J. E. Simmons is an AP award winning journalist with both print and television in his background.
In every state where I have lived, folks have told the same story. Either during or immediately after the Civil War, two old ladies were visiting a cemetery in that state, and one said to the other, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a day to remember the men who gave their lives?”
Who knows how […]
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The City of Jacksonville Beach has announced its seventh summer of jazz performances. The dates and performers are:
JUNE 8, 2008
Headliner: The Sax Pack - Starring Jeff Kashiwa, Kim Waters, & Steve Cole
Opener: Matt Marshak
Starter: C1 Jazz
JULY 13, 2008
Headliner: Nelson Rangell
Opener: Urban Jazz Coalition
AUGUST 17, 2008
Headliner: Marion Meadows
Headliner: Gerald Veasley
Opener: The Robert Harris Group
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The next event in Jacksonville Beach is the annual fishing tournament for kids to be held Saturday.
May 3, 2008 - Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs
Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM
Children’s event. Fishing rods provided, activities, food, fun for kids 4 – 12.
Location: Huguenot Lagoon – Between Third Street & 2nd Street South.
The […]
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An Orlando area man has decided to fight high gas prices in an unusual way - he’s converted his pickup truck to run entirely on electricity.
Fox 35 News in Orlando introduces us to the man, and shows us his truck.
Meanwhile, gas prices in Jacksonville continue upwards. AAA monitors purchases at the pump all across […]
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Jacksonville Beach’s Seawalk Pavilion will host the Navy Band Southeast Sunday evening as part of its Concert on the Lawn series.
The Navy band will perform Big Band Music beginning at 7PM.
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From AAA
Jacksonville
Regular
Mid
Premium
Diesel
Current
$3.497
$3.789
$3.859
$4.185
Yesterday
$3.488
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$3.848
$4.186
Month Ago
$3.292
$3.566
$3.632
$4.052
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$2.867
$3.106
$3.163
$2.955
Highest Recorded Price:
Regular Unl.
$3.497
4/21/2008
Dsl.
$4.186
4/20/2008
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A Jacksonville Beach woman is in jail charged with arson and attempted murder. Police say Melissa Armer tried to burn down her boyfriend’s house on 16th Avenue South while he was asleep inside.
Our friends at CBS-47, WTEV-TV, have more on the story.
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Governor Charlie Crist signed into law a bill that would allow gun owners to keep their guns in their cars in most places, including at work an in shopping center parking lots. The gun owner must have a concealed carry permit and keep the gun locked in the car.
Gun owners say they have a […]
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From AAA
Jacksonville
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Mid
Premium
Diesel
Current
$3.373
$3.655
$3.722
$4.113
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$3.374
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$4.104
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$3.292
$3.566
$3.632
$3.966
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$2.840
$3.077
$3.133
$2.950
Highest Recorded Price:
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$3.375
4/12/2008
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$4.113
4/15/2008
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TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today announced Florida’s participation in the American Diploma Project Network, a nationwide movement designed to improve preparation of high school students for the 21st century workforce. The Governor’s
announcement came after discussing the benefits of participation with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
“Florida has a proven record of improving student performance […]
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