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Sheriffs Report
(Apalachicola Times © 05/09/2008)
The following report is provided by the Franklin County Sheriffs Office. Arrests are made by officers from the following county law enforcement agencies: Apalachicola (APD), Carrabelle (CPD), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Franklin County Sheriffs Office (FCSO), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Department of Agri
Land use app gets no recommendation from zoning board
(Bradford County Telegraph © 05/09/2008)
A Bradford County Zoning Board meeting Monday night ended in some confusion after one member changed his vote following adjournment. Ken Ryan, who is new to the board, said he did not intend to vote in favor of a motion recommending the county commission deny a land use change at the entrance of Deerwood Subdivision at the corner of U.S. 301 and Southeast 48th Avenue. Those on both sides of the
Legals for May 8, 2008
(Bradford County Telegraph © 05/09/2008)
Bradford PUBLIC AUCTION Ron Denmark Mini Storage will hold a Public Auction on Friday, May 16, 2008, at 10 a.m. at 2117 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL on the following storage units containing personal items: #78 M. OSTEEN #123 D. SMITH 5/1 2tchg 5/8 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2006-CA-604 DIVISIO
Starke dump, Crosby boat ramp open again
(Bradford County Telegraph © 05/09/2008)
The county completed two major projects in the last week, making a boat ramp and a solid waste collection center available for public use again. According to Solid Waste Director Donny Wise, the project to expand the Starke solid waste collection center was necessary to comply with requirements from the Department of Environmental Protection to keep trash other than yard debris off the ground.
Huge Texas sinkhole's appetite decreasing, officials say
(Central Florida News 13 © 05/09/2008)
DAISETTA, Texas(AP) ?Geologists said a 260-foot-deep sinkhole that grew to the lengthof three football fields over just two days seemed to be slowingdown Thursday, but that it could take months before it's clearwhether surrounding areas are stable.The 900-foot-long sinkhole, with crumbling dirt around its edgesresembling sharp teeth, has swallowed up oil tanks and barrels,tires, t
Where Is The Smoke Coming From?
(Central Florida News 13 © 05/09/2008)
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Purple pipes an essential part of the water supply equation
(Charlotte Sun Herald © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Over the past year, chances are good you've noticed stacks of large, lilac-colored pipes being installed alongside State Road 776, Midway Boulevard, Kings Highway, portions of U.S. 41 or Murdock Circle. These purple pipes are forming the backbone of a 14-mile, regional reclaimed water system, from the county's East Port Water Reclamation Facility on Loveland Boulevard all the way to the Riverwood
CUTTING SCHOOLS, BUILDING PRISONS
(Florida Courier © 05/09/2008)
BY STARLA VAUGHNS CHERINFLORIDA COURIERIt doesn't make sense. Or Or does it?Florida's total state budget is reduced by $4 billion from last year. Florida's legislature, in collaboration with Florida Gov. ‘Chain Gang' Charlie Crist, cut $2.3 billion from Florida's educational system, including $332 million cut from K-12 classroom spending.Combined, the two
City considers water-quality credit buys
(Florida Times-Union © 05/09/2008)
Water polluters in Northeast Florida will be able to buy and sell "water-quality credits" to compensate for some kinds of environmental damage, the head of the Florida environmental agency said Thursday. A credit system was approved last week by the Florida Legislature - but only for the lower St. Johns River.Jacksonville City Hal
Letters from readers
(Florida Times-Union © 05/09/2008)
JACKSONVILLE New fees are 'hurtful'We now have stormwater and solid waste fees to compensate for the loss of revenue from the property tax breaks.Anyone who rents a home or apartment does not benefit from the property tax break.Lower-income families that can barely manage to pay the mortgage on a modest home bene
Your views: All politics is local
(Florida Today © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Readers express a variety of opinions about local government issues in their letters to FLORIDA TODAY.Vote yes to keep police protection in MalabarI am in complete support of the November referendum on renewing the Malabar Sheriffs Municipal Service Taxing Unit, or MTSU, for protection and services from the Brevard County Sheriffs Office.The referendum is a simple yes or no questi
