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Flagler Co. launches DUI/BUI wave for holiday

11:24 PM, May 22, 2013

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- Flagler County law enforcement agencies and the Florida Wildlife Commission are launching a drunk driving and boating enforcment operation for Memorial Day weekend.

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2 sentenced for theft, transfer of gun used in homicide

6:05 PM, May 22, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two of the four suspects involved in stealing and transferring a gun that was used to kill Clay County Detective David White in 2012 were sentenced Tuesday. 

Parents uncertain about Head Start future

5:56 PM, May 22, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After days of uncertainty, hundreds of parents are relieved to see Jacksonville's Head Start facilities reopen, but many say there are still many unanswered questions.

Kangaroo convenience store armed robbery

1:38 PM, May 22, 2013

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.

Union County teen wins final Hero Next Door scholarship

1:30 PM, May 22, 2013

LAKE BUTLER, Fla. -- It was an early morning with a big surprise for one teen on the First Coast.

NOW: Call 632-1200 to donate to Oklahoma relief

11:27 AM, May 22, 2013

First For you: First Coast News, partnering with Red Cross, will be holding a phone bank on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. to collect donations for the devastated citizens of Oklahoma.

Our 'HERO NEXT DOOR STUDENTS' $5,000 scholarship winner

7:56 AM, May 22, 2013

Our "HERO NEXT DOOR" $5,000 scholarship winner is Kelsey Harrison. Congratulations Kelsey from the First Coast News family.

Teacher of the Week: Kathleen Saunders

7:53 AM, May 22, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week First Coast News recognizes Kathleen Saunders from Duval Charter School at Arlington as our Teacher of the Week.

Woman rescues stranger from oncoming train

6:17 AM, May 22, 2013

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.

Tall ship sails into St. Augustine to much fanfare

12:08 AM, May 22, 2013

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

Tip leads to search in 10-year-old cold case

9:49 PM, May 21, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Clay County Sheriff's Office deputies searched a Jacksonville house in the 200 block of McClelland Road and the surrounding property Tuesday.

How the Navy prepares for storms

9:07 PM, May 21, 2013

It could be a conference call at any of our offices. But this is a practice session.

Military, civilian crews train together

8:28 PM, May 21, 2013

STARKE, Fla. -- Local, state and federal agencies train for natural disasters together for the first time. The seven-day training at Camp Blanding is creating an opportunity for these crews to meet and develop strategies before a disaster strikes.

9 indicted in undercover operation

7:50 PM, May 21, 2013

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.

Missing 75-year-old man found 1.08 miles from home

7:10 PM, May 21, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Missing 75-year-old Gustafo Loli was found Tuesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced.

First For You: Where you should take cover during a tornado

6:16 PM, May 21, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In light of the tornadoes in the Midwest FCN wanted to help you figure out where the safest place may for you during a storm.

HND Scholarship Winner: Charles Pett

6:13 PM, May 21, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --  "No one has ever been here this early and we are all dressed up and he still didn't know!," joked Martin Pet.

'New' Black Panther leader arrested

5:37 PM, May 21, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The leader of the 'New' Black Panther party was arrested Monday and charged with resisting an officer without violence. 

Man offers boy 'candy and toys' to get in van

5:05 PM, May 21, 2013

PALM COAST, Fla. -- The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Sunday incident where an 11-year-old boy was reportedly offered "candy and toys" to get into a man's van.

Fire at Bono's Barbeque

2:09 PM, May 21, 2013

The St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Bono's Barbeque on the 2000 block of US1 South, Monday night.

Stolen items recovered during traffic stop

2:09 PM, May 21, 2013

A routine traffic stop lead to the recovery of over $8,000 in stolen property.

Puppy stolen from yard returned to owner

2:08 PM, May 21, 2013

Two 14-year-olds are facing grand theft charges for allegedly stealing a puppy from a 4-year-old.

Car struck by AMTRAK, no injuries

1:23 PM, May 21, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tuesday morning an lady was driving east on Timuquana Road when the vehicle stalled on the train tracks at the intersection of US 17, according to Bryan Dylan with the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man pleads guilty to slitting Bears fan's throat

12:37 PM, May 21, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The man accused of killing a Chicago Bears fan at the Jacksonville Landing last October pleaded guilty to murder Tuesday morning.

Precautionary boil water notice - Palm Coast

12:35 PM, May 21, 2013

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. --  The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has issued a precautionary boil water notice, according to a FCSO Facebook post.

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

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

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

Parent: Son is 'trapped' by Twin Lakes Academy Middle School bullying

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- David Thompson, 43, is a protective father concerned about the impact bullying has had on his 12 year old son.

5:47 PM, May 17, 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

Phone bank tonight: Answering your college financial questions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Receiving money to pay for college may be tough to find and receive. Tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we are holding a phone bank to answers the questions you have about college scholarships and finances.

1:05 PM, May 22, 2013

Gainesville man built his house out of 12 shipping containers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Shipping containers are extremely durable designed to withstand high winds, salt water and hold 60,000 lbs. so why not stack them and turn them into a house?

11:49 PM, Nov 15, 2012

Parents uncertain about Head Start future

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After days of uncertainty, hundreds of parents are relieved to see Jacksonville's Head Start facilities reopen, but many say there are still many unanswered questions.

4:56 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

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Ben Bowersox update, 5/22/13

Your Pictures of our Heroes - A Memorial Day Tribute

Storm moving in Nassau County on Saturday (Submitted by Alison McGrath)

SLIDESHOW: First Coast severe weather

Photo courteous of Linda Denney

Dancing with the Stars Winner

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

Great Grads

Our 'HERO NEXT DOOR STUDENTS' $5,000 scholarship winner

Jessica Clark/First Coast News

El Galeon arrives in St. Augustine

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)

SLIDESHOW: Oklahoma Tornado Damage

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)

Celebrities who have died in 2013

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

Putnam County Sheriff's Office street crimes bust nets 12

Jim Lehrer, of the PBS Newshour, speaks to the audience before moderating the first presidential debate between US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Denver ,Colorado on October 3, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages)

Celebrity birthdays for May 19, 2013

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

1. (1) Taylor Swift; $1,766,850; $81.34. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Top 20 Concert Tours by avg. box office gross

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

Photo courteous of Jessica Clark

St. Johns County Law Enforcement Memorial

Photo courtesy of Michael Heeder

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.

FCN moms photo gallery

Car chase gone bad

Fans at the THE PLAYERS

Players at THE PLAYERS

Fashion trends at THE PLAYERS

Player Fan Clubs at THE PLAYERS

Vehicle plunges into I-295 retention pond, 1 dead

THE PLAYERS Championship 2013 - The Fan Perspective

Pens, Pics and Players part 2

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

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