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Florida Times-Union
The verdict is in for Mario Fernandez Saldana in Jared Bridegan murder
Jurors found Mario Fernandez Saldana guilty in the murder-for-hire plot to kill Jared Bridegan, his wife's ex-husband.
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Florida Times-Union
Mario Fernandez Saldana found guilty by Florida jury. What's next
Mario Fernandez Saldana was the first of three people to stand trial in the 2022 murder of Florida Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan.
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Florida Times-Union
Shanna Gardner withdraws Kirsten Bridegan as a witness in her trial
After facing contempt of court for not turning over her phone to Shanna Gardner's attorneys, Kirsten Bridegan has been dropped from the witness list.
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Arizona Republic
Iconic Phoenix concert venue returns for last hurrah before shuttering
The Rhythm Room in Phoenix is back to say goodbye with one last run of concerts before the iconic blues venue closes forever at the end of May 2027.
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4 Lesser-Known Blind Lemon Jefferson Tracks Worth Hearing
Explore four overlooked masterpieces by blues pioneer Blind Lemon Jefferson that reveal a deeper, more complex artist beyond his famous hits.
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How Ma Rainey Became One of Paramount Records’ Defining Blues Voices
Decades before artists clashed with labels over creative control, Ma Rainey, the 'Mother of the Blues,' proved executives wrong about her sound.
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Why Lead Belly’s Music Kept Finding New Audiences Across Generations
Explore how Huddie 'Lead Belly' Ledbetter's raw authenticity and diverse repertoire helped his music transcend blues and folk to achieve timeless influence.
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Florida Times-Union
Looking back at Dolly Parton's last Jacksonville concert, in 2008
Country music icon Dolly Parton played to a sparse crowd for her last show in Jacksonville, in 2008. Here's how it went.
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Robert Johnson’s Alternate Takes Reveal a Different Side of the Blues Legend
The legend of Robert Johnson is full of myths, but one of the most intriguing is the idea of a hidden track on his most famous compilation.
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How Lead Belly’s Vast Repertoire Defied the “Authentic” Image Others Built Around Him
Explore the career of folk and blues legend Lead Belly and his struggle for artistic integrity against a music industry that wanted to box him in.
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Paste Magazine Ranks Top 10 Songs Celebrating Arkansas's Rich Musical Heritage
Paste Magazine Ranks Top 10 Songs Celebrating Arkansas's Rich Musical Heritage
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Florida Times-Union
New 92-unit affordable apartment community opens in St. Augustine
The Village of New Augustine is now leasing 92 affordable units for working families in St. Johns County.
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