Your views: Letters to the editor
(Florida Today © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Readers express a variety of opinions in their letters to FLORIDA TODAY.Cartoon casts entire school in negative lightDuring my 33 years as a teacher and coach at Titusville High School, I have never seen such a blatant and blanket trashing of an entire school and community by its area newspaper than the one Jeff Parker performed with his recent editorial page cartoon.His depiction
The fishermen's dilemma: Predicting inshore tide
(Fort Pierce Hometown News © 05/09/2008)
One of the things most perplexing to inshore fishermen is the prediction of tides. Seems simple enough, right?The tide in the ocean moves at such a steady rate it may be predicted with accuracy years in advance. The inshore waters are a different matter entirely.The tidal rivers, creeks and estuaries seem to operate by a different set of rules. All of us fishermen know that a tide runs for app
Chile yields evidence of earliest Americans
(Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Remains of meals that included seaweed are helping confirm the date of a settlement in southern Chile that may offer the earliest evidence of humans in the Americas. Researchers date the seaweed found at Monte Verde to more than 14,000 years ago, 1,000 years earlier than the well-studied Clovis culture. And the report comes just a month after other scientists announced they had found copro
Warm weather trapping smoke in Orlando area
(Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
The smell of smoke is in the air.But where is it coming from?Wildfires burning to the south of Orlando are creating the smoke, but winds are pushing the smell and haze toward Orlando, said Matt Bragaw Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Melbourne.Bill Adams, a duty officer with the Florida Division of Forestry said that currently, there are 68 fires burning throughou
Cape Coral must fund its water projects
(Ft. Myers News-Press © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
About $1.9 million worth of water management projects will fall on the shoulders of Cape Coral taxpayers after the state turned down funding.State officials say it's a combination of lean times and increased demand from communities looking for help managing daunting environmental issues."We have limited resources as well," said Phil Flood, who directs the lower west coast service center for t
Grate thieves become drain on Lehigh Acres water district
(Ft. Myers News-Press © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Thieves are lugging off 200-pound drain grates and leaving gaping holes in the ground that children and pets could fall into in Lehigh Acres.The thefts also are putting the local drainage district into a hole that could cost thousands to dig out of and increase its liability risk.The rash of thefts - more than 100 of 450 drain covers stolen in the past few weeks - prompted officials Thursday
Mike Lopresti: As Clemens' image cracks, it gets sadder
(Ft. Myers News-Press © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
We are not here today to say that Roger Clemens is innocent. Denying blame, while ignoring any awkward evidence, is what lawyers are for.We are not here to suggest that he is a victim, any more than the 90-mile-an-hour driver is a victim of the speeding ticket.We have no intention of forgetting the moments he comes across as a cunning operator who has lost something off his fastball, not to m
A to Z with Robby Latner
(Gainesville Sun © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
School: Keystone HeightsYear: SeniorPosition: CatcherNumber: 7Height: 6-foot-0Weight: 165 poundsA thlete you admire most: Steve Nash, point guard, Phoenix Suns. He knows his game, he can do everything.B iggest strength/weakness you have in your sport: Strength: My throwing arm; Weakness: I need to have a more level swing, I am very long when I swing.C ollege choices: I would like t
Salmon Gone, Fishermen Try to Adapt on a Changing Coast
(Gainesville Sun © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
CHARLESTON, Ore. — So long, salmon. Steve Wilson is refitting his 51-foot troller to fish for the future. No longer will he cast for the conflicted symbol of Northwest abundance and bitterness. No more fishing for a myth. His new pursuit? “Prawns,” said Mr. Wilson, nearly bursting out laughing because, here in Salmon Nation, he could not quite believe things ha
