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Ethanol: A Mistake for Florida?
Florida is betting big on ethanol; however, the promise of cheap energy may not actually pan out. At his global warming summit in Miami last year, Gov. Charlie Crist held out ethanol as a major tool … more »
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Ethanol: A Mistake for Florida?
swampie wrote 3 hours ago: Florida is betting big on ethanol; however, the promise of cheap energy may not actually pan out. A … more »
Jacksonville Woman's Pets Killed, Mutilated
swampie wrote 4 hours ago: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville woman said she’s worried about the safety of her dog … more »
Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al-Nuaimi of the U.A.E. Visits Jacksonville
swampie wrote 4 hours ago: JACKSONVILLE, FL — The First Coast is hosting a special guest this weekend. H. H. Sheikh Abdul … more »
Macclenny Mother of Two Found Murdered at Jacksonville Fish Camp
swampie wrote 1 day ago: JACKSONVILLE, FL — Jacksonville police are investigating the murder of a young mother from Mac … more »
Florida Tomato Growers Want Compensation for Millions Lost
swampie wrote 1 day ago: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida tomato growers want compensation from the federal government for m … more »
Jacksonville Police Officer Strikes, Kills Pedestrian
swampie wrote 3 days ago: A 61-year-old man walking his dog died late Tuesday after being struck by a Jacksonville police car … more »
Man and Woman Killed, Child Injured in Shooting South of 103rd Street in Jacksonville
swampie wrote 4 days ago: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man and woman were killed and a child was injured in shooting Tuesday e … more »
San Francisco Protected Drug Dealing Gang Bangers from Deportation Who Murdered Family
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swampie wrote 4 days ago: San Francisco has recently gotten overdue censure for being the nation’s biggest psych ward ma … more »
Jacksonville Woman Shot at Work by Boyfriend Dies at Shands Hospital
swampie wrote 4 days ago: JACKSONVILLE, FL — A mother who was shot at her work Friday morning has died from her injuries … more »
Missing Toddler's Mom's Car Smelled of Decomposition
swampie wrote 4 days ago: Source: First Coast News ORLANDO, FL (AP) — A sheriff’s detective says a car driven by t … more »
Mental Health Counselor Jailed for Trolling for Juveniles Over the Internet
swampie wrote 4 days ago: Authorities in Pinellas County have arrested a 78-year-old mental health counselor accused of arrang … more »
Pay As You Go Express Lanes Proving Challenging in Miami
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swampie wrote 4 days ago: MIAMI - Pay-as-you-go express lanes may be coming to Florida’s gridlocked highways if a $278 m … more »
FDA Now Looking at Jalapenos as Source of Salmonella
swampie wrote 4 days ago: Florida growers, who account for nearly half of all fresh tomatoes consumed nationwide, have estimat … more »
Monkeys Escape by Learning to Swim
swampie wrote 4 days ago: LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — How many wildlife trappers does it take to catch 15 monkeys running loos … more »
Mother of Missing Toddler Wants to be Released from Jail to Help Search
swampie wrote 4 days ago: Source: From the story: During a news conference Monday, defense attorney Jose Baez said Anthony is … more »
UF Says "Too Much Information" Put Online by Med Students
swampie wrote 4 days ago: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Would it bother you to know that your physician smokes cigars and likes to do … more »
Nassau County, Florida Garden for July and August
swampie wrote 5 days ago: July: Vegetables: It’s too hot to be planting anything but lima beans, eggplant, okra, South … more »
Cargo Moving Equipment Sales Make Area Dealers Happy
swampie wrote 5 days ago: JACKSONVILLE — Expansion and new business at the Port of Jacksonville are already paying off f … more »
Community Gardens Sprouting Around Jacksonville
swampie wrote 5 days ago: DUVAL COUNTY — Brian Lapinski is one of Duval County’s newest farmers. After years of r … more »
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