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Jacksonville Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Jacksonville, FL.

Results 1 - 20 of 9,651 in Jacksonville, FL

  1. Bujeda adjusting to public lifeHow exactly does a person that went to pharmacy school...Read the original story

    5 min ago | Financial News & Daily Record

    How exactly does a person that went to pharmacy school in Buffalo, N.Y. end up becoming one of the Public Information Officers at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office? It's simple.

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  2. Meet Jay McGovernNaval captain, consultant, entrepreneur, family man looks to unseat CrenshawRead the original story

    6 min ago | Financial News & Daily Record

    ... from the people but it's my goal." The 25-year naval captain and longtime helicopter squadron leader moved to Jacksonville in 1985 with his wife, Carolyn, and settled in the St. Nicholas area of town before relocating to Avondale in 1991. "It's ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Ander Crenshaw, Republican, US House of Representatives

  3. Two seek prosecutor's seatRead the original story

    9 min ago | Edwardsburg Argus

    ... e and federal grants to fight violent offenders and drug dealers. A former U.S. Marine sergeant, he is a former Jacksonville, Florida, police officer. He is widowed and is the parent of three grown children.

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  4. 2 men spend night in jail after taking ballast from train tracksRead the original story

    45 min ago | Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

    ... Removing the stones decreases the soundness of the track, said Gary Sease, spokesman for the CSX Corp. in Jacksonville, which operates the track. "The purpose of the stones is to provide additional stability for the track structure," Sease said. "It ...

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    Related Topix: Deland, FL, CSX, Railroads

  5. Arson causes $100,000 damage to former Jacksonville child care center

    4 hrs ago | Florida Times-Union

    A pre-dawn arson destroyed a former Eastside Jacksonville child care center this morning, said Detective Andy Redding of the State Fire Marshal's Office.

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  6. Police Shooting on the SouthsideRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | FirstCoastNews

    There has been another shooting involving a Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer. Chief Rick Graham told First Coast News an officer shot a suspect early Friday morning on the Southside.

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  7. Police Shoot One Suspect, Search for Two MoreRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | WJXX

    The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a police-involved shooting on the Southside.

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  8. Man Found Shot At Westside ApartmentRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | WJXT

    A Jacksonville man was found shot Thursday evening at a Westside apartment complex.

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  9. 'Starlight Concert' with Gypsy SoulRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Medford Mail Tribune

    ... in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets are available at Music Coop and Soundpeace in Ashland; Willow Creek in Jacksonville; and Eden Valley Orchards. For online and phone tickets see www.BrownPaperTickets.com or call 800-838-3006. For more concert ...

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    Related Topix: Medford, OR, Medford Metro, Events

  10. Police: Cop Shoots Suspected Robber; 2 Still At LargeRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | WJXT-TV

    ... fleeing a home-invasion robbery pulled his gun and opened fire, hitting one of the suspects, police said. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office confirmed the second police-involved shooting of the week occurred about 2 a.m. Friday as officers were ...

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  11. Letters from readersRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Florida Times-Union

    ... society. To blame Rutherford and Peyton is just way off target. I'm tired of hearing it! MARGO EASTER, teacher, Jacksonville GLOBAL WARMING Blame 'forces of nature' I think as time goes on, more and more Americans are either not subscribing to the ...

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  12. Jacksonville police shoot suspect near a Southside apartment complex; officer also injuredRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Florida Times-Union

    Jacksonville police shot one person and are searching for two others after a pre-dawn incident near a Southside apartment complex early this morning.

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  13. Pet Safety While TravellingRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | FirstCoastNews

    With people traveling more and more with their pets these days, pet safety will be the subject of a special event Saturday in Jacksonville.

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  14. 2 men spend night in jail after rocks taken from train tracksRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | The News-Journal

    ... Removing the stones decreases the soundness of the track, said Gary Sease, spokesman for the CSX Corp. in Jacksonville, which operates the track. "The purpose of the stones is to provide additional stability for the track structure," Sease said. "It ...

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    Related Topix: Deland, FL, CSX, Railroads

  15. Big plans in the works for 'walkable' downtownRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Hometown News

    ... said. "You could park once ... and go to different bars and restaurants." Mr. Anctil's ferry concept, used in Jacksonville and other cities on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, may seem far-fetched, but it's the kind of visionary idea for downtown ...

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  16. Workers Discover Body at Fish CampRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | FOX30Online

    ... he tries to reel in the catch of the day. Thursday his boat ramp became a crime scene. "T his is pretty odd but Jacksonville is getting so crazy these days that it doesn't really surprise me that much just gotta find somewhere else to fish tonight," ...

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    Related Topix: Fishing, Outdoor Recreation

  17. Art event 'unleashed' for animalsRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Florida Times-Union

    ... (904) 641-1212, or go to www. alhambradinnertheatre.com. 'Shockwave' on TV The massive explosion that rocked Jacksonville on Dec. 19, 2007, is the focus of Shockwave , a special airing at 10 p.m. today on the History Channel. The program focuses on ...

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  18. Smooth, old-school soul to fill the arenaRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Florida Times-Union

    It's smooth, old-school soul - that's smooooth soul - tonight when Maze featuring Frankie Beverly comes to Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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    Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro

  19. City Council always finds money for special favoritesRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Florida Times-Union

    ... the council action. Click . The $1 million wasn't the only money the council voted to give away. In 2005, the Jacksonville Skeet and Trap Club entered into an agreement to continue a lease it had on the city property the club uses on New Berlin ...

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  20. You can celebrate with Pride this weekend in RiversideRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Florida Times-Union

    ... and banner variety. The 2008 First Coast Pride Festival returns to its roots this year after several years in Jacksonville Beach. The rainbow flag and the First Coast Pride Festival have even more in common than empowering the LGBT (lesbian, gay, ...

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    Related Topix: Transgendered, Riverside (Jacksonville, FL), Jacksonville Metro, Gay/Lesbian