• Dr. Arthur Kalman joined Baptist Health and Lyerly Neurosurgery in the Baptist Medical Pavilion. He joins fellow physiatrist Luis Massa, along with neurosurgeons Javier Garcia-Bengochea, Paulo Monteiro, Andrew Cannestra and Bradley Wallace and neurosurgical oncologist Howard Chandler Jr. A physiatrist is a medical physician whose goal is to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.
• The City announced Thursday it has dismissed an unfair labor practice complaint filed with the Public Employees Relations Commission against the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5-30. “This is a good-faith first step toward our ultimate goal: a resolution that benefits taxpayers,” said Mayor Alvin Brown. The complaint, filed by Mayor John Peyton’s administration, was to be heard today. The City and FOP have a hearing on a disputed labor contract before the special magistrate Sept. 14-15, who will issue a recommended decision. Each side then has 20 days to accept or reject. A rejection sends the issue to City Council.
• One of the most anticipated events at Jaguars training camp is the “Oklahoma Drill,” where one player tries to shed a blocker and tackle the ball carrier. It is scheduled Sunday during the team’s first practice in full pads. Gates open at 6:15 p.m.
• Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida, received the Celebration of Nurses Inspiration Award from HealthSource Magazine for helping people and inspiring others in the nursing field. She accepted the award at HealthSource Magazine’s Celebration of Nurses event at EverBank Field.