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Billionaire Behind Super PAC Concerned About Deficit

9:16 AM, May 18, 2012

WASHINGTON -- Joe Ricketts, the billionaire behind a new super PAC effort to oppose President Obama, describes himself as a political independent concerned chiefly with the ballooning federal deficit.

Romney: Obama's Focus On 'Character Assassination'

5:13 PM, May 17, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney says his campaign is about the future while President Barack Obama's is about "character assassination."

Romney Repudiates GOP Groups Anti-Obama Ads

2:18 PM, May 17, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Republican Mitt Romney is discouraging supporters from going forward with an advertising strategy that would highlight President Barack Obama's ties to his controversial pastor.

Tampa City Countil to Vote on RNC 'Event Zone'

9:19 AM, May 17, 2012

TAMPA, Fla. --  The Tampa City Council is slated to make a final vote on the 'Event Zone' and its rules for the Republican National Convention in August.

Romney Endorses Mack in Fla. GOP Senate Primary

3:34 PM, May 16, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney says Connie Mack IV is his choice in Florida's GOP primary race for the U.S. Senate.

Mitt Romney To Make Campaign Stop In Jacksonville

1:09 PM, May 16, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- GOP nominee Mitt Romney will be campaigning in Jacksonville on Thursday.

Romney Wins Nebraska, Oregon Primaries

7:48 AM, May 16, 2012

Mitt Romney won the Nebraska and Oregon Republican primaries on Tuesday, adding to his delegate haul in his march toward the GOP presidential nomination.

George W. Bush Backs Mitt Romney

1:30 PM, May 15, 2012

In case there was any doubt, former president George W. Bush said today that Mitt Romney is his man.

Ron Paul to Stop Spending Mondy on Primaries

2:51 PM, May 14, 2012

Ron Paul said today he'll stop spending money on GOP presidential primaries, but will still try to obtain delegates for the national convention in Tampa.

Obama Campaign Ad Blasts Romney's Business Career

1:31 PM, May 14, 2012

President Obama's campaign is out with a two-minute TV ad and a six-minute web video blasting Mitt Romney's career at Bain Capital.

Governor Scott's Chief of Staff Resigns

7:54 AM, May 13, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Gov. Rick Scott's chief of staff is resigning from his job amid a series of news stories detailing his on the job performance and handling of contracts.

Republicans Respond Mildly to Obama's Gay Marriage Statement

2:02 PM, May 11, 2012

WASHINGTON -- President Obama's re-election campaign lost no time Thursday in highlighting his endorsement of gay marriage in fundraising appeals and a Web advertisement.

Romney Likely to Use Liberty U. Speech to Woo Evangelicals

11:49 AM, May 11, 2012

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who struggled to gain the support of evangelicals during the primaries, will deliver a commencement address Saturday at Liberty University, one of the largest Christian universities in the country.

Obama Raises Nearly $15 Million at Clooney's Place

9:47 AM, May 11, 2012

A little political trivia: President Obama says the photo of him on a political poster with the word HOPE comes from an event in which he is sitting next to George Clooney.

Foreign Citizens Found on Florida's Voter Rolls

7:11 PM, May 9, 2012

The Florida Division of Elections has identified about 2,600 foreign citizens on the state's voter rolls who appear to be registered illegally.

President Obama Tells Interviewer He Supports Gay Marriage

5:00 PM, May 9, 2012

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday he supports same-sex marriage, raising the political stakes on an issue in which Americans are evenly split.

Santorum Finally Endorses Ex-Rival Romney

8:07 AM, May 8, 2012

Rick Santorum tonight finally endorsed Mitt Romney for president, pledging to help his ex-rival defeat President Obama in November.

Mayor Alvin Brown says no matter what happens, they will "serve the public"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It is still questionable that the new courthouse is going to open on Tuesday morning. Your tax dollars paid for this more than $350 million dollar project that is over budget and years overdue.

7:40 PM, May 24, 2012

Jacksonville, Florida Weather Forecast

Jacksonville, Florida--There is a big rainmaker forming in the Atlanitic. This will head our way later in the memorial weekend and  it could become a Tropical Storm.Friday and our big weekend will be very interesting. A low pressure  system near the Bahamas will move just east of Jacksonville Saturday and it will likely bring an increase in wind and rain by Sunday. The National Hurricane Center is giving a 60% chance of this system beng named Tropical or Subtropical Storm Beryl within the next 48 hours. 

11:25 PM, May 24, 2012

Man bitten by shark in Jacksonville Beach identified

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- A man was bitten by a shark in the 1100 block of 1st Street South, according to Tom Francis with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

7:55 PM, May 24, 2012

Woman documents stolen iPhone's adventures on Facebook -- starring alleged thief

After her iPhone left her possession during a Disney cruise, a woman started noticing new photos being automatically uploaded to her iCloud account.

11:56 AM, May 24, 2012

Tasers may cause cardiac arrest -- users not detered

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In 2005, when JSO started using Tasers, Sheriff John Rutherford endured the blast of a stun gun. The sheriff was trying to show two things: a Taser will immobilize you and it is a non-lethal weapon.

7:29 PM, May 24, 2012

3rd grade FCAT scores reflect expected drop

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- FCAT scores for third grade reading and math were released by the Florida Department of Education on Thursday, and the scores show the state's third graders to be "on target" in light of creating higher standards from 2011 to 2012, the Department said in a release.

