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By Times Staff
Published June 23, 2006

Lunsford wins national honor for extraordinary public service

Mark Lunsford received a prestigious service award Tuesday during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Lunsford was given the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Public Service, which is given to only five people nationwide and recognizes those who have done extraordinary public service. After the death of his daughter, Jessica, Lunsford campaigned for tougher laws against sex offenders and helped start the Jessica Marie Lunsford Foundation. The winners of the Onassis Awards were picked from people who have won local Jefferson Awards, which Lunsford recently received. The local Jefferson Awards recognize ordinary Americans who have done something extraordinary.

Crystal River police to concentrate on aggressive, impaired drivers

CRYSTAL RIVER - Police are launching a high-profile traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing vehicle crashes. Police will be looking for overly aggressive drivers and plan to do special DUI patrols. They'll also be enforcing seat belt laws. On June 30, police are planning a special DUI checkpoint in Crystal River.

WEATHER

TODAY: Mostly sunny, with a high around 90. Calm wind becoming north at 5 to 8 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North-northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

SATURDAY: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a high around 90. Calm wind becoming northwest at 5 to 8 mph. Chance of rain is 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of rain is 20 percent.

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