In 2005 Jacksonville gained the title of “Florida's murder capital” (Florida Times-Union, 2005; Murphy, 2005). According to the results of “The 904 Project” in 2011 Jacksonville still holds the title. According to Sherriff Rutherford during the time the study came out Jacksonville has shed that title (Patterson, 2011). Does Jacksonville hold the title or not? It depends on who you ask. In reflecting on what the 904 Project has brought us it is important to not only look at the results of the study
the reader on an adventure of two complete opposite girls who have to learn to love each other. Mara eventually learns that she cannot control everything and has to take life as it comes. The novel was challenged at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida in 2007. It was challenged by John and Anna Ferrell. They wanted it banned because “They use the f-word everywhere else. That's unacceptable” (Weeder). They felt that the book was inappropriate because of the constant swearing. The book was
the law's provision into the hands of state legislators. While twenty-six states have chosen to expand healthcare coverage, twenty-one states have not and four have yet to make a decision. The state of Florida is among those not seeking to expand coverage and that decision alone could cost Florida millions of dollars a year in tax penalties. As conservative and liberal state lawmakers square off into a maelstrom of debate over whether Medicaid should cover more people, thousands of uninsured Floridians
Strategic Position and Risk Assessment Business Strategy Shear Essence Salon will be a luxurious beauty salon located in downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. Shear Essence’s objective is to provide our customers with quality hair care in a stylish atmosphere that is not only relaxing but also provides our customers with convenience and great customer service. Shear Essence will be offering “One” complimentary drink of the client’s choice from a list of local fine wines, beers, Pepsi products, water,
The mosh is an awesome place in Downtown Jacksonville; where everyone can learn some interesting facts about our city, how the body works , what animals are in the ocean and etc. I visited the Timucua Indian exhibit; I learned a lot of intriguing information that I didn’t know before. I learned how the Timucua Indians first came about, how the Indians lived and survived during this time period. This exhibit also showed me how the Indians looked and the way they did things. Being able to learn about
Florida is known for many things like its fresh oranges, its sunshine and warm climate, its beautiful beaches, its Everglades National Park, cigar factories and many more interesting things. There is also one more thing that adds on to Florida’s popularity and it is its film industry. The film industry in Florida is one of the largest in the United States. In 2006, Florida was ranked third in the U.S. for film production, after California and New York, based on revenue generated. Who knew Florida
Nocatee community, Ponte Vedra, Florida - Shopping On Florida’s First Coast The community of Nocatee in Ponte Vedra Florida was recently voted as the 6th Best Selling Community in America. The community known as Northeast Florida’s premier planned community, is located in the highly sought after area of Ponte Vedra. Close to St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Nocatee offers residents more than just a community, it offers a lifestyle. The nearby areas within Jacksonville and St. Augustine offer additional
Sierra Hecht English 10 Mrs. Wintrow 10 April 2015 Florida Where is the best vacation? People can vacation in the mountains, the beaches, and the west. The best place to visit is Florida. There are beaches, men, and beautiful scenery. At Florida there are so many things to do there, very fun. In Florida there are so many different kinds of beaches. There are miles and miles of beaches. In Daytona, Florida their beach is 23 miles long. That is just in Daytona; that isn’t counting the other
Island State Park Little Talbot Island State Park rests on an undeveloped barrier island in northeast Florida. Only one of a few such natural environments, the park covers the 2,500-acre island property. Little Talbot has grown larger than Big Talbot Island over the years. Erosion washed sands from the previously larger site and deposited them on Little Talbot. Just northeast of Jacksonville, this park contains five miles of unobstructed coastline. Five boardwalks provide access to white sand
Florida is our country’s 27th state. It has played a large role in several wars, particularly the American Civil War and World War II. Comparing the two, Florida has impacted WWII more than the Civil War because of the amount of troops trained and enlisted and the supplies and war machines sent to the front lines. The Civil War was also significant for Florida, but not as much as WWII. Florida has had quite an eventful history. It’s first human inhabitants are believed to be several Native American
