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Atlantic Boulevard overpass well under way; should ease traffic to Beaches
Beaches officials and others are applauding the progress on the long-debated Atlantic Boulevard overpass at Kernan Boulevard, saying it will streamline trips between the coast and downtown Jacksonville.
Defendant considers 20 years in prison
The prosecution is keeping open its offer of 20 years in prison for a Ponte Vedra Beach man who could be looking at a possible life sentence for a shooting incident in January.
Mark Woods: a letter to the right person is start of a miracle
Kerry Bloch and her son David, who is hyper-sensitive to heat, talks with Glenn Jones, who put in an air-condition-ing system at the Bloch's home.
The Stephen Spielberg film was originally scheduled to kick off the series and air in May, but was postponed because of rain.
Neptune Beach's Margaret Street focus of noise crackdowns again
The city street known as party central for years is once again the focus of a noise crackdown by the City Council.
Port St. Joe's Minger fourth in Miss Softball voting
Port St. Joe's Kayla Minger finished fourth in the Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Softball voting.
Teacher Retires After 39 Years in Same School and Classroom
Chuck Waddell is checking out after 39 years of teaching at the same school and from the same classroom.
Big drop in NE Florida property tax values
Property tax values are dropping around Northeast Florida, spelling shortfalls for cash-strapped local governments but potential savings for home-owners and businesses.
San Marco bank robbed; suspect named in other heists
The Bank of America on the San Marco Square was robbed about 11:30 this morning, the fourth bank robbery in Jacksonville or the Beaches since Saturday.
Money Flies As Robber Flees Bank
Police are looking for a man who robbed the Compass Bank at the corner of Beach Boulevard and San Pablo Road Tuesday morning.
At Neptune Beach's Sliders, they know what you like
Periodically, I will use this space to profile local foodies. This week I spoke with David Pickett, who owns Sliders Seafood Grill in Neptune Beach.
Child Porn Suspect Turns Himself In
For six months, investigators have watched Matthew Smith. They say on two computers they seized from the 20-year-old, there was 164 child porn videos and two pictures.
Coast Guard, Area Leaders Unite To Raise Boating Safety Awareness
The mayors of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Atlantic Beach, Fla., and Neptune Beach, Fla., signed a Proclamation of City Mayors at the Jacksonville Beach City Hall Monday morning May 11, 2009 to declare May 16 through May 22 National Safe Boating Week and begin a year-round effort to encourage safe boating.
Coast Guard, area leaders unite to raise boating safety awareness
The Coast Guard and several Jacksonville area mayors will sign a Proclamation of City Mayors at Jacksonville Beach, Fla., City Hall Monday at 10:30 a.m. to raise awareness for boating safety.
Armed Robbery Suspect Sentenced
The man who pleaded guilty to robbing an elderly man outside Publix will spend the next seven years in jail.
Woman injured in beach mishap is noted area pianist
The beachgoer critically injured Friday when a Jacksonville Beach police officer drove his SUV over her is expected to recover without the aid of surgery, according to the woman's mother.
Photos by JOHN PEMBERTON /The Times-UnionShriners from Clay County ride miniature cars to bring attention to the Shriners children's hospitals at the Beaches parade Sunday in Jacksonville Beach.
Jobless claims rise fastest in Jacksonville's suburban areas
Layoffs are taking a toll on some of Jacksonville's suburban and most affluent neighborhoods.
Cups empty for two Downtown coffee shopsThe down economy must have a...
The down economy must have a thirst for coffee, as by the end of business today it will have swallowed two identifiable Downtown brewing staples within a week.
Spotted: Functioning Rotary Telephone
Submitted by Laura Capitano on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 12:06. Dedicated Capifanos know of my fondness for Pete's Bar in Neptune Beach, but never, ever in my near-decade of dedicated patronage did I notice their very-special house telephone, until last week.
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