After year of renovations, local gas station opens with new name
(High Springs Herald © 05/09/2008)
HIGH SPRINGS - The Pure gas station on First Avenue is open for business after being closed more than a year for renovations.Carolyn Depka, manager of Pure, said the station closed in December when Almond Oil Co. bought it from Delco Oil. The station reopened April 14.Chris Almond, vice president of the company, said revamping the old station cost about $500,000.All the old underground pipes were
Rayonier gradually shifts strategy
(Jacksonville Business Journal © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Since Lee Thomas took over as the top executive at Rayonier Inc. he's gotten to know his nearly 2,000 employees, dealt with raging wildfires, bought or sold more than 117,000 acres and started plans for two large-scale projects -- and that was just in his first year. Now he's making plans for the future of the 82-year-old Jacksonville-based company that include a gradual shift toward a more
Public to join the Journey
(Jacksonville Daily Record © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
05/08/2008by David BallStaff WriterMayor John Peyton said he hopes the Zeke Bryant Auditorium at Florida Community College at Jacksonvilles north campus cant hold the number of people that show up there May 15.That will indicate his anti-crime initiative has gotten what it needs for success the input of Jacksonville residents.I want to reach beyond our normal spectators, said Pe
City Plans To Fix Flood Prone Neighborhoods
(Jacksonville-WJXT (CBS) © 05/09/2008)
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Dangerous rapids around McCoy's Creek and rivers through downtown San Marco have been routine in storm season for years. But they're just two of several places in the city that flood with any steady rain, and now the city wants to fix them for good. Public Works selected eight areas for critical drainage improvements. "The more improvements we make updating syst
Editorial: If lawmakers can update 'Swanee,' why can't we? Check it out : TCPalm.com
(Jupiter Courier © 05/09/2008)
Before the start of Saturday's Kentucky Derby, the crowd at Churchill Downs stood to sing in unison the state song, "My Old Kentucky Home," the bittersweet, nostalgic tune written by Stephen C. Foster. Imagine a crowd standing to sing in unison Florida's official state song, "Swanee River (Old Folks at Home)," also written by Foster: "All de world am sad and dreary, "Ebry where I roam. "Oh! da
Letter: Give FPL fair hearing on windmills : TCPalm.com
(Jupiter Courier © 05/09/2008)
I'm a St. Lucie County resident and I'm tired of reading negative letters and articles about Florida Power and Light's proposed wind energy project in St. Lucie County.A vocal minority along Indian River Drive doesn't want to look at six wind turbines across the water even though their view already contains the nuclear power plant, transmission lines and a wall of condos on Hutchinson Island.L
Letter: Southbend residents will keep fighting school site : TCPalm.com
(Jupiter Courier © 05/09/2008)
The residents of Southbend continue to oppose the building of a school in our neighborhood.The petition continues to grow and is now more than 300 signatures. The objections include increased traffic on Southbend Boulevard. The possibility of eminent domain infuriates others. A recent search shows 124 sexual offenders within a five-mile radius of this school site. Twenty-five are within two mile
Trucking Organization Proposes Slowdown, Other Fuel Remedies
(Lakeland Ledger © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Struggling with record diesel prices, the trucking industry's main trade group on Thursday introduced a plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions over the next decade mainly by having its members slow down.The American Trucking Associations, whose members include FedEx Corp., UPS Inc. and Con-way Inc., says adherence to a handful of new proposals will reduce fuel consumption by 86 billion ga
Dangerous Lake Okeechobee algae nearly gone
(Lehigh News Star © 05/09/2008)
I dont think it will be a problem, said Jennifer Nelson, an environmental manager with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.The algae got the attention of environmentalists when it first was seen late last week near the Pahokee Marina.
