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  • Florida’s booming growth presents unique fiscal challenges

    Florida’s booming growth presents unique fiscal challenges
    2025/07/24
    In a recent episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” Dominic Calabro offered an in-depth look into the complexities and challenges surrounding Florida’s budget process and taxation landscape. Calabro described the budget-making process candidly, stating, “The budget actually came together with a good product. It just was a very, very messy process by which it occurred. A little bit messier than usual.” He emphasized the sometimes troubling transparency of legislative processes remarking, “They’re not always perfect, as I say, two things you don’t want to see. In public, and that is sausage being made and laws being made. Well, this was probably more true than most years.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分
  • Funding cuts threaten WJCT’s pivotal role in Northeast Florida

    Funding cuts threaten WJCT’s pivotal role in Northeast Florida
    2025/07/17
    Jacksonville’s beloved public media station, WJCT, finds itself at a critical juncture following substantial funding vetoes in the Florida state budget. On the latest episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice spoke with David McGowan, President and CEO of WJCT Public Media, to discuss the impact of these cuts and the organization’s path forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Florida Real Estate 2025: Market Insights

    Florida Real Estate 2025: Market Insights
    2025/07/10
    Kent Justice and Florida Realtors President Tim Weisheyer as they break down the current real estate market. Learn about buying opportunities, market trends, and expert strategies for homeowners in Florida. Discover insider perspectives on the state's evolving real estate landscape, from single-family homes to condominiums. Weisheyer shares critical insights on market stability, legislative changes, and smart investment strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 分
  • Gold as legal tender? What it means for Florida investors

    Gold as legal tender? What it means for Florida investors
    2025/07/03
    With Florida officially recognizing gold and silver as legal tender, many are left wondering—what does this mean for investors? On this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Luciano Duque of C3 Bullion helps us unpack that question. Duque, a financial expert with deep experience in international portfolio construction, offers unique insight into gold’s evolving role in the financial system — and a new model for investing in it. “My background is in finance. I’ve been in finance for several years, building portfolios for clients, mostly international clients,” Duque explains. “As time passed by, I always put, like, gold in a portfolio. You know, gold is always a part of it.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 分
  • Bluebird Kids Health expands to River City, targets pediatric care deserts

    Bluebird Kids Health expands to River City, targets pediatric care deserts
    2025/06/26
    Jacksonville families will soon have new options for children’s health care. Bluebird Kids Health — a fast-growing pediatric primary care provider — is opening two locations this summer: one on Wilson Boulevard and another at Gateway Plaza in North Jacksonville. “We build pediatric practices in areas that we consider pediatric care deserts,” said CEO Chris Johnson. “Communities that traditionally don’t have enough pediatricians to support the number of kids that live in that.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • Veteran astronaut Winston Scott discusses Kennedy Space Center, space exploration

    Veteran astronaut Winston Scott discusses Kennedy Space Center, space exploration
    2025/06/19
    In this episode of "This Week in Jacksonville Business," veteran astronaut Winston Scott shares his remarkable journey from Navy pilot to NASA astronaut. He discusses the exciting developments at Kennedy Space Center, including immersive visitor experiences and the importance of space exploration for solving problems on Earth. Join us as we explore the intersection of innovation, community, and the future of space travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 分
  • Local experts share insights on hurricane preparedness as season approaches

    Local experts share insights on hurricane preparedness as season approaches
    2025/06/12
    As hurricane season approaches, Jacksonville residents are reminded of the importance of preparedness to mitigate potential storm impacts. In a recent episode of "This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition," local experts Lauren Braddock, Florida sales director and partner for Servpro Team TMC, and Brandon Cornellier, co-founder and COO of NexGen Roofing, discussed essential strategies for safeguarding homes and businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • Money Pages CEO talks economic growth

    Money Pages CEO talks economic growth
    2025/05/30
    In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we spotlight economic growth through the lens of a thriving Jacksonville-based company: Money Pages. Host Kent Justice sits down with CEO Alan Worley, who shares the story behind launching the company in 2001, adapting to industry shifts, and expanding nationwide through a smart franchising model. Then, newly appointed VP of Sales Sara Pomposo discusses her innovative approach to leadership and sales strategy, drawing from her impactful years as Market President and Publisher of the Jacksonville Business Journal. It’s a conversation full of insight for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, regional business development, and smart growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分