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Jacksonville Blog July 2008 Archive

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Holy Mackerel!

Tuesday July 29, 2008
Hundreds of anglers reeled in big catches at the 2008 AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament over the weekend. But it was a 51.35-pound king mackerel that landed the big fish ... Read More

Did you Know?

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Jacksonville boasts some surprising firsts, including the world's first skyscraper and Rock and Roll King Elvis Presley's first indoor concert - a show that proved tame thanks to the watchful ... Read More

Mayor Peyton Declares War on Crime with Proposed Budget

Wednesday July 16, 2008
Mayor John Peyton's proposed budget for fiscal year 2009 is a declaration of war: on crime, that is. The $972.3 million budget introduces Jacksonville's biggest investment in public safety in ... Read More

Anglers, Artists & '80s Icons

Monday July 14, 2008
Diehard anglers from Northeast Florida and beyond are gearing up for the summer's biggest tournament. The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tourhnament & Festival attracts nearly 30,000 spectators and participants each year. ... Read More

Jacksonville Gets Fired Up for Independence Day

Thursday July 3, 2008
The weather guys say the forecast is clear for a beautiful night of fireworks displays throughout the First Coast. And there's plenty to do to celebrate during the daylight hours ... Read More
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