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Jacksonville's Economic Engine--A Summer Long Series

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This summer, WOKV is exploring the unique economy of Northeast Florida. We want you to meet the men and women, who through their daily labor, keep the region's economic engine moving.

Part Eight-Winn Dixie

In Part Eight of WOKV's summer long series on what's driving Jacksonville's Economic Engine, WOKV's Tiffany Griffith takes a look at Winn Dixie. The company says it's doing more than just stocking your pantry and filling your fridge. It's bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to our local economy.
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Part Seven-Hollywood Shoots On The First Coast
In Part Seven of WOKV's summer long series on what's driving Jacksonville's Economic Engine, WOKV's Tiffany Griffith discovers that Jacksonville is a top spot for Hollywood producers.
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Part Six-Big Business of Beverage

In Part Six of WOKV's summer long series on what's driving Jacksonville's Economic Engine, we explore an industry that doesn't mix very well with driving at all; The big business of beverage. Specifically adult beverages. WOKV's Jared Halpern takes a look at the science behind the spirits.
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Part Five-The Summer Fireworks Industry

WOKV's Jared Halpern finds that for at least a few weeks every summer, one industry is booming thanks to the bang of many of your bucks.
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Part Four-Commercial Fishing

WOKV's Jared Halpern is caught fishing around to find out more about one of the oldest industries in Northeast Florida.
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Part Three- CSX Transportation

WOKV's Jared Halpern finds out even with soaring fuel prices, CSX continues carrying a heavy load of the local economy by rail.
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Part Two - Blount Island

Jared Halpern goes global and gets a bird's eye view of how the world's cargo is welcomed by one man at JaxPort's Blount Island Terminal.
Listen to Part Two

Part One - NS Mayport