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Eighth student surprised with $1,000 Hero Next Door scholarship

6:40 PM, May 17, 2013

Only three more students on the First Coast stand a chance at being surprised with a scholarship for college.

One dead, 2 arrested in Jacksonville

5:34 PM, May 17, 2013

A home intruder was killed early Thursday morning after allegedly breaking into a home and getting shot by Donald Palmer, 23, who lives at the residence with his mother.

Tamoxifen: Are docs changing to 10 years?

3:03 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- We checked with local oncologists to see if they're making any changes in light of the study on Tamoxifen, which recommends a 10-year plan instead of the typical 5-year plan. 

Meth lab discovered in Brunswick

2:27 PM, May 17, 2013

Brunswick Police Officers were called to a fight at a Player Street address in Brunswick on Thursday which led to the discovery of a meth lab.

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 Week.

Columbia County's crime rate is down

11:18 AM, May 17, 2013

The total crime rate for Columbia decreased to 12.2% from the same reporting the previous year.

Green Cove Springs crash snarls traffic on SR 16

8:50 AM, May 17, 2013

A crash Friday morning closed one eastbound lane of State Road 16 near the Shands Bridge in Green Cove Springs.

'I WATCH' anti-terrorism campaign

8:42 AM, May 17, 2013

Sheriff's offices across the First Coast are joining forces to start a new anti-terrorism campaign called iWatch.

School board considers running Head Start

4:35 AM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Head Start in Duval County has gone through a lot of changes in recent weeks. Now, the Duval County School Board wants to look at possibly running it.

Jaguars' new look jerseys are hard to find

12:25 AM, May 17, 2013

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.

Budget shrinks due to charter school funds

12:06 AM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County School Board has begun the budget process for next school year.

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."

Species, Part 2: Lionfish eat native fish

10:54 PM, May 16, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- From coyotes to feral hogs to nutria, there are all kinds of non-native invasive species on the First Coast, but of the fiercest predators is one you don't see on land ... lionfish.

Resident shoots home intruder in Jacksonville

10:49 PM, May 16, 2013

MAYPORT, Fla. -- Cypress Cove was a quiet working class neighborhood in the Mayport community until Thursday morning when a gunshot rang out.

JEA work to effect Friday morning commute

8:24 PM, May 16, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On Friday morning, JEA is closing portions of eastbound Arlington Expressway service road for resurfacing.

Jacksonville Jaguars release Montell Owens

7:57 PM, May 16, 2013

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released special teams ace Montell Owens after seven seasons.

Car theft victim became suspect in police shooting

7:23 PM, May 16, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Gregory Black, 27, said Wednesday he saw his life flash in front of his eyes. "I had a gun stuck to my head," said Black, "a gun pointed to my face."

Four Hero Next Door student scholarships remain

5:47 PM, May 16, 2013

Only a few more students on the First Coast will be finding out if they are winning money for college.

Man convicted of teen rape

5:09 PM, May 16, 2013

Jerrold Stewart, 44, was convicted Wednesday evening on one count of Custodial Sexual Battery.

JSO press conference: JAX police-involved shooting

4:55 PM, May 16, 2013

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office held a press conference Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for the shooting that took place at the Jacksonville International Airport.

Clay County seeks most wanted suspect

4:28 PM, May 16, 2013

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help with locating 32-year-old April Dawn Marchand.

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!

Local woman witnesses deadly storms in Texas

4:07 PM, May 16, 2013

It was "bone chilling" experience, according to a Jacksonville woman who was in central Texas at the time of deadly twisters.

Man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge

3:57 PM, May 16, 2013

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. -- Police arrested a man Thursday night after he was found to have two pounds of cocaine in the car he was driving.

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

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?

10:16 PM, May 17, 2013

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

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

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

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

Tim Tebow speaks at The Providence School

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

10:57 PM, May 17, 2013

Florida Offers Tool to Find Best Homeowners' Insurance Rates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida consumers have a new tool to help them shop for the best property insurance rates.

4:58 PM, Aug 8, 2011

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

Check It Out

18-year-old Alexa Parsons, a senior from Creekside High School and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship, was nominated by her dad Mike for her academic success and work with at-risk youth.

Hero Next Door Student Scholarship winners

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

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

Great Grads

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

Dr. Joyce Brothers, who first interviewed the Beatles, during the 40th Anniversary of the Beatles coming to America media conference January 16, 2004 in New York City. Brothers died May 13, 2013. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Celebrities who have died in 2013

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

Surprise military spouse makeover

Woman and child rescued from car in pond

Pens, Pics and Players at THE PLAYERS

Wednesday on FCN: Military appreciation day

Tempting your tastebuds at THE PLAYERS

THE PLAYERS - PwC First Tee Challenge

At TPC Sawgrass after the rains

Ashley Givens

The Players Operation Shower

Candidate for teacher of the year surprised

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