The first round of this year’s FCAT scores were released Thursday and Florida students did better this year than last year on the writing portion of the standardized test. Area students in general did better than the state average.Students in the fourth, eighth and 10th grades take the test. More...
Baker County’s run in the FHSAA state softball series came to an end Friday afternoon, when they faced off with the nations number one ranked high school team. The Ladycats fell 12 to 1 in a mercy rule shortened five inning game.
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What began as a nice Saturday afternoon puttering in his yard, turned into a life threatening situation for Macclenny City Manager Gerald Dopson. While working outside at his downtown home, Dopson began suffering chest pains and his family summoned Baker County EMS personnel. More...
On May 9thth, at approximately 4:38 pm, a lone suspect entered the Bank of America, located at 2357 NW US Highway 90 in Lake City. The suspect, Richard Knox, 32, took a seat at a customer service officers desk and then approached the teller with a note demanding money.
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Mailing a letter will be more expensive next week after first-class stamps rise a penny to 42 cents on Monday. But you can save a little money by buying a supply of forever stamps at the current postage rate of 41 cents before then.
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The Federal Reserve's announcement of a quarter-point decrease in the Federal Funds rate, it's seventh such cut since it began easing credit conditions in September, most likely will be the last in this series of rate cuts. More...
Business briefs reports what’s happening to local and area businesses. Items can include mergers, relocations, office and store openings, honor and awards, promotions, personnel changes, or business events. Send information to news@northfloridanewsdaily.com More...
With the slowdown in the real estate market, more people are looking for ways to add value to their homes and make them stand out from the rest. One area that is of high interest to both buyers and home investors is the bathroom.
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Don't get me wrong. I'm all for PETA as a group, but their latest mess is just ridiculous. That's because PETA wants to look into the treating of the horse Eight Belles, who was sadly euphonized following a tragic collapse that broke both of her legs. More...
Sergio Garcia is your leader in the clubhouse following the first round of the TPC at Sawgrass. The question is whether or not he will still be leading when eighteen holes are finished on Sunday. It's a little early to question whether a golfer can hang on during the final three rounds, but given Ga... More...
Upset was the word repeated over and over by game announcers and sportswriters, as the Baker County Ladycats rallied from a 4 to 1 deficit to beat the Navarre Raiders and win their first ever regional championship Tuesday night. The Baker Ladies victory in the regional bracket of the state 4A tourna... More...
Have you just caught that trophy bass or killed that huge buck? Have you returned from the hunting, fishing, or outdoors trip of a lifetime or the trip from you know where? Share your photos and stories with our readers. More...
Members of various area organizations are busy finalizing plans on a variety of events to be held at different locations throughout Callahan as the 3rd annual Railroad Days Festival draws nearer.
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From "Hello Dolly" and "What A Wonderful World", to Armstrong's earliest classics like "West End Blues", "Stardust" and "Potato Head Blues", Marcus Belgrave is undoubtedly one of the few performers in the world with the three essential qualities needed to deliver a loving and convincing tribute to "... More...
What is your favorite movie? Music? Book? What about video game? Is there one specific name that sticks with you when you are in the stores? Do you search and search until you locate that one game that one little detail that makes it worth buying?
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With Mother's Day right around the corner, most of you are probably thinking where you want to make reservations so that mom, wife, or grandma has a nice and enjoyable day. More...
In the 1930s, a cracker farmhouse in the remote scrub hammock countryside of north central Florida was home to well known author, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. She called it her "small place of enchantment." Today, the site, located southeast of Gainesville, is a national historic landmark.
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Perhaps you remember the sights, smells and tastes associated with a special relative who taught you how to bake your first cake or knead dough for a loaf of freshly baked bread; now is the time to pass on these memories. More...
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New transport service in the works for Baker County