Water officials calm I-75 flooding concerns
(Naples Daily News © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
South Florida Water Management District has no intention of flooding either Bonita Springs or Estero and wants to ensure both areas are safe from excess water for whatever weather events Florida throws at them.The district delivered this message Thursday in an informal meet-and-greet with the leaders of the two communities, designed to fill them in the process as a 15-month study kicks off to ev
Clay County students receive Hall scholarships
(Orange Park Clay Today © 05/09/2008)
By Jim KellyStaff WriterGREEN COVE SPRINGS – The best of the best in Clay County high school scholars were greeted, banqueted and bestowed with honors, advice and certainly not least with scholarship money at the J.P. Hall Ranch south of Green Cove on Friday, May 2.Virginia Hall, "who is the charity today," according to board member Ronnie Robinson, called the process "one of the most reward
Concert on the Green names scholarship winners
(Orange Park Clay Today © 05/09/2008)
Special to Clay TodayORANGE PARK -- Concert on the Green, a celebration of music and the arts in Clay County, announced the winners of its 2008 Young Artist Scholarship Competition. Ten finalists were selected from the Senior Division to compete at the Orange Park United Methodist Church in April for the top three scholarship positions. Four Junior Division finalists also competed for the winn
St. Johns River CC holds its 49th graduation
(Orange Park Clay Today © 05/09/2008)
Special to Clay TodayORANGE PARK -- St. Johns River Community College held its 49th Annual Commencement on Friday, May 2, at the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts located on the Orange Park Campus.Of the approximately 700 students who were candidates to earn an associate in arts degree, associate in science degree or college credit certificate for the 2007-08 academic year, 144 participated i
A moral responsibility
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
I have lived all my 53 years in Florida, and like so many folks, I have developed a deep love for all the natural wonders in this state. The wild areas from the Keys to the Panhandle, on land and in the waters, have enriched us all. These ecosystems are disappearing and degrading at an ever increasing rate. What does this have to do with our next potable supply of water? The answer is a direct
Addiction and dependence
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Drug addiction and dependence. Not pretty concepts. How about water addiction and dependence? This is basically just one of the many compelling reasons to not permit water to be withdrawn from the St. Johns River. If water is allowed to be withdrawn from the St. Johns River, developers will be ecstatic that a new "fix" is available for their water habit. Given their immense wealth and, therefo
Beyond tomorrow
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
It seems to me that making any plans to take water from the St. Johns River is being very shortsighted. People in this state are going to need water for a long time. We need to think beyond tomorrow or next year. Taking water from any river will take water away from wetlands and the wildlife that depends on it. As the river level lowers, more salt water will come in from the oceans, making the
Economic roots
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Rather than tapping into the St. Johns River, Floridians should tap into an economics textbook to learn the true causes of our emerging water crisis. One hundred percent of our dilemma stems from the fact that our water supply is controlled by the government. Our system of rationing and pricing water is straight out of 1970s Soviet Union command-and-control economics. The government determ
Friday Forum: Draw water from St. Johns River?
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Before we rush the many plans to put straws into the St. Johns River and propose massive piping schemes, perhaps we should look realistically at curtailing use of available resources.It is obvious that a huge number of homeowners and businesses pay little heed to prescribed watering times or days. It is also plain that many irrigation systems are in disrepair (often for months) and many more
Marine guilty of wrongful sexual contact of Japanese woman
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
TOKYO A U.S. Marine accused in an alleged gang rape of a Japanese woman last year was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for "wrongful sexual contact and indecent acts" but cleared of rape, the U.S. military said.Lance Cpl. Larry A. Dean, 20, was one of four Marines facing court-martial for the alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman in the southern ci
Put straws away
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Before we rush the many plans to put straws into the St. Johns River and propose massive piping schemes, perhaps we should look realistically at curtailing use of available resources. It is obvious that a huge number of homeowners and businesses pay little heed to prescribed watering times or days. It is also plain that many irrigation systems are in disrepair (often for months) and many more
Quit pandering
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Can you imagine a time in Florida when water may cost more than gasoline? Based on the enormous expense it has cost Middle Eastern countries to desalinate water, it's imperative that we restrict pumping from the Floridan Aquifer. And, let's not treat the St. Johns River like some kind of water bank that we can withdraw from forever; when it's dry, it's gone. We must lean on our politicians to
Rethinking in order
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
No, we should not tap into the St. Johns River. The largest use of our precious water is flagrantly wasted by irrigating our thirsty St. Augustine-grass lawns. We need to rethink our outdated concept of the "perfect, artificial, manicured yard." Local governments should reward homeowners who remove St. Augustine and replace it with native plants and xeriscape. They should insist new developmen
Take it seriously
(Orlando Sentinel © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Are we crazy or what? All lake levels are at almost-record lows and we are talking about taking water from the St. Johns River. Until water abusers are held accountable and we have in place stricter water regulations that are enforced, water should never be taken out of our rivers or lakes. I like a green lawn like everyone else, but I almost never water in the winter, never more than two time
When Used Gadgets Make Good Buys
(Orlando-WFTV (ABC) © 05/09/2008)
What happens when your cell phone slips out of your pocket into the sewer drain? In tight economic times, the answer may be to shop for a used replacement.A new Blackberry Pearl 8120 costs $200 on ATT.com, but the company also offers a refurbished Blackberry Pearl for $80. Can you trust the used model and save the $120? AT&T stands behind its refurbished phones with a 90-day warranty.
