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Click here for a searchable database of 2007-2008 FCAT grades.

2007 - 2008 FCAT grades were released today. For a searchable database of area FCAT grades, click here

Faced with about $86.6 million in lost revenue and rising costs, the Duval County School Board is looking into cuts that would affect individual schools and employees. Suggestions include dropping middle school athletics; stopping magnet school bus routes; slashing funding for art, music and P.E. by $1.7 million; cutting health care benefits by $6 million; and reducing workdays for employees. We want to know: are these the right cuts? Should there be different options on the table? Should there be cuts at all? How concerned are you about what's being suggested? Give us your opinion.

News submitted by he Mike Peterson Foundation:        12 local students named Stars of the MonthFoundation’s “Just Read It” program celebrates reading improvements
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 4, 2008) – The Mike Peterson Foundation is honored to announce this month’s 12 winners of its “Just Read It” program, a reading incentives program developed in partnership with Duval County Schools. Students in grades three through eight have the opportunity each month to be named a Star of the Month, honoring their achievements in reading. Winning students will receive a VIP tour of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, in addition to a private meet and greet with Peterson and a personalized award on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

Hey users, let's hit this one out of the park:

We want to know how you feel about the parks in your part of Jacksonville. Are there enough? Are they big enough? Is there enough to do in them, or do they need more programs and equipment? What about maintenance and cleanliness? Be specific about what's needed and where.

Give us your thoughts and let's get some real feedback and ideas generated that might help where help is needed - and give a shout-out where one is needed as well.

Hello! Welcome to your new site at MyNorthsideSun.com. This is the place to go to 24/7 for the latest updates on news, happenings, entertainment and lifestyle activities in the Northside area. We'll be working to help spur a conversation with you, and also hope to get you conversing with each other.

That's chiefly what this new effort is all about: helping you help us and the community, by being the eyes and ears of the area. Let other users know what's going on with your organization, on your block, in your school, in your church or in your home.