7:46 PM, May 24, 2012

Memorial Day ceremonies and weekend events

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's a weekend full of Memorial Day events to honor the brave men and women in our armed forces. Adding to the ceremonies are a few favorites that promise to make this weekend one to remember.  

 

 

1:52 PM, May 24, 2012

Starke man dies after fight with necrotizing fasciitis

STARKE, Fla. - Every day Dorothy Burger watches the news to see if there is an update in the case of Aimee Copeland.

7:18 PM, May 22, 2012

Family of police-involved shooting victim suing Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The family of a Jacksonville man who was killed during a traffic stop intends to sue the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, according to Rufus Pennington of Margol & Pennington, one of the attorneys representing his family.

6:07 PM, May 24, 2012

Woman found dead outside apartment building

JACKSONVILLE, Fla --  Around 3:00 a.m. Thursday a woman was found shot to death outside a Jacksonville apartment complex.

5:29 AM, May 24, 2012

Super Tuesday Delegates Map

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5th grade wax museum at San Pablo Elementary School

Photo provided by Steve Bielicki<br>Steve Bielicki was greeted this morning by a black bear on his lanai at his Julington Creek Plantation home.

FWC: Leave black bears looking for new home alone

Sneak peak of T. rex named Sue

Officer-involved crash on Philips Highway

Edwina the sea turtle released near Marineland

USS The Sullivans Homecoming

Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy (C) gives instructions to his players during a time out in the pres-season match against Cleveland Cavaliers at the Venetian Macao in Macau, 20 October 2007. Orlando Magic won 100-84. Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images

Stan Van Gundy & Otis Smith's work with the Orlando Magic

LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: Singer Robin Gibb waves to fans as he arrives for the Brit Awards 2003 at Earls Court February 20, 2003 in London. Gibb died on May 20, 2012 after battling cancer. (Photo by John Li/Getty Images)

Celebrities who have died in 2012

A dog wears special glasses to view a solar eclipse at Koriyama city in northern Japan.
By STR, AFP/Getty Images

Annular solar eclipse

Inkaholiks Tattoo Parlor star of new reality show

Sea Turtle Festival in St. Augustine

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 6: The music group The Bee Gees consisting of brothers (From L-R:) Robin, Barry and Maurice Gibb appear backstage after they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at a Cleveland, Ohio hotel 06 May. Ten people or musical groups were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Photo by KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images

Robin Gibb: 1949-2012

First Coast Gears: Holy Spirit Catholic Church car & craft show

Riding into History charity ride

Jacksonville Sharks military appreciation night

Jacksonville Girls Roller Derby

Riding into History Concours d'Elegance

12th Annual WJCT Reading Celebration: Jacksonville, Florida

Craft and Import Beer Festival

Jacksonville Suns Play Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Dogs Sworn In As Canine Guardians Ad Litem

Daniel's recreation center before the makeover.
Photo courtesy Kristen Lacoste

Finished Results of daniel 'Extreme Makeover'

Sent in by Deb Carmel<br>A hail storm passes by Deb Carmels yard in St. Marys, Ga.

Rain and Hail Across The First Coast

Nassau County Team Teal Rally

Photo by Joe Massa, First Coast News

Mysterious Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Missing

Zimmerman Discovery Photos

Mitt Romney Campaign Stop In Jacksonville

Mark Zuckerberg returns to where it all started to recruit students for jobs and internships with Facebook. In 2004, Facebook was created by Zuckerberg and his three friends in a Harvard dorm.(Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Facebook IPO: The Timeline Of The Social Network

Boston Legal, ABC (2004-2008)

Boston Legal, a legal dramedy, aired on ABC and won five Emmy awards. The series starred James Spader and featured Candice Bergen and Julie Bowen.

Why it's gone -- and what was its legacy: The show had to fight for a fifth and final season of 13 episodes, due to ratings struggles and cast fluctuations.

By Vivian Zink, ABC

Pilots from 2004-2005 Season some of the Best

Both the names Victoria (up by 5 spots) and David (up by 6) have become more popular from power couple David and Victoria Beckham. In addition, Harper (their daughter's name) is up by an impressive 34 spots and is by far BabyCenter parents' favorite celebrity name of the year.
By David Beckham/Facebook, AP

Baby Names Made More Popular by Celebrities

NEW YORK - MAY 29: (US TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Recording artist Donna Summer performs May 29, 2003, at the Partnership for Public Service Inaugural Gala at Ciprianis Fortysecond Street in New York City. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

Donna Summer: 1948-2012

Photo courtesy Tiffany Knight

Navy Wives Take Flat Husbands to Kentucky Derby

Jane's Addiction Plays At Florida Theatre

Surveillance Screen Grabs of Clay Wallet Thief

By Mike Kaminski/First Coast News

Possible Meth Lab Being Investigated in St. Augustine

Auditions at San Francisco Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Pictured: Howie Mandel. Photo by  Virginia Sherwood/NBC.

America's Got Talent Season Premiere

Photo by Claire Simms, First Coast News

Vilano Beach Bluebird of Happiness Finding a New Home

Photo by Jessica Clark/First Coast News

Driver Crashes Pickup into Historic St. Augustine Fort

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - MAY 14: A life size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur arrives at Bristol Zoo Gardens on May 14, 2012 in Bristol, England. Twelve animatronic dinosaurs arrived at Bristol Zoo Gardens this morning after being transported in crates from Texas, USA. They will form part of the zoos summer exhibition DinoZoo which opens later this month. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

England Welcomes Its First 'DinoZoo'

Photo by Mike Bunker, First Coast News

Arlington House Fire

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