For nearly five years, two statues have greeted visitors outside of an old art gallery along State Road 26 in Melrose. The sculptures depicting the likenesses of John Belushi and Dan Akyroyd’s characters Jake and Elwood from the 1980 film The Blues Brothers have become a local landmark, but now the one of the sculptures is missing.
Read More »Santa Fe College Looking To Expand Career Opportunities
Santa Fe College is seeking to expand its technical programs into a $24 million Institute of Technology and Manufacturing on its main campus with funding help from House Bill 3441, which would provide $1 million to plan and design the institute.
Read More »UF Students To Skydive With Teddy Bears For Children At Shands
The Falling Gators, UF's skydiving team, is partnering with Canopies for Kids to provide teddy bears for children at Shands at Skydive Palatka this weekend.
Read More »In Photos: Next Level Sports and Fitness Hosts 5K Run and Obstacle Course
On Saturday morning, runners and fitness enthusiasts took part in a 5k run and obstacle course at Kanapaha Park organized by Next Level Sports and Fitness. The chilly morning provided opportunities to train in a group setting and challenged runners and walkers of all skill levels. Group training has been proven to …
Read More »Van Zant Family An Issue In North Florida House Race
Outgoing state Rep. Charles Van Zant can’t run for re-election this year because of term limits, but the socially conservative incumbent’s shadow looms over the race to replace him. That’s in large part because one of the candidates hoping to take his seat is his wife, Katherine Van Zant. Both …
Read More »Boy, 4, Shoots Mom In Putnam County
Jamie Gilt, 31, of Jacksonville owns the .45-caliber gun the boy fired Tuesday afternoon.
Read More »Three Wal-Marts Closing in North Florida
The Wal-Mart stores in Interlachen, Trenton and Cross City will close Jan. 28 after the company announced it would be closing 154 stores in the country.
Read More »Operation Christmas Child Sends Shoebox Gifts Abroad
Volunteers with Operation Christmas Child in Florida pack shoeboxes full of gifts and necessary items for children in need in India and Ghana. The goal for this year is to surpass last year’s total of 16,000 shoeboxes and collect 16,900.
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