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Fla. court upholds death sentence in stabbing case

2:58 PM, Jun 13, 2013

The Florida Supreme Court is upholding a death sentence against a north Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife.

Gov't recommends 4 years for Jesse Jackson Jr.

2:59 PM, Jun 7, 2013

Prosecutors are recommending four years in prison for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., following his guilty plea this year on criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items.

Obama defends surveillance programs

1:15 PM, Jun 7, 2013

President Obama defended National Security Agency surveillance programs Friday, saying they are designed to promote public safety and protect civil liberties.

Senator Frank Lautenberg to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

8:37 AM, Jun 7, 2013

Four days after he passed away, late New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg will be laid to rest Friday in Arlington National Cemetery.

Chinese hacked Obama, McCain campaigns

9:24 PM, Jun 6, 2013

The U.S. secretly traced a massive cyberespionage operation against the 2008 presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain to hacking units backed by the People's Republic of China, prompting high level warnings to Chinese officials to stop such activities, U.S. intelligence officials tell NBC News.

Times-Union sues Mayor Brown and pension boards

9:06 PM, Jun 6, 2013

The Times-Union filed a lawsuit Thursday in Duval County Circuit Court because Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown's administration along with the Police and Fire Pension board violated Florida's Sunshine Law by allegedly conducting collective bargaining negotiations in private meetings.

Scott: Keep an eye out for tornadoes

2:18 PM, Jun 6, 2013

With Tropical Storm Andrea moving toward landfall at brisk 15 mile-per-hour clip, Gov. Rick Scott told reporters the storm has spawned eight tornadoes warnings, especially along the Florida Peninsula

Gov. Christie appoints Jeff Chiesa to U.S. Senate

2:18 PM, Jun 6, 2013

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has appointed state Attorney General Jeff Chiesa to be the interim replacement for the late Frank Lautenberg to the U.S. Senate.

Goverment defends need to sift phone records

12:37 PM, Jun 6, 2013

The White House says that gathering telephone records has been a "critical tool in protecting the nation from terrorist threats," responding to a news report that the National Security Agency has been harvesting records from millions of Verizon customers.

IRS questions bonds from GOP donor development

9:10 PM, Jun 5, 2013

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service is questioning hundreds of millions of bonds issued by a development district linked to a major Republican donor.

First Lady heckled by gay rights advocate

8:27 AM, Jun 5, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama was heckled by a gay rights advocate at a fundraiser Tuesday night and responded by threatening to leave the event, telling the protester only one of them could speak.

Obama to appoint Rice national security adviser

7:51 AM, Jun 5, 2013


President Obama will appoint United Nations ambassador Susan Rice as his new national security adviser, replacing Tom Donilon, officials said Wednesday.

McCain: Women shouldn't join military until sexual assault crisis solved

7:07 PM, Jun 4, 2013

Sen. John McCain, who built a potent political career on his record as a Vietnam veteran and ex-prisoner of war, on Tuesday told the leaders of every military branch he cannot in good conscience advise women to join the service as the military grapples to contain and curb its sexual assault epidemic.

Fla. congreeman questions IRS director

9:02 AM, Jun 3, 2013

Florida Congressman Ander Crenshaw of Jacksonville will be part of Congressional hearings that will take a look at the growing IRS scandal.

Gov. Rick Scott spends day in South Florida

6:00 AM, Jun 3, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott is spending the day in South Florida for several events. 

Issa calls WH spokesman 'Paid Liar' on IRS scandal

2:03 PM, Jun 2, 2013

The IRS agents in Cincinnati who were involved in the targeting of conservative groups were "being directly ordered from Washington," Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said today, and he accused the White House of lying about the involvement of IRS headquarter officials in the scandal, calling White House Press Secretary Jay Carney a "paid liar."

Scott gives 'Great Floridian' award to Spurrier

11:28 PM, May 30, 2013

Governor Rick Scott presented the state's prestigious "Great Floridian" award to Steve Spurrier Thursday, according to a press release.

Major changes coming for Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

5:00 PM, May 30, 2013

A new law will bring major changes to Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

 

New idea to exhume bodies at Dozier School for Boys

6:09 PM, May 29, 2013

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The idea to exhume bodies at the former Dozier School for Boys in Marianna can move ahead without a court order, according to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

St. Marys man arrested for sexual exploitation of children

A St. Marys man was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of children after investigators found sexually explicit images of children on his computer. 

9:51 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Dead horses cause concern for neighbors

A woman in St. Johns County said she was horrified when she saw her neighbors horse stable. 

11:05 PM, Jun 17, 2013

$864K worth of marijuana plants seized in Clay County

Five people have been arrested in the largest marijuana grow operation bust the county has seen in years.

6:16 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Valdosta family pushes for "higher power" to investigate son's death

Kendrick Johnson was a three sport athlete who was found dead this past January in a high school gym inside a gym mat. His death and the circumstances surrounding it has the South Georgia city under a microscope.

11:05 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Life in the fast lane: Speed up or face a fine

The fast lane has become the slow lane according to some Jacksonville drivers, but that may change July 1 thanks to the "Left Lane Law".

11:09 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Man makes shocking discovery inside a 50 cent folder

Gregory Dunn bought that folder at a Goodwill store on Lenox Avenue for 50 cents. What he found inside sent him on a mission.

4:10 PM, Jun 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

Body found washed ashore on Little Talbot Island

A body has washed ashore on Little Talbot Island, according to Karen Parker with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

3:49 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Woman fights alleged Jacksonville purse snatcher

A man is behind bars after trying to steal the purse of a 64-year-old woman who fought back.

12:31 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Info from outside St. Johns County part of burned body in car case

Investigators working on the case of the body found in a smoldering car are dealing with information from outside St. Johns County, according to Commander Chuck Mulligan with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

7:16 PM, Jun 17, 2013

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