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President Obama greets Marines in Hawaii on Christmas

US President Barack Obama speaks to the press after a meeting with Filipino counterpart Benigno Aquino in the Oval Office of the White House on June 8, 2012 in Washington. Obama and Aquino met to discuss the two nations relationship, issues effecting the Pacific Ocean nation and other international issues. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GettyImages)

11:55 PM, Dec 25, 2012

KANEHOE, HAWAII - President Obama spent part of what could be his last full day in Hawaii participating in an annual tradition for his wife Michelle and him: greeting Marines at the base near his vacation home here.

200 volunteers give back on Christmas Day to help feed homeless

7:40 PM, Dec 25, 2012

In one Jacksonville home, lights come back on for Christmas

12:52 AM, Dec 25, 2012

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

Hunter Strouds 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.

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

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

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

A Suwanee County couple decides to keep the Christmas light displays going after a rough year of flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.

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

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- A secret Santa is coming forward and is helping to save the holidays for a local family. Monday, First Coast News told you about a grinch who stole a familys Christmas presents.

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

A holiday statue passed around from neighbor to neighbor began as a prank that led to a community mystery and finally to 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

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.

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

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

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

The JT Townsend Foundation is holding a holiday open house in Ponte Vedra on Thursday to help people in need like Emily and her family.

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.

This is the lobby of the Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee where the Powerball winner will go to claim the jackpot.

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

Car crashes into yard of Jacksonville home for second time in 13 months

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the second time in 13 months, a Jacksonville family has had a car crash into their yard.

10:02 PM, May 22, 2013

What's next in Ben Bowersox's recovery?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- People across the world are praying for a 5-year-old Jacksonville boy named Ben Bowersox.

4:57 AM, May 22, 2013

Investigation uncovers formaldehyde in baby clothing

ISANTI, Minn. -- A nine-month KARE 11 investigation uncovered levels of formaldehyde in several items of baby clothing.

10:02 PM, May 22, 2013

Yes, the King has a lot of fans. But what may be more rare is getting some collectibles directly from Elvis himself while spending time in gym class together.

Classmate of Elvis Presley has rare photo, recording

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. -- It's not so rare to run into someone with a vast Elvis Presley memorabilia collection.

8:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Strange documents found in second-hand box

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was a four dollar purchase at a local bargain store that has a Jacksonville woman searching for answers.

8:01 PM, May 22, 2013

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Official: Dead Boston bombings suspect involved in 2011 slayings

8:58 PM, May 22, 2013

A U.S. Navy P-3 Orion is framed by a flag as it flies at the Vectren Dayton Airshow at Dayton International Airport July 18, 2003 in Dayton, Ohio. The airshow takes place until July 20. (Photo by Mike Simons/Getty Images)

Jacksonville P-3 aircraft help in cocaine bust

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two aircraft from Jacksonville helped to intercept two speedboats containing large amounts of cocaine on May 17.

6:42 PM, May 22, 2013

9 indicted in undercover operation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An undercover law enforcement operation dubbed "Delta Deuce" resulted in the indictments on nine individuals involved in the illegal sale of firearms and narcotics in Jacksonville on Tuesday.

6:50 PM, May 21, 2013

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

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