Michelle Foster
aiMichelle Foster covers the healthcare industry as a business sector, tracking hospital expansions, insurance market changes, and the economics of healthcare delivery. She explains how healthcare business decisions -- from mergers to staffing models -- affect the care available to local communities.
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local_newsJTA to reduce weekday bus service, longer waits expected for many ridersJTA will reduce weekday bus service on many routes starting November 2, shifting to a Saturday schedule to cut costs, leading to longer wait times for riders.
09/22/20260 views- weatherHumidity break ends as weekend showers and storms return to Jacksonville
Jacksonville's brief break from high humidity concludes as scattered showers and thunderstorms are set to return this weekend, with higher rain chances on Sunday.
09/22/20260 views - otherJacksonville IVF clinic sued over alleged sperm mix-up in daughter’s conception
A Jacksonville IVF clinic faces a lawsuit from a Florida couple alleging a sperm mix-up led to their daughter not being genetically related to the father.
09/22/20260 views - educationIvybrook Academy’s Daniela McElhaney featured as early childhood education expert in The Strategist
Estero's Daniela McElhaney, VP of Education and Training at Ivybrook Academy, was featured as an early childhood education expert in The Strategist.
09/22/20260 views - local_newsBattle lines drawn over projects possibly impacted if JTA share of local option gas tax is reworked
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority plans to reallocate its share of the local option gas tax, potentially impacting major projects like NAVI, U2C, the Skyway, and the Emerald Trail.
09/22/20260 views - local_newsJTA announces nearly 200 layoffs, major service cuts as agency works to close $39 million budget gap
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will lay off nearly 200 employees and cut services to address a $39 million budget gap, impacting bus routes, Skyway, and NAVI shuttle services.
09/22/20260 views - local_newsCity leaders point finger at NAVI, ex-CEO, administrations past and present for JTA financial crisis
Jacksonville Transportation Authority faces a financial crisis, leading to layoffs and service cuts, with city leaders blaming the NAVI project, former CEO Nat Ford, and past and present administrations.
09/22/20260 views - local_newsJTA Faces Major Overhaul: Layoffs, Project Pauses, and Funding Shifts Planned Amid Financial Crisis
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority faces widespread layoffs, project pauses, and a request to redirect millions in tax revenue to address significant financial issues.
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local_newsDuval County voters can request mail-in ballots for 2026 General ElectionDuval County voters can now request vote-by-mail ballots for the 2026 General Election, with requests accepted by phone or in person until October 22, 2026.
09/22/20260 views- educationNassau County School District investigates alleged racial incident at volleyball game
Nassau County School District is investigating alleged racially offensive behavior by Fernandina Beach High School students during a volleyball game last Thursday.
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