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Landmark Legend: Pete's Bar posted on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 6:11am NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. -- Many family business are handed down from generation to generation. One local business has the distinction of being the oldest of its kind in the Jacksonville area, owned by... read more...
"The Professor" Teaches One Minute Stock Evaluation Class posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 3:45am JACKSONVILLE - There are no stock wizards. That's what Hank Swiencinski emphasizes over and over in his UNF continuing education class, "The Professor's One Minute Guide to Stock Management."... read more...
Convergys Continues to Hire Workers posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 6:13pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Convergys call center in Jacksonville continues to interview new employees after announcing a few weeks ago that it intends to hire 900 new workers by Christmas. Training... read more...
Local Woman Sets Goal for Olympic Boxing Gold posted on Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 3:36pm JACKSONVILLE BEACH - A Jacksonville Beach female boxer has her eyes set on the Summer Olympic Games next year in London, England. "I should be competing for the United States.... read more...
Mortality Rates: Where do Jacksonville's Hospitals Rank? posted on Friday, August 5, 2011 - 10:46pm Look up any hospital in the US: Hospital database JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is one of the highest patient-recommended hospitals in Florida, while Shands... read more...
Father, Son to Ride Jet Skis to Miami for Charity posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 10:24am JACKSONVILLE - It's summertime and many people take their jet skis out on the water for a few hours. But one Jacksonville Beach father and son team has bigger plans. They're riding their jet... read more...