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01/27/12--14:10: Final House redistricting maps move to floor; Weinstein may run for Senate (chan 1762138)

In a party-line vote that could set up a Duval versus Nassau County state Senate race, the House Redistricting Committee passed redrawn versions Friday of the House and congressional maps.

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01/27/12--15:14: State shuts down First Guaranty, Jacksonville's oldest bank (chan 1762138)

First Guaranty Bank and Trust, Jacksonville’s oldest bank, was closed late Friday afternoon by state officials.

All of its assets and deposits have been taken over by CenterState Bank of Florida, which is based in Winter Haven. When First Guaranty’s eight branches reopen on Monday, they will be branches of CenterState.

Depositers at First Guaranty will be able to write checks and use ATMs and debit cards as normal.



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01/27/12--21:09: First Coast struggling to keep pace in biotech industry (chan 1762138)

Over the past decade, the state committed $760 million to land eight high-profile research institutions so Florida can become a hotbed of scientific exploration and development.

None of the money went to Jacksonville. And now the money has dried up.

Compared with the feverish recruitment from 2003 to 2008, Florida has cut back sharply on its Innovation Incentive program. This year, the amount available is about $15 million.

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01/27/12--22:34: High School Boys Soccer Roundup: Grzeszczak's goals propel Mandarin past Buchholz (chan 1762138)

Kacper Grzeszczak scored both goals for Mandarin (20-3-3) in a 2-1 District 1-5A championship victory over Gainesville Buchholz at Patton Park.

Grzeszczak scored the winning goal in the 75th minute, taking the ball down the left side, cutting to the middle and beating two defenders. He scored on a shot to the backside of the goal.

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01/27/12--23:45: Speedweeks Notebook: Rolex 24 race a feature for drivers of all types (chan 1762138)

The 50th Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona will start with 60 cars and more than 250 drivers, and the level of ability for both cars and drivers will be dramatic.

Most of the 14 Daytona Prototype teams have accomplished veterans. The GT Series, however, is peppered with wide variety of skill levels.

The pole-winning Ford-powered Riley prototype for Ryan Dalziel qualified at 126.741 mph. The slowest of the GT cars was clocked at 110.887.



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01/27/12--23:47: Rolex 24 receives a shot of sex appeal (chan 1762138)

DAYTONA BEACH — The Chevrolet Corvette is back in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. So are Audi and Ferrari.

The biggest sports car race in America continued to add sexy sports cars to the lineup, along with a new look for the premier Daytona Prototype class. The cars are sleek and fast and look a lot closer to something you can see on a showroom floor.

But can they take a punch?



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01/28/12--00:12: Readers vent about other drivers' poor, rude and dangerous habits (chan 1762138)

Some hate it when drivers change lanes without signaling, while others blow their tops when motorists run red lights, drive slow in the passing lane or tailgate on the interstate.

But what gets Arlington resident Ryan Donnelly boiling is people who ride their brakes while driving up one side of a bridge, and again down the other side.

Slideshow: Reader-submitted traffic pet peeves





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01/28/12--10:45: CNN anchor raves about Jacksonville airport, UNF and city after debate (chan 1762138)

Jacksonville got a lot of love this week from Erin Burnett, who hosts a nightly show on CNN.

The host of “Erin Burnett OutFront” was in town for the Republican presidential candidate debate and because of a delay spent a little more time at Jacksonville International Airport than anticipated.



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01/28/12--17:57: Wildfire shuts down roads in Clay County (chan 1762138)

Multiple fire crews from Clay and Putnam counties and the Florida Forest Service fought a 20-acre wildfire off Florida 100 near County Road 219 Saturday afternoon.

Clay County authorities advised the fire is contained but not out. It is burning in a dry lake bed and will require crews to return Sunday for mop-up operations.

No damage to homes and or injuries were reported, but the two main roads had to be closed for safety and visibility reasons. They were back open later in the evening. Smoke conditions will be monitored.






01/28/12--18:38: Boost Mobile employee shot in Jacksonville robbery (chan 1762138)

A store clerk for a mobile phone retailer was shot Saturday in Jacksonville during a robbery.

Police said the incident occurred about 5 p.m. at the Boost Mobile at 1927 Kings Road. The clerk was transported to Shands Jacksonville hospital and is in stable condition. The robbery unit is following up on the case and no description of the gunman was released.

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