Jacksonville Florida News Center
Jacksonville woman killed after losing control of car on 9A
September 3, 2010A Jacksonville woman was killed Thursday evening after she lost control of her car on Florida 9A near Alta Drive, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Farren M. Carter, 24, was northbound in the inside lane about 7:35 p.m. when she lost control for an unknown reason, the report said. Carter tried to swerve back onto the road from the median but failed to regain control of the Honda Accord. The car ...
Caribbean visitors tour Florida National Guard
September 3, 2010Jacksonville, Florida – The spirit of cooperation between the United States and Caribbean nations was strengthened recently as the Florida National Guard hosted representatives from seven Caribbean countries for a week-long visit.
Jacksonville Journal: Boaters cautioned to be safe for Labor Day
September 3, 2010Labor Day means a weekend of boating, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has some warnings for boaters this holiday weekend. - Use extra caution and obey manatee speed zone signs as the aquatic mammals move throughout Florida's estuaries and rivers. That means staying in marked channels, wearing polarized sunglasses to improve visibility below the water surface and obeying ...
Florida Power And Light, Freezing Rates
September 3, 2010JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- River city residents are angry over their utility bill. "I just had to pay a $430 light bill. Just for one month. It's stuff that we need, so they know we have to pay it. They can at least make it affordable, so that we can pay it," said JEA customer, Aisha Kargbo.
Jacksonville councilman seeking Jennifer Carroll's old seat
September 3, 2010It appears Jacksonville City Councilman Daniel Davis could be the front-runner to fill the seat being left by state Rep. Jennifer Carroll, who is running for lieutenant governor. Davis, the current chair of the council’s finance committee, is the first to throw his hat into the ring, and is positioned well because Duval County Republicans will have a big say in who fills the seat. “I just think ...
Florida C Hayes out, Nolasco done for year
September 3, 2010MIAMI-Florida Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco is done for the season with a tear in his right knee and catcher Brett Hayes is out indefinitely with a separated left shoulder.
Previewing Jacksonville: Friday's Games
September 3, 2010Previewing Jacksonville: Friday's Games
Florida commit Driskel embraces Tebow comparisons
September 3, 2010Jeff Driskel's size and strength at quarterback naturally lends people to think of Tim Tebow, and the comparisons have only been magnified playing high school in the Sunshine State. Just wait until college. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound quarterback already has committed to Florida, and he plans to enroll early next year to get a head start on the competition with the Gators -- No.
Florida governor race: Bud Chiles out, Rick Scott's No. 2 is Navy vet
September 3, 2010Lawton "Bud" Chiles is dropping out of the Florida governor's race, saying Wednesday that he recognizes he doesn't have enough resources to win the race. Chiles told The Associated Press he will support Democratic nominee Alex Sink, whom he had lunch with this week to talk about the campaign. He planned a press conference with her Thursday.
Versatile Leonard committed to play at Florida
September 3, 2010A.C. Leonard played just about every position last year. He lined up at receiver, tight end, running back, linebacker and defensive end for Ribault High School in Jacksonville. His role this season is much more defined: Prized recruit trying to get his test scores in order. Leonard, who has verbally committed to play for Florida in 2011, has transferred twice since the end of his junior season.
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