News 2008-06-06 Andanh.com

A Much-Loved Deputy K-9 Retires Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:50:11 GMT

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL -- A five-year-long working relationship between St. Johns County Deputy Doug Kowieski and K-9 Deputy Justice is about to come to an end.

Duval Teacher Under Investigation for Having Sex with Teen Inmate Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:29:45 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating claims that a juvenile inmate had sex with a Duval County school teacher at the jail. The juvenile inmate is 16 years old.

Nassau Taking Aim On Tobacco Addictions Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:28:02 GMT

NASSAU COUNTY, FL -- As more and more tobacco users are trying to kick the nicotine habit, the State of Florida and local counties are doing their share to help.

Construction Forensic Team at UNF Tackles Hurricane Aftermath Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:11:53 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A construction forensic team at the University of North Florida is being created to study why some buildings stand and others fall following a hurricane.

Fans Flood Jags Minicamp Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:33:08 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Hundreds of fans watched the Jags first day of minicamp, Friday.

Local Firm Helping NASA Reach The Heavens Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:43:38 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A local engineering firm has been quietly keeping the U.S. Space program heading skyward for decades.

DNA Match Leads to Arrest in Murder of Father from Cuba Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:32:03 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Police say the evidence officers picked up at a murder scene more than three years ago has finally led them to the killer.

Beach Boulevard Car Fire Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:02:27 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A car caught fire on Beach Boulevard.

Interview: Comedian Tommy Chong Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:34:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The man best known for being a part of the duo Cheech and Chong is on the First Coast to give some comedic performances.

Neptune Beach Rape Under Investigation Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:14:33 GMT

NEPTUNE BEACH, FL -- The rape of a 15 year old girl is under investigation in Neptune Beach.

Police: Man Grows Pot Because It's Too Expensive to Buy Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:03:34 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Investigators found more than tomatoes growing in one man's garden on the Westside.

Eight Students Show Up as Tumultous Year Ends at ACD Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:52:06 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Only eight students and two teachers showed up on the last day of classes, as the deal for new ownership at Arlington Country Day fell through.

Inmate Accused of Trying to Hire Hit Man Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:51:31 GMT

GAINESVILLE, FL -- An inmate at the Alachua County jail is accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his ex-wife and her friend.

Man Robs Bank in Lake City Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:35:05 GMT

LAKE CITY-- The Lake City Police Department is searching for a suspect in a bank robbery.

Health Care Providers on Duty at Local Pharmacy Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:56:04 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- You can get some health care services in an unlikely place. The Minute Clinic has been open at several CVS Pharmacy stores for a year and a half. Nurse practitioners treat people with common illness and do physicals for children going to summer camps.

Brad Meester, Jaguars Help Raise Relief Funds For Iowa Hometown Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:41:58 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL-- A Jackonsonville Jaguar is giving back to his home town devestated by a tornado.

Putnam Murder Suspects Due in Court Next Week Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:39:14 GMT

PUTNAM COUNTY, FL -- The first court proceedings involving the suspects in the murder of a man from Melrose begin next week.

Teacher Reassigned from Position at Duval Jail Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:30:07 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A teacher in the jail has been pulled from her job and it's all part of an investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

First Tee's Historic Groundbreaking Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:56:41 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The First Tee non-profit organization is committed to teaching core values through teaching the game of golf. That goal got a big boost Thursday with a groundbreaking for a new education center on the Northside.

Mailman Catches Burglary Suspects Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:04:01 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A mailman is getting credit for stopping a burglary on the southside. Police arrested five people after the postal worker realized the suspects didn't belong at the house.

Restaurants Battle Hunger with Food Fight Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:55:48 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- More than 50 of Jacksonville's finest restaurants and caterers battled it out in the 18th annual Food Fight.

One Man Dead in Overnight Crash Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:30:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Police are investigating a crash in San Marco that left one man dead.

Shooting Brings Community Together In Prayer Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:50:07 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It was a time of prayer, and a chance for a community to mourn the loss of 18-year-old Joshua Miller. Miller was gunned down after a car pulled up beside him and opened fire on the 2000 block of Kingston Street.

Cops Look for Donut Shop Thief Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:11:29 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A thief got away with an entire cash register from the Dunkin Donuts shop on the city's southside.

Neighbor Finds Body Burned on Westside Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:43:40 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- An investigation is underway on the Westside after a burned body was found there. First Coast News spoke with police and neighbors.

Green School Bill Faces Veto Threat Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:30:04 GMT

CAPITOL HILL (AP) -- A bill passed by the House aimed at making schools greener is facing a veto threat from the White House.

