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Jacksonville beats Kennesaw State 91-52

Ben Smith scored 21 points for his fifth straight game in double figures as Jacksonville routed Kennesaw State 91-52 on Monday night.

Smith's 3 lifts Mercer past Jacksonville 75-74

Jeff Smith scored a career-high 21 points, including a buzzr-beating 3-pointer, to lift Mercer over Jacksonville 75-74 on Saturday.

Jacksonville pulls away from Central Florida 61-51

Ben Smith scored 20 points to lead Jacksonville to a 61-51 victory over Central Florida on Wednesday night.

Smith leads Jacksonville past Buffalo 83-73

Ben Smith scored 23 points to lead Jacksonville to an 83-73 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday.

ETSU crushes Jacksonville 93-70

Micah Williams scored 17 points to lead East Tennessee State in a 93-70 victory over Jacksonville on Monday night.

Merthie hits 3s, Campbell beats Jacksonville 73-57

Lorne Merthie tied his season high with 17 points — hitting four 3-pointers in the first 13 minutes — and Campbell defeated Jacksonville 73-57 on Saturday in the Dolphins' Atlantic Sun Conference opener.

Jacksonville defeats Bethune-Cookman 56-48

Ben Smith and Travis Cohn each scored 11 points to carry Jacksonville past Bethune-Cookman 56-48 on Wednesday night.

Walker, Boynton lead No. 13 Florida to 85-67 win

Erving Walker scored 18 points, Kenny Boynton added 15 and No. 13 Florida used 12 3-pointers to beat Jacksonville 85-67 on Friday night.

Georgia State defeats Jacksonville 64-54

Trae Goldston scored 19 points to lead Georgia State to a 64-54 win over Jacksonville on Monday night.

Downey helps South Carolina top Jacksonville 97-93

Devan Downey scored 17 of his 34 points in the final 5 1/2 minutes to lead South Carolina over Jacksonville 97-93 on Friday night.

Jacksonville beats Campbell 34-14

Josh McGregor threw two touchdowns and Jacksonville routed Campbell 34-14 on Saturday.

Florida State defeats Jacksonville 87-61 in opener

Solomon Alabi's 17 points led a balanced Florida State offense in an 87-61 win over Jacksonville on Monday night in the season opener for both teams.

Jacksonville thumps Butler 36-7

Josh McGregor threw three touchdown passes, sparking 36 unanswered Jacksonville points as the Dolphins crushed Butler 36-7 on Saturday.

McGregor leads Jacksonville past Valparaiso 49-20

Josh McGregor threw three touchdown passes and Jacksonville beat Valparaiso 49-20 on Saturday.

Jacksonville beats Morehead State 39-0

Josh McGregor threw four touchdown and Jacksonville defeated Morehead State 39-0 on Saturday.

Late drive lifts Marist past Jacksonville 31-27

Kevin Fitzpatrick caught a 26-yard pass from Chris Debowski with 7 seconds remaining to give Marist a 31-27 win over Jacksonville on Saturday.

Jacksonville beats Davidson 27-21

Josh McGregor threw two touchdowns and rushed for a score to help Jacksonville beat Davidson 27-21 on Saturday.

Georgia to keep playing Florida in Jacksonville

The annual Georgia-Florida football game will be staying in Jacksonville.

Old Dominion rallies to beat Jacksonville 28-27

Dorian Jackson had a 32-yard touchdown catch from Thomas DeMarco with 45 seconds remaining to lift Old Dominion to a 28-27 win over Jacksonville.

Samford shuts out Jacksonville 27-0

Dustin Taliaferro threw two touchdowns to lead Samford to a 27-0 win over Jacksonville on Saturday night.

'Noles rally for 19-9 win over Jacksonville State

Ty Jones' 1-yard touchdown run with 35 seconds left put Florida State ahead of lower-division Jacksonville (Ala.) State and teammate Kevin McNeil returned a fumble for a score 21 seconds later to seal the 19-9 victory Saturday night.

Jacksonville beats Webber 40-24

Josh McGregor threw for 315 yards and four touchdowns and Josh Philpart caught six passes for a career-high 195 yards with two scores as Jacksonville defeated Webber 40-24 Saturday night.

Curran: Only a few teams would be good fit for Vick

With a handful of teams taking a number and waiting in line to kick the tires on a conditionally reinstated Mike Vick (and the rest of the league happy it doesn’t have to) let’s take a logical stab at where Vick might land.

Gutierrez's gem carries Miami past Jacksonville

David Gutierrez pitched a seven-hitter and Miami took advantage of three errors to beat Jacksonville 4-0 in NCAA regional play Sunday.

Opachich, Jacksonville stay alive with 8-7 victory

Chuck Opachich drove in four runs, the biggest one coming on a solo homer in the eighth, and Jacksonville beat Bethune-Cookman 8-7 Saturday to stave off elimination in an NCAA regional.

Body buried under 8 feet of trash in home
Source: msnbc.com

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - City officials have condemned the home where a 71-year-old woman was found dead in garbage piled 8 feet deep.

