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At least 51 killed in Oklahoma tornado

12:50 AM, May 21, 2013

(NBC News) -- An enormous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing at least 51 people, including 20 children Monday.

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On Your Side: Oklahoma relief all day Tuesday

12:35 AM, May 21, 2013

First For you: First Coast News, partnering with Red Cross, will be holding a phone bank on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. to collect donations for the devastated citizens of Oklahoma.

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First Coast couple faces roadblocks in adopting baby from South Carolina

Hours in travel, thousands in legal fees, and all the heartache one family can handle. A First Coast couple trying to adopt a child from South Carolina say they feel like their baby has been taken from them by the system.

10:41 PM, May 20, 2013

At least 51 killed, including 20 children, as tornado tears through Oklahoma, leaving miles of debris

(NBC News) -- An enormous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing at least 51 people, including 20 children Monday.

11:50 PM, May 20, 2013

Pet Food Stamps, Jacksonville Pet Food Bank available to help feed your pet

JACKSONVILLE,Fla. -- Nika Williams, 24, earns less than $15,000 a year, and loves her pets. Williams said given her small income, the decision of when to buy pet food for her four pets gets difficult.

7:01 PM, May 20, 2013

Body of missing 8-year-old boy found

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The body of a missing 8-year-old autistic boy was discovered Sunday afternoon. 

5:08 PM, May 19, 2013

Social media is helping First Coast individuals locate family after Oklahoma tornado

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As the nation continues to react to the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma, social media is helping locals here along the First Coast find their friends and family there.

12:09 AM, May 21, 2013

First Coast woman remembers the day she met the Beatles

First Coast News recently aired some wonderful footage of the Beatles' visit to Jacksonville in 1964.

7:39 PM, May 20, 2013

Glynn County Police Department: Man accidentally shoots woman while hunting squirrels

SEA ISLAND, Ga. -- A man has been charged with Reckless Conduct for accidentally shooting a woman while he was shooting squirrels on Sunday morning.

3:29 PM, May 20, 2013

Teen arrested after cops say she bit man's penis

A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.

1:05 PM, May 19, 2013

Wandering boy in Starke reunited with family; mother arrested

STARKE, Fla---A two-year-old has been reunited with his family after he went missing for about an hour and a half Monday morning.

8:03 PM, May 20, 2013

Lottery official: Winning Powerball ticket sold in Fla.

 The winning number's in Saturday night's Powerball drawing are 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and 11, and one ticket sold in Florida has matched all six numbers for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million, according to the Powerball website and lottery officials.

11:10 AM, May 19, 2013

Florida Offers Tool to Find Best Homeowners' Insurance Rates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida consumers have a new tool to help them shop for the best property insurance rates.

4:58 PM, Aug 8, 2011

First Coast News is organizing relief efforts for Oklahoma

First For you: First Coast News, partnering with Red Cross, will be holding a phone bank on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. to collect donations for the devastated citizens of Oklahoma.

11:35 PM, May 20, 2013

Red Cross Safe & Well website finds loved ones

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier. 

9:08 PM, May 20, 2013

First For You: Where you should take cover during a tornado

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In light of the tornadoes in the Midwest FCN wanted to help you figure out where the safest place may for you during a storm.

5:58 PM, May 20, 2013

Charlton County baseball team wins state championship

FOLKSTON, Ga. -- The Charlton County High School baseball team has won the GHSA Class A state championship.

8:27 PM, May 20, 2013

Man allegedly attempts to run over Clay County Sheriff Officer

A Jacksonville man is in custody following a high speed chase through two counties early Wednesday morning.

10:43 AM, Mar 6, 2013

SabreCats coach charged after Sharks game fight

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- San Jose Sabrecats defensive coordinator Cedric Walker was arrested and charged with battery after a post game brawl with 68-year-old Jacksonville Sharks general manager Ronald Johnson. 

5:08 PM, May 20, 2013

Man falls from 16th floor of Hyatt

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An unknown man jumped from the 16th floor of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Jacksonville Saturday. 

11:23 AM, May 19, 2013

OKC area targeted by tornado was hit in '99

(USA Today) -- For many, Monday's tornado outbreaks brought forth a nightmarish form of déjà vu.

6:40 PM, May 20, 2013
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