Services for 24-year-old Army Chief Warrant Officer Earl “Scotty” Scott III, who was killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in Iraq, will be at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station’s All Saints Chapel at 2:30 p.m. today. read more Full Story »
Jacksonville police are investigating a double shooting that took place outside a nightclub parking lot late Friday. Sgt. Mike Perry with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said off-duty officers were working as security at the Bourbon St. Station on South St. Johns Bluff Road near Atlantic Boulevard. read more Full Story »
Jacksonville police are investigating a double shooting that took place outside a nightclub parking lot late Friday night. Sgt. Mike Perry with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said off-duty officers were working as security at the Bourbon St. Station on South St. Johns Bluff Road near the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard. read more Full Story »
It had been a couple of years since Clare Hogwood visited her relatives' graves in the Jewish section at Jacksonville's Old City Cemetery. read more Full Story »
Funeral services for 24-year-old Army Chief Warrant Officer Earl "Scotty" Scott III, who was killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in Iraq, will be at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station's All Saints Chapel at 2:30 p.m. today. read more Full Story »
KIEL, Wis. -- When Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger joined the U.S. Army Reserves after the 2001 terrorist attacks, she vowed to hunt down Osama bin Laden. When her mother said she couldn't do it alone, the soldier defiantly told her, "Watch me." Full Story »
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to hold off on any investigation of the Fort Hood rampage until federal law enforcement and military authorities have completed their probes into the shootings at the Texas Army post, which left 13 people dead. Full Story »
TOKYO -- President Barack Obama pressed on with his mission to repair America's global standing, telling Asians he was determined to engage them as equal partners in the economy, diplomacy and security. Full Story »
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. -- Some Amelia Island residents have formed a group to invest in the company that owns Amelia Island Plantation after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A group of local college students has their sights set on space with their entry into an engineering competition. The University of North Florida mechanical engineering students have created a robot that could provide inspiration for NASA scientists as they explore Mars. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, FL. It is the club where anything goes and anything can happen. Action News cameras got a sneak peak at this favorite past time, running with a twist. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Mandarin Highschool graduate killed in Iraq last weekend will be laid to rest Saturday. His body arrived to NAS Jax and was greeted with admiration by... Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A possible partnership with the library may keep Learn to Read open. Full Story »
ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- The sheriff's office now has more than 3,700 tips, but none have lead to Somer's killer. Now, the man in charge of figuring out which tips... Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The cargo ships that bring new cars into Jacksonville weigh more than 15 tons. When it gets close to our coast, it's captain starts looking out for... Full Story »
To hear former Sen. George McGovern tell it, a junior high school gym coach was responsible for him becoming a bomber pilot during World War II. Full Story »
The Florida National Guard on Monday began storm duty preparations as Tropical Storm Ida approached the Gulf Coast. Full Story »
St. Augustine City Commissioners on Monday weighed regulating the city's waterways to make them cleaner and safer for boaters and then agreed to pay the state $33,000 in fines for a sewage spill in the San Sebastian River in May. Full Story »
St. Johns Housing Partnership is a nonprofit organization that provides both credit counseling and foreclosure mitigation without charge. The program is for homeowners only and does not include rental property or vacant lots. Full Story »
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's sleek new 43-foot marine interceptor can outrun almost any vessel afloat, cover 400 nautical miles in a few hours and eliminate armed resistance with its two M-48 7.62mm light machine guns. Full Story »
Even though integration happened more than 50 years ago, local residents are still working to combat prejudice that can occur in everyday life. Full Story »
MAYOR SPEAKS OUT ON JUVENILE CRIME 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 »
Wednesday's vicious attack on a South Palatka woman and the charging of two teens highlights concerns about juvenile crime, the city's top law enforcement officer says. Full Story »
HEARTS TO ARTS PALATKA COMMISSION OKs WATER TAXI BUSINESS PLAN You can read more about these items in today's Palatka Daily News, available at newsstands and stores throughout Putnam County. Full Story »
When Brunswick High School senior Lea Bisanz saw the e-mail, she was ready for disappointment. Instead, when she opened it up, she saw the word "congratulations" staring back at her. Full Story »
* 3200 block of Glynn Avenue, Brunswick: Police were ushering people off a bar's property Nov. 7 and encountered a problem with a woman who was intoxicated. The police were asking people to go home because the business was closed, but the woman was noncompliant. Full Story »
The father of the St. Simons Island man who was shot and killed by Glynn County police in September says the county is dragging its feet on the investigation. Full Story »
1The 2010 version of the successful Ridgeline model offers the spacious atmosphere of an SUV with the toughness and cargo capacity you would expect from a truck. Full Story »
The community is reaching out to help Satilla Marsh Elementary after major items the school was to auction during a fall festival were stolen. Principal Kathie Matthews said Thursday parents have made donations and two businesses are putting plans together to help the school. Full Story »
Principal Doug Thoburn wants to give incoming freshmen a foundation for success at Bradford High School. "Studies show that the majority of students who end up dropping out of high school do so because they fall behind in their ninth-grade year," Thoburn recently told the school board. Full Story »
With its chief utility employee and manager set to leave by year's end, the Starke City Commission needs to find someone to run the city. Ricky Thompson has been with the city for a number of years and knows more about its aging electric system than anyone. Full Story »
The two big questions in Bradford County housing these days are "What's going to happen to T.H.E. Apartments?" (see side bar) and "What will Strawberry Fields turn out to be?" Full Story »
The city of Starke is trying something new this year with its Christmas parade, holding it on a Friday night instead of a Saturday morning. The city wants to encourage increased participation and turnout as well as take advantage of the evening hours to create a beautifully lit parade. Full Story »
As he discussed with the Bradford County Commission in September, Sheriff Gordon Smith has implemented a new fee system at the jail to help cover maintenance and medical costs. Full Story »
Cow milking at Cow Town USA exhibit at the 2009 Columbia County Fair, Lake City, Fla. Full Story »
Members of the Iron Shepherds chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association organized a vendor booth at the Columbia County Fair, Lake City, Fla., Nov. 5, 2009. Full Story »
Crowds packed the arena for the 2009 Livestock Auction at the Columbia County Fair, Lake City, Fla., Nov. 5, 2009. Full Story »
The Greater Truevine Baptist Church was established in 1884 and continues to be housed on the same parcel of land it was founded on more than 100 years ago. Full Story »
The Seventh Annual North Florida Home and Patio show is right around the corner, and organizers are beginning preparations to make the 2010 event bigger and better than the most recent event. Full Story »
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) has launched a young professionals group. Called The Pawfessionals, the organization is committed to supporting the educational and fundraising efforts of the Jacksonville Humane Society through social and charitable experiences. Full Story »
“The county has been on notice. There will be no new permits for recreation or port-related,” he said. “The US Fish & Wildlife Commission relies on local and state jurisdiction. There have been 16 deaths in the last 19 months and they see no way to allow new permits. Full Story »
“Number one is the budget. Florida has a $2 billion-plus drop in revenue or more expenditures heading into next year,” said Bishop. “We need to look at further cuts and TaxWatch is working with us. We think we can find more savings without cutting services.” Full Story »
The group approved a second list consisting of five projects during its August meeting, but it was informed Thursday during its November meeting that three of the five wouldn’t be eligible for those funds. Full Story »
The National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s Region IX competition began Tuesday and will finish with an awards banquet Saturday night at JU, but between those two days students will get to experience the academic, professional and social atmosphere of the regional competition. Full Story »
A panda cub undergoes a physical exam at the San Diego Zoo. AP Photo/San Diego Zoo, Ken Bohn
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