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December 22, 2008  RSS feed
Do Not Call violations top list of complaints for 2008
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is announcing the top ten list of complaints for calendar year 2008. It’s no surprise that the no sales solicitation category continues to rank number one, however complaints are up substantially this year. After dropping by nearly 500 complaints in 2007 to 4223, the Do Not Call law generated 5006 written complaints in 2008. Bronson also says the department was able to provide more than 7.6 million dollars in refunds in the form of cash, goods and services, 3 million dollars more than last year. More...
Florida Highway Patrol steps up holiday enforcement

FHP will use zero tolerance enforcement strategies to target aggressive and hazardous violators throughout the state for Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Troopers will place special emphasis on aggressive driving, Driving Under the Influence, speeding and safety restraint violations. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians who comply with our state’s traffic laws and use sound judgment can help make this holiday period safer and less stressful. More...

Discount drug card program celebrates anniversary with nearly $2 million in savings

TALLAHASSEE – As the first anniversary of the Florida Discount Drug Card passes, 66,218 Floridians have signed up for the card since its launch on December 20, 2007. Members have saved over $1.9 million on prescription-drug costs. Individuals qualify for the card if they are age 60 and older and do not have prescription drug coverage, or if they are in the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage gap. More...

 Community
• article has image Looking for a job?
Jobseekers - now Employ Florida Marketplace lets you search for jobs by a radius from your home zip code, and by city as well as by county, workforce region, specific metropolitan area or statewide. And the new Quick Search option remembers your search area so you only have to enter it if you want to look in a new area. New advanced job search features let you focus your search better than ever. An integrated Background Wizard / Resume Writing tool makes it easier than ever to create a professional resume and fine tune your job searches. More...
• Florida Consumers urged to Apply for TV Converter Box Coupons by December 31
• Arbor Day in Florida will be on January 16
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 Opinion
• article has image Making Sense
If I Were President
Who needs gigantic bailouts when there are far less costly and more effective ways to deal with the economic crisis, such as those I'd use if I were president of the United States. To begin with I'd give the economy a powerful shot in the arm by eliminating a lot of federal taxes that are hobbling economic growth. More...
• article has image Christmas Memories and Greeting Cards
• article has image Cartoon of the Day
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 Crime and Punishment
• Clay County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Vending Machine Burglars
Clay County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating numerous cases of burglaries to vending machines and, with the release of the attached photos, would like the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Detectives estimate that in 2008 in the Northeast Florida area these burglars stole bills and coins and caused damage to the machines totaling over $70,000. Detectives are working to determine if the suspects in various cases are working together or separately. More...
• Arson Suspect Arrested
• Adults and juveniles charged in poaching spree
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 Business News
• CSX Intermodal Expands Florida Services
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Intermodal (CSXI) announced today that it is further expanding its services in Florida with a wider array of shipping options. More...
• Verizon Wireless invests $155 million to enhance Florida network during 2008
• article has image Cavendish Elected Vice Chairman of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority
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 The Mortgage Report
• Lonely? Apply for a Mortgage Loan
Suppose you've decided to replace your refrigerator. You go to your favorite retail establishment that sells refrigerators, check out the latest models, and pick one out. The purchase is going to run a little more than you thought (what doesn't?), so you're going to have to finance the purchase through the store. You sign a few papers, wait for the credit approval (which you understand includes the customary credit check), arrange the delivery time, and you're on your way. More...
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 Real Estate
• Florida's Existing Home Sales Rise in November 2008
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third month in a row, Florida's existing home sales rose in November, with Florida Realtors(R) reporting a 4 percent increase in activity in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors(R) (FAR). More...
• Green Homes Attractive to Buyers
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 Sports News
• Joe Zelenka is One of Nine Finalists for NFL's "Super Ad: Believe in Now" Commercial Campaign
