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13 hrs ago | The Florida Times-Union

Judge in former St. Johns County commissioner's bribery case recuses herself

The judge who has been presiding since last year over the bribery case of Tom Manuel, Ponte Vedra Beach's suspended St.

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Related Topix: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

21 hrs ago | FOX30Online

Father guilty of manslaughter

A jury found Omar Long, 30, guilty of manslaughter in the death of his daughter.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Florida Times-Union

NewManslaughter charges stand for St. Johns County house party mom

A 17-year-old girl working undercover with police Wednesday was sent to 26 restaurants, bars and convenience stores to attempt to buy alcohol, leading to charges against five clerks.

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Related Topix: St. Augustine, FL

WJXT

Car Crashes Into Building, Driver Flees

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A speeding car crashed into a building in St. Augustine overnight, according to the St.

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Related Topix: St. Augustine, FL

WJXT-TV

Omar Long Guilty Of Manslaughter

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - After a jury deliberated for more than five hours Wednesday night, Omar Long was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his 23-month-old daughter.

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Related Topix: St. Augustine, FL

Thu Nov 19, 2009

FOX30Online

Neighbors speak out on father's guilty verdict

Omar Long cries and holds his head in his hands as jurors hear the 911 call made the day his daughter died.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Saint Augustine Record

Jury finds Long guilty

Wailing echoed down a corridor outside the St. Johns County courtroom Wednesday night as a jury found that Omar Donte Long was responsible for the death of his 23-month-old daughter this summer.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

WJXT-TV

Man Arrested On Charges Of Sex With Minor

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Investigators said a 27-year-old St. Johns County man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of sexual activity with a minor under the age of 18.

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Related Topix: Duval County, FL

St. Augustine Record

Utility trailers vanishing in St. Johns County

A rash of utility trailer thefts throughout St. Johns County has authorities stumped.

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The Florida Times Union

State want jury to sit in baby's death car

The prosecution wants to put jurors behind the wheel of the same model car in which a baby died of heat exhaustion this summer to bolster their argument that the child's father must have known she was seated near him.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

WJXT-TV

Sheriff: Couple Took 150 Cemetery Vases

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - St. Johns County deputies said a man and woman were arrested Tuesday morning as they tried to sell dozens of brass vases stolen from graves at a St.

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Related Topix: St. Augustine, FL, Palatka, FL, Putnam County, FL

St. Augustine Record

County schools seek community ed teachers

The St. Johns County School District is looking for people to teach evening classes at school facilities throughout St.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Mon Nov 16, 2009

WJXX

St. Johns County 'Sunset Celebration'

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- The County bucked tradition for its Veterans Day observance by holding a celebration the night before.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

WJXT

Family Supports Accused Father

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Friends and family of Omar Long gathered in Saint Johns County Saturday to show their support for the man who is charged with manslaughter in his daughter's death.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Florida Times-Union

Trade Food for Fines at St. Johns libraries

St. Johns County will bring back a program this year that waives fines for overdue materials at public libraries in exchange for contributions to the county food bank.

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Related Topix: Libraries, 9, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Florida Times-Union

Eco-friendly St. Augustine fuel company hopes to find success with wood pellets

The St. Johns County Commission granted a zoning change Tuesday that allows a St.

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Related Topix: St. Augustine, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Metro

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Florida Times-Union

Mandarin High coach charged in 'prank'

JOHN PEMBERTON/The Times-Union Jacksonville Fire and Rescue workers pull a woman from the cab of an ambulance that overturned on the Main Street off-ramp Tuesday morning.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Metro, Duval County, FL

Wed Nov 11, 2009

FOX30Online

Text message blamed for St. Johns County crash

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla.--Tuesday afternoon Jenny Shaw was sitting on her porch when she heard the accident.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

WJXT-TV

Woman Drives Off Road, In Serious Condition

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - St Johns County Sheriff's deputies said a woman suffered serious injuries after she drove her vehicle off the roadway and was ejected.

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Related Topix: St. Augustine, FL, Hastings, FL

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WJXT-TV

Sex Offender Arrested In St. Johns County

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A registered sex offender is back in jail in St. Johns County.

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Related Topix: St. Augustine, FL

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