Bethune vs. Florida A&M Nov 22, 2008
Last modified 11/22/2008 - 3:30 am Originally created 112208. Bethune vs. Florida A HEAD. (Florida Times-Union)
RANTS & RAVES: Fight back, advocates of Mayport Nov 22, 2008
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'We just got blessed with transportation' Nov 22, 2008
BOB SELF/The Times-UnionPastor Wade Johnson also gets in some preaching of the gospel during his weekly ministry at Jacksonville Beach ... Turner said the bike would help him get to work at his cleaning job at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... BOB SELF/The Times-UnionWade Johnson ministers to the homeless at Jacksonville Beach, offering hot meals, words of faith and the occasional recycled bicycle to those needing a way to get around. (Florida Times-Union)
Bolles 70, Orlando Jones 6 Nov 22, 2008
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Brand sinks 15-footer as 76ers edge Clippers 89-88 Nov 22, 2008
DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer. Philadelphia 76ers guard Andre Miller, left, defends as Los Angeles Clippers guard Jason Hart drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in Philadelphia. (Florida Times-Union)
Kin outraged, distraught over teen's cyber suicide Nov 22, 2008
RASHA MADKOUR Associated Press Writer. MIAMI The family of a college student who killed himself live on the Internet say they're horrified his life ended before a virtual audience, and infuriated that viewers of the live webcam or operators of the Web site that hosted it didn't act sooner to save him. (Florida Times-Union)
Letters from readers Nov 22, 2008
Last modified 11/22/2008 - 12:29 am Originally created 112208. Letters from readers. (Florida Times-Union)
High school football roundup Nov 22, 2008
FAMU will travel to Jacksonville next Friday to take on Eagle's View in the second round. Pensacola Pine Forest 38, White 7. (Florida Times-Union)
Obama moves quickly to fill Cabinet positions Nov 22, 2008
LIZ SIDOTI Associated Press Writer. In a Jun 27, 2008 file photo Sen. (Florida Times-Union)
Giants Burress will be a game-time decision Sunday Nov 22, 2008
TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer. 6'5" WEIGHT: 232 lbs. EXPERIENCE: 8 COLLEGE: Michigan St. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The chances of making another winning touchdown catch this weekend at the University of Phoenix Stadium are questionable at best. The ' star receiver was limited at practice Friday because of an injury to his right hamstring and he will be a game-time decision on Sunday when the Super Bowl champions play the . "Knowing me, as of right now, I will play, but like I said you have to be... (Florida Times-Union)
Spears makes unexpected appearance in court Nov 22, 2008
The Associated Press. In this Nov. 6, 2008, file photo, Britney Spears performs during Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Florida Times-Union)
Auto bailout: The best medicine? Nov 22, 2008
The blog: The Editorial Blog gives you a chance to sound off at once on newsworthy subjets. E-mail group: More than 1,800 readers have joined a group that receives regular questions from the Times-Union newsroom. (Florida Times-Union)
FCC appeals Janet Jackson case to Supreme Court Nov 22, 2008
The Associated Press. In this Sunday Feb. 1, 2004 file picture, Justin Timberlake reaches across Janet Jackson during their performance just before he pulled off the covering to her right breast, which was partially obscured by a sun-shaped, metal nipple decoration during the half time performance at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. (Florida Times-Union)
Kanye West's new album to debut on MySpace Music Nov 22, 2008
The Associated Press. In this Sept. 26, 2007 file photo, Rapper Kanye West arrives at the "Us Weekly Hot Hollywood 2007" party in Los Angeles. (Florida Times-Union)
Big Wii-n for Finchem Nov 22, 2008
Thanks in large part to an eagle at No. 16 by Marilyn Peyton, the mother of Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, Team Finchem had a three-shot lead over Team Funk on the 18th tee, at which point the team captains took over. Funk hit the fairway, the green and made a 6-foot birdie putt. (Florida Times-Union)
Home and garden briefs Nov 22, 2008
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Henderson to play against Vikes Nov 22, 2008
Where: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ... The Florida Times-Union 1 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32202 The Florida Times-Union ... Ultimate Jaguars is an online publication of The Florida Times-Union and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the Jacksonville Jaguars or the National Football League. (Florida Times-Union)
Punk musician Barker sues over SC plane crash Nov 22, 2008
ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer. This Nov. 17, 2006 file photo shows Travis Barker as he appears onstage during MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTV Times Square Studios, in New York. (Florida Times-Union)
REVIEW: Blend of story, song compose enjoyable violin concerto Nov 22, 2008
Who: Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra with guest violinist Bracha Malkin. When: 8 p.m. today. (Florida Times-Union)
First Coast school the star in this documentary Nov 22, 2008
