The truck driver that plowed into a car and school bus in Union County two years ago causing the death of seven children was sentenced today. Alvin Wilkerson, of Jacksonville, plead no contest to seven counts of vehicular homicide and 10 counts of culpable negligence causing injury.
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Tim Russert, host of NBC's "Meet the Press" since 1991 and a political analyst for "NBC Nightly News" and the "Today" program, died today from an apparent heart attack.
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Floridians and visitors to the state could have another opportunity to "ride the rails" if all goes well. With increased fuel costs this could alleviate an expensive problem with traveling in or out of the area and provide an affordable travel option.
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The field of contenders vying to fill the seat of term limited State Representative Aaron Bean added a new contender Tuesday, when Robert "Bobby" Hart filed his candidacy paperwork with the Secretary of States Office in Tallahassee. Hart who is a familiar face and voice to North Florida residents th... More...
Baker County Little League will be hosting teams from all over North Florida this summer, as players from age nine to sixteen come to town for sanctioned District Eleven softball tournaments. Coming to Minger Field in Macclenny, for the tourneys which will begin on June 28 are teams from all over Ja... More...
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office lost a member of its K-9 Unit Thursday with the death of K-9 Sagas. K-9 Sagas was found deceased in his kennel by handler Cpl. Keith Jackson Thursday morning. The cause of death was not immediately known.
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Simon Property Group announces the appointment of Scott Budge as Mall Manager for Orange Park Mall and Tina Musico as Area Director of Mall Marketing for Orange Park Mall and St. Johns Town Center.
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What Do Mortgage Lenders See When They Look at You?
Over the years I have on occasion had clients tell me that they would have purchased a home sooner than they did, but they were holding off while they got their debts cleared up a bit, or until they got some more money saved, or until their kids started school, finished school, showed some interest ... 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...
If you've ever thought about owning a home, now may be the time to take action. Lower interest rates combined with a large inventory of homes in most markets across the U.S. may translate into a good opportunity for buyers in negotiating the terms of a sale with a seller.
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The question is simple, but the answer may not be. How good are the Gators? Logic would tell you that any team returning a Junior Heisman trophy winner will be pretty darn good, but when you consider the Gators also possess the most exciting player in the nation you could see why there's excitement ... More...
After fifteen seasons of what will surely be a Hall of Fame career defensive end Michael Strahan has called it a career. Strahan ended his career on top as he waited it out one more season with the New York Giants, and came out with a Super Bowl Championship. I wonder if ex-teammate Tiki Barber wish... More...
Monday evening at Knabb Sports Complex, members of the Baker County High School Wildcats baseball team put on a pitching and catching clinic for Little League players who are gearing up for tournament season. More...
What better gift than one that is life-saving? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has a suggestion for the perfect gift for Dad. Give him the life-saving gift of an inflatable life jacket for Father’s Day. You’ll make his day…and the gift might save his life some day. More...
On Saturday, June 14, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will hold its second annual ZOOM at the Zoo classic car show. Classic cars from the First Coast region will be showing off their shine from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Zoo’s main parking lot. Guests can vote for their favorite cars and reg... More...
A tremendous London West End success,Players By The Sea's production of Blues in the Night is a dynamic compilation of twenty-six hot, torchy blues songs that frame and comment on three women's relationships. More...
Welcome one and all to this weeks Gamer. We have for your viewing pleasure a surefire way for you to spend your money. But, we bring it to you with all the flare you can handle, enjoy.
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The Apalachicola Paddling Trail System, located in Franklin County in the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area, is one of 24 trails designated by the Secretary of the Interior as a National Recreation Trail.
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It's almost Father's Day ... the perfect time to show dad how much he is loved by serving his favorite steak. While all dads are different, your dad's personality may actually determine what steak he enjoys most. Whether he is a mild-mannered filet mignon loving man or a take-charge dad who always o... More...
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