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1. First Coast News Anchors Changing Roles

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- There is change is in the air, and on-the-air, at First Coast News.

2. Independence Day Activities in Full Swing Downtown

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It may be the 3rd of July, but 4th of July activities are already in full swing all over the First Coast.

3. St. Augustine Foots Fireworks Bill and Says It's Worth It

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- While other cities have chopped the fireworks out of their budgets due to economic constraints, St. Augustine has not.

4. Boy Dies in Fire, Family Says He Was Playing With A Lighter

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The family of a three year old who died in a house fire on Thursday, says the child was playing with a lighter.

5. Fireworks Stand Causes Controversy

SEATTLE-TACOMA, WA -- A fireworks stand south of Seattle, Washington has some residents concerned.

6. Fireworks Prices Boosted by Beijing Olympics

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- A fireworks shop in St. Augustine is serving 15,000 customers per day despite the higher prices indirectly caused by the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

7. Go Fourth and Rock! Jacksonville and Beyond Fourth of July Weekend Plans

JACKSONVILLE -- No plans for the Fourth of July weekend? We can fix that! Jacksonville and the surrounding areas are making sure everyone has something to do, including concerts, parades, pool parties and even ice skating.

9. Teen Walking From Orlando To D.C. Stops In Jax

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- His feet are numb and he's been walking for days through temperatures in the mid 90's, but 14-year-old David Ashby just keeps going.

12. 82-year-old Identical Twins Die in Sweltering Home

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Eighty-two-year-old identical twin sisters were found dead in their San Antonio home after the city sweltered through days of 100-degree heat.

13. Upstate Sheriff: "We Have a Serial Killer"

Cherokee County, SC -- Investigators in Cherokee County now say a fourth murder has been linked to a killer who's been on a rampage for the last several days.

15. Palin Resigning as Alaska Governor

WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race.