Mother daughter team advocate for entrepreneurship and STEAM through creative storytelling
Driven by a passion for literacy and science, a local team has found an innovative way to merge these two fields by integrating the science experiments they conducted over the summer into their creative writing projects. Through their writing, they have been able to attend events, visit schools, and participate in conferences, using their stories as a platform to inspire and educate.
South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women's AP Top 25 unchanged
South Carolina remains the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
After conquering Atlantic, local rowers now take on Pacific Ocean in weeks-long trek for charity
U.S. Marine veteran Paul Lore, 60 of Fernandina Beach, and Mat Steinlin, 44 of St. Augustine, have teamed up again. This time for a 2,800-mile trek across the Pacific Ocean to Kauai to raise awareness and funds for K9s For Warriors and the Childrenโs Tumor Foundation.
Lackluster US loses to Japan 2-0 in World Cup warmup
Daichi Kamada scored following Weston McKennieโs giveaway in the 24th minute, Kaoru Mitoma added a goal in the 88th and Japan beat an lackluster and injury-depleted United States 2-0 in the Americansโ next-to-last World Cup warmup.
First 8U softball World Series champs from St. Johns
The Crushers 8U All Star Softball team brought home World Series champion hardware after crushing the competition in the tournament. It is the first World Series Championship for that age group to come out of St. Johns. Comprised of 12 young ladies, the team came together to play 70 games this season. After winning state, the team and their families made the trek to the tournament with high expectations. Their play earned the team the big trophy, multiple awards for one of their players, recognition from other teams and coaches. It also allowed them the opportunity to meet and make friends that they will have for a long time.
Bridge upgrade at Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
The team at Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens continually strives to innovate and upgrade their scenic area which our Jax Best Local Experts has voted Best Trail 4 years in a row. Through a partnership with Home Builders Institute, the bridge near the front entrance affectionately known as The Mormon Bridge got a little facelift and will now be safer for visitors. HBI is a non-profit focused on training veterans in carpentry, plumbing and HVAC and helping them find jobs within the construction field. Rance rolled over to the Gardens to find out more.
Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition
โ President-elect Joe Biden is warning of massive damage done to the national security apparatus by the Trump administration and โroadblocksโ in communication between agency officials and his transition team that could undermine Americansโ security. โRight now we just arenโt getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas. Trump has implemented an โAmerica Firstโ foreign policy that saw the U.S. retreat from longstanding global alliances and treaties. The Trump Administration cut funding from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, withdrew from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accords. Trump himself has had a contentious relationship with the intelligence community, criticizing its findings that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to boost his candidacy.
Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition
โ President-elect Joe Biden is warning of massive damage done to the national security apparatus by the Trump administration and โroadblocksโ in communication between agency officials and his transition team that could undermine Americansโ security. โRight now we just arenโt getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas. Trump has implemented an โAmerica Firstโ foreign policy that saw the U.S. retreat from longstanding global alliances and treaties. The Trump Administration cut funding from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, withdrew from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accords. Trump himself has had a contentious relationship with the intelligence community, criticizing its findings that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to boost his candidacy.
American cyclist suspended by team after pro-Trump comments
GENEVA โ American cyclist Quinn Simmons was suspended by the Trek-Segafredo team on Thursday after posting antagonistic comments on social media in support of President Donald Trump. The 2019 junior road race world champion replied to a journalist from the Netherlands who had criticized Trump on Twitter. Trek-Segafredo, an American team formerly known as RadioSchack-Nissan, later issued a second statement quoting Simmons as saying that he did not mean for the tweets to be offensive. โTo those who found the color of the emoji racist, I can promise that I did not mean for it to be interpreted that way," Simmons said. I only ask the same.โThe team added that Simmons โwas not suspended because of his political views.
Board member: Duval schools not likely to move start date despite parents RNC concerns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A board member with Duval County Public Schools said Friday that while leaders are aware of some concern among a group of parents and teachers in the district, its unlikely the start of the 2020-2021 academic year will be postponed. There are a lot of people concerned about the RNC (Republican National Convention) coming and what impact that might have on our community, District 7 board member Lori Hershey said. Hershey said moving the start of the school year would present logistical problems. There are so many options in place for parents if they prefer not to start the school year in the classroom, they have that option, Hershey said. So, think thats part of the reason for currently sticking with that with the date.