Issue 185, June 25, 2023
This week we heard from Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters. His presence was well received and we heard his update on Jacksonville crime and the state of our police department. Waters said for the size of Jacksonville, we actually need 1,000 officers but currently have 800. He has met with the upcoming mayor and made it […]
Issue 184, June 18, 2023
Jennifer Patton of Rethreaded, Inc. gave a talk addressing misconceptions about human trafficking. She explained that only a small percentage of cases involve kidnapping, while the majority involve exploiting vulnerabilities such as mental illness and addiction. Jennifer emphasized that human trafficking is not just an overseas issue; it happens in the United States as well, […]
Issue 183, June 11, 2023
Timothy Gibbons, editor of Jacksonville Business Journal, delivered a talk discussing the past economic state of Jacksonville. He emphasized the city’s potential for growth and highlighted the population boom as a key factor shaping the economy. During his talk, Gibbons mentioned the increase in residents and the positive impact it had on attracting companies and […]
Issue 181, June 4, 2023
This week at our Wednesday meeting, we heard from Senator Clay Yarborough. He began his speech with a few trivia questions about Florida. There are 67 counties in Florida. Session lasts 60 days, and on March 3, 1845, Florida became the 27th state of the US. In Florida, you are never further than 30 miles […]
