Dolce & Gabbana Ad (With Chopsticks) Provokes Public Outrage in China
In response to the three controversial videos, many Chinese are calling for a boycott of the brand — although Chinese ads aren’t always respectful of other cultures, either.
UNF Florida Presidential Primary And Issues Poll
Joe Biden is leading 66% to 22% in the race for the Florida Democratic presidential primary against Bernie Sanders in a poll of registered Florida voters released Thursday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab. | Read the story Full UNF Poll Results Note: N= number How likely are you to vote in the upcoming Florida Democratic Primary election …
Reopening of Casinos Post Covid-19
Reopening of Casinos Post Covid-19 Many facilities were shut down during the covid-19 pandemic and this applied the longest to communal businesses like movie theaters where people sit very closely to one another and eat inside or performance spaces where people sing and project from a stage on to a crowded theater, as well as gyms and casinos. Now, businesses are …
Summary of COVID-19 Cases In Florida
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 7:46 a.m. ET 3/10/2020 Positive Cases of COVID-19 14 – Florida Residents 5 – Florida Cases Repatriated* 1 – Non-Florida resident Deaths 2 – Florida Residents Number of Negative Test Results 222 Number of Pending Testing Results 155 Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring 319 – currently being monitored 1161 – people monitored …
Poll Finds Race For St. Johns County Sheriff Wide Open
By Bill Bortzfield/WJCT News A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab and 103.9 FM WSOS finds 75% of registered St. Johns County voters haven’t decided who they will cast their ballot for to replace Sheriff David Shoar, who will be retiring at the end of his term. St. Augustine Beach Police Chief Rob Hardwick, a …
HBO Max Wants To Know, How You Doin’? As It Teases ‘Friends’ Reunion
WarnerMedia announced the six principle cast members of ‘Friends’ will reunite for an unscripted special in May 2020 — 16 years after the iconic sitcom went off the air.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Launches Political Group To Boost Progressive Candidates
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., rolled out a political action committee to help raise money for outsider candidates — some running against her own House colleagues.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves Major Opposition Party
The court said the party’s leader violated election law because he gave the new party about $6 million – far more than Thai law allows for political donations. He insists the money was a loan.
Canadian PM Trudeau Says Rail Barricades ‘Must Come Down’, Doesn’t Say How
Protesters have blocked key railways, shutting train traffic in much of the country. Demonstrators are trying to stop a pipeline project being built through the lands of the Wet’suwet’en people.
Family Demands Video Release After Alabama Mall Shooting Death
Police initially said Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr., who died Thanksgiving night, shot a teenager during a fight. But officials later retracted, saying it was unlikely he fired the shots that injured two.
UNF/FCN Feb. 20 Florida Presidential Poll Results
Here are the complete results of a poll conducted by the University of North Florida Public Research Lab done in conjunction with First Coast News. | Read story coverage of the poll Poll note: n= number of respondents If the general election were held today and the candidates were Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg, who would you vote for? Answer …
5+ Effects Of Covid-19 Lockdowns On The Casino Industry
Without a doubt, the effects of Covid-19 have been felt by almost all kinds of industries. Some of them have been facing, and they still have to face, serious consequences in terms of sales opportunity and growth. Just to mention a couple of industries that have been deeply affected by the pandemic period, consider the tourism and travel industries. With …
Slideshow: Jacksonville Beach’s Deck The Chairs
Photos by David Luckin/WJCT Deck The Chairs in Jacksonville Beach is now on display nightly through January 1, 2020. Now in its seventh year, the annual lighted sculptural exhibit uses the iconic lifeguard chairs from the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps. The lighted works of art focus on promoting things that are considered “uniquely Beaches,” reflecting a holiday theme …
UNF Poll Of Florida Voters On DeSantis Job Performance, Recreational Pot, Other Topics
UNF’s latest poll finds a large majority of Florida voters approve of the job Gov. Ron DeSantis is doing. The poll also asked a variety of other questions. [ Read the story ] Poll Questions And Results n=stands for the number of respondents. Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Ron DeSantis is handling his job as Governor …
UNF Poll Of Florida Voters On Trump Impeachment Inquiry And 2020 Election
The latest public opinion poll by researchers at the University of North Florida finds Democratic and Republican voters pretty evenly split on the issue of impeaching President Donald Trump. [ Read the story ] Poll Questions And Results n= stands for the number of respondents. Do you approve or disapprove of the House of Representatives formally starting an impeachment inquiry into President …
WJCT Radio Tower Outage Update
Updated October 14, 2019 4:00 p.m. As of 4PM Monday, 10/14, we continue to restore power to our FM service. As of now, our HD radio stations and radio reading service should be available. We anticipate operating at full power within the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, our service continues to be available via online streaming, at wjct.org, via the WJCT …
WJCT Partners with BritBox The Largest Streaming Collection of British Content, To Launch Newest Member Benefit
Contact: Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.358.6304 • nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PBS Passport + BritBox offering combines streaming services to provide access to the best collection of British content Unique bundled offering to be available later this year (Jacksonville, FL, September 23, 2019) – Coming later this fall, WJCT will launch its newest member benefit, PBS Passport + …
Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here’s The Science
There are many elements to consider: climate, animal welfare, greenhouse gas emissions, land use. And with so many factors at play, sometimes the answer gets complicated.
Markets In Argentina Plunge After Poor Primary Showing For Incumbent President
Investors feared that the country could default on its $57 billion IMF loan if President Mauricio Macri loses October elections to his leftist rival.
As Hong Kong Protests Continue, China’s Response Is Increasingly Ominous
For weeks Beijing largely ignored the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. But as they have continued, China’s government has become increasingly outspoken.
Energy Boom That Trump Celebrates Began Years Before He Took Office
President Trump tours a Pennsylvania petrochemical plant Tuesday to highlight the U.S. energy boom. Trump claims credit for surging oil and gas production, but the trend began before he took office.
It’s The Go-To Drug To Treat Opioid Addiction. Why Won’t More Pharmacies Stock It?
It can be hard enough finding a doctor who prescribes buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction. But patients also report difficulty with pharmacies that refuse to stock the drug.
Police Crack Down On Protesters Occupying Honk Kong’s Airport
Operations at the major aviation hub initially appeared to be returning to normal early Tuesday, but by the afternoon, hundreds of pro-democracy activists had returned to departure areas.
Trump Administration Seeks Decertification Of Immigration Judges’ Union
The administration argues that immigration judges are managers who are barred from forming a union. The leader of the union says the administration wants the judges to speed up deportation cases.
Trump Administration Makes Major Changes To Protections For Endangered Species
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the revisions will make the landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plants and animals as they face mounting threats.