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The Nature Coast is a region of the U.S. state of Florida. It comprises the inside curve or Big Bend area of the western coast of the state and encompasses Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Jefferson, Pasco, Levy, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. This region of Florida is culturally partially southern, with the Deep South culture extending to Levy County with the lower southern end (Pasco, Hernando, and sometimes Citrus county) often considered part of the Tampa Bay Metropolian Area. Pasco County is sometimes considered part of the Sun Coast.

 

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Ken Block's Upcoming Solo Album

Dec 2, 2008 4:31 am

Sister Hazel lead singer Ken Block talks about his upcoming solo album titled Drift.

 

CB Rashean Mathis injured against Texans

Dec 2, 2008 4:30 am

Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis sprained his right knee Monday night against the Houston Texans.

 

Texans take early lead over Jaguars

Dec 2, 2008 4:30 am

Sage Rosenfels threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson, Kris Brown kicked a 38-yard field goal and the Houston Texans led the Jacksonville Jaguars 10-0 after two quarters on Monday night.

 

Pierce's 17 points in 3rd helps Boston pull away.

Dec 2, 2008 4:30 am

Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth straight win, 107-88 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

 

Man swallows stolen earrings at Naples mall

Dec 2, 2008 2:30 am

Police in southwest Florida say an 18-year-old man swallowed a pair of earrings after stealing them from a store at a Naples mall.

 

SEC honors Tebow, Jerry and Jones

Dec 2, 2008 2:30 am

The Southeastern Conference named Tim Tebow, Peria Jerry and Gerald Jones players of the week.

 

Bucs mum on Monte Kiffin's future

Dec 2, 2008 1:30 am

Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to have Monte Kiffin drawing up defensive game plans for the rest of the season, his future with the NFC South co-leaders remains unclear.

 

Outlook: Dry conditions could fuel fires in South

Dec 2, 2008 12:30 am

Wildfires have burned more than 2.3 million acres across the South so far this year, and the region has accounted for more than half the fires reported across the country, according to a report issued...

 

Venezuelan lawyer gets 2 years in suitcase plea

Dec 2, 2008 12:30 am

A Venezuelan lawyer dispatched by President Hugo Chavez's government to help cover up a cash suitcase scandal was handed a two-year prison sentence Monday by a judge who commended his prompt guilty pl...

 

SEC warns fans against buying fake tickets

Dec 2, 2008 12:30 am

The Southeastern Conference is reminding fans to be wary of buying counterfeit tickets to Saturday's Florida-Alabama SEC championship game at the Georgia Dome.

 
 

News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV

Williams, Slaton Lead Texans Past Jags 30-17

Dec 2, 2008 5:17 am

HOUSTON (AP) -- Mario Williams, Steve Slaton and the Houston Texans put on quite a show in their Monday Night Football debut.

 

"It's Pathetic. It Makes Me Sick to My Stomach"

Dec 2, 2008 5:00 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Close to $100,000 worth of specialized sporting wheelchair equipment was stolen. Half of it was found abandoned and broken on the side of Jones Road.

 

Nude Beaches Coming to Jacksonville?

Dec 2, 2008 1:33 am

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL -- One thing you don't see on many beaches in Florida is nudity, but a nudist activist is proposing beach-goers all over Florida be allowed to disrobe.

 

Holidays of Spirituality Versus Commercialism

Dec 2, 2008 1:29 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- In the ongoing debate over holiday commercialism versus spiritualism, many families are looking to spend less money this year on gifts, and spend more time with family and faith. ...

 

Mayor Peyton Proposes New Construction Spending

Dec 2, 2008 1:27 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Mayor John Peyton says tough economic times requires local government to find ways to keep people working.

 

Loaded Gun Found at Local High School

Dec 2, 2008 12:40 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- School leaders say a fellow student reported the possible gun to administrators.

 

Neighbor Tried To Save Man From Burning Home

Dec 2, 2008 12:29 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- One man's Marine Corps instincts kicked in when he awoke to screaming and a raging fire down the street. Sadly, he wasn't able to save the man stuck inside the burning home.

 

Pockets of Rain Tonight

Dec 1, 2008 11:35 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL --  Skies will turn cloudier overnight and showers will move in followed by cold temperatures for Tuesday. 

 

Missing Pastor's Body Found in Brunswick

Dec 1, 2008 11:29 pm

BRUNSWICK, GA -- Reverend Jimmy Byars was missing for nine days.  Sunday afternoon, the search for the 50 year old came to an end.

 

State Settles with Father & Son

Dec 1, 2008 9:23 pm

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced that the Economic Crimes Division has settled with Father & Son Moving and Storage of Jacksonville, Inc.

 
 

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