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Bernanke testimony to be studied for policy clues

7:09 AM, May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - Investors and analysts will be hanging on every word uttered Wednesday by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke when he testifies before a joint economic committee on Capitol Hill. They'll be looking for any sign of a policy shift.

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Waiting for word from biggest Powerball winner ever

6:47 PM, May 20, 2013

The Florida Lottery says just like the rest of the world, it is still waiting to hear from the winner of that blockbuster $590 million Powerball jackpot.

Gov. Scott vetoes $368M in projects

6:41 PM, May 20, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott uses his veto pen to slash $368 million from next year's state budget, including $50 million to complete a bike trail from St. Petersburg to Brevard County.

Powerball win in Zephyrhills makes history

8:56 AM, May 20, 2013

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WTSP) -- It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

Asian stocks rise on signs of steady US recovery

7:10 AM, May 20, 2013

BANGKOK (AP) - Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher today.

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

7:07 AM, May 20, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Many forces have been feeding Wall Street's rally - record corporate earnings, small investors finally buying again, signs the U.S. economy may be strengthening, central banks flooding the financial system with money. But one of the biggest, and least appreciated, reasons for the rally has been buybacks.

Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates PC maker's challenges

7:17 AM, May 17, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dell's financial decay worsened during its latest quarter as the company slashed its personal computer prices in response to the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets.

Asia stocks mixed as holidays thin trade

7:14 AM, May 17, 2013

BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trading today as investors digested a slew of disappointing economic data and corporate results from the U.S.

Wall Street closes lower after a muddled day of trading

7:12 AM, May 17, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Signs of a slowing economy combined with comments from a Federal Reserve official helped pull the stock market down Thursday.

Fla. to use social media to tout job numbers

5:36 AM, May 17, 2013

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers. 

Gas prices heading higher near term

5:08 AM, May 17, 2013

It's been a rollercoaster year for gas prices, which began the year averaging $3.29 a gallon, then zoomed to $3.78 in February before dropping to $3.50 last month. Current average price: $3.60.

TaxWatch targets First Coast 'turkeys'

11:10 PM, May 16, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Florida TaxWatch is calling on Gov. Rick Scott to veto $107 million dollars in spending in the budget, calling specific projects "turkeys."

First Coast Tea Party says it was targeted by IRS

7:15 PM, May 16, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The First Coast Tea Party got its tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service after a 27-month wait and after submitting four pounds of paperwork.

Florida TaxWatch targets 'budget turkeys'

4:45 PM, May 16, 2013

Florida TaxWatch is calling on Gov. Rick Scott to consider vetoing more than $100 million in projects in the proposed budget for next year.

Georgia's jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent

7:56 AM, May 16, 2013

State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.

Google unveils $10-a-month 'All Access' music plan

7:07 AM, May 16, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google is unveiling a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks for a $10 monthly fee.

Asia stocks mixed as Wall St. ignores euro gloom

7:04 AM, May 16, 2013

BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets were mixed today following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses were limited by another record session on Wall Street.

Stocks climb as traders shrug off economic reports

7:03 AM, May 16, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Investors nudged the stock market to all-time highs Wednesday despite a handful of disappointing economic reports.

Google poised to show off latest devices, services

7:07 AM, May 15, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product line-up.

Stock market rises back into record territory

7:05 AM, May 15, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market marched back into record territory Tuesday as investors seized on the latest encouraging news about the economy. This time, it was a report on the health of small businesses.

GM says supercomputers to keep recalls in check

7:25 AM, May 14, 2013

WARREN, Mich. (AP) - General Motors Co. says a new supercomputing data center and a fledgling shift to bring software development in-house should help it limit the size of future safety recalls.

Stock market rally pauses on Monday

7:23 AM, May 14, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - A record-breaking rally in stocks took a pause Monday as investors assessed whether the rise in stock valuations overstated the recent improvement in the economy.

Orlando man killed by FBI had ties to Boston Marathon bombing suspect

An FBI agent shot and killed a man overnight in Orlando who had ties to one of the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, NBC News has confirmed.

8:37 AM, May 22, 2013

Child, 2, in critical condition after being found in pool at unlicensed Jacksonville daycare

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A two-year-old child is in critical condition at a local hospital after being found in a pool at a day care center.

11:09 PM, May 21, 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

AMBER ALERT UPDATE: 1-year-old girl found

 A 1-year-old girl taken from the Playskool daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park has been found.

6:40 AM, 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

Jacksonville woman rescues stranger from oncoming train

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The driver of a 1997 Nissan Altima and the engineer behind an oncoming Amtrak train crossed paths Tuesday in the Ortega area; it was an impending disaster.

5:17 AM, May 22, 2013

Longest serving Florida death row inmate dies

 A man who has been on death row longer than any other inmate in Florida has died in prison.

11:06 AM, May 22, 2013

El Galeon arrives in St. Augustine, celebrating Florida's 500th

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A tall ship named El Galeon sailed into St. Augustine Tuesday.

11:08 PM, May 21, 2013

Tiger Woods responds to Sergio Garcia's fried chicken remark

 Tiger Woods responded to Sergio Garcia's controversial "fried chicken" remark on Wednesday in a succession of tweets that called the racist joke "hurtful" and attempted to end the public feud that began at the Players Championship.

10:01 AM, May 22, 2013

Kangaroo convenience store in Bradford County robbed

The Bradford County Sheriff's Office reported that at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday night, they received a call about a robbery at the Kangaroo convenience store located at 11735 SW SR 231 in Brooker, FL.

12:38 PM, May 22, 2013

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People walk through a damaged area near the Moore Warren Theater after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

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Musician Ray Manzarek performs at the Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, Tribute to Motley Crue at the House of Blues Sunset Blvd on August 18, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Manzarek died May 20, 2013 (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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JAIME RENEE KENNEDY, 27 - Charged with Driving while License Suspended/Revoked

Putnam County Sheriff's Office street crimes bust nets 12

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First Coast players hoping to win Powerball's $600 million

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FCN weather team behind the scenes

Polk County Sheriff's Department arrests 92

Flagler Hospital given 'all clear' by bomb squad

RICHARD BROOKS ADAMS - Charged with possession of marijuana

Putnam County probation compliance checks bust 14

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Fire at a Bradford County Corrections Facility

Behind the scenes with FCN at THE PLAYERS

Plenty of pink at THE PLAYERS final round

Cush getting ready for a live shot with Chris Porter. 5/7/13

Behind the scenes with FCN at THE PLAYERS

Marching to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis

Ben Bowersox in hyperbaric chamber

Enormous fire destroys potato plant in Hastings

Reporter Kaitlyn Ross (right) and her mom (center) and sister.

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Car chase gone bad

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Vehicle plunges into I-295 retention pond, 1 dead

THE PLAYERS Championship 2013 - The Fan Perspective

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Dierks Bentley Concert at TPC Sawgrass

THE PLAYERS Championship Caddie Competition

The must have accessory at THE PLAYERS: Sunglasses

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

THE PLAYERS hosts Military Appreciation Day

Tiger Woods practice for THE PLAYERS

Surprise military spouse makeover

Woman and child rescued from car in pond

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