Jacksonville News

The Florida Times-Union

• Jacksonville Wendy's manager attacked in armed robbery

  The Florida Times-Union – 1 hr 55 mins ago  

  A Wendy's manager was not seriously hurt this morning when she was attacked by robbers wielding what police believe was a crowbar. Full Story »

• Would-be burglar found dead in Jacksonville restaurant

  The Florida Times-Union – Tue Dec 15, 8:51 am ET  

  Police said a man who tried to break into a Jacksonville restaurant overnight died of apparent asphyxiation inside an exhaust vent at the business. Employees of Shane's Sandwich Shop arrived to work about 6 a.m. and found a man's feet dangling over the fryer vats, said Sgt. Scott Dingee of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The restaurant is in a shopping center in the 400 block of Busch Drive ... Full Story »

• JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL: Duval to consider school funding application

  The Florida Times-Union – Tue Dec 15, 8:36 am ET  

  Duval to consider school funding application Florida Education Commissioner Eric Smith will visit Duval County next month to talk with School Board members about the state's application to compete for a share of $4.4 billion in federal Race To The Top funds. Smith will field questions from board members during a workshop at 5 p.m. on Jan. 4 at 1701 Prudential Drive in Room 613. The meeting is ... Full Story »

• Jacksonville man, 70, critical after being hit by car on Beach Boulevard

  The Florida Times-Union – Tue Dec 15, 8:06 am ET  

  A 70-year-old man attempting to cross Beach Boulevard on Monday night was struck when he walked into the path of a vehicle, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Skeets H. Boggs of Jacksonville was listed in critical condition at Shands Jacksonville following the accident. Authorities said he was attempting to cross Beach near St. Johns Bluff Road, but he was attempting to cross the roadway ... Full Story »

• RANTS & RAVES: Eliminate baby boomers and balance the budget

  The Florida Times-Union – Tue Dec 15, 5:36 am ET  

  With or without health insurance or even Tri-Care, anyone over 55 is being told what drugs, treatments, etc. are necessary, whether by our insurance, pre-existing conditions or lack of insurance or money. Once this baby boom generation is successfully eliminated, the budget will balance and the deficit can be reduced. The baby boom generation is the cause of all the issues and problems. I am a ... Full Story »

First Coast News

• Man Gets Stuck in Vent, Dies Breaking into Jacksonville Store

  First Coast News – 1 hr 34 mins ago  

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Workers arriving for the morning shift at a local sandwich shop saw feet dangling from the fryer vent. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the workers got to Shane's Sandwich Shop on Busch Drive around 6 a.m. Full Story »

• 50 Million Blinds Recalled as Strangulation Hazard

  First Coast News – 1 hr 34 mins ago  

  WASHINGTON -- The government and the window covering industry on Tuesday recalled more than 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds because of the risk children may be strangled by the cords. Full Story »

• St. Johns County Commissioner Set to Deploy to Iraq

  First Coast News – 1 hr 35 mins ago  

  ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- The St. Johns County Commission said goodbye to Commissioner Mark Miner. He will deploy to Iraq with the Florida National Guard in January. Miner made history last year when -- at age 25 -- he was elected as the youngest elected commissioner in St. Johns County. Full Story »

• Mayor Defends Taxpayer-Funded Jaguars Party

  First Coast News – Tue Dec 15, 6:49 am ET  

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville mayor John Peyton made a big announcement Monday at the stadium with cheerleaders and Jaxon de Ville celebrating. Full Story »

• Soldier Learns to Walk Again in Time for Christmas Homecoming

  First Coast News – Tue Dec 15, 12:19 am ET  

  JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Corporal Christian Willard has spent the past six months learning to walk again after sustaining severe injuries during his deployment to Iraq. Full Story »

WJXT Jacksonville

• 800,000 Doses Of Kids' Flu Vaccine Recalled

  WJXT Jacksonville – 33 mins ago  

  ATLANTA -- Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus. Full Story »

• ABBA, Genesis Among New Rock Hall Inductees

  WJXT Jacksonville – 48 mins ago  

  CLEVELAND -- The 1970s Swedish pop group ABBA is dancing its way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges. Full Story »

• Boeing Determined 787 Will Finally Fly

  WJXT Jacksonville – 1 hr 3 mins ago  

  EVERETT, Wash. -- Weather permitting, Boeing plans to finally get its new 787 jetliner into the air Tuesday, more than two years after it had intended. Full Story »

• Report: Tiger Woods' Doctor In PED Probe

  WJXT Jacksonville – 1 hr 33 mins ago  

  A Canadian doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods, swimmer Dara Torres and NFL players is suspected of providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs, according to a newspaper report. Full Story »

• 2 Pedestrians Hit By Cars Monday Night

  WJXT Jacksonville – 1 hr 33 mins ago  

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Pedestrians hit by a car on Beach Boulevard and Timiquana Road on Monday night are recovering at Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center. Full Story »

FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville

• 70 year old man hit by a car on the southside

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – 49 mins ago  

  JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Action News has learned the identity of the person hit by a vehicle at the intersection of State Road 212 and St. Johns Bluff last night. Full Story »

• Wendy's on Normandy Blvd. robbed

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – 1 hr 4 mins ago  

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police are searching for suspects that robbed a Wendy's on Normandy Blvd. early Tuesday morning. Full Story »

• A Cold Front Is On The Way

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – 1 hr 34 mins ago  

  Balmy December days will come to an end after today. Temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees colder tomorrow. Full Story »

