With parents already tightening their belts because of rising fuel and grocery prices, another expense will be on the rise as school meals are set to increase this year.
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The Baker County Board of County Commissioners has been considering options for increasing or enacting new special assessment fees for three key departments. After two workshops and numerous hours of staff time spent calculating costs versus revenue streams, the board held a straw ballot vote Monday... More...
The 10th annual Governor's Summit on Disabilities completed on Sunday from Disney's Coronado Springs Resort on the Walt Disney World compound. According to the conference program, "The Family Café Annual Conference is a statewide event designed to meet the need for information and networking among p... More...
Food Lion was named the 2008 Business Partner by the Baker County School District. Matthew Barfield, local Food Lion Manager, and Bonnie Jones, Assistant Principal at the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center, attended the Twenty-first Annual Commissioner's Business Recognition Awards in the Spring at The Hyatt... More...
This week in our series of discussions on how lenders look at you we will talk a little bit about your credit rating. Most people know, generally, what their credit is like. If you have never been late on a bill in your life, have had a few car loans, a couple of mortgages, and pay your credit card ... More...
Can’t seem to get the kids up and out this summer? Ronnie McReynolds and USA Gymnastics of Florida in Starke are offering summer gymnastic camps guaranteed to keep your kids active. Coach Ronnie says: "our camps are an opportunity to learn, make new friends, and stay fit." With 20 years of experienc... 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 Photographs must be clearly labeled and mu... More...
You've seen the real estate listings: "in need of TLC," "fixer-upper," and "great potential." While some cringe at the thought of buying a house that needs to be renovated, others see a chance to get a great deal on a house they can customize and make their own.
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Doctors assure Woods that long-term prognosis is very good with rehabilitation and training
Just days after winning the 2008 U.S. Open in a dramatic sudden-death playoff, Tiger Woods announced that he will be forced to undergo reconstructive Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery on his left knee and will miss the remainder of the PGA TOUR season.
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Give kids a chance in the kitchen, and watch what culinary delights they create! That's the thinking behind Simon Kidgits Super Duper Mini Chefs at The Avenues on Saturday, June 21 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. when kids will transform the mall's Center Court into a place for food and fun. More...
Grand Ole Opry and country music star Mel McDaniel will perform Saturday night, June 21, at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park north of Live Oak.
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This week I decided to break away from the norm and try something new. I try to bring you the best choices of games that I would think that you as a gamer would want to play. I began thinking, however, that I have a very specific taste in games. The games I look forward to playing must have a great ... More...
I got to sleep in, watch TV, and dinner at home, not bad for Father’s Day. When asked what I wanted to do special today, I just said, "Let’s just stay in today and watch some TV and hang out." With the weather the way it was, it didn’t make any sense to be outside running around any way.
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High gas prices have many motorists putting the brakes on long-distance summer travel. However, smart maintenance and good driving habits can help boost your vehicle's fuel efficiency and ease the pain of a trip to the gas station.
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Homeowners know that improvement and redecorating projects can be financially draining. Pair that with the fact that the cost of gas and groceries continue to rise and sprucing up your home may be on the back burner. However, you can still invest in some simple projects that provide a big impact, an... More...
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FDLE, local agencies team up to check on sex offenders, predators