A Japanese documentary film crew will highlight Jacksonville's Mattie V. Rutherford Alternative Education Center as an example of effective alternative education ... sanders@jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
GARDEN HELP: Help your plants, lawn get through cold snaps Nov 22, 2008
According to U.S. climate charts at the Jacksonville International Airport, the first average freeze date is Dec. 3 and the last is Feb. 26. At Jacksonville Beach, the first is Dec. 31, and the last is Feb. 5 ... At Jacksonville Beach, 10 percent of the time the first freeze will occur on Nov. 30 or after, and 10 percent of the time no freezes will occur after March 3. (Florida Times-Union)
Sahbegovic commits to JU Nov 22, 2008
Englewood High School's Admir Sahbegovic, who left Bosnia with his family seven years ago, became the latest junior basketball player from Jacksonville to verbally commit to a Division I school for the 2010 academic year when he announced Friday he would play for Jacksonville University ... "Jacksonville is close to my home here. My cousins who I grew up with in Bosnia play soccer at JU, and I really like coach [Cliff] Warren," Sahbegovic said ... "He's [become] stronger with his weightlifting,... (Florida Times-Union)
Newton arrested on 3 charges Nov 22, 2008
Last modified 11/22/2008 - 3:21 am Originally created 112208. The Gators' backup QB is accused of stealing a UF student's computer. (Florida Times-Union)
Newman's will includes wife, foundation; cars sold Nov 22, 2008
The Associated Press. Paul Newman has left the assets to his wife, the Oscars to his foundation and the race cars to the highest bidder. (Florida Times-Union)
LAW & DISORDER: Man's body found in Dumpster Nov 22, 2008
MATT COLEMAN/The Times-UnionA Jacksonville fire-rescue vehicle driven by a district chief rests Friday after colliding with a pickup truck ... Jacksonville homicide detectives were at Waters Edge Apartments on the Northside on Friday after someone emptying a garbage can noticed a body in a trash bin ... A Jacksonville fire-rescue vehicle driven by a district chief crashed head-on Friday into a civilian vehicle. (Florida Times-Union)
Evidence technician seeks answers Nov 22, 2008
JON M. FLETCHER/The Times-Union Detective Joyce Gay, an evidence technician with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, works the scene of a recent burglary off Prince Street ... Gay is a seven-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office ... The Austin, Texas, native settled in Jacksonville and became an accountant after a tour in the Navy. (Florida Times-Union)
PAL teen center to offer an escape Nov 22, 2008
But Jacksonville teens have become a prominent target for street violence in recent years. There have been 21 homicides in the 14- to 19-year-old age bracket this year in Jacksonville ... The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said Friday it's important to offer teens an alternative to hanging out on the corner. (Florida Times-Union)
More of this story Nov 22, 2008
Mr. Fort is survived by his wife, Mary Varn Fort; three sons, Richard (Melissa) Fort, Jr., and Dr. Bob (Carol) Fort, both of Fort Meade, and Jim (Connie) Fort of Jacksonville; four daughters, Mary Anne (Jack) Whiteside of Anna Maria, Betty L. (Terry) Wallace (widow of Jack R. Simon, Jr.) of Tallahassee, Barbara F. (Steve) Thomas of Riverview, and Beverly F. (Bill) Shepard of Collinsville, Ala. 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Aldine Warren of Fort Meade and Thelma Lyle... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Gallery shows portraits of children needing families Nov 21, 2008
Gonzalez, who works for a publications company in Jacksonville, got involved after she and her husband tried to adopt privately five years ago. The biological mother changed her mind a day before she delivered. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
BC's Harris carried a grudge Nov 21, 2008
The Seminoles acted as if they had never heard of Montel Harris, a 5-foot-10-inch, 192-pound running back from Jacksonville, Fla. where he starred at Trinity Christian and ranked as the Conquerors' rushing, receiving, and scoring leader for three consecutive seasons. (Bceagles.com)
LSU rides confidence built by big comeback Nov 21, 2008
But Perrilloux was dismissed in the offseason and transferred to Jacksonville State. The focus then turned to Lee and Harvard transfer Andrew Hatch. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 21, 2008
Minnesota at Jacksonville, noon. Oakland at Denver, 3:05 p.m.. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Lions Notebook: Rookie Smith Cashing In Nov 21, 2008
He had 96 rushing yards the previous week in a 38-14 loss to Jacksonville. The reason is simple. (LionsFans.com)
Kellogg Makes Home Debut As UMass Coach, Monday At 7 p.m. Nov 21, 2008
UMASS (1-2) vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE (1-1) Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 7 p.m. (ET) Mullins Center (9,493), Amherst, Mass ... Kellogg Makes Home Debut As UMass Coach UMass alum and Springfield native coaches his first regular-season game at the Mullins Center on Monday night as they Minutemen take on Jacksonville State at 7 p.m. The Minutemen are off to a 1-2 start losing at two of the toughest venues in the nation in SIU Arena at Southern Illinois (80-73) and FedEx Forum at Memphis (80-58) ...... (Umassathletics.com)
