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Clay County murder case highlights the connection between drugs and gun violence
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The recent arrest of two men highlights an ongoing problem between drugs and gun violence that law enforcement said can either lead to injury or death. Tony Ross, 24, was shot in the head on Oct. 14, 2023, at an Orange Park apartment complex. Seven months after his murder, Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested and charged 20-year-old Rida Hicks and 30-year-old Kevin Bush with murder and armed robbery.
Winning Wildcats: Baker County defeats Wakulla, seals trip to FHSAA softball semifinals
Baker County can begin packing for the final four. The bottom of the order sparked the Wildcats at the plate in the late innings to upset host Wakulla 6-2 in the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1-4A softball final on Thursday night. Baker County advances to a state semifinal...
High school softball playoffs ‘24: Baker County, Baldwin, UC headed to state semifinals
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Baker County, Baldwin and University Christian are bound for the softball state semifinals. The Super 6 No. 1 Indians beat rival Episcopal in the Region 1-3A final on Friday night, using a three-run first inning to top the Eagles 4-1. Jasmine Ramos-Merced belted a homer and Riley Page and Amiyah Jones tacked on two hits each for Baldwin (29-1). The Indians will face Calvary Christian in the state semifinals on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Legends Way Ballfields in Clermont. Shaylen Byrd whiffed nine for Baldwin, which bounced Episcopal in the regional final for the second straight season.
Softball regional final recaps: Baldwin, University Christian bound for FHSAA final four
This time, Baldwin made sure not to wait for the bats to wake up. Striking quickly for three first-inning runs, Baldwin came out on top in a battle of giants, overcoming visiting Episcopal 4-2 in Friday night's Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1-3A softball final to write one more chapter in a...
New pickleball courts opening at Augusta Savage Arts & Community Center May 21
Pickleball, recognized as the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., previously had no outdoor courts in Green Cove Springs, with the nearest ones located at Ronnie Van Zant Park.
Soaring in softball: Episcopal and Baldwin win close contests, Baker County rolls
One more Grace Jones gem returned Episcopal to the final eight. Episcopal's senior ace pitched a five-hitter and reached base three times, leading the host Eagles to a 3-1 win over West Nassau (17-9) in Tuesday night's Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1-3A softball semifinal. The Warriors shut out Episcopal (25-3) until the...
Wakulla softball fall just shy of State Final 4, drop 4A Regional final to Baker County
Wakulla softball established itself as a state power last season, making a run to the Class 4A state championship with a roster compiled of sophomores and freshmen. While the expectation for the team this season was to return to the state championship game and bring the hardware home, the fairytale ending for...
Armored truck flips in Callahan
The driver sustained minor injuries.
Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Nancy Cleaveland for Circuit Court Judge
The Nancy Cleaveland for Judge Campaign has announced that she has secured the support of law enforcement with the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police. “I am honored to be entrusted with the confidence of those who protect and serve our communities,” Cleaveland said. The Fraternal Order of...
Two cities have entered Washington's million-dollar club
Data: Zillow; Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsDemand for luxury homes in the DMV is rising, and has been for the last four years, DMV-based agent Adam Skrincosky says.Why it matters: The D.C. metro is one of the top metros in the nation where typical home values are above $1 million, per a new Zillow report.True luxury homes here start around $2 million.For the last six to eight years, $800,000 to $1.2 million has been one of the most competitive price ranges in the DMV, the TTR Sotheby's International Realty vice president tells us.State of play: More Washingtonians have embraced suburban living...
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