research indicates that Florida had been inhabited for thousands of years before any European settlements. Of the many indigenous peoples, the largest known were the Ais, the Apalachee, the Calusa, the Timucua and the Tocobago tribes. Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish conquistador, named Florida in honor of his discovery of the land on April 2, 1513, during Pascua Florida, a Spanish term for the Easter season (Juan Ponce de León may not have been the first European to reach Florida; according to one report
I never thought I would go to Georgia and Florida. This vacation brought me many new adventures. I was nervous about many things, but I knew that everything was going to turn out right. This vacation built old relationships to new and better relationships. “How would you like it if we went to go visit Jared and Lindsey in Georgia? Would you be interested in going to Disney World and SeaWorld?” asked my mom one weekend in June. “I would love that so much Mom! Are we going? Are we going?” I asked
litigation and practice in the state of Florida. In addition, this paper will be used to research the historical evolution of educational finance and explain the most significant paradigm shifts that have taken place in Florida. Finally, this paper will be designed to evaluate the ways current financial decisions resulting from recent litigation have shaped the educational environment and its outcomes. For this purpose, recent litigation and events in Florida will be used to support these claims. Prior
a sick joke. Nobody knows my name but, I got my ‘ole lady Casey Anthony knocked up in December of 2004, and on August 9, 2005, at the age of 19, Casey gave birth to my sweet baby girl, Caylee Marie Anthony (Website 2). Caylee was born in Orlando Florida; she was a true child of the sunshine state (Fanning 161). I did not want to believe Casey could kill our child. In reality, I knew that Casey was a Pathological Liar (Fanning 227). She also liked to smoke pot, and would do whatever else is around
the world? Florida is the best place to go for you. There are tons of fun amusements there including Disney World, Universal, and Seaworld. Florida has great climate, great food and a big tourist city, Orlando. The first reason you should visit Florida is because of the mild climate. “The,warm temperature is one of Florida's most important natural resources, making it a big tourist place for millions of northerners.”(“Florida”) Depending
however, there are attempts being made to save the Everglades against these apparent dangers. Return to Top WATER MANAGEMENT Water management is one of the most critical environmental issues facing the Florida Everglades at this point in time. The everglades watershed originates in the central Florida Kissimmee River basin north of Lake Okeechobee. Summer thunderstorms would flood this region, the big lake, and extensive areas of everglades marsh. This created a shallow, wide river which flowed slowly
life in Miami to live his last hours in the cabin in Punta Rassa , Florida; the cabin his grandfather had built. Thus, the three generations of MacIveys in Florida ends. The first generation of MacIveys consisted of the father and husband, Tobias, the mother and wife, Emma, and their young son, Zech. The family had decided to escape the pressures of the Civil War in their native Georgia, and move to the scrub of Northern Florida. The MacIveys experience many troubles and learn many new things during
They too disrupt the water cycle to which the wildlife has adapted. The Florida sugar industry built on the southern Shore of Lake Okeechobee directly clocks the water source for the remaining Everglades hence destroying the habitats of the wildlife existing in the affected areas. The government needs to intervene now and stop this practice before the wildlife in South Florida is driven into extinction. The soil of south Florida is not ideal for sugar production therefore this production should be
For citrus growers in Florida, the future is uncertain. Two bacterial diseases, named citrus canker and citrus greening disease, have devastated countless acres of trees across the state. For an industry that “generates about $8.9 billion a year,” this is no small issue (“Citrus Greening”). The Florida Citrus Grower’s Association would like to import a landrace of orange discovered in China that is resistant to citrus greening disease and test it in Florida to discover its effects on both citrus
Florida Adoption Laws and Increased Involvement for Birthfathers Since 1972, the issues surrounding the rights of unwed birthfathers have provided America with a highly controversial and morally challenging topic for debate. Prior to 1972, these unwed fathers were given little or no involvement in their child’s adoption proceedings, but because of highly publicized adoption cases in which birthfathers have retained custody of their child many years after their adoption took place, state legislatures