Florida prohibits state colleges from using public funds for diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education approved Wednesday a rule prohibiting state colleges from using public funds for initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, also known as…

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Roof repair, clean city pools part of mayor’s initiatives

The money is part Mayor Donna Deegan’s $26 million transition initiatives plan approved Tuesday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed her transition initiatives plan Wednesday afternoon. In it,…

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City withdraws bill to help fund homeless initiatives

The money would have established a permanent funding source to address homelessness in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A city of Jacksonville bill establishing funding to help people who are homeless…

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