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The Florida Times-Union

• Family member of Haleigh Cummings jailed in Putnam County on gun charge

  The Florida Times-Union – 1 hr 1 min ago  

  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 »

• BRAGGIN' RIGHTS: For Southside

  The Florida Times-Union – 1 hr 43 mins ago  

  Here are highlights from residents on the Southside and in surrounding neighborhoods: Full Story »

• BRAGGIN' RIGHTS: For Arlington

  The Florida Times-Union – 1 hr 43 mins ago  

  Here are highlights from residents in Arlington and surrounding neighborhoods: Full Story »

• No decision on when to celebrate Camden championship

  The Florida Times-Union – 1 hr 46 mins ago  

  Winning a state championship may be easier than celebrating one. Full Story »

• Shorelines police briefs: Woman bites man's finger 'like a pit bull'

  The Florida Times-Union – 2 hrs 43 mins ago  

  The following is a compilation of reports from Beaches-area police departments: Full Story »

First Coast News

• Water Wars: Governors of Three States Meet

  First Coast News – 39 mins ago  

  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 »

• Cause Still Unknown in JSO Fatal Shooting

  First Coast News – 39 mins ago  

  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 »

• ICE Raids Flea Market for Counterfeit Goods

  First Coast News – 1 hr 9 mins ago  

  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 Connects to Residents with Nixle

  First Coast News – 1 hr 39 mins ago  

  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 »

• EPA to Meet about Contaminated Site Clean-up

  First Coast News – 2 hrs 24 mins ago  

  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 »

WJXT Jacksonville

• People Text More As Calls Get Shorter

  WJXT Jacksonville – 6 mins ago  

  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 »

• Ohio Justices: Cell Phone Searches Require Warrant

  WJXT Jacksonville – 36 mins ago  

  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 »

• Evangelist Oral Roberts Dies In Calif. At Age 91

  WJXT Jacksonville – 36 mins ago  

  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 »

• Shopping Spree Brings Joy To Kids Facing Health Challenges

  WJXT Jacksonville – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

  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 »

• San Marco Homicide Victim Identified

  WJXT Jacksonville – 1 hr 36 mins ago  

  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 »

FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville

• Health screenings now available at Solantic

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – 1 hr 52 mins ago  

  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 »

• I-295 NB at Buckman Bridge now open

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – 1 hr 52 mins ago  

  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 »

• 800,000 doses of kids' swine flu vaccine recalled

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – Tue Dec 15, 2:35 pm ET  

  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 »

• Flea market busted for counterfiet merchandise

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – Tue Dec 15, 2:35 pm ET  

  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 »

• I-295 NB closed at southside of Buckman Bridge

  FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville – Tue Dec 15, 1:21 pm ET  

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Lanes of I-295 northbound at the southside base of the Buckman Bridge are closed because of an accident. 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 – 2 hrs 48 mins ago  

  An angel spreads holiday cheer. Full Story »

• DAC recruits volunteers for photo shoot

  Lake City Reporter – 2 hrs 48 mins ago  

  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 – Tue Dec 15, 10:29 am ET  

  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 – Tue Dec 15, 10:29 am ET  

  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 – Tue Dec 15, 10:28 am ET  

  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 – Tue Dec 15, 10:28 am ET  

  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 – Tue Dec 15, 10:28 am ET  

  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 »