Typo on Diplomas Embarrasses Ohio Principal Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:27:52 GMT

WESTLAKE, Ohio (AP) -- A Cleveland-area principal says he's embarrassed his students got proof of their "educaiton" on their high school diplomas.

Duval County Schools Start Summer Vacation, Final Day of Culver Elementary Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:08:51 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Summer vacation gets underway this afternoon as Duval County Schools are releasing students early on the last day of classes.

First Coast Teen Crafts Top Water Conservation Message Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:06:06 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A local teenager won a contest with his video presentation promoting the importance of water conservation.

Ben Franklin Visits First Coast Students Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:49:49 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Some students on the First Coast got a visit from Ben Franklin Wednesday.

Orlando Students Arrested in Locker Room Raid Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:39:52 GMT

ORLANDO, FL (AP) -- Two brothers have been arrested after a late-night raid of a girls' locker room at an Orlando high school.

Report: Georgia Ranks Among Worst For Graduation Rates Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:38:22 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia remains among the worst in the nation for its high school graduation rate despite some improvement.

FCCJ Offers Air Traffic Controller Program Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:33:19 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- That interest can finally become a reality. The job of air traffic controller is in their reach

AP: Clinton to End Campaign in Washington Saturday Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:55:33 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton will end her presidential campaign tomorrow at an event in Washington.

Barack Obama Meets Privately With Hillary Clinton Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:37:04 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama met privately with Hillary Rodham Clinton, a likely vice presidential candidate, as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting sought to unite his fractured party against Republican John McCain in November.

DNC Bans Lobbyist Money Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:15:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- With Barack Obama as their future nominee, the Democratic National Committee is adopting his policy of no longer accepting donations from federal lobbyists or political action committees.

Hillary Clinton Ending Candidacy, Supporting Barack Obama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:55:14 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Her path to the nomination inevitable no more, Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to announce she is ending her groundbreaking candidacy and supporting Barack Obama, her rival in a presidential quest for the ages.

Illinois Scandal Threatens Presidential Race Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:01:20 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) -- A day after Barack Obama sealed the Democratic nomination for president, a corruption scandal involving a fundraiser who once bankrolled his campaign resurfaced to slightly dampen the festivities.

Sen. John McCain to Address Florida Newspaper Editors Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:58:28 GMT

ORLANDO, FL (AP) -- John McCain is speaking at a meeting of Florida newspaper editors today.

Obama Picks Team to Pick VP Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:11:55 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama pivoted quickly to the general election campaign for the White House on Wednesday, naming a three-person team including Caroline Kennedy to lead his search for a running mate while expressing confidence that the Democratic Party would soon unify after a bruising battle for the presidential nomination.

John McCain Urges Joint Town Halls With Barack Obama Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:32:13 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- John McCain challenged Barack Obama to join him in 10 town hall meetings with voters before the Democratic National Convention in August.

Bush Wishes Obama Congratulations Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:43:36 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush is congratulating Barack Obama for clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. Just don't expect a phone call between the two.

First Coast Reacts to Obama's Historic Night Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:37:31 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- There are moments in American history when the country knows that things have changed, and either way, 2008 was going to make history with Hillary Clinton or Obama.

John McCain, Barack Obama Plunge Into 5-Month General Election Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:30:48 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Change is coming, that much Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama agree on as they plunge into a five-month campaign for the White House.

Barack Obama Seals Democratic Presidential Nomination Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:42:07 GMT

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois sealed the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president. Hillary Rodham Clinton maneuvered for the vice presidential spot on his fall ticket without conceding her own defeat.

Obama Clinches Nomination, Clinton Not Yet Conceding Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:16 GMT

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) -- Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination in a long-time-coming victory speech Tuesday that taunted Republicans on their own turf and reached out to heal Democratic wounds with lofty praise for his rival.

Goldfrapp Finds Happiness Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:11:16 GMT

Goldfrapp's latest album, Seventh Tree is a lush masterpiece of folky pop. The latest single from that album is Happiness and it continues Goldfrapp's journey down opulent folk textured pop.

Angela's Review: "Just Who Will You Be?" by Maria Shriver Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:54:42 GMT

I recently took a turn and read "Just Who Will You Be?" by Maria Shriver. The First Lady of California gave a speech at her nephew's graduation and put those words into a book.

Bo Diddley Could Become a Gator Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:00:51 GMT

GAINEVILLE, FL (AP) -- Rock legend Bo Diddley is expected to receive an honorary degree from the University of Florida.

Interviews: Actor Jesse Plemons and Director Breck Eisner of NBC's 'Fear Itself' Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:28:21 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Get ready for something different on NBC. Suspense and horror will be taking center stage.

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