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58-year-old pedestrian dead in Jacksonville after being struck by a car
A man is dead after being struck by a car near the intersection of Lem Turner and Lannie roads around 5:35 a.m. Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Police beat and community briefs for Nov. 16, 2009
Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:25 a.m. POLICE BEAT Arnette House director charged with DUI An Arnette House shelter program director was arrested Saturday night and charged with driving under the influence, according to a Marion County Sheriff's Office report.
Troopers: Callahan crash includes 'possible fatality'
State troopers are working the scene of a possibly fatal vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's Web site.
My View: Recovery Act is helping small businesses
Last October, small businesses were hit by a worsening economy that resulted in frozen credit lines and diminished access to capital.
Hot October yields to cooler November
Ella Halley, 2, swings on the playground at Recycle Park in Ocala on Tuesday. October had six days of record-breaking high temperatures, but this month will be near average.
Health Caring: A 'blitz' of swine flu vaccine clinics
Submitted by Jeremy Cox on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 19:17. As more and more batches of the swine flu vaccine become available, health departments are finally rolling out some long-planned immunization clinics.
Nassau Notes: Taste of Amelia Island and more
Candace Bridgewater/For My Nassau SunNassau County Master Gardeners recently took a guided tour of the horticultural areas and exhibits at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens with Bob Chabot , director of horticulture.
H1N1 Shots Available In Nassau County
The Nassau County Health Department has begun administering H1N1 shots. The nasal spray has been available for a couple of weeks, but starting Wednesday night, shots are being given.
Unattended Candle Starts Fire Destroying RV
A fire destroyed two recreational vehicles two months apart, according to Nassau County fire officials.
Let me know what you're planning this weekend
Submitted by Tracy Collins on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 10:25. If you're at the Southern Women's Show Friday, PLEASE come say hi to Life columnist Laura Captino and me! We would love to meet you.
Fall means fun at Conner's A-Maize-ing Acres in Hilliard
Photos by MAGGIE FITZROY/Staff People buy pumpkins at the pumpkin patch at Conner's A-Maizeing Acres.
Nassau, Flagler announce swine flu vaccine clinics
Submitted by Jeremy Cox on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 13:40. As I reported yesterday, the first batches of the swine flu vaccine are making their way onto the First Coast.
A.M. Stir: Readers share kitty names
A couple weeks ago I used this space to moan about the demise of traditional pet names like Bunny and Fluffy and Little Bitty Monkey Head.
LAW & DISORDER: 1 killed, 1 injured in Nassau crash
One person was killed and another injured in a one-vehicle accident Saturday evening in Nassau County.
1 Dead, 1 Injured When Pickup Overturns
A man is dead and a woman critically injured in a single-vehicle wreck in Nassau County Saturday night, but the Florida Highway Patrol is not sure which was driving the pickup truck.
Meninak gets a closer look at JFRD scenes
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Gene Callahan; JFRD Operations Division Chief Brady Rigdon; JFRD Public Affairs Officer John Bracey; Meninak President-Elect Kent Lindsey; and Meninak member Richard Hadden during Monday's meeting featuring the JFRD officials and their story.
Young 'reading deputies' sworn in by Nassau County sheriff
MARY HURST/For My Nassau Sun Nassau County Sheriff Tommy Seagraves places a deputy's star sticker on Miles Edgy, a student at Hilliard Elementary School.
Police: Offender impersonated state worker to lure girl
Stephanie Boggs is thankful to have her arm around her little girl. She came too close to having her nine-year-old taken away from her.
NewNASSAU Crime Briefs: Dui crackdown nets 4 arrests in Nassau County
Enforcement operations by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office netted four DUI arrests last month, the office reported.
Facial Sketches Of Skull Released
Months after turkey hunters found human remains in a wooded section of Bryceville, a sketch of what investigators said the person may have looked like has been released.
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