Developers face challenges in tough residential market Nov 21, 2008
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Pucko: Pipeline to Paradise Nov 21, 2008
Or were desperate to watch the Buffalo Bills play at Jacksonville. The Back Stage is located on the hidden side of a mall carved into the back of a Big Lots. (R News)
City Reveals Plan To Control Number Of Stray Cats Nov 21, 2008
-- The city of Jacksonville has teamed up with animal groups in an effort to get a handle on the growing cat population ... "This really is a revolutionary program that will hopefully change the way feral cats are dealt with around the country, and not just in Jacksonville," said one official ... "It appears that we would have to get 70 percent of the cats spayed or neutered before we would start to see a drop in their population, and we think we can achieve this in Jacksonville," said Dr. Julie... (News4Jax.com, FL)
Virginia Fights Navy's Plan For Carrier At Mayport Nov 21, 2008
Bob Natter, who is retired and now lives in Jacksonville. Newly elected Rep. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Jacksonville Journal Nov 21, 2008
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid honored eight law firms with the 100 Percent Firm Participation Award ... Submissions can be e-mailed to Marilyn Young at or mailed to her at P.O Box 1949, Jacksonville, FL 32231 ... holifield@jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Bush effigy burned in anti-US protest in Baghdad Nov 21, 2008
HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press Writer. Followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr arrive at Firdous Square in central Baghdad, Iraq for a mass prayer to protest a proposed U.S.-Iraqi security pact on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
Obesity epidemic: We can improve health of kids Nov 21, 2008
Since the initiative's launch, a $46,526 grant from The Blue Foundation has enabled The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida to partner with Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition to conduct a series of community meetings to identify areas of need and assist with ongoing childhood obesity prevention activities in our community ... More recently, The Blue Foundation awarded Rails-to-Trails Conservancy $108,790 to increase the accessibility of Jacksonville's S-Line... (Florida Times-Union)
Teen, 3 others charged in shooting death Nov 21, 2008
A teenage girl and three other people were charged Thursday in the slaying of a roofer during a home-invasion robbery Wednesday in West Jacksonville ... Randall and Dean have Jacksonville addresses, while Rappold and White are listed in arrest reports as transients ... He was taken to Shands Jacksonville, where he was pronounced dead. (Florida Times-Union)
Service of thanks seeks unity among faiths Nov 21, 2008
Taken out of context, it was an odd sight to behold: Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Baha'i, Native American and Jewish spiritual leaders processing down the aisle of a Jacksonville synagogue, all singing the hymn Now Thank We All Our God ... brumley@jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
JAGUARS NOTEBOOK: Ex-Vikings coach is surprisingly calm Nov 21, 2008
stellino@jacksonville ... The Florida Times-Union 1 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32202 The Florida Times-Union ... Ultimate Jaguars is an online publication of The Florida Times-Union and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the Jacksonville Jaguars or the National Football League. (Florida Times-Union)
Virginia slams Mayport carrier Nov 21, 2008
Ander Crenshaw of Jacksonville ... The USS John F. Kennedy, one of the last remaining oil-fired flattops in the Navy, left Jacksonville after it was decommissioned in 2007 ... gibbons@jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Weak economy, falling home prices leave recent buyers in a bind Nov 21, 2008
Help in Jacksonville The following U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-approved housing counselors can answer questions about working with mortgage holders ... Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Inc. 126 W. Adams St. 356-8371 ... Jacksonville Urban League 903 W. Union St. 356-8336. (Florida Times-Union)
Mother of slain Jacksonville man pleads for help, justice Nov 21, 2008
Her son, 27, was shot to death Nov. 1 in Jacksonville ... When Lisa Topel learned about the slaying of a Jacksonville teen in April, the Ohio woman said her heart broke for the boy's mother, who was a close friend ... Police have yet to make any arrests in the Nov. 1 slaying of LaComb, 27, who was shot in the 400 block of Sunshine Street and later died at Shands Jacksonville hospital. (Florida Times-Union)
DeShawn Sims scores 18, Michigan upsets No. 4 UCLA Nov 21, 2008
DOUG FEINBERG AP Sports Writer. UCLA's Jrue Holiday (21) shoots over the Michigan defense during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in New York. (Florida Times-Union)
Election: Take a deep breath Nov 21, 2008
John McCain's good will. In his concession speech, McCain said of President-elect Obama: "I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together to find the necessary compromises to bridge our differences and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited." "Whatever... (Florida Times-Union)
