Creekside 48, Episcopal 14

Submitted by Chad Cushnir, First Coast News sports photojournalist

Saturday, September 29th, 2012, 1:21am

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Creekside 14, Palatka 13

Submitted by Chad Cushnir, First Coast News sports photojournalist

Saturday, September 22nd, 2012, 12:22am

ST. JOHNS, Fla. -- Creekside held on for a 14-13 win over Palatka on Friday night.

This is the first win of the season for the Knights who are now (1-3).

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Local business seeing effect of embassy attacks

Submitted by Ken Amaro, Ken Amaro, Community Reporter

Friday, September 14th, 2012, 1:23pm

FRUIT COVE, Fla. -- Mike Smock's travel agency, Cruise Hot Deals, is more than 7,000 miles from Yemen, but he said the Middle East turmoil is already affecting his business.

"Some of the cruise lines have already altered some of their itineraries," said Smock.

"Alexandria, Egypt was one of the ports of call. They're not going to be going there in the near future," he added.

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Retired diplomat speaks of danger, importance of job

Submitted by Ken Amaro, Ken Amaro, Community Reporter

Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 7:15pm

ORANGEDALE, Fla. -- Joe Wagner retired from the U.S. Diplomatic Corp after 23 years. He is disturbed by the attacks on U.S. embassies.

"I think we need to seek them out and turn them over to the locals for justice," said Wagner.

Wagner, now a Florida State College at Jacksonville professor of international relations, has served in Northern Ireland and several other countries, and said the danger is always present.

MORE: US investigates whether attacks coordinated to mark 9/11, makes show of force

"It is a dangerous job. There are 230 plus names on the wall of the state department of diplomats killed overseas doing their jobs," said Wagner.

Even so, he said, America cannot afford to close its embassies.

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Local Julington Business Owner Raises Money for Special Olympics

Submitted by lalmeida on Wednesday, September 12th, 6:01 pm

Local business owner, Lisa Almeida of the Freedom Boat Club and her professional dance partner, Shay Dixon of Boleros Cultural Arts Center, danced their way into the hearts and minds of the celebrity judges and the audience at this year’s edition of Dancing with the Stars Jacksonville. Almeida raised a total of $10,650 to benefit Special Olympics and finished in 2nd place. The event was held at Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times Union Center for Performing Arts, and benefited the Special Olympics.