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A fatal accident on Monday took the life of a Union County Commission candidate. Robert Davis, 45, of Lake Butler was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. More ... The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two armed bank robbery suspects. The First Community Bank of Yulee was held up at gunpoint Monday afternoon about 2:30 p.m. More ... Did you know according to our Constitution that every July 4th we are to celebrate our independence with celebrations to include pomp and circumstance and illuminations? Better known today as celebrations with parades and fireworks. As the last and final neighborhood supply of fireworks are finally exhausted and the last of the hot dogs and beans have been served, I have one last challenge for you to digest regarding this holiday we call July 4th or the day of our Independence. I have prepared for you and your colleagues a test of sorts, an assessment that will surely display your Patriotic IQ. More ... A new federal prison to house illegal aliens could have a home in Columbia County. Commissioners heard a proposal to build the $60 million, low security facility during a special meeting last week. The prison would only house illegal aliens arrested and convicted of committing a crime while in the United States. More ... With fuel prices at record levels and rising, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is encouraging consumers to take precautions to prevent thefts of fuel from their vehicles. 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 ... A 16-year-old Bradford County girl was killed in an automobile accident early Saturday morning on C.R.225 in northeast Alachua County. More ... A 19-year-old Union County teen driver was killed and his passenger seriously injured in a car crash Saturday near Worthington Springs. More ... The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now has enhanced capability to further protect new vehicle owners and law enforcement officers. The new law, effective July 1, requires all temporary tags to be displayed on the rear of the vehicle in the proper license plate bracket. More ... Most would be concerned when they hear a sexual predator has taken up residence in your county or community. Citizens in Union County let their elected officials know just how concerned they were when two newly released sexual predators moved into local neighborhoods this year. Both moved out of the county, but county officials have taken steps to make sure that Union county residents are as safe as possible. More ... With half the summer almost over, thoughts are already turning to the beginning of the school year in August. The Baker County School District released the 2008-2009 Open house schedule and complete district calendar for the upcoming year. More ... The Fernandina Beach Police Department has recently been awarded with reaccreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation in a ceremony that took place in CoralSprings, Florida on June 11. More ... |
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