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What's happening in your community? You can find a list of holiday events right here. More ...
A primate has been sighted several times in an Orange Park subdivision, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking for the public’s help to locate the animal. More ... Baker County lifts burn ban By MELISSA BURNSED The Baker County Board of Commissioners heeded the advice of County Fire Chief Richard Dolan and voted unanimously to rescind the burn ban they had enacted in response to drought conditions just six weeks ago. The City of Macclenny had officially lifted their ban about a week previously. More ...
Northeast Florida State Hospital hosted their annual Independence Day Celebration Tuesday, July 1 kicking off the holiday weekend early. The celebration featured live entertainment, pony rides, train rides, and lots of other fun things for kids. More ...
UPDATED JULY 2, 2008 Thelma, a black-and-brown bloodhound, working with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was found safe after getting out of her pen. More ...
City of Macclenny residents enjoy the protection of a full time fire department that has maintained an ISO (Insurance Services Organization) rating of Class Four over the past several years. But the city has seen tremendous growth with hundreds of new residential and commercial ventures popping up a... More ...
Send us your favorite digital camera photo Do you have a great shot... A one-of-kind event, cute kids or pets? Well, share them. Send us a copy and it could show up on our website's PICTURE OF THE WEEK. More ... City Manager back on the job By MELISSA BURNSED Just two short months after a massive cardiac event, Macclenny City Manager Gerald Dopson is back at the helm of the local municipality. More ...
By MELISSA BURNSED The Florida legislature and Governor Charlie Christ recently completed work on the state’s new austere budget for the upcoming calendar year. Many state programs and projects were trimmed or cut during the legislative process, including $140 million for Florida Department of Transportation projects ... More ... Board votes for uniforms for Bradford Middle School By MELISSA BURNSED The concept of mandatory uniforms for students in Bradford County originated with a proposal from Jason Jennings, the new principal at the Renaissance Center, a couple of weeks ago. Jennings asked the board to support a standard uniform for long-term students of the alternative school. The board and... More ... Arrest in major pot smuggling incident A New York City man was arrested last week for trying to smuggle an estimated $462,000 in marijuana out of Florida. He was caught at an inspection in the northeastern part of the state. More ...
Degree application deadline extended to July 11 Florida Community College at Jacksonville has received official confirmation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) that the new baccalaureate programs in Supervision and Management, Computer Networking and Nursing have been approved. More ... New laws for motorcycle licenses take effect July 1 Basic Rider Course now required for all motorcycle endorsement The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles wants to remind future motorcyclists of a change in Florida law effective July 1, 2008. Beginning July 1, new motorcyclists must successfully complete the Basic Rider Course through the Florida Rider Trainer Program before they can have the motorcy... More ... Open House schedule, school calendar announced for Baker schools With half the summer almost over, thoughts are already turning to the beginning of the school year in August. The Baker County School District released the 2008-2009 Open house schedule and complete district calendar for the upcoming year. More ...
The Fernandina Beach Police Department has recently been awarded with reaccreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation in a ceremony that took place in CoralSprings, Florida on June 11. More ...
Nature-based activities highlighted during the month of July To celebrate July as Recreation and Parks Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation & Parks is encouraging family-friendly, outdoor recreation with the launch of its Family. Friends. Fun. Campaign to reconnect children and families with nature. More ... Safe Trak program offered by SJSO Safe Trak is one of the newest programs being offered by the St Johns Sheriff’s Office. Safe Trak facilitates the recovery of participants prone to wander (young or old), by utilizing radio frequency tracking devices. More ... |
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