UPDATE: Rove event postponed | Jax Daily
Source: JaxDaily.com

I read this and almost choked on my glass of tea. I was laughing so hard. This article just speaks for itself. Bush's brain is not fairing too well, now is he? Radical Republicans are almost obsolete. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel

Jacksonville robbers demand fried chicken | WFTS-TV
Source: ABC Action News

The robbers also stole the victims purse, even though they only demanded the chicken.

Man Charged With Stabbing Mother - He did what the voices told him to do (Video Report)
Source: News4Jax.com - Local News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Jacksonville man faces a charge of aggravated battery in connection with the stabbing of his mother.

Donut Extortion
Source: witn.com

Excerpt: Police arrested a man after he reportedly reached into his pocket like he had a gun and forced a customer in front of him at a Dunkin Donuts to pay for his order. Jacksonville Police say it happened at the Dunkin Donuts at 301 North Marine Boulevard Friday night.

Man Arrested for Trying to Hire Hit Man to Kill Wife
Source: firstcoastnews.com

A Columbia County man was taken into custody by the FBI when they learned he was trying to hire a hitman from across the country to kill his wife.

Gunman Steals Toilet Paper from Elderly Couple
Source: firstcoastnews.com

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Two elderly people on the city's Eastside were held up at gunpoint in their home Monday. According to the police report, it happened shortly before 9 a.m. on Phoenix Ave.

FHP: Jacksonville officer glanced at laptop before wreck
Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union

A Jacksonville police officer took her eyes off the road to read her laptop moments before her cruiser rear-ended an empty gasoline tanker truck this morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Idol Jonesing for Talent in Jacksonville

I'm starting to get a bad feeling about Season 8 of American Idol after watching the slim pickings at the Jacksonville auditions. Only 16 tickets were given out tonight.

True story: The Caylee Marie Anthony tribute doll
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: A Jacksonville promotions company plans to sell a doll as a tribute to slain toddler Caylee Marie Anthony. The Inspirational Caylee Sunshine Doll will go on sale Tuesday for $29.99.

Anthony Attorney Expected To Seek Change Of Venue
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attorney for Casey Anthony is expected to ask for a change of venue for her trial. Attorney Jose Baez is expected to request the change this week.

Naked Cowboy Flees To Florida For Winter
Source: cfnews13.com

JACKSONVILLE -- New York City's famous Naked Cowboy has migrated south for the winter.

Training deemed necessary for Jacksonville officer who shot at unarmed suspect in October
Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union

A six-year Jacksonville police officer should receive further training after shooting an unarmed carjacking suspect in October, an internal board recommended this morning.

The Jericho Autism School Golf Challenge '08!
Source: http://autismparents.net

Play golf for a good cause in Jacksonville, Fl or make a donation for the Jericho School for Autism!

Headlines from different newspapers around the world with one click using Google Maps and Seattle Times
Source: The Seattle Times

With One click you can see headlines from papers all around the world. Navigating back and forth to the map you can see things you might not have found or seen otherwise. Very cool page created by the seattle times. Great one to bookmark and check for news junkies.

Desperately Sick African Boys Receive Life-Saving Heart Surgery
Source: www.DeMossNewsPond.com/sp

Samaritan's Purse Partners with Woflson Children's Hospital, Patrons of the Hearts, the University of Florida and Supportive Jacksonville Residents to Save Lives

Florida Man Stabbed Over $1
Source: local6.com

Edward Lowery was at a gas station on Lem Turner Road when he was approached by three men in their 20s who demanded that he given them money.

Fla. Officer Accused Of Targeting Muslim Man
Source: local6.com

Emad is working with the accuser in the case. He said the accuser was in town for a medical conference when he said the incident happened. Wearing a white Islamic robe and a turban, the man said he was pulled over by a sheriff's officer while on the Southside.

It's 3 A.M. and McCain Still Doesn't Understand Economic Issues
Source: www.ourrepublicblog.com

It's 3 a.m. and we're in the midst of a once-in-a-century economic crisis. Who do you want answering the phone? Well, let's start by taking a look at where we are after 8 years of Republican economic policies.

Police shut down 6-year-old's lemonade stand
Source: News4Jax.com - Local News

The police arrived and told them to take down the lemonade stand because Abagail was violating city laws by not having a temporary business permit.

Florida DJ's Eyes Cut Out In Attack
Source: local6.com

Jacksonville police are searching for a man who they said attacked a disc jockey after an altercation at a bar and cut the man's eyes out. According to a police report, the DJ had life-threatening injuries and both of his eyes were protruding from his face.

Man Snaps Puppy's Neck For Peeing
Source: local6.com

Investigators with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said Jacob Lee strangled a dog to death because it had an accident in the house. "The suspect lost it. He grabbed the dog and squeezed the life out of it -- literally," See more irresistible headlines

Suspected Killer Caught Playing Guitar Hero at Wal-Mart
Source: local6.com

Castaneda was wanted in Charlotte, N.C., after detectives there said he killed a friend over a soccer game. Click here to find out more! Police in Jacksonville got a tip and tracked Castaneda down to the Wal-Mart on Philips Highway, where he was playing Guitar Hero....

Group that helps black businesses scrutinized
Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union

Jon M. Fletcher says he was grateful that the First Coast Black Business Investment Corp. loaned him and his wife, Ellen Donald-Harris, the money to start their mortuary business.