Publix Donates 1.3M Pounds Of Food To Food Banks, Including Feeding Northeast Florida

By Bill Bortzfield/WJCT News Publix and Northeast Feeding Florida are rolling out a six-week program to help keep people fed going into the new year. Publix is donating nearly 1.3 million pounds of food to six food banks across the state, including Feeding Northeast Florida based in Jacksonville. The donations include pasta, canned vegetables, canned beans, cereal and boxed potatoes. …

Melissa’s Picks: ‘First Coast Connect’ 2020 Local Holiday Gift Guide

What can we say about a year unlike any other? 2020 will forever be known for a divisive election, the toll of coronavirus, and economic hard times. Many are glad this challenging year is nearly over. But while a global pandemic and deep recession have changed all of our lives, one thing that hasn’t changed is the joy of the …

UNF Poll Results: Duval Schools Tax; Rutherford Vs. Deegan

The University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab released a new poll Thursday morning on a variety of issues that include the proposed half-cent Duval County Public Schools sales tax and the 4th Congressional District race between Republican incumbent John Rutherford and Democratic challenger Donna Deegan. | Read story coverage Survey Results As you may know, there is a …

Oct. 6 UNF Poll Questions And Results

The University of North Florida released a poll on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, asking likely Florida voters about the presidential race and a variety of other issues. Here are their responses: Related UNF Poll Finds Biden Ahead Of Trump In Fla.; Voters Think COVID Restrictions Lifted Too Fast More Local, State And National Election News Presidential Race N=Number of respondents …

St. Johns County Precinct Finder

RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE How to use this page: Type in your house number. As you enter your street name SLOWLY, the system will prompt you with the valid street names found in St. Johns County. When the computer gives you street names, select yours from one of the options. You cannot copy and paste the address. It must …

Nassau County Precinct Finder

RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE How to use this page: Type in your house number. As you enter your street name SLOWLY, the system will prompt you with the valid street names found in Nassau County. When the computer gives you street names, select yours from one of the options. You cannot copy and paste the address. It must be …

UNF Florida Presidential Primary And Issues Poll

Joe Biden is leading 66% to 22% in the race for the Florida Democratic presidential primary against Bernie Sanders in a poll of registered Florida voters released Thursday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab. | Read the story Full UNF Poll Results Note: N= number How likely are you to vote in the upcoming Florida Democratic Primary election …

Summary of COVID-19 Cases In Florida

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 7:46 a.m. ET 3/10/2020 Positive Cases of COVID-19 14 – Florida Residents 5 – Florida Cases Repatriated* 1 – Non-Florida resident Deaths 2 – Florida Residents Number of Negative Test Results 222 Number of Pending Testing Results 155 Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring 319 – currently being monitored 1161 – people monitored …

Poll Finds Race For St. Johns County Sheriff Wide Open

By Bill Bortzfield/WJCT News A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab and 103.9 FM WSOS finds 75% of registered St. Johns County voters haven’t decided who they will cast their ballot for to replace Sheriff David Shoar, who will be retiring at the end of his term. St. Augustine Beach Police Chief Rob Hardwick, a …

UNF/FCN Feb. 20 Florida Presidential Poll Results

Here are the complete results of a poll conducted by the University of North Florida Public Research Lab done in conjunction with First Coast News. | Read story coverage of the poll Poll note:  n= number of respondents If the general election were held today and the candidates were Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg, who would you vote for? Answer …

Slideshow: Jacksonville Beach’s Deck The Chairs

Photos by David Luckin/WJCT Deck The Chairs in Jacksonville Beach is now on display nightly through January 1, 2020. Now in its seventh year, the annual lighted sculptural exhibit uses the iconic lifeguard chairs from the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps. The lighted works of art focus on promoting things that are considered “uniquely Beaches,” reflecting a holiday theme …

UNF Poll Of Florida Voters On Trump Impeachment Inquiry And 2020 Election

The latest public opinion poll by researchers at the University of North Florida finds Democratic and Republican voters pretty evenly split on the issue of impeaching President Donald Trump. [ Read the story ] Poll Questions And Results n= stands for the number of respondents. Do you approve or disapprove of the House of Representatives formally starting an impeachment inquiry into President …