A Passion for Firefighting: Volunteer racks up 46 years of service
(Palatka Daily News © 05/09/2008)
By Chris DeVitto FLORAHOME --- Helping people and fighting fires are passions for Florahome resident and retired firefighter Harry Childers.Those passions were recognized and praised last month during Putnam County's Volunteer Appreciation barbecue."Not only does he fight fires, but he helps people pick up their lives after a disaster,” said Lisa Steele, treasurer for
Emergency-room specialists deserve litigation protection
(Palm Beach Post © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Emergency-room specialists deserve litigation protectionThe Florida College of Emergency Physicians applauds Gov. Crist's efforts to increase access to medical care for millions of Floridians through the Cover Florida Plan ("Health-cost estimates for uninsured OK'd in House," April 30). As emergency physicians, we are acutely aware that while Floridians have the potential to rec
Work needed on air quality
(Pensacola News Journal © 05/09/2008)
Continuing problems with air quality in Escambia County, outlined by the American Lung Association "State of the Air" report, remain troubling.Being tied for the worst ozone pollution in Florida, and having the worst particulate pollution, is awful.And while there is some good news, clearly more is needed.The good news is that Gulf Power Co., whose coal-fired Crist generating plant is the la
Annual Book Fair
(St. Augustine Record © 05/09/2008)
Regional authors will share their newest books and talk about their personal journeys at the Ponte Vedra Branch Library's 3rd Annual Ponte Vedra Book Fair, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. May 16. Anyone looking for a good summer book will have their choice of many different genres including fantasy, romance, memoir, mystery and children's literature at this free event. Readers are invited to meet the au
Neighbors: Surf camp open to young surfers
(St. Augustine Record © 05/09/2008)
It's back! Vilano Ocean Awareness Surf Camp is ready to start riding waves. Kids ages 6 to 16 who want to learn the ways of the water and learn to surf this summer are welcome to attend. If interested, call Eddie Z at 669-1269. There will be three sessions in July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 and Aug. 11-15. * We had the fortune to enjoy a dinner cruise and boat ride on the Victory III, captai
Portraits, Architecture And Wildlife
(St. Augustine Record © 05/09/2008)
Marilyn Terry and I were looking down Aviles Street, actually, a representation of Aviles Street, in oil on canvas, by this artist. "I labored with students all these years about the horizon line," says the retired art teacher. "Once you have it, the perspective goes from there." Far from city life, "Alligator II," her second alligator painting, (the first one sold) was rendered from a p
Riverscape images
(St. Augustine Record © 05/09/2008)
Riverscape: Images of the St. Johns River accurately describes the latest work of husband and wife team, Cher and Terry Brown. Their work will be the highlighted during May at the Art Advocate Gallery, uptown St. Augustine. Located at 76B San Marco Ave, the gallery is part of the St. Johns Cultural Council. Also on display, a wide range of photographic subjects and view points by five ar
Raytheon unveils plan to convert tainted wells
(St. Petersburg Times © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
ST. PETERSBURG -- Raytheon Co. plans to convert private irrigation wells contaminated by a toxic plume to alternate water sources.In a news release sent Thursday afternoon, the company said that alternate sources could range from city-supplied water to different irrigation wells.The plume, migrating off Raytheon's property since an early 1990s contamination, has tainted at least six irrigat
Editorial: If lawmakers can update 'Swanee,' why can't we? Check it out
(Stuart News © 05/09/2008)
Before the start of Saturday's Kentucky Derby, the crowd at Churchill Downs stood to sing in unison the state song, "My Old Kentucky Home," the bittersweet, nostalgic tune written by Stephen C. Foster. Imagine a crowd standing to sing in unison Florida's official state song, "Swanee River (Old Folks at Home)," also written by Foster: "All de world am sad and dreary, "Ebry where I roam. "Oh! da
Letter: Give FPL fair hearing on windmills
