Navy will make decision next month about bringing carrier to Mayport
     POSTED 10/16/2008 - Newspapers in Norfolk are reporting that the Navy plans to announce its preference on November 21 for moving ships to north Florida.
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Clean "Green" during Pollution Prevention Week
     POSTED 10/15/2008 - It’s Pollution Prevention Week, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging schools, businesses and citizens to help "green" Florida’s future by trading in harsh household cleaners for non-toxic, "green" cleaners that are safer for both human health and the environment.
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With election near, candidate forums still active
     With the election looming just weeks away, voters will get their last chances to see their candidates in action. The presidential candidates are meeting Wednesday in their final televised debate before the November 4 election. Local candidates will also have a last opportunity to share their platform with several rallies around the north Florida area.
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My morning with Sarah
A first-hand account of the quality of character in Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin
     Setting heavy-hitting politics aside for just one article, I want to share with you about the morning spent last week at the Jacksonville Landing.
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Fernandina’s new fire chief starts November 3
     The City of Fernandina Beach has named Daniel R. Hanes of Plantation, Florida, as their next Chief of the Fire/Rescue Department.
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Northeast Florida Fair begins this week
     Northeast Florida Fair organizers are putting the final touches on this year’s fair, "Down on the Farm" that will begin Thursday. The fair runs Thursday, October 16 through Sunday, October 26, with the rodeo on October 24 at 8 p.m.
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You can see what you want to see
By JOHN MCCOY
     Would you like a view of the ocean - even if you live far from the coast and actually have no windows on that wall? If you would, Karen Clifton (Karen's Creations) can show you the way.
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It's pumpkin time again
     The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting longer. Halloween and Thanksgiving are right around the corner and that means it’s time for pumpkins. Big or small, no matter what size your looking for to make that special jack o’ lantern, harvest display, or pie, there’s plenty of places to find just the one you need.
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Glimpse of history on display at Bryceville Library
History Driving Tour of area also planned for October 18th
By JOHN HENDRICKS
     Old photographs, maps, and text covering the history of Bryceville, Brandy Branch and other nearby towns will be on display during the entire month of October at the Bryceville Library. The collection, put together by the West Nassau Historical Society and the West Nassau Genealogical Society, is part of a month long celebration of the diverse history of the southwestern section of Nassau County.
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