children with autism drowned in Jacksonville retention ponds this month alone, a state lawmaker is drawing attention to legislation that aims to help monitor children who may have communication difficulties and be at risk of wandering. Sponsored by…...
Jacksonville nonprofit draws children from screens with fishing, gardening programs
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (263+ words) Joy Purdy, News4JAX anchor JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local nonprofit is drawing children away from screens by teaching outdoor skills and environmental stewardship. Started by Sheronda Holzendorf, We C.O.P.E. Inc. uses outdoor activities such as fishing, gardening and planting to connect young…...
Hunger Fight: Fighting Hunger and Illiteracy
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (158+ words) Hunger Fight is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and underprivileged children and families by addressing two critical challenges: food insecurity and literacy. Through high-energy, hands-on packing events, Hunger Fight brings businesses, churches, schools, and community…...
Pesticides can be found in homes, on produce; experts offer ways to cut exposure
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (319+ words) FLORIDA – Pesticides are designed to kill pests but they can also end up in the places we live, breathe, and eat. Short-term exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, or throat, while some pesticides have also been linked to longer-term health…...
Skin-care mistakes dermatologists say people commonly make
1+ week, 1+ day ago (131+ words) News4JAX Skin-care mistakes dermatologists say people commonly make We're doing a lot for our skin these days, but dermatologists say some of the biggest problems may not be in the products at all. Consumer Reports tests common baby products, finds no…...
Consumer Reports tests common baby products, finds no detectable PFAS, BPA or lead
1+ week, 1+ day ago (309+ words) Caring for a new baby comes with plenty of decisions, and choosing safe everyday products shouldn’t have to add more stress. With growing concern about chemicals like PFAS, many parents may be wondering what’s actually in the products they use…...
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
2+ week, 5+ day ago (919+ words) NEW YORK – It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We're warned not to waste it, since we can't turn it…...
Back to school: Why the right mentor can make all the difference for your child
2+ week, 6+ day ago (171+ words) News4JAX Back to school: Why the right mentor can make all the difference for your child As kids head back to school, parents are looking for every advantage to help their children succeed — and having the right mentor can make all…...
RSVP of St. Johns County needs volunteers to help students succeed this school year
2+ week, 6+ day ago (165+ words) news4jax.com RSVP of St. Johns County needs volunteers to help students succeed this school year Teachers don't have to go it alone. In St. Johns County, volunteers are giving their time and experience to mentor students and provide extra academic…...