The Jacksonville News Quiz (Copy)

Put your knowledge of Jacksonville news to the test. Every Friday morning, a new series of questions is added to the quiz, so be sure to return each week.

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1. Why were parents and community members addressing the Duval County School Board this week?

A) They begged for traditional public schools in their neighborhoods to remain open amid talks of school consolidations.

B) They suggested converting all schools into charter schools.

C) They proposed renaming schools after famous cartoon characters to attract more students. Elsa Elementary, anyone?

D) They want year-round school so they don’t have to spend so much money on summer camp.

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2. Why won't the Downtown Investment Authority give up on Laura Street Trio negotiations with Steve Atkins?

A) Atkins promised to name a building after them

B) Atkins dropped his request for public incentives

C) They want to see the buildings revitalized, despite a current impasse with Atkins

D) Atkins guaranteed a Trader Joe’s would move in Downstairs

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3. What convinced Councilman Rory Diamond to support the Lofts at Southbank development in the Land Use and Zoning committee this week?

A) He’s getting a free storage unit there for life

B) It was a revenge vote against Councilman Joe Carlucci

C) The project's financial viability with the addition of self-storage

D) A bet with his colleagues that he could get the project approved

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4. What's the fate of Sun-Ray Cinema in Riverside?

A) It's turning into a parking garage

B) The independent theater’s owner is buying its building, guaranteeing it stays open

C) The building's landmark status will save it from demolition, but the new owner might not extend the theater’s lease

D) It's being converted into a museum dedicated to popcorn art

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5. What did St. Johns County commissioners agree to spend $5.5 million on this week?

A) A secret underground tunnel connecting the county offices to the nearest golf course, for emergency executive golf sessions

B) A lifetime supply of golf balls for Commissioner Krista Joseph's backyard driving range

C) Acquiring a 37-acre chunk of the World Golf Village in St. Augustine

D) A new county-wide initiative to teach all residents how to perfect their golf swing, led by PGA Tour professionals

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6. Which best describes the recent changes in leadership at JEA?

A) Jay Stowe was granted tenure, preventing him from being fired for at least 20 years

B) Jay Stowe resigned after 4 years on the job, despite restoring public trust after a scandal

C) Paul McElroy attempted to return as interim CEO but got lost in the utility's labyrinthine corridors

D) Aaron Zahn was re-hired as CEO with the provision he can work remotely from prison if necessary

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7. What happened in Jax’s housing market over the past 8 years?

A) Home prices bottomed out during the pandemic as people fled for Idaho

B) Home prices have remained largely stagnant since 2016

C) The median home price doubled since 2016

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8. Which county has been ranked as the top contender for the new Florida Museum of Black History?

A) St. Johns County

B) Orange County

C) Sarasota County

D) Nassau County

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