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Building Up and Out in $20M Skyway Expansion

JTA is moving forward with a $20 million Skyway expansion.
12:21 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Above the busy streets of Downtown Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Skyway is marketed as a convenient commute for downtown patrons. Now the transit system that is constantly under scrutiny is putting together a $20 million expansion.

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Zimmerman trial attorneys pick 40 potential jurors

Defendant George Zimmerman, co-counsel Don West and jury consultant Robert Hirschhorn appear in Seminole circuit court on the 7th day of Zimmermans trial June 18, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (Photo by Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images)
7:17 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Attorneys trying to pick a jury in George Zimmerman's murder trial have selected a pool of 40 potential jurors who will go on to a ...

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Country singer Slim Whitman, 90, dies overnight

4:43 AM, Jun 19, 2013

A famous Florida native and singer has died overnight.

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Dreams delayed because of homelessness

When youre a teenager, there are some things that are expected: your own bedroom, close friends and big dreams.
6:25 PM, Jun 18, 2013

When you're a teenager, there are some things that are expected: your own bedroom, close friends and big dreams. 

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Who is Jimmy Hoffa?

Jimmy Hoffa, former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has been missing since he was kidnapped from a parking lot in 1975. Heres a look at who the man was.
10:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

James Riddle Hoffa, the legendary but controversial labor leader, was president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from ...

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Iowa's 'fluffy cows' go viral

Photo: Courtesy of Lautner Farms Facebook page
6:35 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Iowa cattlemen ride the wave of interest to talk about the beef industry.

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James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

12:21 AM, Jun 19, 2013

MIAMI - LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 ...

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NBC's 'The Voice' crowns a Season 4 winner

Contestant Danielle Bradbery attends NBCs The Voice Season 4 Red Carpet Event at the House of Blues Sunset Strip on May 8, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
11:25 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Danielle Bradbery is The Voice.

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Contestant Danielle Bradbery attends NBCs The Voice Season 4 Red Carpet Event at the House of Blues Sunset Strip on May 8, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

NBC's 'The Voice' crowns a Season 4 winner

Danielle Bradbery is The Voice.

10:25 PM, Jun 18, 2013
Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots practices before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Gillette Stadium on September 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Aaron Hernandez questioned, home searched in possible homicide probe

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had his home searched and he is being questioned by police in connection with a possible homicide in North Attleboro, Mass., according to reports by SI.com, ABC News and a local newspaper.

9:19 PM, Jun 18, 2013
JTA is moving forward with a $20 million Skyway expansion.

Building Up and Out in $20M Skyway Expansion

Above the busy streets of Downtown Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Skyway is marketed as a convenient commute for downtown patrons. Now the transit system that is constantly under scrutiny is putting together a $20 million expansion.

11:21 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Victim identified in fatal wrong way crash on I-295

An early morning crash involving a bus and a 2001 Honda Civic shut down Interstate 295 northbound just past Pritchard Road Tuesday morning.

1:19 PM, Jun 18, 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
Orlando Magic logo vehicle outside of the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on Tuesday.

Orlando Magic to play game in Jacksonville

The Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans will kick off their 2013-14 season with a preseason game on Oct. 9 at Jacksonville's Veterans Memorial Arena.

3:38 PM, Jun 18, 2013
Old documents found by a local man at thrift shop sent him on a mission.

Man makes shocking discovery inside a 50 cent folder

Gregory Dunn bought that folder at a Goodwill store on Lenox Avenue for 50 cents. What he found inside sent him on a mission.

4:10 PM, Jun 17, 2013
New information was released Tuesday about a helicopter crash that killed a mayo clinic heart surgeon and technician on Dec. 26, 2011.

NTSB: Financial pressures contributed to helicopter crash

New information was released Tuesday about a helicopter crash that killed a mayo clinic heart surgeon and technician on Dec. 26, 2011.

7:02 PM, Jun 18, 2013
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Boat capsized near Neptune Beach, 3 rescued

The United States Coast Guard, Jacksonville Sector, rescued three boaters after their boat capsized near Neptune Beach Saturday morning, according to release by the  USCG.

2:59 PM, Jun 15, 2013
The Atlanta Falcons will get a new stadium soon, and the architect unveiled plans for its design including vibrating seats, a 100-yard sports bar, and even a room to check Fantasy football scores. The final design will be approved in June.

Board approves Atlanta Falcons stadium agreement

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority board members have approved an agreement with 360 Architecture to build the new, proposed Falcons stadium.

8:29 PM, Apr 30, 2013
Jimmy Hoffa, former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has been missing since he was kidnapped from a parking lot in 1975. Heres a look at who the man was.

Who is Jimmy Hoffa?

James Riddle Hoffa, the legendary but controversial labor leader, was president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1958-1971.

9:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013
People just love the carousel in St. Augustine, but very few people are wild about the intersection it sits next to.

Roundabout proposed by carousel in St. Augustine

People just love the carousel in St. Augustine, but very few people are wild about the intersection it sits next to.

5:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013
Roger Weeder speaks with a mother who says her teenage son was a victim of an Arlington mother charged with encouraging minors to engage in sexual activity describes the home as a party house.

'Party house' lands Jacksonville mom in jail with sex and alcohol charges

A mom who says her teenage son was a victim of an Arlington mother charged with encouraging minors to engage in sexual activity describes the home as a "party house."

10:09 PM, Jun 7, 2013
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Mookie Blaylock turns himself in to authorities

Ex-Atlanta Hawks star Mookie Blaylock turned himself in to authorities in Clayton County Monday morning.

12:46 PM, Jun 10, 2013
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Iowa's 'fluffy cows' go viral

Iowa cattlemen ride the wave of interest to talk about the beef industry.

5:35 AM, Jun 18, 2013

UPDATE: JSO working leads in missing Navy man case

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office may have an idea of the location of Kevin Williams, the Jacksonville Naval man who went missing May 28. 

3:34 PM, Jun 11, 2013

Drug bust nabs distributor and cuts off supply

Police completed an investigation into the sales and distribution of narcotics and other dangerous drugs in the Mariners Landing residential area of Kingsland.

1:27 PM, Jun 13, 2013
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Jacksonville, Florida weather forecast

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.-- As the Tropical Depression continues to head west and thus is not a player in our weather,the cool front coming at us from the north is our headline. Plan on increasing t-storms and showers and dropping afternoon highs for the next several days.

9:45 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Boy finds deputy's gun in Tampa theater

Police say a gun found by a 9-year-old boy inside a bathroom stall at a movie theater in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood belonged to a Hillsborough County deputy.

6:40 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Body found washed ashore on Little Talbot Island

A body has washed ashore on Little Talbot Island, according to Karen Parker with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

3:49 PM, Jun 17, 2013
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