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December 1, 2008  RSS feed
State agency accidentally puts private info on Web
TALLAHASSEE, Fla./December 5, 2008 - A state agency charged with the task of finding jobs and workers accidentally put the Social Security numbers job seekers on the Internet. About 250,000 Customers of the Agency for Workforce Innovation's One-Stop Career Centers may have had their information posted on the Internet for 19 days in October. More...
Exotic beetles threaten Florida crops

DECEMBER 4, 2008 - Small, invasive beetles that kill trees in the laurel family -- including avocados -- are heading closer to South Florida. An Asian beetle half the size of a rice grain is spreading a fungus fatal to avocados and red bay trees and is working its way south, toward 6,500 acres of commercial avocado in south Florida. More...

Florida lenders agree to no foreclosures for 45 days

TALLAHASSEE, Fla./December 2, 2008 – Governor Charlie Crist has announced that two groups of Florida lenders have voluntarily agreed not to file new foreclosure petitions on primary homes for the next 45 days.The Florida Bankers Association and the Florida Credit Union League made the announcement Monday in a press conference with Governor Crist. They also volunteered not to schedule foreclosure sales during that period. More...

 Community
• City officials celebrate the completion of Mayport Road improvements
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...
• Mobile office to issue driver licenses, ID cards at holiday celebration this weekend
• Board to get update on District restoration projects
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 Opinion
• article has image Saving Dudley Farm
Budget Cuts Prompt the Closing of Some State Parks
Florida has always had the benefit of some of the most diverse and exciting state parks within the nation and these parks have provided countless hours of enjoyment and education for Floridians and visitors to our state alike. However, the budget cuts that the state is currently dealing with have affected every aspect of state-level government and our state parks are no exception. More...
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• article has image Making Sense
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 Crime and Punishment
• Attorney General Reaches Settlement with Jacksonville Moving Company
TALLAHASSEE, FL/December 2, 2008 – Attorney General Bill McCollum yesterday announced his Economic Crimes Division has reached a settlement with a Jacksonville moving company. The settlement with Father & Son Moving and Storage of Jacksonville, Inc. resolves allegations the company used misleading advertising, failed to deliver furniture and other possessions at the prices promised, and failed to disclose certain items on its contracts. More...
• FPD warns citizens to be aware after three incidents
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 Business News
• article has image Advice for Entrepreneurs in an Uncertain Economy
(ARA) - The news ticker on the TV at the gym shows the dollar falling, the morning paper forecasts economic doubt, and the economic outlook appears to be dreary everywhere you turn. While it may seem counter-intuitive, business experts will tell you that now is a great time for entrepreneurs looking to start a new business. Often, times like these are when fortunes are made. More...
• article has image Preventing Laptop Theft This Holiday Travel Season
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 The Mortgage Report
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 Sports News
• Join Our Blog Talk Radio Sports Show
Join us this Saturday morning, December 6, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. for our first of many blog talk radio shows. Go to www.blogtalkradio.com/floridanewsdaily and join host David Theus and Florida News Daily Sports Columnist Lynsie Breaux while we discuss this week's college playoff picture, who’s going to what bowls, and whether or not the BCS is working this year. More...
• article has image Myron Rolle named one of four finalists for the Lott Trophy
• SEC teams hold top two spots in AP Top 25
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 College
• article has image Baseball announces Winter Hitting Clinic on Dec. 20-21
The JU baseball team has announced the addition of the Todd Claus Winter Hitting Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. - Noon at John Sessions Stadium. Run by new JU hitting instructor Todd Claus, this limited camp ($90) is designed for players interested in intensified hitting instruction. More...
• article has image REMATCH: JU hosts Belmont on Thursday night
• article has image Georgia Waiting To Learn Bowl Destination
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 Outdoors
• FWC moves forward on improving state's hunting quota system
DECEMBER 3, 2008 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed staff on Wednesday to proceed with developing a new set of rules to improve the state's regulation of hunting on wildlife management areas. More...
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• article has image Tag a holiday gift to help Florida's wildlife
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 Events
• article has image Pets Need "A Home for the Holidays"
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is hosting its third annual pet adoption event, A Home for the Holidays, on Saturday, December 6, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Animal rescue groups and shelters from all over the First Coast area will bring a wide variety of cats and dogs that are all in need of a good, loving home. More...
• HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
• article has image Church Tour
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 Theater
• article has image AVENUE Q is not for the kids
AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. More...
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 Music
• Regions Bank to present "A Choral Christmas Card" by JU music program
Candlelight processional, Christmas carols, motets and anthems will be found when the choirs of Jacksonville University conducted by Jon O. Carlson present "A Choral Christmas Card" A Christmas Choral Concert, including seasonal music for the holidays on Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 P. M. in Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University. More...
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• article has image Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band brings a Hometown Christmas
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 Gamer
• Activision Announces Holiday Game Line-up
Activision Publishing, Inc. is rocking the holiday season with a robust slate of games for the entire family. Headlining is Guitar Hero World Tour, the latest installment in the best-selling music-based video game franchise, featuring everything from full band to guitar solo challenges. Also touring are Call of Duty: World at War, the most intense World War II experience ever; Quantum of Solace, which captures the edge and intrigue of the new Daniel Craig Bond series; Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, featuring the high-jinx and hilarity of the acclaimed feature film from DreamWorks Animation; and Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, an original game featuring the most recognizable Super Hero of all time, Spider-Man. More...
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 Dining
• article has image Sophisticated Entertaining Made Simple
To add an effortless note of elegance to your next get-together, select a special hors d'oeuvre. Chef Bradford Thompson of Lever House in New York City has created some surprisingly simple recipes for a sophisticated party. He chose Carr's Table Water Crackers as the perfect complement to his recipes' robust flavors. More...
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 Travel
• article has image Strategies for Snagging a Ski Season Deal
(ARA) - Last year marked a record-setting ski season for American resorts with 60.5 million skier visits, according to the National Ski Areas Association. This year, many ski enthusiasts are faced with tighter budgets and new economic challenges that have them searching for ways to save without giving up their annual trip to the mountains. More...
• article has image An American Home: The History of the White House
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 Health & Fitness
• article has image In-Joy with Dawn Grant
Accepting Our Uniqueness
What if all food tasted the same, all drinks coated your tongue with the same flavor, all perfumes released the same aroma, and all houses were repeated imprints of each other? How boring life would be! Without variety there would be little intrigue, excitement, or diversity in our day. There would be less inspiration and creative expression. More...
• article has image Are Food Allergies Genetic?
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 Home & Family
• article has image Rise and Dine!
Easy Ways to Wake Up the Holidays
During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there's nothing quite like being able to slow down for a while and enjoy a meal with loved ones. Beginning the day with a warm and satisfying breakfast or brunch gets everyone off to a great start. More...
• article has image Baking with Jenny
• article has image Picture Perfect
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