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Governor signs Medicaid bill, which local officials say will cost St. Johns County $1 million
03/30/2012

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott has signed a Medicaid bill that will require 25 Florida counties to pay nearly $300 million the state says is past due to the health care program for low-income and disabled patients.

St. Johns County’s share is roughly $1 million.

“And we’re one of the lucky ones,” County Administrator Mike Wanchick told the County Commission on March 20.

Marker commemorating parish church to be unveiled Saturday
03/30/2012

The St. Augustine Archaeological Association is unveiling the first of two markers commemorating parish churches in the city during a ceremony Saturday morning at the Sisters of St. Joseph parking lot at Villa Flora.

Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the site of Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, Our Lady of Solitude Church and Hospital, at 234 St. George St.

The site is the location of a chapel built in 1572 and a hospital built in 1597.

That hospital was the first in today’s United States.

Living stations of the Cross
03/30/2012

St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A South, will present Living Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The production is scripted and directed by Andrew Nance, with his wife JoAnn Nance assistants director.

Members of the parish will take on the key roles while those attending the service will take part with singing, prayers, and responses.

Members of the 8 a.m. Ensemble and Singers, under the direction of Peter Morin, minister of music, will also participate.

Easter story in word and song
03/30/2012

“Eyes of Faith,” an Easter season spectacular featuring drama, narration, choir and orchestra will be presented today, Saturday and Sunday at Turning Point at Calvary, 3500 State Road 16. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and the performance begins at 7 p.m.

Described as “a real portrayal of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,” the production features more than 200 volunteers/performers with lighting, sound effects and atmosphere enhancing the presentation.

Child care will be provided for ages babies through four.

Baptist musical

Pat Longo marks 100th birthday
03/30/2012

Patricia Playter Longo, who turned 100 March 19, was feted with a small family gathering at the home of her niece Patty and her husband, Fred Sotomayor March 18.

Her birthday was also celebrated at the Pavilion at Bayview with 75 of her fellow residents, friends and four generations of family. The celebration included champagne and chocolate cake with music provided by Spanish guitarist Dennis Fermin.

Miami archbishop returns from Cuba
03/30/2012

MIAMI — The impact of the pope’s trip to Cuba will be felt in the long-term, but the pilgrimage to the island from Miami has already brought healing to many Cuban-Americans who participated, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said Thursday.

More than 300 pilgrims accompanied Wenski to Cuba this week in honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to the island. Many were Cuban-Americans returning for the first time in many years, or the children of exiles.

Gainesville couple with 697 cats pleads no contest
03/30/2012

GAINESVILLE — The couple who owned a cat sanctuary where authorities removed 697 felines last year has been ordered to pay $626,770 to the Humane Society of the United States as restitution for expenses.

The Gainesville Sun reports that 65-year-old Steve Lefkowitz and 60-year-old Pennie Lefkowitz pleaded no contest Thursday to 47 counts of animal cruelty and were sentenced to 15 years of probation.

Poll says Nelson 8 points over Mack in Senate race
03/30/2012

TALLAHASSEE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is 8 percentage points ahead of potential Republican challenger Connie Mack IV in a new poll of Florida voters.

Quinnipiac University released the poll Thursday. It shows Nelson leading Mack, a U.S. representative from Fort Myers, 44 percent to 36 percent in the Senate race. They had been in a statistical tie in a similar poll conducted by the Connecticut school in January.

Quinnipiac, though, did not conduct a poll matching Nelson and former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, who is vying with Mack for the GOP nomination.

Beach renourishment on schedule, with work at south end of Anastasia State Park nearing an end
03/30/2012

What a difference three weeks make. The first photo, taken March 9, shows crews as they begin the process of renourishing the beach at Anastasia State Park north of Pope Road. The second photo, taken Thursday, shows how much sand has been added in 20 days. The dredging is part of the beach renourishment project that will place sand on more than two miles of St. Augustine Beach from the southern limits of Anastasia State Park to F Street. ‘Mother Nature has been very cooperative since we launched this renourishment effort,’ St. Augustine Beach Mayor S. Gary Snodgrass said.

Deputies search for teens who threw brick through school bus window
03/30/2012

Two young men threw a brick through an open school bus window and hit a 14-year-old student at North St. Johns and Pearl streets on Thursday afternoon, said St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Chuck Mulligan.

Sheriff’s Office deputies searched for two 14-year-old boys who they believe threw the brick through the public school bus window around 5 p.m., Mulligan said.

The injured student’s parent took him to Flagler Hospital for treatment, Mulligan said. Deputies were still searching for the juveniles Thursday evening.

TOPDOG CHARITY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY AUTOLINE VIDEO
03/30/2012

Here is what you have been waiting for! The Topdog Charity Volleyball Tournament presented by Autoline video! They raised a lot of money for the Humane Society and had a blast doing it! Check out the footage! Share on Facebook

JAX PIER-8:15AM UPDATE
03/30/2012

Small clean little lines coming in this morning at the Pier. It’s around knee high at best with glassy conditions. We should see a switch in the wind by this afternoon but for now one guy out making the most of it. Check back to see if conditions have improved any this afternoon. Share on [...]

