reasons behind Florida’s teacher shortage
There is an estimated 55,000 teacher vacancies in the United States. More than 5,000 of those are in Florida, the state leading the nation in the demand for teachers. While…
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📣 What are the top 3 things you think are causing a teacher shortage in Florida?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new survey out of the University of Chicago shows that fewer than one in five Americans would encourage a young person to become a K-12 teacher….
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Jacksonville University aiming to fix statewide attorney shortage
Research shows Florida is one of the lowest paying states in the country for public defenders, making it harder to provide a lawyer for those who can’t afford one. JACKSONVILLE,…
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Amid nationwide construction worker shortage, high school students get first-hand experience at Jacksonville event
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, – Local high school juniors and seniors had the opportunity to get first-hand construction experience thanks to an event meant to help them find their passion. Transportation officials…
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Jacksonville man says he’s spent several days in pain due to nationwide drug shortage
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man said he has spent several days in debilitating pain because of a nationwide drug shortage. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported more…
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Expect widespread bus delays in Duval County on Thursday due to bus driver shortage
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County School Board is letting parents and guardians know to expect bus delays on Thursday, Dec. 21. The school board said there will be widespread…
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There is a critical corrections officer shortage in the Duval County Jail. And it could get worse
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There appears to be a police shortage in Jacksonville. There are officially 217 vacancies within the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and that number is expected to grow. Right…
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State grapples with physician shortage
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With Florida’s population growing and an anticipated shortfall of nearly 18,000 physicians by 2035, a research arm of the Legislature is suggesting ways that lawmakers could increase…
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Some say the truck driver shortage is not real; retention and pay for drivers are bigger issues
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX has gotten a lot of feedback from our viewers after reporting that the American Trucking Association predicts a nationwide truck driver shortage will be worse than…
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Glynn County commissioners to hold special meeting to address critical shortage of police officers
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – On Wednesday, Glynn County commissioners will hold a special meeting to address a critical shortage of police officers. It’s a problem law enforcement agencies nationwide are…
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