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LCPD Arrests Bank Robbery Suspect
     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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Help Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger on May 10
     Letter carriers in North Florida will join their counterparts nationwide to help Stamp Out Hunger in their communities and around the nation. Letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items Saturday, May 10.
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Remembering the fallen
     Law enforcement agencies remember and honor those who "did not come home" with annual memorial services.
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Services announced for deputy killed in motorcycle accident
     Funeral service have been announced for Clay County Deputy Dennis Urban who was killed Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 after he was hit by an elderly motorist while riding his personal motorcycle in Marion County.
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Baker County honors fallen officers
     Five officers were honored during tonight’s memorial service at the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. These law enforcement officers were our community’s son, fathers brothers, and neighbors,. They began their watch with an ever-present and steadfast determination to protect and serve. They selflessly ...
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Callahan teacher finalist for Teacher of the Year award
     Jean Lamar, a language arts teacher at Callahan Middle School, is one of five finalists for the 2009 Macy’s Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year award. Lamar has taught in Nassau County for 18 years.
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The Really Really Free Market
By KIRK WEDEKIND
     While the worker's of the world celebrated their fight for a better life in myriad demonstrations around the globe on Mayday, the protest against the constricting and often imbalanced economic markets of the world and especially America took on a new form of speech in Gainesville. The Really Really ...
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Harvey The Horse Is a Friend Indeed
By DAVID THEUS
     Tanyia Rowan, one of Baker County's finest has a special friend in the class room. This year Mrs. Rowan is celebrating her ninth year teaching Kindergarten for Baker County Schools. Early on Mrs. Rowan knew that she would need a special friend to help her motivate children. That special friend is th...
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Qualifying ends for some local, federal political races
     Friday was the deadline for Northeast Florida political contenders to qualify for local court related and federal races. No Democrats or Independents entered the race for state attorney in Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler and Volusia counties, so those voters will be allowed to vote i...
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Columbia SO implements new inmate account system
     In an effort to improve the delivery of inmate services at the Columbia County Jail, a new way to allow family and friends to deposit money into canteen accounts for current inmates has been established.
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Man gets prison after repeat DUI
DUI manslaughter did not deter another drinking and driving arrest
By LYNSIE BREAUX
     Joseph W. Nerone, 30, returned to Baker County to face violation of probation charges stemming from a March 2, 1997 crash in which one passenger was killed and two others were severely injured. He had originally been charged with one count of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI causing personal i...
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