Introducing HireJax.com, our brand new First Coast job listing site Monday Jan 5, 2009

Obviously, times are tough… and there are more people out there looking for work than there are jobs available. But it’s not impossible to find employment - you just have to know where ... read entire article

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The Fed: Struggles continue in 2009 Monday Jan 5, 2009

As expected, consumer spending slowed in early 2008 amid declines in real estate values and the run-up in energy prices. A tax rebate stimulus temporarily boosted spending in the second quarter, bu... read entire article

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Over a million Powerball tickets sold Monday Jan 5, 2009

Sunday was the first day to purchase Powerball drawing tickets here in Florida, and the results suggest that the multi-state lottery will be a popular item here in the Sunshine State. By the end of... read entire article

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An interview with Mark Cross, candidate for Chairman of the Florida GOP Sunday Jan 4, 2009

Now that the elections for State Committeeman and woman are over, and county Republican executive committees have selected their leadership, the race is on to determine who will lead the statewide ... read entire article

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University endowments take a beating Sunday Jan 4, 2009

State universities in Florida and around the nation have been battered by the near collapse of the financial markets over the past few months. These institutions of higher learning have endured man... read entire article

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Many local manufacturers are still looking for new employees Sunday Jan 4, 2009

The First Coast Manufacturers Association recently conducted a survey of its member companies and their current hiring plans — the results of which do offer some encourgaing news for job seek... read entire article

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Unwanted gifts? Consider Freecycle… Friday Jan 2, 2009

Now that the holidays are over with, chances are you have gotten a gift or two that you wish you hadn’t. It might be tempting to trash the items, but one group wants you to consider a more ec... read entire article

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Touring the Northside: BRT North Corridor Photo Tour Friday Jan 2, 2009

After years of protest by Metro Jacksonville, urban advocates, and concerned citizens, JTA has decided to alter their bus rapid... read entire article

An interview with Eric Miller, candidate for Chairman of the Florida GOP Friday Jan 2, 2009

Now that the elections for State Committeeman and woman are over, and county Republican executive committees have selected their leadership, the race is on to determine who will lead the statewide ... read entire article

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New year brings higher minimum wage Thursday Jan 1, 2009

Minimum wage workers in Florida had a little extra to celebrate about when the clock struck midnight. That’s because the state’s new minimum wage will officially take effect on January ... read entire article

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