• Robber dies attempting to rob sandwich shop

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – 1 hr 49 mins ago  

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A person trying to rob a sandwich shop on Busch Drive was found dead by an employee opening the shop Tuesday morning. Full Story »

• Body found on top of sandwich shop

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – 2 hrs 49 mins ago  

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A body was found on the top of Shane's sandwich shop off of Busch Drive early Tuesday morning. Full Story »

The St. Augustine Record

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Palatka Daily News

• New gas HQ takes shape

  Palatka Daily News – Tue Dec 15, 5:54 am ET  

  Construction on a new building to house Palatka's Gas Authority is moving ahead rapidly, said Eula White, the authority's manager. Full Story »

• Today's Palatka Daily News Headlines

  Palatka Daily News – Tue Dec 15, 5:54 am ET  

  SCHOOLS ADDRESS COLLEGE PREP You can read more about these items in today's Palatka Daily News, available at newsstands and stores throughout Putnam County. Full Story »

• WATCH PDN NEWS VIDEOS HERE

  Palatka Daily News – Tue Dec 15, 5:54 am ET  

  Video 1 Celebrating their homeland Video 2 Truck rams fruit market Video 3 Hog Waller Video 4 Haliegh Search Video 5 Volunteer Appreciation Full Story »

• Lines grow longer at local food banks

  Palatka Daily News – Tue Dec 15, 12:09 am ET  

  Throughout 2009, charities have been preparing for the holidays, knowing that with a down economy and increased need, the winter months would be busy ones. Full Story »

• Today's Palatka Daily News Headlines

  Palatka Daily News – Tue Dec 15, 12:09 am ET  

  KING WAS QUEEN OF AREA RESTAURANTS You can read more about these items in today's Palatka Daily News, available at newsstands and stores throughout Putnam County. Full Story »

The Brunswick News

• Jekyll moves on, director says

  The Brunswick News – Tue Dec 15, 3:20 am ET  

  Revitalization projects are moving forward on Jekyll Island, the executive director of the governing body for the state-owned island said Monday after it formally terminated a contract with an Atlanta developer to build hotels and shops. Full Story »

• Board member wants paddling reinstated in elementary schools

  The Brunswick News – Tue Dec 15, 3:20 am ET  

  A Glynn County Board of Education member wants to reinstate paddling in public schools after a four-year ban. In July 2005, the board voted to ban corporal punishment, saying any advantages of swatting students for discipline violations were outweighed by the potential for lawsuits. Full Story »

• Official: Arm school police

  The Brunswick News – Tue Dec 15, 3:19 am ET  

  The administrator who oversees Glynn County school police wants officers to carry stun guns that could be used on students, but the superintendent of schools questions if a sweeping authorization is a good idea. Full Story »

• Shrimpers weather the storm

  The Brunswick News – Mon Dec 14, 3:19 am ET  

  Commercial shrimpers in the South are acutely aware of the hulking hurdles standing in the way of their industry. Full Story »

• License facility signals growth

  The Brunswick News – Mon Dec 14, 3:19 am ET  

  A new commercial driver's license facility approaching reality in Glynn County will be more than just another government building. Full Story »

Bradford County Telegraph

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Lake City Reporter

• Tripping the lights

  Lake City Reporter – Tue Dec 15, 6:40 am ET  

  An angel spreads holiday cheer. Full Story »

• DAC recruits volunteers for photo shoot

  Lake City Reporter – Tue Dec 15, 6:40 am ET  

  Santa Claus is in town and ready to take pictures with good little girls and boys at Santa Photo Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Olustee Park. Full Story »

• Candy stolen in bank break-in

  Lake City Reporter – Sat Dec 12, 2:28 pm ET  

  The Lake City Police Department has launched an investigation into a Friday morning bank break-in, where the theft allegedly stole a candy machine. Full Story »

• A donation of love

  Lake City Reporter – Sat Dec 12, 2:28 pm ET  

  The Lake City Animal Shelter on Friday received a donation of more than 3,000 pounds of food. Full Story »

• Eighth Annual Dream Machine Toy Ride slated for Saturday

  Lake City Reporter – Fri Dec 11, 3:43 pm ET  

  The roar of motorcycles will fill the streets of Lake City on Saturday as “elves” for the Christmas Dream Machine collect toys for the local charity. Full Story »

Jacksonville Daily Record

• Council Auditor issues budget report, recap

  Jacksonville Daily Record – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

  On the staffing side, Council approved 8,019 positions, which is an increase of 43 from last year. Full Story »

• Nonprofit News

  Jacksonville Daily Record – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

  As our community continues to face a tight economy and shrinking budgets, the Daily Record has established this page that will each week chronicle the efforts of local nonprofit organizations. Full Story »

• Going to the game

  Jacksonville Daily Record – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

  Lindsay Peterson (right) is the most recent winner of Prudential Network Realty’s “Take It To The House” contest. Kathy Stepulaitis, relocation coordinator, presented Peterson with two tickets and a parking pass to Thursday’s game between the Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts. Full Story »

• Haskell delivers address at JU commencement

  Jacksonville Daily Record – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

  The rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the friends and family of the more than 300 students who received their degrees at Jacksonville University’s annual fall commencement ceremony Saturday. Full Story »

• Rotary continues tradition

  Jacksonville Daily Record – 1 hr 26 mins ago  

  In addition to lunch, the Rotarians and their families also got to sing some Christmas carols led by club member and former Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Music Director Willis Page. They also heard a selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs performed by baritone David Scheininger accompanied by Andy Clarke on piano. Full Story »