FIRST COAST NEWS SPECIAL COVERAGE

Girl, 18, faces prison over sex with girl, 14

The case started in February, but has since garnered national attention for what some media portray as a gay rights issue.

75-year-old man Gustafo Loli may have been found

The extensive search for missing 75-year-oldGustafo Loli is now over.

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.

18-foot-8-inch python caught in South Florida

Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida. 

Two Baker County teens ejected, seriously injured in ATV crash

Two teens ejected from an ATV Monday evening suffered serious injuries.

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.

20 children among the dead in Oklahoma

More than 120 people were being treated at hospitals, including about 50 children

Man pleads guilty to slitting Bears fan's throat

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The man accused of killing a Chicago Bears fan at the Jacksonville Landing last October pleaded guilty to murder Tuesday morning.

Traffic stop leads to recovery of $8,200 in stolen items

A routine traffic stop lead to the recovery of over $8,000 in stolen property.

Tonight at 6 and 11p.m.: Ben Bowersox and the hyperbaric chamber

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Last week First Coast News covered a story about a five-year-old boy spending time in a hyperbaric chamber to keep his fingers alive.

SabreCats coach charged after Sharks game fight

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. 

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.

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.

Jacksonville man arrested for letting 13-year-old drive, resulting in hit-and-run

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An investigation revealed a 13-year-old child was behind the wheel during a hit-and-run near Arlington Middle School Monday. The man who allowed the young girl drive was arrested on Tuesday.

Wandering boy in Starke reunited with family; mother arrested

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

Puppy stolen from Lake City yard return to 4-year-old owner

Two 14-year-olds are facing grand theft charges for allegedly stealing a puppy from a 4-year-old.

Jacksonville, Florida weather

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA-- The heavy showers that have been impacting folks away from the beaches,will now taper off as the strongest storms build well west of Jax for the rest of the day.

- E-Hurricane Guide

Clay County Sheriff's Office reopen 10-year-old cold case after receiving tip

Clay County Sheriff's deputies searched a house and the surrounding property Tuesday.

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. 

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.