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December 8, 2008

Remains could be missing toddler Caylee Anthony

DECEMBER 12, 2008 - An Orange County utility worker made a gruesome discovery Thursday morning when he discovered remains in a plastic bag. Sheriff Kevin Beary confirmed the bones belong to a child, but could not verify if they are the remains of missing Orlando toddler Caylee Marie Anthony. More...

More Floridians applying for food stamps

DECEMBER 10, 2008 - More Floridians are applying for and receiving public assistance than ever before. In November, 1.7 million people received food stamps; 91,000 people received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash benefits; and 1.8 million individuals received Medicaid. More...

State announces formal price gouging investigation into major gasoline supplier

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson and Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced their offices have jointly initiated a formal price gouging investigation into Morgan Stanley Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, TransMontaigne, Inc., a major gasoline supplier. More...

•	Governor Crist announces $11.5 million to help Florida homeowners

•	Florida minimum wage increases next month

•	Florida one of the most unhealthy states

•	Consumers Encouraged to Remain Vigilant in Wake of Data Breaches

•	PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS

•	Damage left in wake of Thursday storms

A strong low-pressure system Thursday morning brought severe weather to parts of the area and put northeast Florida and southeast Georgia under a tornado watch. More...

•	FDOT Five Year Work Program to be Discussed

•	Gainesville Skatepark Opens

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•	Making Sense

Christmas is Not a Holiday -- It's a Birthday

Christmas is once again upon us, and we can expect to witness countless new displays of the rampant secularization of what is meant to be a joyous celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. More...

•	The Gift of the Magi Revisited

•	Cartoon of the Day

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Crime and Punishment

•	Hamilton C.I. Canine Unit Captures Attempted Murder Suspect

On November 7, 2008, the Hamilton Correctional Institution Canine Unit was called upon to assist the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Department and the Live Oak Police Department in apprehending a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder. More...

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•	IJHANA, LLC. Hires Tina Calloway

JACKSONVILLE, FL, DECEMBER 8, 2008 - IJHANA, LLC., a recognized performance architecture and solution engineering firm, is pleased to welcome Tina Calloway to the company. Tina Calloway brings with her more than thirteen years of experience in the industry as she joins the IJHANA team as Director of Business Development. More...

•	Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce 2008 Florida Chamber of the Year

•	Tax-exempt Organizations Need to Plan Ahead for Tax Filing Season

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•	Bulldogs Excited to Face Michigan State In 2009 Capital One Bowl

ATHENS, Ga.---Georgia head coach Mark Richt said the 16th-ranked Bulldogs are excited and looking forward to facing 19th-ranked Michigan State in the 2009 Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1 in Orlando, Fla. More...

•	Clemson invited to Gator Bowl

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•	Myron Rolle Named Touchdown Club Of Columbus Male Athlete Of The Year

Seminole junior was named TDC National High School Player of the Year in 2005.

Columbus, Ohio -- Florida State safety Myron Rolle, who exemplified the phrase "student athlete" in 2008, is the Touchdown Club of Columbus selection as 2008 Male Athlete of the Year. More...

•	Florida State Headed To Champs Sports Bowl

•	Gators will play Oklahoma in the BCS Championship Game

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•	State needs anglers’ help in Lake Griffin crappie study

DECEMBER 9, 2008 - Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute will reward anglers as much as $200 per returned tag from black crappie caught in Lake Griffin. More...

•	Blue crab closed seasons proposed to aid cleanups

•	Florida Fish Busters' Bulletin

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•	State Parks Invite Visitors to Enjoy Holiday Events

Events in Florida

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season at a state park throughout December. From festivals and tea parties to caroling and special tours, state parks are hosting events for residents and visitors to commemorate the season. More...

•	Annual RAP Luminaria

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•	Einstein, Oppenheimer were "genius" behind Manhattan Project

Albert Einstein is possibly the man most of us think of first when we hear the very word "genius" tossed about, and certainly Dr. Einstein is the archtype of the modern, astute, slightly eccentric, scientist. J. Robert Oppenheimer is a man less known to popular culture but still a very public face in the landscape of American science, the nuclear arms race, and the development of the Cold War. More...

•	"The Shack" is the publishing phenomenon of the year

•	It’s a tale certain to delight and entertain

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•	Sanders Family Christmas will keep you laughing

ABET presents the highly entertaining and wildly infectious, Sanders Family Christmas is a sequel to the popular hit Smoke on the Mountain. The Sanders family will keep you laughing, clapping, and singing along with over two dozen Christmas favorites. More...

•	RIVERDANCE

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•	Dance the weekend away at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - Looking for some place during the holidays where you can go for a delicious dinner and beverages, dance a little or a lot, listen to great music and even stay for the weekend? The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla has everything you need! This weekend the Loren Propper Band will be playing country and a little bit of everything Friday night, Dec. 12 in the Music Hall. On Saturday night, HayShaker of Waycross, Ga will be shaking up the place with country and classic rock. And, the SOS Café and Restaurant will be serving delicious food and beverages at regular prices. More...

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•	Travel: A Gift that Spans Generations

(ARA) - Have you ever returned from a trip anxious to share your stories and pictures with family members, only to be disappointed as you’re going through them? It’s a common occurrence; photos don’t always capture the true essence of your experience. More...

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Health & Fitness

•	Fight the Flu and Keep Kids Healthy

(ARA) – Flu season is a time of year that many parents dread. It can be inconvenient and costly to take time off of work to care for a sick child and maintain a germ-free home during flu outbreaks in your community. But what many parents also don't realize is that the flu can be more than just a temporary nuisance; it is much more serious than the common cold, and can even cause death in some children. More...

•	In-Joy with Dawn Grant

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•	Cold Weather Plant Protection

Now that the cold weather is here to stay, most of northeast Florida will be experiencing freezing night temperatures for the next few months. As we all know, low temperatures can damage our tropical and subtropical plants if some sort of protection is not provided. More...

•	Versatile and Personal, Gift Baskets are a Hot Holiday Choice

•	Responsible Entertaining: Planning the Perfect Holiday Party

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