Full Lineup Of 300+ Performers For 2020 Sing Out Loud Festival In St. Augustine

Read the Sing Out Loud Festival story | Editor’s Note: This list of entertainers was compiled on July 30, 2019. Check singoutloud.com for any last minute changes.  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SING OUT LOUD FESTIVAL KICKOFF AT NOBBY’S NOBBY’S – 10 ANASTASIA BLVD 4:00PM DOORS OPEN 4:45PM VITAMIN GEEZ 6:00PM STRANGE STRING 7:15PM SLEEPLESS 8:30PM BUBBA SPLIFFS 9:45PM DIAL DRIVE 12:00AM OBSERVATORY Free …

Top 30 Cities For Millennial VA Loan Home Buyers

Here’s a look at the Top 30 cities for millennial VA buyers. | Read the story   City name VA Purchase Loan Growth Average Purchase Price CY18 Jacksonville, FL MSA 228.80% $238,066 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 144.80% $252,566 San Antonio, TX MSA 135.50% $235,646 New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA 129.50% $429,868 Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA MSA 116.90% $166,877 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano …

List of Florida Communities Receiving DEP Sea Level Rise Preparation Grants

  FRCP RPG Awarded Grantees for FY 2019-2020 Grantee Name Project Title Amount Broward County The Business Case for Resilience in Southeast Florida $75,000 City of Apalachicola Apalachicola Coastal Resilience Projects $52,500 City of Boynton Beach Palm Beach County Coastal Resilience Partnership Phase II $75,000 City of Carrabelle McKissack Beach Land Management Plan and Beach Access Facilitation $74,500 City of …

UNF Poll On Proposed Duval Schools Sales Tax & Other Issues

A new UNF poll finds strong support among surveyed voters to implement a half-cent sales tax to repair or replace aging Duval County public schools. Do you support or oppose a half-cent sales tax increase, if those funds specifically go to upgrade or replace aging schools?  Answer Options    Duval County Registered Voters n=1,221  General Election Voters  n=812  Off Cycle …

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Dave Eggar, Chuck Palmer Perform ‘Hillbillies And Bach’

World renowned cellist Dave Eggar joined First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross in Studio 5 on Friday, May 31, 2019, for a performance with his musical partner, Chuck Palmer. They played “Hillbillies & Bach” ahead of an appearance at MOSH, where they were scheduled to be joined by acclaimed vocalist Valerie Ghent.

May 2019 Jacksonville Beach Poll Conducted By UNF

The following results are from a poll conducted by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida. Read the Story: UNF Poll Finds Majority Favors Referendum on Jax Beach Fire Dept. Merger Question What is the most important problem facing Jacksonville Beach? Answer Options Jax Beach Residents Crime 21% Environment 6% Development/Growth 9% Bars/Bar Crowd 1% Traffic 7% …

Greg Rachal

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UNF Releases Poll Results Conducted Among Likely Voters In Jacksonville’s March 19 Elections

See Also: Jacksonville Elections Voters’ Guide Answer Options Jacksonville Likely Voters Omega Allen, No Party Affiliation 6% Anna Lopez Brosche, Republican 15% Lenny Curry, Republican 52% Jimmy Hill, Republican 3% Write-In 3% Don’t Know 22% Answer Options Democratic Likely Voters Republican Likely Voters Omega Allen, No Party Affiliation 12% 1% Anna Lopez Brosche, Republican 25% 4% Lenny Curry, Republican 25% …

Your Duval County Sample Ballot

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Brenda A. Priestly Jackson

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Timothy Yost

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Garrett L. Dennis

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Albert Wilcox Jr.

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Katrina Brown

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Lisa King

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Terrance Freeman

RETURN TO THE ELECTIONS HOMEPAGE Editor’s Note: WJCT News is profiling all the candidates in the May 14 runoff. We have reached out to Terrance Freeman multiple times but he has not responded. He has a standing invitation to be interviewed by WJCT News. [Archived Freeman coverage ] The following information on this page is from the Duval County Supervisor …