It has been dubbed ‘Blocktoberfest’; an opportunity for local art students interested in contemporary printmaking to make large-scale ink prints from woodcarvings. The work produced by Florida State College's art students is worth seeing.

A year after Florida State College at Jacksonville partnered up with local and international companies to create the food safety program, the College is focusing heavily on raising the fifteen million dollars needed to develop the Institute for Food Safety near Downtown Campus.

Vice President Joe Biden talked about affordable college at Fletcher High School.

It's increasingly difficult to go through school without a student loan, and the average debt for graduates in Florida is more than $21,000.

In answer to a student's question on what he could do to be able to afford college, VP Biden suggested doing well in school as one possible option. A strong support system at home and at school makes that easier.

Florida Times-Union reporter Teresa Stepzinski reports on Florida State College at Jacksonville's new training program.

Dr. Washington shares what she thinks the future holds for presidential candidate Cain in light of repeated accusations of alleged sexual harassment.

With the Florida Department of Education’s approval, Florida State College is moving forward with plans to offer a Converged Communications Bachelor’s degree. Provided that the College receives the necessary approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2012.

Center on Economic and Financial Education: Florida State College at Jacksonville to offer K-12 teacher training at new Kent Campus facility. Center dedication set for December 7, 4 p.m. at Kent Campus.

Dr. MIke Reynolds is the Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Kent Campus. If you haven't heard of him, Google him.

Michell Long is one of three new appointments to the Florida Commission on Human Relations by Governor Scott. Ms. Long recently joined Florida State College at Jacksonville as Facility Manager for the Urban Resource Center. As soon as we heard the news, we grabbed our mini-cam and tracked her down so we can learn more about her prestigious gubernatorial appointment.

Downtown Campus is Florida State College at Jacksonville's "International Campus," with students whose native languages and cultures represent more than 100 countries from all over the world.

Florida State College at Jacksonville is among the largest providers of education to military service members in the nation, and also serves more veterans than almost any other college or university. Several upcoming events will be of particular interest to vets and their families, and to anyone who has an interest in veteran matters.

A quick sample of the types of programs offered under the FCCT division of Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Dr. Ferdinand “Fred” Berley and Camille Pascale Berley were honored guests at a Veterans Day presentation at North Campus. Dr. Berley was a Navy physician stationed in the Philippines when the Japanese captured him in 1942.

"Hello, Culpeper! This is Leonard Cowherd reporting from Northern Baghdad."

Gerald Halstead is 70 years old, and taking another shot at a college education. He has been at Florida State College for 2 years and is completing his course work to earn his Business Administration degree.

Free and open to the public, columnist and author Pitts will offer "Owning What You Know," in a lecture followed by a book signing. His new novel, "Before I Forget," is praised by Publishers Weekly as "Bold in spirit and scope, ... a rare, memorable debut that should net Pitts a wide new expanse of fans."

First Coast News produced a series of stories about Florida State College at Jacksonville's culinary, cosmetology, massage therapy and dental hygiene programs and the amazing deals offered to the public through these programs.

Want to impress the family at your holiday gathering this year? An ice sculpture centerpiece can do the trick. Watch Chef Richard Grigsby carve a football trophy out of ice in 41 seconds.