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Safe Haven for unwanted babies; letter from family of missing man

Friday, July 20th, 2007

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The heat index in Jacksonville on Thursday topped 100 degrees—not a good day for anyone to be outside for long without water or shade. A resident of Beachwood Apartments on the Southside decided to take her trash out. What she found in the dumpster will likely be a memory she’ll carry for the rest of her life. Inside a pillowcase, along with the garbage, the female resident found a newborn baby girl. The fact the child was alive is a miracle.
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Missing persons cases tied to Jacksonville

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

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Donna Jou (bottom) was last seen in Los Angeles, leaving with Jacksonville native John Steven Burgess(top) on his motorcyle June 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Jacksonville native person of interest in missing Calif. girl

John Steven Burgess was the last person seen with 19-year-old college student Donna Jou of Los Angeles. According to the Orange County (Calif.) Register, Burgess, who also uses the alias Sinjin Stevens, grew up in Jacksonville, Fla.
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About Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville is the largest city in land mass in the contiguous United States, according to the Chamber of Commerce. Try driving here and you'll see why.Jax, as locals call it, has a river that flows backwards (The St. John's), the Jacksonville Jaguars, and a unique food item called "fried dilled pickles." The city has an abundance of poets who get zero attention from the status quo, and an abundance of landscape artists who get lots of attention from same. We'll bring you news about all these matters, and commentary on politics, education, culture, arts and health care as well. When there's an important event, we'll let you know in advance. Jax is also one of the most popular re-lo cities in the nation. Watch for an upcoming re-lo guide and more! If you've got a story tip, leave it in "Comments" or email us. We want you to be part of this exciting new home for The River City on the Web.

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