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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 3, 2008 – Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and Atlantic Beach Mayor John Meserve were joined today by Jacksonville City Council Member Art Graham and other community leaders for a dedication ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Mayport Road resurfacing and median construction project. More ... GREEN COVE SPRINGS/December 4, 2008 - The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is pleased to announce its partnership with the city of Green Cove Springs to bring services directly to customers, saving them a possible trip to our offices. On Dec. 6, the Florida Licensing On Wheels mobile will participate in the Christmas on Walnut Street 2008 Celebration. More ... PALATKA, Fla., Dec. 3, 2008 — The St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold a workshop on December 8 to discuss the protection and improvement of the St. Johns River’s water quality through restoration projects and land acquisition and management. More ... MACCLENNY, Fla./December 2, 2008 - On Saturday. December 6, the City of Macclenny will host their annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Festivities. Downtown Macclenny will be the place to be with more than art, craft, and food booths opening at 10:00 a.m. Games and rides for the kids will also be available along Macclenny Avenue (US 90). More ... MACCLENNY, Fla./December 2, 2008 - State regulations have forced a local sheriff to resign from office in order to secure his benefits in the Florida DROP retirement system. Baker County Sheriff Joey Dobson resigned from his post effective at midnight on Monday morning. More ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 1, 2008 – Mayor John Peyton announced today that while the national economic downturn has negatively affected the city’s revenue streams that support infrastructure investments, the City of Jacksonville plans to continue moving forward with $100 million in new roadway construction projects. This investment will come in addition to the approximately $250 million in Better Jacksonville Plan roadway projects that are currently under construction or in design. More ... MACCLENNY, FL - The Baker County Historical Society’s Annual Christmas Open House will be on December 6, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Come tour the Old Baker County Jail at 42 West McIver Street in Macclenny and enjoy refreshments and live piano music. More ... TALLAHASSEE – With the holiday shopping season now upon us, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is urging all Floridians to recycle old electronics, keeping them out of landfills and protecting Florida’s natural resources. More ... Jacksonville, Fla.—Jacksonville University Seniors Bradley Woodrum and Jordan Wiggins each received the first annual $5,000 Scott Amos Pay it Forward Scholarship for academic success and involvement in the community and the University. More ... The North Central Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council will hold its December 2008 monthly meeting on Thursday, December 11 at Haven Hospice of North Central Florida, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. The meeting will commence with an open session at 12:30 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. More ... TALLAHASSEE – With the holiday shopping season kicking off this past weekend, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is encouraging consumers to shop wisely, know your rights and keep track of your purchases. More ... |
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