Issue 37 August 30
This week we welcomed Charlie Cofer, Public Defender as he spoke to us of the innovations the Criminal Justice System underwent when the Florida Supreme Court suspended all court functions in response to Covid-19. Due to jails being severely over capacity, non-violent misdemeanor inmates were released and video conference capabilities for court proceedings were added. […]
Issue 36 August 23
This week we welcomed Dr. Pauline Rolle, Director of the Duval County Department of Health. Dr. Rolle spoke to us about many Covid-19 related issues they have faced since the pandemic began and the impact it has had on the community and careers. As an advocate of the soon to be released vaccine, Dr. Rolle […]
Issue 36 August 16
This week we hosted a School Board Candidate Forum. Special thanks to candidates from District 3: Robert ‘Bob’ Abene Christopher P. Guerrieri Cindy Pearson …and from District 7: Lori Hershey Matthew M. Schellenberg Many excellent questions were posed with informative answers from each candidate. The Primary School Board Election will be held on August 18, […]
Issue 35 August 9
This week we hosted a Clerk of Courts Forum. Special thanks to candidates Jody Phillips, Scott Wilson, and Jimmy Midyette for their participation! Many excellent questions were posed with informative answers from each candidate about their platforms and goals if they were to be elected. I urge you all to get out and vote! Walter […]
Issue 34 August 2
This week we welcomed Dr. Diana Greene, Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools. Dr. Greene spoke to us of the challenges they have faced with Covid-19 related guidelines from the CDC and the new policies and steps they have taken to ensure student and staff safety. DCPS has implemented desk shields, face mask requirements, hybrid […]
