Jacksonville Transportation Authority bond rating: Standard & Poor’s supports the ‘AA’ rating with a stable outlook for JTA’s local option gas tax revenue bonds, series 2015.
First Coast YMCA is the first Armed Services YMCA in Florida: The partnership serves to strengthen support of local service members and their families through wellness programs, summer camps and events.
New flights to Dallas: Southwest Airlines will add nonstop service between Jacksonville and Dallas (Love Field) on Jan. 7.
Infrastructure, jobs spending: The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is investing $85 million in state infrastructure and workforce training. Gov. Rick Scott said 33 projects will receive awards, 11 of which are in rural communities.
Schools receive “A” grades: River City Science Academy received “A” grades from the Florida Department of Education at three of its four Duval County campuses for the 2017-18 school year. The River City Mandarin, middle high and elementary schools received an A grade.
Crowley awards: Crowley Maritime Corp. was honored for its Puerto Rico relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria by The Seamen’s Church Institute. Also, 82 Crowley-owned or managed vessels received Jones F. Devlin Awards for outstanding safety records in 2017.
New partnership: The Jacksonville Daily Record and Leadership Jacksonville entered into a corporate partnership. The Daily Record will sponsor The Lead Story in Leadership Jacksonville’s monthly newsletter.
JAA award: The Jacksonville Aviation Authority is the winner of a 2018 Inclusion Champion Award presented by Airports Council International - North America. JAA is the 2018 Medium Hub Inclusion Champion for encouraging greater working relationships with disadvantaged businesses in the community while promoting workforce diversity, outreach and advocacy.
Renovation complete: Community First Credit Union completed the renovation of its branch at 1451 S. Third St. in Jacksonville Beach.