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Head Start classes could possibly resume

Mike Lyons reports on the possibility that Head Start might resume.
7:42 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Parents were angry when they learned Friday would be the last day for Head Start classes, three weeks earlier than scheduled to end. Now officials are working to find a way to resume those classes for three weeks.

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Teacher of the Week: Patrick Carmody

4:28 PM, May 16, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week, our Teacher of the Week is Patrick Carmody from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville!

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Student of the Week: Cheryl Gonzalez

2:25 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --  This Friday, FCN is recognizing Cheryl Gonzalez from Robert E. Lee High School as our Student of the ...

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Hero Next Door Student Scholarship Winner: Marcus Threadcraft

Marcus Threadcraft, 18, is a shining example of student excellence on the First Coast.
8:21 PM, May 10, 2013

Marcus Threadcraft, 18, is a shining example of student excellence on the First Coast. He has a weighted GPA of a 4.78 at Stanton College Preparatory School and is involved in all kinds of volunteer work.

Students suspended for posting mugshot

A high school principal tries to have a student arrested after he shares her mugshot on Instagram.
3:40 PM, May 10, 2013

RIVERDALE, Ga. (WXIA) -- Most of us have done it at some point. Searched someone's name on the internet.

Board Chairman: Superintendent told us not to talk to staff

The combative relationship between the Superintendent of Clay County School and the School Board has reached a new level.
7:53 PM, May 9, 2013

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- The combative relationship between the Superintendent of Clay County School and the School Board has reached a new level.

Hero Next Door Student Scholarship Winner: Kiersten Mercado

Kiersten Mercado, 16, had no idea why her mother wanted her to miss the school bus Thursday morning.
6:32 PM, May 9, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, FLA-- Kiersten Mercado, 16, had no idea why her mother wanted her to miss the school bus Thursday morning.

Student brings gun to a local school

2:16 PM, May 9, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An unloaded .22 pistol was brought to Arlington Elementary School yesterday.

Appeals court grants temporary stay in bullying case

11:59 PM, May 8, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An appeals court in Tallahassee issued a temporary stay today after Judge Henry Davis banned a teenage girl who allegedly attacked a schoolmate from attending any public middle school in Duval County.

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Hayley Snyder thought she was coming to school early Wednesday for a guidance counselor appointment.
8:17 PM, May 8, 2013

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. -- Hayley Snyder thought she was coming to school early Wednesday for a guidance counselor appointment.

No new state cash for security at Florida schools

4:34 PM, May 8, 2013

The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting prompted Florida lawmakers to debate a variety of bills to beef up school security, but the final state budget does not provide extra money for that purpose.

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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
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.

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
A new coach and a new logo: Its been a busy off-season for the Jacksonville Jaguars and momentum is building now that Nike has unveiled the new uniforms.

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

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?

10:33 AM, May 18, 2013

Woman facing charges after deadly crash

9:15 AM, May 18, 2013

Tim Tebow speaks at The Providence School

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

11:57 PM, May 17, 2013
The clock is ticking for animals at Animal Control and Protective Services in Jacksonville.

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
On Friday, First Coast News had to say goodbye to one of its own. Ken LeSesne retired today after 41 years.

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

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