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Freddie Wayne Cummings — the uncle of Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings — was charged Sunday with firing a gun in public after some family fisticuffs outside a Putnam County bar. Full Story »
Freddie Wayne Cummings — the uncle of Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings — was charged Sunday with firing a gun in public after some family fisticuffs outside a Putnam County bar. Full Story »
Here are highlights from residents on the Southside and in surrounding neighborhoods: Full Story »
Here are highlights from residents in Arlington and surrounding neighborhoods: Full Story »
Winning a state championship may be easier than celebrating one. Full Story »
The following is a compilation of reports from Beaches-area police departments: Full Story »
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Charlie Crist has returned from the water summit. Tuesday afternoon, Crist met with Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue in Montgomery to discuss the 18-year water wars among the states. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A day and a half after a JSO sergeant shot and killed a suspect in Mandarin, it is still unclear why it came to that. Police say they were pursuing Southerland for vandalizing a car. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The feds are cracking down this holiday season on counterfeit goods. On Dec. 5, agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seized more than $750,000 in illegal goods from the Ramona Flea Market on the Westside. Full Story »
ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- The town is offering a free, online way to learn about threats or get other community-wide information. It's called Nixle and it offers email or cell phone alerts, with standard text charges applying. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The federal government wants to talk to residents about upcoming clean-ups at two contaminated sites in the city. The Brown's Dump and Jacksonville Ash sites are both on the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund list. Full Story »
WASHINGTON -- Americans punched out more than 110 billion text messages in December 2008, double the number in the last month of 2007, as the shorthand communication becomes a popular alternative to cell phone calls. Full Story »
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police officers must obtain a search warrant before scouring the contents of a suspect's cell phone unless their safety is in danger, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday on an issue that appears never to have reached another state high court or the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Story »
TULSA, Okla. -- Oral Roberts, a pioneer in televangelism who founded a multimillion-dollar ministry and a university that bears his name, died Tuesday. He was 91. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Dreams Come True -- an organization in the business of fulfilling the wildest dreams of children facing major health challenges -- teamed up with Steinmart and local police and firefighters Tuesday to make this a memorable Christmas. Full Story »
Police officers said they found a man bleeding when they arrived at a apartment on Childrens Way Saturday night. He was pronounced dead by rescue workers. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Most of the time when you come to Solantic you're sick, but now a new set of tests is designed to make sure you stay well. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Lanes of I-295 northbound at the southside base of the Buckman Bridge are now back open after being closed for several hours. Full Story »
ATLANTA (AP) -- 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 »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A local flea market was busted for counterfiet merchandise earlier this month. The sting was part of a national investigation called Holiday Hoax. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Lanes of I-295 northbound at the southside base of the Buckman Bridge are closed because of an accident. Full Story »
Construction on a new building to house Palatka's Gas Authority is moving ahead rapidly, said Eula White, the authority's manager. Full Story »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Commercial shrimpers in the South are acutely aware of the hulking hurdles standing in the way of their industry. Full Story »
A new commercial driver's license facility approaching reality in Glynn County will be more than just another government building. Full Story »
An angel spreads holiday cheer. Full Story »
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 »
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 »
The Lake City Animal Shelter on Friday received a donation of more than 3,000 pounds of food. Full Story »
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 »
On the staffing side, Council approved 8,019 positions, which is an increase of 43 from last year. Full Story »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A lynx is released in Villafranca de Cordoba, southern Spain. AFP/Cristina Quicler
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