Man arrested in St. Johns County for Jacksonville robbery

Friday, November 9th, 2012, 4:49pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in an armed robbery that took place Tuesday.

Ronald Dean Mitchell was arrested in St. Johns County for the armed robbery of Navy Federal Credit Union on Airport Center Drive, according to JSO Public Information Officer Melissa Bujeda.

JSO received numerous tips positively identifying Mitchell after his photo was released to the media. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he was then arrested in St. Johns County, Bujeda said.

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80-year-old not flattered by Hooters' ID policy

Submitted by Ken Amaro, Ken Amaro, Community Reporter

Thursday, November 8th, 2012, 8:04pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hooters is well known for its chicken wings, and its ID policy. Anyone who asks for an alcoholic drink has to show ID or they will not be served.

Charles Johnson calls the policy specious. He said it lacks real merit.

"I couldn't find out why they would want to ID me," said Johnson.

Johnson was born 1932. Recently, he was at the Baymeadows Hooters for lunch and said when he ordered a mixed drink the server asked him to show proof of age. He was not flattered.

"I haven't been asked for ID since I was 35 years old," said Johnson, "I am eighty years old."

Johnson said when he called for a manager, the manger was told him that is the policy.

"She said 'I can't serve you alcohol, everyone has to be ID,'" said Johnson.

Attorney David Robbins specializes in DUI laws. Robbins said Florida the law does not require proof of ID.

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More flight delays and cancellations at JIA

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 7:07pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Yet another round of flight delays and cancellations at JIA and although flight changes can be stressful for any traveler it's even more difficult for the ones heading up north to help with relief efforts.

"No, it's not going to help, not by any means, no way," says Norman McDuffie with FEMA.

FLIGHT TRACKER: JIA arrival & departure times

Norman McDuffie works with FEMA and is on his way to New York to help with relief efforts. He isn't facing any delays into New York's La Guardia airport, but his fears are: one, he doesn't know what to expect of Sandy's aftermath and two, what another Nor'easter could mean for disaster relief.

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Police looking for man who robbed credit union

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Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 12:37pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed the Airport Center Drive Navy Federal Credit Union.

Melissa Bujeda, Public Information Officer for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, said the robber came into the credit union, walked up to a teller and demanded money while showing a handgun.

Bujeda said after the teller gave him money he fled on foot.

Anyone with any information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

If you would like to remain anonymous, you may call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You could be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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JSO robbery unit investigating robbery on Airport Center Drive

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Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 12:02am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Robbery division responded Tuesday to a robbery at a Navy Federal Credit Union on Airport Center Drive.

The robber suspect was able to flee the scene before police arrived.

The suspect, a white male, walked into the credit union and gave a teller a note demanding money and showed her a firearm, according to Sgt. Jennifer Short with the Sheriff's Office.

After getting money from the teller, he fled the bank but authorities are unsure if the robber got into a vehicle or not.

JSO says they will release his photo tomorrow through their public information officer.

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First Coast News leads Sandy relief effort

Submitted by Ken Amaro, Ken Amaro, Community Reporter

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 4:33am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The wrath of Hurricane Sandy left behind flooded homes, fallen trees, and widespread power outages. Help is on the way.

Organizations like Mission Harvest America are ramping up its efforts to help. Call it neighbors helping neighbors.

"New Jersey, New York, New England, they've sent stuff down here during hurricanes so now it is our turn to return to them," said Dewey Painter.

Painter is president of Mission Harvest and he's already reached out to an area in need.

"We are going to Trenton, New Jersey," said Painter.

First Coast News and United Way of Northeast Florida have teamed up to help Mission Harvest meet the needs of those affected by Sandy and that means we have to fill a lot of barrels with clothing and food

"We need volunteers, we need food," said Painter, "Preferably cans with the pop top. Something you can cook without a stove, baked beans, stuff like that."

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