JAX PIER THUR 12:30PM
03/30/2012

Small clean waves pushing through at lunch time. Looks to be in the knee high range with some waist high sets.Clean conditions with a light NW wind. Kind of mushy with the higher tide but does look kind of fun for the right board. Grab the small wave equipment and get a few before it’s [...]

Disco Dayz with Evan Thompson
03/30/2012

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JAX PIER-8:15AM UPDATE
03/30/2012

Small clean leftovers coming in this morning at the Pier. It’s in the thigh to waist high range with weak conditions. Grab the small wave equipment and get a few before it’s gone. Check back to see what’s left this afternoon. Share on Facebook

JAX PIER WED 2PM
03/30/2012

Still some fun waves out there this afternoon. Looks to be in the waist high range with some plus set pushing in. The wind has come onshore a bit and is giving it a little texture. Could be worth a check right before dark. Check the updated weekly surf forecast for details! NEW POLES live [...]

JAX PIER-8:15AM UPDATE
03/30/2012

Waves are looking really fun this morning at the Pier. It’s in the waist to chest high range and pretty clean. Maybe a tiny bit of morning sickness but we should stay in the fun range throughout the day. Check back for the afternoon update! Share on Facebook

JAX PIER-2:30PM UPDATE
03/30/2012

Waves have come up since this morning. It’s now in the waist to stomach high range. The wind has come up but it still is a little weak. Might get fun towards the evening as the tide drops out! Share on Facebook

MCSO sniper team takes top honors
03/29/2012

ORLANDO – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office sniper team took first place in individual as well as team competition during the Florida SWAT Spring Shootout held March 6-8. The top individual was Carlton Curtis. Also representing the MCSO, and placing sixth, was Mark Swarbrick, according to website www.floridaswat.org/sniper. Marion’s team excelled in competition in areas such as Walk in the Woods, Rifle Madness, Tower Challenge, Champion’s Challenge and more, according to the site. MCSO spokesman Judge Cochran stated in a… Read More »

Alvord completes FIC Course
03/29/2012

Randall E. Alvord, Ocala, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC) designation, according to a recent press release. The FIC title is an educational designation that can be earned by career life insurance representatives associated with fraternal insurance societies. Representatives devote more than one year to meet the examination and career development criteria set by the Fraternal Field Managers Association.

Ocala officials visit twin city in Ireland
03/29/2012

Recently, an official delegation from Ocala visited its twin town in Newbridge, Ireland. The delegation had the honor of marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade and represented the Ocala community during many official activities over the course of a week. The delegation consisted of Ocala police officers Patricia Mraz and Ron Malone, and Brian Stoothoff with Ocala Fire Rescue. The trip was paid for by the delegation at no cost to the citizens of Ocala. The events during the… Read More »

Health Department announces poster winners
03/29/2012

Christian Pachas, a student of Wyomina Park Elementary School, is the winner of the Marion County Health Department’s first National Children’s Dental Health Month Poster Contest. More than 670 second-grade students from 35 classrooms across Marion County competed at the classroom and school level to design the best poster based on this year’s theme, “Rock Your Smile.” Pachas took home a $50 gift certificate for winning the contest. In addition to the overall winner, prizes were awarded in 11 subcategories:… Read More »

Partnership forms between technology firms
03/29/2012

OCALA – Ocoos, a technology start-up company focused on promoting Internet commercial applications, has announced is is working with the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition to explore integrating IHMC research technologies into a marketing and commerce platform. Originally based in Gainesville at the University of Florida Innovation Hub, the Ocoos team relocated to Ocala to be near the scientific research team at IHMC. Since joining the community in 2009, IHMC has prioritized efforts to help build the presence… Read More »

St. Johns River State College trustees unanimously vote to drop basketball
03/29/2012

After 50 years, the air has been taken out of men’s basketball at St. Johns River State College.

The school’s Board of Trustees voted 6-0 (with one member absent) to disband the program after a four-hour meeting Wednesday, despite a large majority of less than 100 in attendance objecting to the move after president Joe Pickens presented the case for better use of athletic dollars than basketball.

Terry Dickson: Dog inspires more respect than owner who abandoned him
03/29/2012

BRUNSWICK, GA. | Here are a couple of unrelated things.

Let’s start with Luke or Trouper or whatever his name is.

Luke has all the markings of a hunting hound, mostly white with tan and brown markings like a beagle. He probably weighs about 60 pounds.

Our daughter Jessica found him Sunday and stopped him from wandering onto the Golden Isles Parkway north of Brunswick. She got him into her car, took him home and called us.

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Governor signs Medicaid bill, which local officials say will cost St. Johns County $1 million
03/30/2012