(Stuart News © 05/09/2008)
I'm a St. Lucie County resident and I'm tired of reading negative letters and articles about Florida Power and Light's proposed wind energy project in St. Lucie County.A vocal minority along Indian River Drive doesn't want to look at six wind turbines across the water even though their view already contains the nuclear power plant, transmission lines and a wall of condos on Hutchinson Island.L
Letter: Southbend residents will keep fighting school site
(Stuart News © 05/09/2008)
The residents of Southbend continue to oppose the building of a school in our neighborhood.The petition continues to grow and is now more than 300 signatures. The objections include increased traffic on Southbend Boulevard. The possibility of eminent domain infuriates others. A recent search shows 124 sexual offenders within a five-mile radius of this school site. Twenty-five are within two mile
LAKE LOUISE PARK PLAN GROWS
(Suwannee Democrat © 05/09/2008)
A local lake that nearby landowners have enjoyed privately for years is about to go public - and in a bigger way than previously thought. What was originally envisioned as a public boat ramp on Lake Louise is set to become a 30-acre public park, if funding in the form of state grants comes through. Site plans for the expanded project were unveiled at Tuesday's county commission meeting by
Family angered by lack of fence at sand pit
(Tallahassee Democrat © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
The 8-year-old boy who drowned Tuesday afternoon in an industrial sand pit will be buried Sunday at Southside Cemetery, on Capital Circle Southeast near the airport, his family said Thursday.Kyle Jones, a third-grader at Canopy Oaks Elementary School, fell into a pool of water in the sand pit near his home while looking for tadpoles. The pit, at State Road 20 and Maige Road near the Sandstone
Here's what's happening this weekend
(Tallahassee Democrat © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
Bradfordville Blues Club favorite and 2005 Handy Award Winner for Best Album, Baton Rouge-native Kenny Neal, brings his bayou-basted blues back to the BBC, 7152 Moses Lane, at 9:30 p.m. today. Advance tickets are $18 and are available at www.bradfordvilleblues.com. Day-of-show tickets are $20. Students, blues foundation and blues society members get in for $18 on the day of show only. Call 906-076
Potpourri
(Tallahassee Democrat © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
* TALLAHASSEE.COMVote for yourfavorite filmIt's time to cast your vote in the Tallahassee.com 24-Hour Film Contest — Viewer's Choice Award. At 9 a.m. Saturday, 18 teams were e-mailed their assignment, which was to develop a short film around the topic "knowledge" in just one day. Sixteen teams survived the whirlwind of scripting, casting, shooting, editing and encoding. Copies wer
St. Joe's income improves in latest quarter
(Tallahassee Democrat © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
The St. Joe Company's first-quarter net income climbed $12.4 million to $32.1 million or 40 cents per share, compared to the $19.7 million or 27 cents per share earned a year ago, the company has reported.Total revenues for the quarter were $116.8 million, of which $101.3 million came from real estate sales. During the period ending March 31, the Jacksonville-based company sold 57,435 acres f
The St. Joe Company's quarterly income improves
(Tallahassee Democrat © 05/09/2008) (Registration Required)
The St. Joe Company's first-quarter net income climbed $12.4 million to $32.1 million or 40 cents per share, compared to the $19.7 million or 27 cents per share earned a year ago, the company has reported.Total revenues for the quarter were $116.8 million, of which $101.3 million came from real estate sales. During the period ending March 31, the Jacksonville-based company sold 57,435 acres f
Reynolds Smith & Hills out in front for TIA north terminal work
(Tampa Bay Business Journal © 05/09/2008)
Hillsborough Aviation Authority is closer to selecting a master civil engineer for preliminary work on its north terminal at Tampa International Airport. The Authority voted Thursday to negotiate with Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc. for work on the north end of the airport that includes engineering services for stormwater infrastructure and drainage in the area that will become the north terminal.
