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Did the smartphone kill the three-day weekend?

10:44 AM, May 25, 2013

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and all it evokes: vacations, slower workweeks, casual dress codes, getting the pool ready and pulling out the outdoor furniture.

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Police: Child left in car in Jacksonville, grandparents charged with neglect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The grandparents of a nine-month-old child were arrested Friday after the child was pulled out of a car parked at a Winn-Dixie on Argyle Forest Boulevard.

10:37 PM, May 24, 2013

Danielle Madsley, woman tased by FHP Trooper Daniel Cole, may not live much longer

The Florida Highway Patrol trooper who shot and injured a cemetery owner on September 10, 2012 has been cleared of any wrongdoing by FHP.

6:37 AM, May 25, 2013

2-year-old dies after pool incident at daycare

The Jacksonville toddler who fell in a pool on Tuesday at a neighborhood day care center has died, according to our news partner, The Florida Times-Union.

9:42 AM, May 25, 2013

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office patrol car, motorcyclist involved in crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a patrol car at Baymeadows Road and Interstate 95.

10:43 PM, May 24, 2013

Fatal crash closes I-95 South ramp at I-295 North in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A dump truck was traveling Interstate 295 southbound when it overturned, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Dylan Bryan.

5:01 PM, May 24, 2013

Free Stuff, Discounts for Military on Memorial Day

A partial list of discounts available to veterans on Memorial Day.

10:10 AM, May 30, 2011

Trailer safety segment sends Jacksonville man into action

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As droves of people hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, we're taking a look at the dangers of towing trailers.

10:08 PM, May 24, 2013

Officer rescues dog left in car

A Manatee County Sheriff's Officer helped out a dog left in a car heated at over 100 degrees.

10:11 AM, May 25, 2013

5 escape sinking vessel near Matanzas Inlet

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Five people had to swim to a nearby island after the boat they were on started sinking near the Matanzas Inlet Friday night.

9:38 PM, May 24, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590 million Powerball winner

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The world is still waiting to hear who bought that winning $590 million Powerball ticket in Zephyrhills last Saturday.

1:24 PM, May 22, 2013

McDonald's CEO Scolded By 9-Year-Old

Don Thompson, CEO of McDonald's Corp., found himself on the grill after a 9-year-old girl accused the fast food giant of trying to "trick kids into eating food that isn't good for them."

6:25 AM, May 25, 2013

Grieving mom hopes her tragic loss prevents other towing accidents

Kristie Cox made French toast for breakfast on a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. She kissed goodbye her husband Jeremy and two children as they headed for the library.

10:54 PM, May 23, 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

Contract deal reached for new Atlanta Falcons stadium

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.

7:45 PM, May 24, 2013

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.

9:46 PM, May 14, 2013

Families outraged over burial locations at Jacksonville cemetery

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A viewer contacted First Coast News saying they were outraged by what they saw at Restlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville.

3:37 PM, May 24, 2013

Did wrong birth year result in stiff penalty from Social Security?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Gene Mathis 75, said he looks for strength and comfort in a place where many find them, his bible.

5:28 PM, May 24, 2013

Florida Department of Children and Families orders Jacksonville day care to shut down after child nearly drowns

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A toddler nearly drowned in a pool at a neighborhood day care center on Tuesday. Now, action is being taken against the day care.

6:58 PM, May 22, 2013

N.J. eatery served rubbing alcohol instead of scotch

On the hunt for cheap booze -- or worse -- investigators fanned out around the state ordering drinks at restaurants and bars. And they found they didn't always get what they asked for - and in one place, they got coloring and rubbing alcohol masquerading as scotch.

8:49 AM, May 24, 2013

Couple stabs each other over who should win American Idol

A couple face charges after police in York County say they stabbed each other during an argument over which contestant should win 'American Idol.'

2:12 PM, May 24, 2013
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