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April 21, 2008
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Baker Commissioners mull new administration site
By MELISSA BURNSED
Office space is at a premium for Baker County government officials. Increases in the demand for services from new residents and an accompanying rise in cases making their way through the local court system have all combined to create cramped quarters. Commissioners discussed possible plans to allevi... More...
Road Rangers reprieved

The Department of Transportation program to assists Florida motorists got a tentative "stay of execution" as such this week when the Legislature decided it was too important a program to cut totally. More...

Former officer sentenced on drug charges

Almost two years ago on June 7, 2006, a multi-agent investigation made the arrest of one of their own, a U.S. Border Patrol officer for drugs. This week Tony "Hollywood" Henderson was sentenced. More...

 Community
•BCHS students preview 33rd annual art show
Baker County High School art instructors Mrs. Harrell and Mrs. Armoreda hosted and previewed their 33rd annual student art exhibit during school hours on Thursday for visiting classes. The one night show on April 24 displaying the works of their many talented art students went on display in the scho... More...
•Breaking down the barriers
•Getting Green in Tallahassee
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 Business News
•CSX, Jaxport announce plans for $40 billion expansion
In a Monday morning press conference CSX and JAXPORT representatives announced the expansion and upgrades of their rail infrastructure in Jacksonville. Moving more cargo in and out on trains will reduce traffic especially on the Northside of Jacksonville. More...
•Local Chapter of National Speakers Association Forms
•Orange Park Medical Center names new CEO
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 The Mortgage Report
•The Mortgage Report
Mortgage Professionals More Valuable Than Ever
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 Business Briefs
•Business Briefs
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 Photographs must be clearly labeled and mu... More...
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 Real Estate
•Curb Appeal Takes Starring Role in Competitive Market
Updating Windows and Doors is a Must in a House Exterior Makeover
Real estate may be about location, location, location, but it’s also about looks. Curb appeal is taking on a bigger role in today’s housing market. With the number of available homes for sale growing each day, buyers can afford to be choosy and consider only houses that show well from the street. More...
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 Pros
•Pacman to play again
The former banned Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was traded on Wednesday to the Dallas Cowboys. This shouldn't come as a surprise as the Cowboys were the only real suitor for the banned player. More...
•Black and Gold South - Towels in Florida
•Pierre makes easy work of Serra
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 College
•Star Florida State athlete arrested
The Florida State University football program is no stranger to the law. Early Tuesday morning, 21-year old Preston Parker was arrested in South Florida on charges of carrying a concealed .45 caliber handgun and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. More...
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 Prep
•Ladycats knock off Blue Devils
In front of a raucous home crowd, the Baker County Ladycats knocked the Stanton Prep Blue Devils out of the state high school softball sub-regional game Tuesday night. The tight 4 to 3 victory marks the first time that the Baker Ladies have advanced past the first round of playoffs on the road to a ... More...
•Wildcat Lifters Class 1A State Champions
•Lady Wildcats are 2008 District Champions
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 Outdoors
•Time to bag a special-opportunity hunt
If you're looking for a quality hunting experience, look no further. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers hunters unique fall-season hunts for deer, wild hogs and released quail on the state’s best public hunting lands. More...
•Great Florida Birding Trail adds more sites
•Reviews of Crappie fishing rods
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 Events
•It's Freddy's Birthday at the Catty Shack Ranch
Come and celebrate a special two day event. Spend Freddy's Birthday, Open House and Fundraiser with the big cats. See how big Freddy has grown in three years. Tour the sanctuary and meet all the residents (39 big cats) of the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary at 1860 Starrat Road in Jacksonville ... More...
•Museum presents author's night
•Book Festival begins April 25
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 Movies/Books
•Let's go to the movies
You might as well get ready cause it almost SUMMER MOVIE TIME. That’s right school’s almost out and the movies are kicking into high gear. While the biggest blockbuster releases are coming up a little later, there’s still a lot of interesting movies waiting. More...
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 Theater
•Players by the Sea present "The Underpants"
What happens when comedian Steve Martin gets his hands on an obscure 1910 satire by German playwright Carl Sternheim. He turns it into a bawdy farce called The Underpants, bursting with bad puns, goofy pratfalls, intellectual name-dropping, hilarious one-liners and witty social insights. More...
•Theatre Happenings
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 Music
•MARCUS BELGRAVE
A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
The unmistakable songs made famous by Louis Armstrong ring clear in this special tribute by trumpeter Marcus Belgrave and his eight-member band on Saturday, May 10 at The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts in Orange Park. More...
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 Dining
•Cowboys is home on the range
Right when you enter the door this is one family hacienda for sure. We were kindly greeted by the hostess and quickly seated at a table top for four. The dining room is large and spacious with booth seating along the outside and casual table seating throughout. Just off to the right-hand side, as yo... More...
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 Travel
•A Personal Savannah
Savannah, Georgia has become a leading tourist destination for a lot of reasons: its historic architecture, repute for being haunted, colonial-era and Civil War history-and with the exception of the heart of the summer-its fine weather. (In the summer, on the other hand, like that other great touris... More...
•‘Staycationing’ on the Rise
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 Home & Family
•Celebrations That Sizzle
Make all your celebrations sizzle this year with salsa! Let your taste buds dance with easy to make, flavorful dishes that add zing to any party. Carry the bold, fun theme through by using bright, colorful tablecloths and centerpieces of paper flowers, or add a sprinkling of confetti for fun. More...
•How to Have a Beautiful and Fruitful Garden
•Generations Prepared
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