Seaweed provides clues to earliest inhabitants of Americas
(Tampa Bay News 9 © 05/09/2008)
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID WASHINGTON (AP) -- Remains of meals that included seaweed are helping confirm the date of a settlement in southern Chile that may offer the earliest evidence of humans in the Americas.Researchers date the seaweed found at Monte Verde to more than 14,000 years ago, 1,000 years earlier than the well-studied Clovis culture.And the report comes just a month after oth
Florida Skewers Georgia On Easing Water Restrictions
(Tampa Bay Online © 05/09/2008)
WASHINGTON - Georgia's decision in February to ease outdoor-watering restrictions in metropolitan Atlanta undercuts its claims the federal government should continue limiting downstream flows out of that state, a Florida official says."The proposal is unjustified in light of Georgia's unfathomable refusal to implement and sustain meaningful water-conservation measures," said Florida Department
It's All In Good Taste
(Tampa Tribune © 05/09/2008)
These days, being a catch-and-release angler is almost a religion, and thankfully so. The conservation ethic has been a big part of restoring fish populations around the state.But the fact is, taking a few fish now and then for the table causes no harm to the overall populations, and it gives many anglers one more reason to head for the water whenever possible. Fresh-caught fish are uniquely ta
Truckers' Plan Curbs Fuel Use
(Tampa Tribune © 05/09/2008)
WASHINGTON - Struggling with record diesel prices, the trucking industry's main trade group introduced a plan Thursday to reduce fuel consumption and emissions over the next decade mainly by having its members slow down.The American Trucking Associations, whose members include FedEx, UPS and Con-way, says adherence to a handful of new proposals will reduce fuel consumption by 86 billion gallons
Antibiotics no cure for allergies
(WINK - CBS Channel 11 Lee County © 05/09/2008)
LENEXA, Kan. -- Outdoor exposure to environmental irritants such as allergens, pollution, debris and cigarette smoke can cause the mucous membranes of the sinuses to swell, leading to pain, pressure and perhaps even infection. Allergy and sinus sufferers are typically advised by doctors to take medication for relief from all their pain and pressure. But recent studies suggest that there is a new t
New Garbage & Stormwater Fees
(WJXT Channel 4 Duval County © 05/09/2008)
Many say they do not understand it, and they certainly do not want to pay it. Jacksonville residents are sounding off about a new bill from the city for the garbage and stormwater fees that were approved by the City Council last year. Most homeowners will pay about $60, but many residents say they want the city to know they are not happy.Even though we knew this was coming months ago, it was a
GA Water Flow
(WMBB ABC 13 Panama City © 05/09/2008)
WASHINGTON - Georgia's decision in February to ease outdoor-watering restrictions in metropolitan Atlanta undercuts its claims the federal government should continue limiting downstream flows out of that state, says a Florida official. "The proposal is unjustified in light of Georgia's unfathomable refusal to implement and sustain meaningful water-conservation measures...," said Florid
Massive Sinkhole Messes With Texas Town
(WTLH Fox Tallahassee © 05/09/2008)
DAISETTA, Texas -- Regulators continued monitoring a massive sinkhole (Video: MyFoxHouston) which has swallowed up oil field equipment, poles and some vehicles since surfacing just outside the southeast Texas community of Daisetta. There were no reports of injuries or of any homes being damaged early Thursday.Investigators with the Texas Railroad Commission were checking pipelines in the
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