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June 16, 2008  RSS feed
Shark bite reported at local Beach
A Birmingham, Alabama woman was apparently bitten by a shark while wading in waist deep ocean waters off Fernandina Beach. More...
School lunch prices going up

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. More...

Baker commissioners reject increased funding for fire department
By MELISSA BURNSED

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 afternoon on how much support there was for the proposed increases. More...

 Community
• article has image Family Café successful
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 people with disabilities and/or special health care needs and their families from all regions of Florida." More...
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• Prior graduate scholarships available for Baker County students
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 Crime and Punishment
• Hospital shooting a domestic issue
Police say the deadly shooting at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville Thursday was an "ongoing domestic dispute." More...
• article has image Lake City man indicted
• article has image Cold case facts go to Columbia County grand jury
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 Business News
• article has image Business Partner Recognized
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 Regency, Jacksonville. More...
• article has image Making your work space all about you
• Healthcare veteran joins Solantic Board of Directors
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 The Mortgage Report
• What Do Mortgage Lenders See When They Look at You? (part 2)
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 balances off every month, you probably have jam-up credit, with a credit score in the 700+ range. More...
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 Profiles
• article has image Summer Gymnastics are in full swing
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 experience, USAGF is a proven hit for all ages. More...
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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 must be jpg format. You can also mail information to Theus Media Group, P.O. Box 1900, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image Benefits of Buying a Fixer-upper
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. More...
• Five Easy, Equity-Building DIY Projects
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 Sports News
• article has image Jack Del Rio Foundation to help children in Northeast Florida
The Jack Del Rio Foundation was established in 2008 by Jack and Linda Del Rio to help improve the lives of children in Northeast Florida More...
• Baker County All-Star teams announced
• Mike Peterson to host free football camp in Gainesville
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 Pros
• Tiger Woods to undergo reconstructive knee surgery and miss remainder of 2008 season
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. More...
• Rays continue to cook at home
• Jaguars 2008 Training Camp
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 Outdoors
• article has image Please don't feed the pelicans
There's a new rule from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) about feeding pelicans. Don't do it. More...
• Five FWC employees honored by the Florida Wildlife Federation
• article has image Book a comprehensive field guide to Florida’s trees
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 Events
• Kids event promotes fun with food through hands-on adventure
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...
• article has image The "One & Only Genuine Original MOSH Party" is on its way!
• The Beaches GET ANIMATED
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 Music
• article has image Grand Ole Opry star Mel McDaniel to perform
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. More...
• article has image High Notes
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 Gamer
• article has image Gamer
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 story, good gameplay and, of course, must spark my interest. However, what do you, the readers want to hear about? More...
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 Dining
• article has image Dining With Dave
Father
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. More...
• article has image Restaurant Review: Leonardo's Bistro 1245
• article has image Full-bodied and flavorful
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 Travel
• article has image Gas-saving Summer Maintenance Tips
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. More...
• Business or pleasure, Amelia Island is the close-to-home perfect getaway
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 Home & Family
• article has image Simple, cost-effective improvements deliver big impact
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, and you won't have to spend a fortune to complete them. More...
• article has image Keep it cool with quick fix crockpot dinners
• article has image Saucy Summer Salads
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