Official Northeast Florida Regional Evacuation Study to be Released

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 6:06pm

The Northeast Florida Regional Council, in coordination with the Florida Department of Community Affairs Divisions of Emergency Management and Community Planning, and the Florida Department of Transportation, will officially release the Northeast Florida Regional Evacuation Study on Thursday, December 16th at 1:30 p.m. This event will be held at the University Center at the University of North Florida, located at 12000 Alumni Drive in Jacksonville.

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Red Snapper Fishing is Prohibited in South Atlantic Federal Waters

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 6:02pm

NOAA Fisheries Service extended the prohibition of commercial and recreational fishing for red snapper in all federal waters of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and the Atlantic coast of Florida. It is illegal to fish for, possess, or harvest red snapper from these waters.

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Florida Youth Program to Graduate 158 Teens Saturday

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 4:04pm

Florida Youth Program to Graduate 158 Teens Saturday

Florida’s Youth ChalleNGe Academy is run by the Florida Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Designed on a military model, 16- to 19-year-old high school dropouts encounter a rigorous five-and-a-half month residential phase. These teens are given a second chance to earn a high school diploma, but this is the first class in which the Academy has partnered with St. Johns River Community College to offer college credits to the students.

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Cold Weather May Lead to Fish Kills

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 3:46pm

As temperatures drop in Florida, the number of cold-related fish kills is likely to increase. Chilly winter temperatures can lead to fish die-offs in Florida’s marine habitats, rivers and lakes.

The good news is that these events are natural occurrences and typically do not cause permanent damage to the ecosystem or to fish populations. In some cases they are even beneficial, in that they help limit the spread of invasive, exotic species.

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Blackout Lifted for Jaguars-Raiders Game Sunday

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 1:33pm

Blackout Lifted for Jaguars-Raiders Game Sunday

The Jaguars’ home game this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders will be televised in the Jacksonville area, although there are tickets remaining for the game. Enough tickets have been sold to lift the television blackout, and ticket sales are expected to continue through Sunday.

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Jacksonville Giants Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free This Sunday

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 1:22pm

Jacksonville Giants Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free This Sunday

After a smash season-opening weekend, the Jacksonville Giants are headed into game three undefeated, and with added support.

The team welcomes Absolute Medical Clinic as its newest sponsor, and presenter of Hospitality & Medical Industry night this Sunday, December 12th.

Buy one ticket, get one free for all members of hospitality & medical industries, Sunday, December 12th, 2010, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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Alhambra to Open Patsy Cline Show on New Year's Eve!

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 11:14am

On the heels of sell-out performances nationwide, one of the hottest stage shows in the country returns to the Alhambra Theatre & Dining – and opens on New Year’s Eve -- with Americas favorite Patsy Cline tribute show, “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline” starring Gail Bliss. Independent recording artist, songwriter, musician and actress, Gail Bliss returns to the Alhambra as Patsy Cline. Chosen from over 600 hopefuls in 1994 to originate the role of Patsy in the initial touring production of “A Closer Walk,” Gail has made a name for herself all over North America for her work in this role. “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline” is estate approved - one of only two select productions to be sanctioned by the Patsy Cline Estate managed by Charlie Dick, Patsy Cline's husband. Dick said of Patsy, “she’s the best I’ve ever seen.”

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