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President Obama to speak on Oklahoma disaster

8:10 AM, May 21, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) -- President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday.

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On Your Side: Oklahoma relief all day Tuesday

12:35 AM, May 21, 2013

First For you: First Coast News, partnering with Red Cross, will be holding a phone bank on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. ...

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Brunswick Commissioner suspended by governor

9:28 AM, May 1, 2013

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has suspended Brunswick Commissioner James Brooks, according to First Coast News' media partner, The ...

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Man wanted for robbing, attempting to rob two pharmacies

5:21 PM, May 14, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is trying to identify the suspect wanted for armed robbery and attempted armed ...

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Student tased, arrested at Matanzas High

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4:40 PM, May 20, 2013

A Matanzas High School student was tased and arrested after a fight with a student and a Resource Deputy.

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Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property

6:13 AM, May 21, 2013

Mally the Monkey was seized by German customs March 28 when Bieber failed to produce required vaccination and import papers for the ...

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Ocala man dies when storm topples tree on car

6:07 AM, May 21, 2013

Police say a 28-year-old Ocala man died when a large oak tree fell on his vehicle during a thunderstorm. 

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Ga. police increase enforcement patrols for summer

5:23 AM, May 21, 2013

Police in Georgia are rolling out increased enforcement patrols as part of their summer safety campaign. 

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President Obama to speak on Oklahoma disaster

8:10 AM, May 21, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) -- President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary ...

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Sleep-deprived teens cause crashes, study shows

6:21 AM, May 21, 2013

Report after report shows it -- sleepy drivers cause car crashes.

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OJ, movie sequel and staycations in Florida's budget

Orange juice, a Hollywood movie and lots of fighting are at the center of a state budget you helped fund, and some people think thats a good idea.
10:48 PM, May 8, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Orange juice, a Hollywood movie and lots of fighting are at the center of a state budget you helped fund, and ...

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Jet donated by Travolta being moved to Ga. museum

10:49 AM, May 19, 2013

The military is helping move a Gulfstream jet once flown by actor John Travolta to its new home at an aviation museum in middle ...

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Asia stocks fall

7:08 AM, May 21, 2013

BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets fell today as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next ...

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Must-do steps to get off phishing hook

5:57 AM, May 21, 2013

It's a sinking feeling, when you realized you've been had by a phishing scam. In the frenetic digital world we live in, it can happen ...

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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 ...

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WR Johnson arrested in probation violation

5:42 AM, May 21, 2013

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, ...

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18-foot-8-inch python caught in South Florida

PROFESSIONAL PYTHON WRANGLER MIKE GEE
5:48 AM, May 21, 2013

Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida. 

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Kaitlyn Hunt booking photo from the Indian River County Sheriffs Office

Girl, 18, faces prison over sex with girl, 14

The case started in February, but has since garnered national attention for what some media portray as a gay rights issue.

4:32 AM, May 21, 2013
A First Coast couple trying to adopt a child from South Carolina say they feel like their baby has been taken from them by the system.

First Coast couple faces roadblocks in adopting baby from South Carolina

Hours in travel, thousands in legal fees, and all the heartache one family can handle. A First Coast couple trying to adopt a child from South Carolina say they feel like their baby has been taken from them by the system.

10:41 PM, May 20, 2013
Nika Williams, 24, earns less than $15,000 a year, and loves her pets. Williams said given her small income, the decision of when to buy pet food for her four pets gets difficult.

Pet Food Stamps, Jacksonville Pet Food Bank available to help feed your pet

JACKSONVILLE,Fla. -- Nika Williams, 24, earns less than $15,000 a year, and loves her pets. Williams said given her small income, the decision of when to buy pet food for her four pets gets difficult.

8:01 PM, May 20, 2013
PROFESSIONAL PYTHON WRANGLER MIKE GEE

18-foot-8-inch python caught in South Florida

Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida. 

4:48 AM, May 21, 2013
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin says the state will spare no resource in the recovery and will consider using their so-called rainy day fund in the effort.

20 children among the dead in Oklahoma

More than 120 people were being treated at hospitals, including about 50 children

4:31 AM, May 21, 2013
As the nation continues to react to the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma, social media is helping locals along the First Coast find their friends and family there.

Social media is helping First Coast individuals locate family after Oklahoma tornado

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As the nation continues to react to the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma, social media is helping locals here along the First Coast find their friends and family there.

11:09 PM, May 20, 2013
A two-year-old has been reunited with his family after he went missing for about an hour-and-a-half Monday morning.

Wandering boy in Starke reunited with family; mother arrested

A two-year-old has been reunited with his family after he went missing for about an hour and a half Monday morning.

8:03 PM, May 20, 2013
Jean Morris, who now lives on the First Coast, had never seen that footage of her with the Beatles.

First Coast woman remembers the day she met the Beatles

First Coast News recently aired some wonderful footage of the Beatles' visit to Jacksonville in 1964.

7:39 PM, May 20, 2013

Red Cross Safe & Well website finds loved ones

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier. 

10:08 PM, May 20, 2013
One winning ticket for a record US Powerball lottery jackpot worth 590.5 million dollars was sold in Florida, organizers say. Sarah Charlton reports.

Lottery official: Winning Powerball ticket sold in Fla.

 The winning number's in Saturday night's Powerball drawing are 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and 11, and one ticket sold in Florida has matched all six numbers for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million, according to the Powerball website and lottery officials.

11:10 AM, May 19, 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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