Jacksonville Jaguars long snapper Joe Zelenka was named one of nine finalists for the NFL’s "Super Ad: Believe In Now" Commercial. Fans can help turn one of the finalists into the NFL’s Super Bowl commercial at NFL.com/SuperAd. Fans will vote on the Championship Round from December 18, 2008 – January 4, 2009. Fans will have eighteen days to vote for their favorites with a Super Bowl appearance on the line. More...
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 College
• article has image Bulldogs Begin Workouts In Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla./December 26, 2008 - The 16th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs arrived here Friday and held a 90-minute evening workout at Olympia High School in preparation for the Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl. More...
• article has image Georgia Football Graduates 13 During Friday’s Commencement Ceremonies
• BCS National Championship To Air Live In 3-D
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 Outdoors
• NOAA to Create Saltwater Angler Registry in 2010
December 23, 2008 - NOAA’s Fisheries Service released its final rule today to create a national saltwater angler registry of all marine recreational fishermen to help the nation better protect our shared marine resources. A requirement to establish a registry was included in a statute approved by Congress in 2007. More...
• Youth hunts for quail and turkey at Babcock Ranch Preserve
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 Events
• article has image Enjoy a "Winter Break" Festival at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Join us at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for "Winter Break", the third annual festival that rings in the New Year with sounds of music from around the world. On December 26 - 30 and January 1 - 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., kids can enjoy an inflatable slide, bounce houses, animal encounters, prize drawings, crafts and live entertainment performing music from around the world. An entertainment schedule is posted on the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ website at www.jacksonvillezoo.org. More...
• HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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 Movies/Books
• article has image Sammy & Robert’s Animal Adventures
In this second book in the series, Sammy & Robert’s Animal Adventures, there are two stories. The stories are written in the same fun, rhyming way as the first story. These stories are longer and there are more illustrations. Sammy & Robert Visit A Farm will teach children about farm animals, their babies, their pens, foods they eat, and sounds they make. More...
• Department of Education Announces Holiday Reading List
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 Theater
• article has image Othello next production for Players by the Sea
Director Robyn Neal knows that, when it comes to doing Shakespeare well, time is as important as talent. After auditions on September 14, four months before opening, she spent weeks meeting one-on-one with each of her actors to discuss characterization and read through the text to lay the foundation before blocking rehearsals began September 25th. Robyn’s wealth of performing experience makes her insights as a director particularly valuable and rich. She won a Pelican Award for last season’s portrayal of Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret and played a memorable Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter. More...
• article has image Laughter and reflection with Carol Burnett
• AUDITIONS
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 Music
• article has image Itzhak Perlman to perform at Phillips Center
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to the irrepressible joy of making music, which he communicates. More...
• article has image Love Me Tender - From Elvis With Love
• article has image Raitt, Chicago, and the Beach Boys to play Amphitheater
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 Dining
• article has image Happy Holiday Hosting
(Family Features) The holidays are upon us! Whether planning for a gathering with friends or preparing to host relatives from out of town, it can get a little overwhelming. So this year, spend less time getting wrapped up in stresses of the season, and more time being a jolly holiday host. More...
• article has image New Year's Eve In Style
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 Health & Fitness
• article has image Easy Tips for Busy Women to Stay Beautiful
(ARA) - Every woman has the desire for a great figure, radiant skin and a beautiful Hollywood smile. But the demands of work and family life often get in the way of maintaining a healthy beauty and fitness routine. More...
• article has image Make the Most Important Investment This Year -- Invest in Your Health
• article has image In-Joy with Dawn Grant
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 Home & Family
• article has image Family Game Night
Even with all of the worries about today's economy, families can still enjoy fun, entertaining evenings together and stay on budget by playing board games. While board games can certainly be played and enjoyed at any time, a designated family game night provides an opportunity for families to share an economical night of staying in, having fun and creating new memories together. More...
• article has image Line Drying Makes Going Green a Breeze
• article has image Gardening With Charlie
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