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10-year-old hopes to reach goal of 700 cans in holiday food drive

8:32 PM, Dec 21, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hunter Stroud's mission began last year when he went to an angel tree event. "There was no more kids' names and I still wanted to do something," Hunter said. So this 10 year old began a food drive.

Christmas toy giveaway helps Jacksonville family ease pain

7:50 PM, Dec 21, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Cason family is celebrating Christmas a little differently this year to keep alive the spirit of a family member murdered earlier this year.

Last-minute shoppers might get best deals

1:34 AM, Dec 21, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Move over Black Friday. There's another sale season in town. "The weekend before Christmas is essentially the second busiest Saturday of the year," said Lindsey Von Hoven, Director of Marketing for the Avenues Mall.

Back from Debby's flooding: Light show goes on

1:22 AM, Dec 21, 2012

MCALPIN, Fla. -- It has been a tough year for many folks in the Suwannee County town of McAlpin.

Secret Santa steps up to help Jacksonville family

3:21 PM, Dec 19, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- A secret Santa came forward following a December 17 story about a grinch who stole a family's Christmas presents.

Dozens of children adopted into homes before the holidays

1:41 PM, Dec 15, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In Courtroom 407 in the Duval County Courthouse, families were made on Friday.

Holiday on the Avenue traffic advisory

4:28 PM, Dec 13, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The first Holiday on the Avenue parade is being held Saturday by the The Power Group in Gainesville.

House hopping statue a neighborhood legend

11:49 PM, Dec 12, 2012

MABLETON, Ga. (WXIA) -- It was almost one year ago when Cobb County Fire and Emergency was called out after a caller said he saw a body in the middle of Sope Creek. Two river rescue squads found out it wasn't a body, it was a statue. The statue appeared to be St. Joseph from a holiday Nativity scene.

Hanukkah begins at sundown Saturday

8:33 AM, Dec 7, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As Jewish people on the First Coast prepare for the beginning of Hanukkah, a local Rabbi is reminding people of all faiths the meaning behind the celebration.

Mailing to overseas military members? Better hurry

6:11 PM, Dec 6, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The deadlines are fast approaching for holiday mail to arrive in time for Christmas, and if you are sending to fleet post offices or air and Army post offices, the post office is your only option.

J.P. Hall Charity Christmas Party scheduled for December 15

10:58 PM, Dec 5, 2012

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- Carrying on a 31 year tradition, Clay County children will receive gifts at the annual J.P. Hall Children's Charity Christmas Party December 15.

"Operation Santa Cause" granting Christmas wishes

7:15 PM, Dec 4, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Children and Families is kicking off "Operation Santa Cause" and there are several families in Jacksonville that need your generosity.

Arlington house turns the lights on for the holidays

12:23 AM, Dec 1, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tomorrow we turn out calendars to December, and many across the First Coast are ready for the holidays.

JT Townsend Foundation Christmas Tour coming Thursday

7:40 PM, Nov 28, 2012

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- JT Townsend, the Jacksonville resident paralyzed in a high school football game, continues to give back.

Former Jacksonville pastor pleads guilty to molestation charges

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A former pastor at Christ's Church on Greenland Road has pleaded guilty to three counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on a victim older than 12 but younger than 16.

11:00 PM, May 17, 2013

Aimee Copeland gets new high-tech hands

In a major milestone, Aimee Copeland, the Georgia graduate student who contracted flesh-eating bacteria after a zip-lining accident, is learning to use two state-of-the art prosthetic hands.

10:27 PM, May 17, 2013

Clay County boy killed in tragic electric reclining chair accident

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- A 4-year-old in Clay County died Thursday in a tragic accident.

10:30 PM, May 17, 2013

Is there a secret formula to winning the lottery?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?

10:16 PM, May 17, 2013

Jaguars' new look jerseys are hard to find in stores

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new coach and a new logo: It's been a busy off-season for the Jacksonville Jaguars and momentum is building now that Nike has unveiled the new uniforms. But the new look, introduced more than more weeks ago, is hard to find.

11:25 PM, May 16, 2013

Tim Tebow speaks at The Providence School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tim Tebow was in town Friday night, speaking at The Providence School.

10:57 PM, May 17, 2013

ACPS is overcrowded and animals face being euthanized

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The clock is ticking for animals at Animal Control and Protective Services in Jacksonville.

6:33 PM, May 17, 2013

First Coast News sales manager Ken LeSesne retires after 41 years

On Friday, First Coast News had to say goodbye to one of its own.

7:12 PM, May 17, 2013

Duval County Public Schools budget shrinks due to turning over charter school funds

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County School Board has begun the budget process for next school year.

11:06 PM, May 16, 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

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