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MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next season
Read full article: MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next seasonMajor League Baseball has announced it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins next year.
A centuries-old cemetery for people who were enslaved is reclaimed in New York
Read full article: A centuries-old cemetery for people who were enslaved is reclaimed in New YorkA historic cemetery for African Americans in Kingston, New York, is being reclaimed as the Pine Street African Burial Ground.
Councilman to propose bill to increase funding for animal control department, add 14 new employees
Read full article: Councilman to propose bill to increase funding for animal control department, add 14 new employeesJacksonville Councilman Rory Diamond said the city has “criminally underfunded animal control” for years.
DIA CEO, Councilman want to streamline development projects
Read full article: DIA CEO, Councilman want to streamline development projectsThe head of the group in charge of development and growth in Downtown Jacksonville says the City Council’s efforts to intervene are responsible for more delays in long-awaited projects.
‘We lose awareness...’ Knowing how kids are left behind may prevent more children from dying in a hot car
Read full article: ‘We lose awareness...’ Knowing how kids are left behind may prevent more children from dying in a hot carTwo children have died in hot cars so far this year. We're finding out how this type of tragedy can happen and ways to prevent another child from dying.
School closure concerns back in spotlight at Atlantic Beach community meeting
Read full article: School closure concerns back in spotlight at Atlantic Beach community meetingThe Beaches community received updates on the Jaguars stadium deal, the future of Penman Road and the potential of school closures.
Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreement
Read full article: Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreementAmazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy.
Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement
Read full article: Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreementThe NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
Local broadcasts for 15 NBA teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement
Read full article: Local broadcasts for 15 NBA teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreementThe NBA and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 15 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
Judge: Diamond Sports must pay full value of contracts to Diamondbacks, Guardians, Twins, Rangers
Read full article: Judge: Diamond Sports must pay full value of contracts to Diamondbacks, Guardians, Twins, RangersA federal bankruptcy judge has ordered Diamond Sports to pay the full value of its media contracts to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers.
MLB takes over Padres broadcasts Wednesday after Bally misses payment
Read full article: MLB takes over Padres broadcasts Wednesday after Bally misses paymentMajor League Baseball will take over broadcasts of San Diego Padres games beginning Wednesday after Diamond Sports missed a rights fees payment and let the grace period expire.
MLB prepared to take over local TV broadcasts from Sinclair
Read full article: MLB prepared to take over local TV broadcasts from SinclairAbout $1 billion of Major League Baseball’s revenue is at risk if a cable television company fails to make payments for local broadcasting rights to 14 teams, and the sport is preparing to take over telecasts.
Jacksonville City Councilman pushing bill that would allow homeowners to build tiny houses on their properties
Read full article: Jacksonville City Councilman pushing bill that would allow homeowners to build tiny houses on their propertiesThere’s a push to bring tiny houses to Jacksonville properties.
Jacksonville Beach Pier set to reopen around 4th of July after lengthy construction project
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach Pier set to reopen around 4th of July after lengthy construction projectThe Jacksonville Beach Pier is set to reopen in the next few weeks after a lengthy construction project.
After many delays, councilman hopeful Jacksonville Beach Pier could reopen this summer
Read full article: After many delays, councilman hopeful Jacksonville Beach Pier could reopen this summerCity Councilman Rory Diamond thinks people will be able to go on the pier again sometime this summer in either June or early July.
Bill to end automatic pay raises for city council members hits hurdle
Read full article: Bill to end automatic pay raises for city council members hits hurdleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A bill that would get rid of built-in pay raises for Jacksonville City Council members hit a hurdle in committee Tuesday with an amendment that Councilman Rory Diamond called an attempt to “gut” the legislation. Diamond, who introduced the bill earlier this year, wants to require council members to pass standalone legislation to increase their salaries each year. “But we can still pass the original bill, stop automatic pay increases and have a public vote. Finance Committee voted to PROTECT automatic pay raises for Jax Council. Thank you, Council Members Cumber and Salem for voting for TRANSPARENCY and an up or down public vote on a raise.
Political infighting: Councilmembers call for head of Duval Democrats to resign
Read full article: Political infighting: Councilmembers call for head of Duval Democrats to resignJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County went blue in the most recent elections for president and governor but local Democrats are seeing red as infighting in the party had led to calls for the resignation of the chairman of the Duval County Democratic Party. Dennis, along with five other Democratic members of city council, called for Henry to resign during a Friday news conference. AdCouncilman Garrett Dennis calls for the resignation of Duval Democratic Party Chairman Daniel Henry. As chair of the Duval County Democratic Party, I am united with all Democrats in demanding non-gerrymandered seats on the City Council, and together we will make this happen. Duval County Democratic Chairman Daniel HenryDiamond also did not want to talk on camera but issued a statement.
Dustin Diamond undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer
Read full article: Dustin Diamond undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancerDiamond is undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with cancer, according to his representative. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit 90s sitcom, was hospitalized earlier this month in Florida. Last week, his team disclosed he did have cancer. (AP Photo/Dana Ferguson, File)Original “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond has begun undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with cancer, according to his representative. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom, was hospitalized earlier this month in Florida.
COVID-19 business protections clear first hurdle
Read full article: COVID-19 business protections clear first hurdleBill sponsor Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, said “fewer than 10” lawsuits have been filed against business owners related to COVID-19. The other proposed amendments were offered by Rep. Ben Diamond, a St. Petersburg Democrat who is an attorney. “I think that idea, candidly, jeopardizes the bill,” Diamond said. The committee shot down the two amendments by Diamond, including one that would have deleted the provision from the bill. Diamond called the withdrawn amendment “a first attempt at this issue” of providing greater protections to employees.
Diamond engagement ring dropped in Salvation Army red kettle in Jacksonville
Read full article: Diamond engagement ring dropped in Salvation Army red kettle in JacksonvilleSorting through change that had been dropped into a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Jacksonville on December 1st, a volunteer found a dollar bill folded with something taped to it. “Oh look, it’s a diamond ring,” he said as he unfolded the dollar bill. We are hoping this diamond ring donation will inspire others to give,” Biggers said. To volunteer on behalf of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, click here. To donate to the Red Kettle Campaign and help The Salvation Army continue meeting needs in your community, please visit SalvationArmyNEFL.org.
How much will former JEA CEO Zahn get in contract settlement? No answer yet
Read full article: How much will former JEA CEO Zahn get in contract settlement? No answer yetJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As of Monday, Jacksonville City attorneys and the JEA Board of Directors had not yet reached an agreement on what former CEO Aaron Zahn will walk away with as a settlement from his contract with the city-owned utility. City Council President Scott Wilson is looking to impanel a special City Council committee to investigate exactly what happened and what went wrong with JEA while it explored a possible sale. City Councilmember Rory Diamond, a former federal prosecutor, said he would be interested in heading up that special committee. As for the committee, Diamond said they need to know for sure what happened. But, he said, if the City Council were to investigate it would be out in the public.