Top Jacksonville Area Local News Stories
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The secretary of Homeland Security got a dramatic demonstration of fighting terrorism aboard an airplane during a visit to Brunswick on Wednesday.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:22:15 EDT
A settlement between Jacksonville and the company running the Trail Ridge Landfill will let Waste Management keep the contract without competitive bidding, but will cost much less and keep the city out of court.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:37:24 EDT
An overturned fuel truck put the brakes on the evening rush hour for drivers headed east on Interstate 10 at I-295.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:31:34 EDT
Police are asking for the public's help trying to identify a man found dead in the St. Johns River more than a year ago.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:15:31 EDT
The Fernandina Beach Police Department said one man was arrested and another is being sought in connection with an armed home-invasion robbery early Tuesday morning.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:09:01 EDT
Parents and students voice their concerns about possible cuts that could come because of Duval County schools' budget shortfall. Music programs and physical education classes could be removed to cut costs.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:44:59 EDT
Jacksonville Beach police are continuing their search in the sexual assault and attempted murder of a young woman on the beach early Saturday morning.
Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:10:04 EDT
Kingsland police said two men who had stolen a vehicle from New Jersey were arrested on multiple charges after their vehicle was spotted speeding Monday night.
Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:39:39 EDT
Gainesville police said a a 6-year-old boy's parents were too drunk and too high to take care of him, and now the boy is in foster care.
Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:23:00 EDT
If you live in northeast Florida, you may have heard of the Bob Hayes Invitational. But did you know it's the largest high school track meet in the nation?
Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:07:44 EDT
Dr. Jesus Diaz faces felony charges related to controlled substances.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:54:12 EDT
Two men developed a ploy to break into a home. They told the owner they were searching for a lost dog.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:03:39 EDT
Florida Lottery officials warn against an e-mail scam that con artists use to steal people's identities.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:52:00 EDT
A former American Red Cross employee was arrested and accused of identity theft, fraud and theft after the charity found thousands of dollars missing from its fire victims' fund.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:42:59 EDT
After five years of road closures, detours and headaches, the historic Bridge of Lions opens to traffic on Wednesday.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:38:52 EDT
Tim Tebow completes his first public workout with his new throwing motion, hoping to impress NFL general managers, coaches and scouts.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:34:59 EDT
Ben Smith scored a 24-foot jump shot with 1.5 seconds remaining as Jacksonville University rallies to upset the NIT's top-seeded Arizona State -- the Dolphins' first post-season victory since 1974.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:35:15 EDT
Single-game tickets go on sale early Thursday for Friday's first-round matchups, but anyone can attend Duke and the other seven teams' practices Thursday at the arena for free.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:33:32 EDT
The St. Joe Company plans to move its corporate headquarters from Jacksonville to property it is developing next to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Bay County.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:23:52 EDT
A new study suggests officers and other first responders might be distracted by all of the equipment in their vehicles, but the drivers say the technology saves valuable seconds, and provides instant access to essential information.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:22:36 EDT
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