The Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on April 3 to banish tobacco and smoking on all campuses and centers. Vice President of Human Resources Christine Arab, Ph.D., discusses the policy change with WJXT Reporter Chris Parenteau.

Huh? According to a study by University of California researchers, Twitter is a valid tool to predict stock market activity.

Americans responding to a Gallup poll want the White House and Congress to do something decisive about rising gas prices. What can government really be expected to do?

March and April are busy months here. With Spring Break coming up March 19-25, I wanted to make sure everyone got plenty of notice to get stories and interviews before the end of Spring Term. Final exams begin April 30 and Commencement is May 5! Highlighted here are links to some pretty exciting events and people at Florida State College.

Spring is in the air, the economy is improving and the job market is showing signs of life after a long lull. Florida State College at Jacksonville is adding campus-based job fairs to make it even better for job seekers.

State officials are cracking down on restaurants and retailers for passing off less-expensive fish and seafood for the real deal. Florida State College Chef Robbert Bouman tells how you can be sure you're getting what you pay for.

Google is monitoring your Web use. There is something you can do to maintain a smidgen of privacy in the wake of Google's new privacy policy. Florida State College social media expert Amy Moore talks to WTEV reporter Alex Hill about the changes implemented March 1, 2012.

Florida State College Professor of Economics Susan Reilly, Ph.D., explains the effect rising gasoline prices are having on people's spending habits.

In the week before Super Tuesday, Dr. Marcella Washington talks about what's at stake for Republican presidential hopefuls with WJXT Anchor Bruce Hamilton.

Elementary school students in Duval and Nassau counties enjoyed the benefits of free dental check-ups and a decay-preventive treatment, thanks to North Campus Dental programs and Henry Schein Dental.

Eighteen students in the Wounded Warrior Project's TRACK program were treated to day of pampering and essential care, thanks to faculty and students at Florida State College's North Campus.

A short primer for students who might encounter danger on campus--and how they can attract attention. As much for their parents' as for them!

Prospective students, students and parents in Duval and Nassau counties got free assistance in completing the form (130 questions long!), lucky attendees win free scholarship $$ just for attending--more than $12,000!

Need someone to talk to you after dinner? Look up Ben Beutjer. He's the State Champion. Want some Communication Analysis and expert Criticism? Hit up Garrett McLain. He's the State Champion in both (*and he's been accepted at Oxford University).

Nationally recognized educators, doctors and publishers witnessed a unique presentation at the 2012 Regional Conference of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society.

Students drop out of high school in Northeast Florida at an alarming rate, but with guidance and inspiration, some of them drop back in with great promise for successful futures.

(Update on the continuing education of Garrett McLain) "After extensive reflection, thought, discussion, prayer, and contemplation, I have decided to complete my undergraduate studies here in the U.S. I still aspire to attend Oxford for graduate studies, but for a wide variety of reasons, I have come to the conclusion that it is my best interest NOT to attend Oxford for my bachelor degree."

"Soft Spots" memoirist Clint Van Winkle is visiting Florida State College at Jacksonville and will deliver a keynote lecture on February 28, 2012, at 7 p.m.

In honor of Soft Spots author Clint Van Winkle

Florida State College focuses on early childhood education as an investment in economic and workforce development. Research shows that high-quality early childhood programs can have a significant short-term and long-term impact on children’s lifelong success and economic development.