http://www.firstcoastnews.com Jacksonville, FL http://www.firstcoastnews.com/rss/images/rsslogo.gif http://www.firstcoastnews.com en-us http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=94333Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:25:41 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=94333 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Do the people at your workplace let loose with salty language? They might want to lighten up because they might need to eat those words. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=93611Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:35:49 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=93611 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- What's the difference between working for the foreign service and running a business? Not as much as you think. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=93254Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:02:50 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=93254 First Business CLAY COUNTY, FL -- A retired Clay County actor is taking the yellow brick road to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=93088Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:25:20 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=93088 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A Jacksonville middle-school teacher was recognized as the best in the state for teaching the stock market game. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92732Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:57:46 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92732 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The former Alltel Stadium is still Jacksonville Municipal Stadium - and it might stay this way through the rest of the season for the Jacksonville Jaguars. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92558Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:54:50 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92558 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Two Jacksonville natives from different generations are pursuing similar dreams - to provide more educational opportunities. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92240Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:26:28 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92240 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Almost 900 area housing professionals will gather at the annual realtor-builder tradeshow today at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. But is today's housing market something to celebrate? ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92031Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:38:54 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=92031 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Last week, Florida Times-Union metro columnist Karen Brune Mathis asked young professionals what would attract them to northeast Florida and keep them here. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=91684Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:39:57 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=91684 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Northeast Florida wants to attract and retain young professionals. Those young professionals have some ideas how to do that. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=91186Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:11:09 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=91186 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Jacksonville leaders have long taken out of town leadership trips to see how other cities do things. This week, leaders from Wichita, Kansas, are in town for inspiration. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=90937Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:14:15 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=90937 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Bully bosses are in the news. At last count, 13 states were considering legislation to allow people to sue for workplace bullying. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89957Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:40:12 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89957 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans two years ago on Wednesday. One of the evacuees made his way to Jacksonville - and to Goodwill's Job Junction. He's still here. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89634Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:19:12 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89634 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Jacksonville small businesses are concerned about the economy. However, some have weathered economic storms for decades and offer some coping advice. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89453Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:19:17 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89453 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It's time to welcome the college class of 2011. But do professors and instructors know how to communicate with a group of 18-year-olds, who were born the same year the world wide web was created? ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89136Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:23:59 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=89136 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Commuters, have you been coasting into work all summer? Put on your brakes. schools around the First Coast starting Monday. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88973Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:43:25 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88973 First Business NASSAU COUNTY, FL -- It's where former President Bill Clinton is said to stay when he visits northeast Florida -- the exclusive and secluded White Oak Plantation in Nassau County. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88669Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:14:37 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88669 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The commanding officer of the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast will change his command next week - and enlist in the Oklahoma City public schools. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88523Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:52:00 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88523 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Flying isn't so much fun anymore, is it? Flight delays and cancellations, long lines, overbooked flights and inconsiderate passengers. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88263Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:05:58 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88263 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Housing market woes are well documented. Sales are down. Foreclosures are up. The sub-prime market is faltering and major builders are posting losses. When will it all end? ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88098Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:51:03 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=88098 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Jacksonville developers propose a $300 million hotel and entertainment complex next to the Prime Osborn Convention Center. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=87830Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:10:09 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=87830 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Does your employer enforce an e-mail policy? U.S. companies estimate that one out of every five outgoing e-mails poses a legal, financial or regulatory risk. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=87560Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:00:15 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=87560 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- In just over a year, Jacksonville could see dramatic changes as the new Mitsui OSK Lines terminal opens at Dames Point. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=87196Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:20:36 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=87196 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It's been a restaurant for 46 years, and it's been Grannie Mac's Kitchen for almost three decades. It closed just a few weeks ago. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=86908Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:01:23 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=86908 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Mayor John Peyton proposes a cut of $3.2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. Business, civic and service groups will be asked to help plug that gap. ]]> http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=86557Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:55:06 GMT http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=86557 First Business JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Rob Rowe started Rowe's Supermarkets two years ago with six former Albertsons stores. Now, he's down to two. ]]>