Americans still giving, despite economic meltdown Nov 21, 2008
DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press Writer. Dino Degracia, left, is told by a volunteer that his limit of canned goods is three as he collects food next to another client, Mark Hatfield, at a food bank operated by Northwest Harvest Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in Seattle. (Florida Times-Union)
Players Championship: Charities make a difference Nov 21, 2008
Last modified 11/21/2008 - 7:00 am Originally created 112108. Everybody knows that The Players Championship brings the world's best professional golfers to Florida's First Coast every year. (Florida Times-Union)
Break on JEA rates? Not for at least 11 months Nov 21, 2008
Some customers have begun calling JEA, as well as Jacksonville City Council members and the mayor's office, asking whether plummeting prices at the gas pump would translate to lower electric bills ... mitchell@jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Wal-Mart names Duke to succeed Scott as CEO Nov 21, 2008
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer. In this June 1, 2007 file photo, of Vice Chairman Michael Duke during the annual Wal-Mart shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Ark. (Florida Times-Union)
BBC governors back response to obscene broadcast Nov 21, 2008
ROBERT BARR Associated Press Writer. LONDON The BBC's governing body ruled Friday that the broadcaster acted appropriately when it suspended its star disc jockey and accepted the resignation of a fellow performer for leaving lewd messages on an actor's phone about his granddaughter. (Florida Times-Union)
NOTEBOOK: Thomas catches the football, too Nov 21, 2008
PHIL COALE/Associated PressFlorida State running back Jermaine Thomas (left) runs past Boston College linebacker Mike McLaughlin during their game last Saturday. Thomas is a First Coast High School graduate. (Florida Times-Union)
Gov't: AG doing better after collapse Nov 21, 2008
MATT APUZZO and LARA JAKES JORDAN Associated Press Writers. Two people walk near the emergency entrance of George Washington University Hospital in the early morning hours of Friday, November 21, 2008 in Washington. (Florida Times-Union)
LAW & DISORDER: Baggy shorts shooter: 12 years Nov 21, 2008
A 55-year-old Jacksonville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting and wounding an 18-year-old after complaining about his droopy drawers ... Mike Jorgensen says his employment at the Jacksonville law school was terminated after Green's complaint, according to an arrest warrant ... A woman who apparently ran a downtown red light was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday after a traffic crash that tied up Jacksonville commuters for hours as they headed home. (Florida Times-Union)
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Pete Wentz have baby boy Nov 21, 2008
The Associated Press. In this Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 file photo, singer Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend rocker Pete Wentz arrive at Myst night club, where Simpson was to perform, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Florida Times-Union)
Even with Iverson, Celtics blow away Pistons 98-80 Nov 21, 2008
JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer. Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson (1) grabs his head after colliding with Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, left, in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Thursday Nov. 20, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
Letters from readers Nov 21, 2008
JACKSONVILLEWonderful parade ... One of the highlights of my trip was participating in the Veterans Day parade through Jacksonville's charming downtown area ... My heart filled with pride as I waved and saluted the many patriotic citizens, many of whom are veterans, that lined the Jacksonville city streets, waving American flags and cheering with pride as our servicemen and servicewomen marched in the parade. (Florida Times-Union)
Honda to cut global output amid slowing demand Nov 21, 2008
The Associated Press. TOKYO Honda Motor Corp. said Friday it will cut production in Japan and Europe by 61,000 vehicles, as it continues to grapple with slowing global demand. (Florida Times-Union)
Nease wins state volleyball title Nov 21, 2008
Scott Wheeler / The Ledger. SCOTT WHEELER/The (Lakeland) LedgerNease's Chelsea Kirschman (right) spikes the ball against DeSoto County's Kalee Schlabach on Thursday in Lakeland. (Florida Times-Union)
Kenya: Somali pirates make $150M in a year Nov 21, 2008
JOSEPH MWIHIA Associated Press Writer. Local women sit on the banks of the Suez canal as a Suez Canal Authority pilot boat passes by in Ismailia, Egypt, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
J-pop producer Komuro charged, released on bail Nov 21, 2008
MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press Writer. Japanese music producer Tetsuya Komuro bows in front of an Osaka, western Japan, detention center on Friday November 21, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
Stocks open higher after steep sell-off Nov 21, 2008
TIM PARADIS AP Business Writer. Trader Michael McCabe works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
