TALLAHASSEE, FL - Storm victims in five Florida counties are eligible to receive individual federal assistance under a new declaration by President George Bush. Others including three north Florida counties have been added to aid list. More...
Janet Adkins, of Fernandina Beach, has defeated Bobby Hart in his second try for the House District 12 seat being vacated by State Representative Aaron Bean who is forced to step down by term limits. The seat covers Nassau, Baker, Union and Bradford counties, as well as northwestern Clay and northeastern Duval counties. More...
Fallen limbs, soggy yards, and nasty debris met a lot of homeowners on their first foray back into the outdoors after Tropical Storm Fay’s rains and winds subsided this weekend. While a few residents remain without power, most neighborhoods have begun the process of cleaning up after Fay. More...
Football player flown to hospital after accident on field
On Tuesday of last week (August 19) a young man barely 15-years-old sustained critical injuries on the practice field while playing the game he loved, football. Milton Johnson, a sophomore this year at Baker County High School in Glen Saint Mary, has suffered an event that will forever change his life and the lives of his family More...
Anyone who thinks that this column is about to make light of the dangers of Tropical Storm Fay and its affects needs to hit their "back" button right now. Don’t read any further. You already don’t understand that I am about to critique the coverage of the supposed crisis that hit our home.
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In spite of all the excitement in the credit markets that had dominated the financial news recently, interest rates on thirty year fixed rate mortgages has remained stable. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 8 basis points, to 6.56 percent, according to Bankrate.com. More...
In a recent issue of AvMed Magazine - Summer 2008, I found yet another article addressing Sleep Apnea. The article titled "Sleep Matters, Snoring - Something to Lose Sleep Over" by: Dr. James Krainson, M.D. Dr. Krainson spent most of the article addressing most prevalent symptoms and most important what this disorder can do to the patient that happens to be afflicted.
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Despite a slumping economy, home improvements remain a popular investment for homeowners. With paint rollers and hammers in hand, they're getting the most out of their home-improvement dollar with do-it-yourself projects that make a dramatic difference.
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Officer Billy Giles with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) took ‘em by storm at the 2008 International Police & Fire Games held at the Walt Disney World Resort Aug. 16-23.
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This week in Orlando, Florida, the LPGA announced that all players on the tour will be responsible for speaking English starting in 2009, with guidelines that state if you have been on the tour for two years, players could be facing a suspension if they can’t pass an oral evaluation of English speaking skills - effective immediately for new players. More...
The first collegiate goal for freshman Tahnai Annis proved to be golden as it gave the No. 20 University of Florida soccer team (1-0-1, 0-0 SEC) a 2-1 overtime win versus Florida Atlantic (0-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) Sunday afternoon in front of a FAU Field crowd of 569.
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It’s Friday night, the first game of the season (Jamboree against West Nassau) and the Baker County Wildcat’s Football Booster Club is ready to meet the challenge. President Fred Munson says: "Our mission is to give the boys anything they need. Whether it be special equipment, team camps over the summer, or even first class transportation to and from all away games." More...
Tropical Storm Fay may put a damper on Labor Day festivities, if celebrating includes boating. This year, because of torrential rains from the storm, the water in canals, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water has risen. This has caused hazardous conditions for boaters, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging them to be extra careful this holiday weekend.
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Community Concerts of Lake City will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with six new performances. The season begins with"Puss In Boots" on Friday, October 10th. Bits ‘n Pieces Puppet Theater presents a Broadway-style puppet musical with giant new-foot-tall puppets to delight the family. More...
Now let’s just preface this article noting that movies and their appeal is not universal and everyone has different likes and dislikes. But, we all know a stinker when we see one. Some of the movies making our list of the worst movies ever made, are almost so bad, they’re good.
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In association with Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre (ABET), writer-director Steve Bailey is holding auditions for his new, one-act comedy, "The Fairly Big Broadcast of 1937." More...
The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts is presenting a free, pre-season opener featuring the United States Navy Band Country Current on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. on the Mainstage. More...
Perhaps you have been on a trip with people where you spent time at similar destinations and attractions, but had completely different experiences. They enjoy filling every minute with action - and you couldn't wait to get back to the hotel room to just relax. Or maybe you don't understand why your traveling companion seems to resent your well-thought out itinerary and would rather just wing it. More...
A popular TV commercial for an office supply store depicts a dad gleefully dancing through the aisles, filling his cart with back-to-school bargains while a singer croons "It's the most wonderful time of the year" in the background. But when it comes to back-to-school grocery shopping - and especially breakfast shopping - you may find yourself feeling less than wonderful.
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Florida, Michigan votes restored