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World Refugee Day swearing in ceremony

6:21 PM, Jun 19, 2013

In observance of World Refugee Day, 30 former refugees in the Jacksonville area will be sworn in as new American citizens. 

Haydon Burns Library gets new owner

6:01 PM, Jun 19, 2013

The Haydon Burns Library in Downtown Jacksonville is planned to be purchased Wednesday by the trustees of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, according to a Jessie Ball duPont Fund press release.

Jacksonville Beach pub crawl moved to July 6

5:45 PM, Jun 19, 2013

The brawl at Jacksonville Beach over memorial day weekend is prompting the city to make some changes for the 4th of July.

Putnam County Sheriff's Office makes nine arrests

4:02 PM, Jun 19, 2013

On June 14, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Street Crime Unit made nine arrests, according to a PCSO press release.

JSO homicide responds to undetermined death at UF Health

12:49 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Homicide detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville early Wednesday morning.

JSO investigating after man shot north of Downtown

11:49 AM, Jun 19, 2013

A man was shot in the arm in Brentwood, north of Downtown Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Former pastor sentenced for child molestation

11:42 AM, Jun 19, 2013

A former pastor at Christ's Church on Greenland Road pleaded guilty to three counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on a victim older than 12 but younger than 16.

Salute to Service: Marnika Ash

11:30 AM, Jun 19, 2013

This week for FCN's "Salute to Service" we are recognizing Culinary Specialist Service Warfare 1st Class Marnika Ash.

Police find crack, pills serving warrant

11:21 AM, Jun 19, 2013

A Crescent City man was busted with drugs when deputies showed up to serve him a warrant on other charges.

Escaped inmate being searched for by VCSO

8:16 AM, Jun 19, 2013

A prison inmate who did not return to the work release program in Daytona Beach, Florida, Saturday, is being looked for by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, according to a VCSO press release.

Pills, pot and cash found during traffic stop

7:21 AM, Jun 19, 2013

A traffic stop on Interstate 95 led to the recovery of pills, marijuana and cash.

Building Up and Out in $20M Skyway Expansion

12:21 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Above the busy streets of Downtown Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Skyway is marketed as a convenient commute for downtown patrons. Now the transit system that is constantly under scrutiny is putting together a $20 million expansion.

Small brush fires in St. Johns County contained

7:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Three small brush fires that burned Tuesday afternoon were contained by St. Johns County Fire and Rescue.

Roundabout proposed near carousel

6:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

People just love the carousel in St. Augustine, but very few people are wild about the intersection it sits next to.

Dreams delayed because of homelessness

6:25 PM, Jun 18, 2013

When you're a teenager, there are some things that are expected: your own bedroom, close friends and big dreams. 

Orlando Magic to play game in Jacksonville

4:38 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans will kick off their 2013-14 season with a preseason game on Oct. 9 at Jacksonville's Veterans Memorial Arena.

Council turns up heat on city's General Counsel

4:35 PM, Jun 18, 2013

City council members are turning up the heat, questioning how the city's chief attorney, Cindy Laquidara, is handling her job.

Guilty plea in mother's attempted murder

4:21 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Kelly Diane Rose, 49, pleaded guilty  to the Armed Robbery and Attempted Murder of her mother, Diane Knapper this week.

JSO searching for car burglary suspects

3:47 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects in connection with a car burglary in Jacksonville.

Victim identified in fatal wrong way crash on I-295

2:19 PM, Jun 18, 2013

An early morning crash involving a bus and a 2001 Honda Civic shut down Interstate 295 northbound just past Pritchard Road Tuesday morning.

JSO bomb squad responded to the Arlington area

2:18 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a meth bust at the Kings Inn in Arlington in reference to a strong odor coming from one of the rooms.

A possible solution to help homeless kids

12:39 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Sabon, 17 and Rahson, 11, look like normal kids, but they are far from the norm.

Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90

A famous Florida native and singer has died overnight.

9:03 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Wounded warrior gets back a piece of armor that saved his life

A local veteran has something very special to add to the mantle in his home.  A piece of body armor that saved his life during an IED attack in Iraq in 2007, day he calls his "Alive Day".

5:50 PM, Jun 12, 2013

Former Jacksonville pastor sentenced for child molestation

A former pastor at Christ's Church on Greenland Road pleaded guilty to three counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on a victim older than 12 but younger than 16.

10:42 AM, Jun 19, 2013

JSO homicide responds to undetermined death at UF Health

Homicide detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville early Wednesday morning.

12:49 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Pills, pot and cash found during Camden County traffic stop

A traffic stop on Interstate 95 led to the recovery of pills, marijuana and cash.

