Motorcycle deaths drop in Jacksonville, statewide and nationally
Misty Manges was thrilled to find out that motorcycle fatalities dropped by more than 20 percent in Florida during 2009. Then she wondered why it happened. ‘Wed like to think its the mandatory training that came into effect in 2008,’ said Manges, who operates A&M Motorcycle Safety Courses in Jacksonville with her husband, Alan. ‘But with the economy we also saw a decrease in people who were …
Health care reform may not offer enough to small business
Jacksonville small business owner Greg Carter said he favors health care reform but doesnt think the reform bill President Barack Obama signed last month is going to help him. Between his two Jacksonville pharmacies, Carter employs 15, but he doesnt provide health care insurance because he cant afford it. And he said a tax credit in the reform bill designed for businesses like his isnt …
Florida Legislature heads into final stretch
TALLAHASSEE – A budget that numbers in the tens of billions of dollars. Medicaid reform. Overhauling property insurance. A divisive redistricting initiative. That is just some of the unfinished business left for the Legislature as it approaches the final week, which begins Monday. But with political intrigue growing around the plans of the governor, and lawmakers eager to begin their own …
Ferreira Insurance moves
John T. Ferreira Insurance has moved from its former location on Amelia Island to 463820 SR 200, Suite 101 in Yulee.
NFL Draft: Grading all 32 teams draft classes
The Patriots are one of five teams — along with the Broncos, Chiefs, Saints and Seahawks — to get an A grade from Rick Gosselin.
2010 NFL Draft Grades: Which NFL Teams Aced the Draft?
The NFL Draft is gone, done, and over with. But the effects of what took place in the historical three-day event wont show themselves completely until August, and in many cases, not for a couple of years. From the head-scratching moves to the amazing trades and value picks, NFL Soup gives a complete rundown of how each NFL team fared in the 2010 NFL Draft . St. Louis Rams The Rams used …
Good News: Marley comes to life on paper for Hendricks Day School students
Hes a rambunctious yellow Lab who charmed his way into a hit movie and a series of childrens books. Now the man who brought Marley to life on paper recently charmed students at Hendricks Day School as he showed them how to draw the beloved dog with the droopy tongue. Famed illustrator Richard Cowdrey, who lives in a cabin in Ohio, has a strong connection to the Jacksonville area. He came to …
Jacksonville insurance agent has liscence pulled
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida CFO, Alex Sink has announced the permanent license revocation of Jacksonville insurance agent Kathren Zaazouh.
Rick Gosselins NFL Draft grades: Cowboys get a …?
VERNON BRYANT / DMNThe Cowboys drafted the NFL offensive rookie of the year in Dez Bryant. Find out how Rick Gosselin grades Dallas overall class. | | | | | |
Jacksonvilles FPIC makes Forbes ‘Most Trusted’ rankings
Jacksonville-based FPIC Insurance Group, Inc., made Forbes ranking of the nations 100 Most Trustworthy Companies. The company received a score of 98 out of a possible 100 points in the Accounting and Governance Risk category. FPIC provide medial professional liability insurance for physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers. First Professional Insurance Company, Inc., the largest of …
