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Retiring officer leaves legacy of communications
Last modified 7/22/2008 - 12:36 am By DREW DIXON, Shorelines NEPTUNE BEACH - A veteran of three decades at the city's police department, Lt. Joan Hermann retired Friday, but not before leaving the department's communication system in better shape than she found it.
Neptune Beach Council does away with paid parking idea
072308 neshorelines 2 drew.dixon@shorelines.com NEPTUNE BEACH - Despite late spring and early summer concerns about a crush on parking at Town Center, the City Council agreed Monday to drop any plans to increase parking control at the popular commercial hub.--> Last modified 7/22/2008 - 12:36 am Click-2-Listen By DREW DIXON, Shorelines NEPTUNE BEACH - Despite late spring and early summer concerns about a crush on parking at Town Center, the City Council agreed Monday to drop any plans to increase parking control at the popular commercial hub.
Bird Island Babies
Photos by: Craig ONeal The rookery at Bird Island is teaming with babies this time of year. Both juvenile and infant Water Turkeys (Anhinga anhinga), also known as Snakebirds can be found impatiantly waiting for their parents to bring food to them during morning hours. This is great time to grab your camera or children and watch the feedings in action.
St. Johns County Commission Votes Against Fire Fee
In a surprise move, the St. Johns County commissioners decided Tuesday to stop a plan that would have charged homeowners a fee for fire services. The Longboard Classic results
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Appeals court backs fired officer in AB
Last modified 7/18/2008 - 2:02 am By DREW DIXON, Shorelines ATLANTIC BEACH - A Florida appeals court has ruled a man fired from the city's police department three years ago on charges of using excessive force while arresting a juvenile should to be reinstated to his job as an officer.
Families choose Mayport for no-dough dinners
More and more military families are going to the Mayport USO station for no-dough dinners, where they get meals for free every other Monday. See our story with a photo selection. http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/071908/nes_305770771.shtml
Mayport residents consider moving to make way for cruise ships
Last modified 7/16/2008 - 12:11 am Click-2-Listen Idea is on the table for a terminal to be built in the fishing village. By DREW DIXON, The Times-Union If they want to bring a cruise ship terminal to the village, let's move the village elsewhere. "Move the residents and everybody," said Carroll Huffines, secretary-treasurer of the Mayport Waterfront Partnership, which advises Jacksonville City Hall on Mayport issues. "It's something to think about. It's very progressive. It may be controversial. I don't think we should close our minds to that."
No parking meters for Town Center
Last modified 7/15/2008 - 3:42 pm By DREW DIXON, Shorelines NEPTUNE BEACH - City officials are backing off plans to install meters or other parking controls in the Town Center shopping area.
AB geographic districts put on hold for time being
Last modified 7/14/2008 - 11:08 pm Atlantic Beach will come up with a new population division for the districts. By DREW DIXON, Shorelines ATLANTIC BEACH - The City Commission Monday postponed a new ordinance that would establish four geographic districts to correspond with the four commissioner seats, in keeping with a referendum approved by voters last year. |
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