6:21 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Building Up and Out in $20M Skyway Expansion

Above the busy streets of Downtown Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Skyway is marketed as a convenient commute for downtown patrons. Now the transit system that is constantly under scrutiny is putting together a $20 million expansion.

11:21 PM, Jun 18, 2013

EverBank Field getting $63M improvements

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Wednesday that it has agreed to terms with the City of Jacksonville on $63 million in improvements for the stadium.

5:46 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Cabbage Patch Kids wigs for babies go viral

A Georgia mom-to-be has a viral hit on her hands thanks to her crocheting skills and a fondness for Cabbage Patch Kids - the dimpled dolls that sparked a craze in the 1980s.

8:30 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Jacksonville, Florida weather forecast

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.--A weakening cool front is headed our way. This will continue to increase t-storms from the north as individual storms come at us from the west. Plan on some moderation in the afternoon heat as more of an onshore flow develops for the next several days.

8:25 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Escaped inmate being searched for by Volusia County Sheriff's Office

A prison inmate who did not return to the work release program in Daytona Beach, Florida, Saturday, is being looked for by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, according to a VCSO press release.

8:16 AM, Jun 19, 2013

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Actor Conrad Bain attends the TV Land Awards 2003 at the Hollywood Palladium on March 2, 2003 in Hollywood, California. Bain died Jan. 14. (Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images)

Celebrities who have died in 2013

Naturalization Ceremony

Anthony Royster

Putnam County Sheriff's Office Street Crime Unit arrests

Game 6 in Miami: Heat 103, Spurs 100 (OT) - Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) and Chris Andersen (left) and LeBron James (6) celebrate after overtime.  Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports

Top shots from the 2013 NBA Finals

Raluxi Erbiti

$864K worth of marijuana seized in Clay County

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Kim Kardashian is a mom

Attempted burglary on Jacksonville's Westside

Photo courteous of @BillyHo_Golf

Crazy golf pants

One missing iguana found safe

Jax Truckies Food Truck Championship

Photo by Melody Agnew

First Coast storm photos

Photo courteous of Camden County Sheriffs Office

A look inside a Camden County meth bust

Suspects in Operation Ancient City Brewers

Fiddler's Green demolition begins

Buddy Check 12 at Baptist Health fair

MIA NICOLE DOCK, 19 - Charged with out of county warrant and larceny. Bond $10,000

Women busted for allegedly stealing from outlet mall

Light pole on vehicle blocks NB Blanding

MASON ANTHONY GATES, 21 - Charged with fraud

June 2013 Mugshots

Twinkie hotdog

Weird food combinations, are they delicious or a disaster?

Coast Guard deploys artificial reef

Photo credit Stacey Sather

Ponce de Leon re-enactor visits El Galeon

George Zimmerman stands with his defense attorneys Mark OMara, left, and Don West at Seminole circuit court, in Sanford, Fla., for a pre-trial hearing Friday, June 7, 2013.(Photo: AP)

Key players in Zimmerman murder trial

Fatality in retention pond

The Dilworth's family 6th annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Grand Stand

Maria Sharapova really had to get moving to chase down this forehand.  Kenzo Tribouillard, AFP/Getty Images

FRENCH OPEN DAY 14

Photos of Tropical Storm Andrea from around the First Coast

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

Great Grads

Jacksonville - Photo Courtesy of Aaron Bynion

Your June weather shots from around the First Coast

FCN Jax Ready Hurricane Preparedness at Suns game

SHAWNEE, OK - MAY 20: Candice Lopez (L) and Stephanie Davis help clean debris from Thelma Coxs mobile home after it was destroyed by a tornado May 20, 2013 near Shawnee, Oklahoma. A series of tornados moved across central Oklahoma May 19, killing two people and injuring at least 21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Images from the disasters that have dominated 2013

Graduation comes to hospital for teen waiting for heart transplant

Have you seen these iguanas?

A protestor flashes a victory sign as he takes part in a demonstration in support of protests in Istanbul and against the Turkish Prime Minister and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), in Ankara, on June 1, 2013. (ADEM ALTAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Protest in Turkey

Tall ship El Galeon on display in St. Augustine

Bradford Sheriff's Office searches home

       Floyd Reynolds

'Operation Spring Cleaning', the remaining wanted suspects

Searched resumed on Friday for missing fisherman

Check out Robert Griffin III $2.5 million house

Former NHL player Mike Danton, conspiracy to commit murder in 2004.

Professional athletes who have been arrested

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TacoLu's upcoming Big, Fat Yard Sale

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