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Have you ever wondered what stories made headlines in Jacksonville 50 years ago? It may have been a different era of history, culture and politics, but there are often parallels between the kind of stories that made then and today.

Paul Tillis, a former Florida Department of Corrections officer, was sentenced today in federal court in Jacksonville, Fla., on a federal civil rights charge related to assaulting an inmate, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Loretta King.

The 16th Annual Spammy Jammy was held Saturday, June 28, in Goodland. Little Bar Restaurant GOODLAND - Spammy Jammy, held every June at the Little Bar in Goodland, has something to do with Spam, pajamas and warding off hurricanes.

The man who a confidential informant says videotaped the rape and murder of 6-year-old Coralrose Fullwood in 2006 is in prison on charges unrelated to her death.

Goodland's Little Bar is hosting an event to appease Mother Nature with the pink, canned meat, Spam, at their 14th Annual Spammy Jammy, Saturday.

Justice in the slaying of a waitress was served 25 years late, but finally today after a 69-year-old man admitted to strangling her, according to the State Attorney's Office.

'Huge Disaster' Cleanup begins Body found in Holly Hill retention pond Sister of man found at landfill questions his death Remembrances wanted Anyone having photos or knowledge of the following former area residents, or any others from East Central Volusia County who died during military service in World War II, including Merchant Marines, please ...

Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by the men and women of our armed services and celebrate the freedom they fought to protect.

Have you ever wondered what stories made headlines in Jacksonville 50 years ago? It may have been a different era of history, culture and politics, but there are often parallels between the kind of stories that made then and today.

William Dillon, 49, spent 27 years in prison before his release last year. Twenty-seven years.

Having to pay more for Honey Buns and other prison snack shop items has made inmates at Florida prisons and their families upset.

Six officers at Florida State Prison in Starke have been terminated for the beating of an unidentified inmate in solitary confinement.

Published: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 8:22 p.m. The Florida Department of Corrections has placed 15 correctional officers on administrative leave while it investigates allegations of inmate abuse at Florida State Prison and Union Correctional Institution.

A 69-year-old man who has been in state prison since 1992 is in the Palm Beach County Jail tonight charged with murder, according to sheriff's records.

The First Alert Weather Center continues to track severe weather across the Florida Panhandle & Georgia that will eventually move across Southeast Georgia & Northeast Florida.

The inaugural Marco Island Seafood Festival kicks off Saturday with 10 seafood vendors and a variety of musical entertainment ranging from country to "soulful swampadelic." The festival will be staged at Veterans Park on the island.

SAM: This is not a tirade against capital punishment. At times I support it and at other times I oppose it - mainly because of the way it is applied with such blatant inequity.

Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers were great! The crowd was gathered early, setting up table with foods, wines and deserts, and all enjoyed the evening.

Submitted by rocker419 on Mon, 02/16/2009 - 08:17. Today in Florida history Feb.

Southwest Floridians in the cold! The next time there's a question about conflict of interest in Lee County, the answer will be in black and white.