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An invasion has closed St. Augustine’s only Social Security office. No, not terrorists or enemies of the state. Bats. More ... If you were a substitute during the 2007-2008 school year and you wish to substitute during the 2008-2009 school year, now is the time to sign-up at the District Office. Drug Clearance, Fingerprint Retention, and Board Form requirements must be completed for Board Approval. More ... A suspect on his way to jail had to make a stop by the local hospital first when the Starke Police car he was in was broad-sided by a Bradford County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. More ... Last Friday marked the close of official qualifying for county, state and federal elections on the upcoming ballots. There were no last minute surprises among the ranks of offices up for grabs around North Florida. More ... While it is not yet clear whether Baker County will lift its burn ban in time for the Fourth of July, Corey Crews, manager of the Phantom Fireworks Showroom in Macclenny, reported that the Ohio-based company understands the current need for the burn ban and will support whatever decision is made by the Baker County Commissioners. More ... Beginning today, the Green Cove Springs city offices will be open only four days a week. Following the lead of many municipalities and government offices in an effort to save energy costs, the City Council agreed to the summer change at their meeting on June 17. More ... Jacksonville Beach police are asking everyone who comes to Jacksonville Beach for the 4th of July celebration to not bring fireworks. Police will be seizing illegal fireworks and issuing Notices to Appear for violators. More ... The Baker County Education Foundation is pleased to offer two Prior Graduate Scholarships: the Neil & Beatrice Kirkland Scholarship and the Norma G. Kirkland Scholarship. Applications are available at the Baker County School District Office, 392 South Boulevard East, Macclenny. Monday, July 7, is the deadline for submitting applications. More ... Do you have a great shot... A one-of-kind event, cute kids or pets? Well, share them. Send us a copy and it could show up on our website's PICTURE OF THE WEEK. More ... Training is probably one of most important responsibilities in a fire department. Hand-on training with "real flames" give firefighters a unique way to maintain and improve their skills in a controlled way. Hence the name, control burn. More ... Officials in Bradford County are warning residents to be cautious of mosquitoes. The Bradford County Health Department has been notified that two horses in the county have recently died and tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, a mosquito-borne disease. More ... |
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