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84-year-old NM woman indicted for drug trafficking

8:15 AM, May 24, 2013

KRQE-TV reports that Lillie Smith was recently indicted by a Bernalillo County grand jury for trafficking, conspiracy to commit trafficking, tampering with evidence and possession.

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Surveillance video: Man fires AK-47 inside club

6:18 AM, May 23, 2013

The video also shows Pettigrew firing several shots at a car in the parking lot.

Surgeons remove 4-pound hairball from tiger

9:27 PM, May 22, 2013

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from Tampa Bay area surgeons when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.

Strange documents found in second-hand box

9:01 PM, May 22, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was a four dollar purchase at a local bargain store that has a Jacksonville woman searching for answers.

Garcia Apologizes for "Fried Chicken" remark

8:01 AM, May 22, 2013

Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner.

18-foot-8-inch python caught in South Florida

5:48 AM, May 21, 2013

Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida. 

Man shoots woman while hunting squirrels

4:29 PM, May 20, 2013

SEA ISLAND, Ga. -- A man has been charged with Reckless Conduct for accidentally shooting a woman while he was shooting squirrels on Sunday morning.

Pedal pubs rolling out everywhere

7:11 AM, May 20, 2013

Human-powered taverns bring with them a host of regulatory challenges.

Teen arrested after cops say she bit man's penis

2:05 PM, May 19, 2013

A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.

Bus drivers top obese workers list

8:50 AM, May 19, 2013

If you are a bus driver, the answer is probably yes. The news is also bad for manufacturing and production workers, as well as installation or repair workers, according to a survey for the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

Why sign up for a one-way Mars trip?

7:33 AM, May 19, 2013

A one-way trip to Mars sounds like something you'd wish on your worst enemy - so why would more than 78,000 people from around the world pay up to $75 for a chance to die on another planet?

Toilet paper shortage?

7:00 AM, May 18, 2013

Venezuelans scrambled to stock up on toilet paper Thursday as fears of a bathroom emergency spread despite the socialist government's promise to import 50 million rolls.

Naked man climbs on fire truck, arrested

4:40 PM, May 17, 2013

CALVERTON, Md. (WUSA) -- You don't see this every day.

According to Statter911, the PGFD Truck 831 crew stopped at a store to grab some food on Wednesday and when they returned to their truck a naked man was on the top of their aerial ladder.

Michelle Obama's bangs are no more

3:53 PM, May 17, 2013

And just like that, the most-discussed - and admired - first lady fashion trend since perhaps Jackie Kennedy's pillbox is gone.

Black bear found in homeowner's tree

10:11 AM, May 17, 2013

A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.

NYC artist's secret photos raise privacy issues

7:13 AM, May 17, 2013

A New York City artist has turned his neighbors across the street into subjects for his latest exhibit. 

Bea Arthur topless painting fetches $1.9M in NYC

6:35 AM, May 17, 2013

A painting of actress Bea Arthur topless has sold for $1.9 million at a New York City auction. 

Man accused of faking home invasion in central Fla

6:10 AM, May 17, 2013

A central Florida man is in jail after deputies say he wore a disguise while slashing his wife's face, then made up a story about a home invasion to cover up his actions.

Birthday-cake flavored everything sells

8:44 PM, May 16, 2013

(USA TODAY) -- That childish desire to celebrate your birthday every day is evolving into a multimillion dollar industry: birthday cake-flavored everything.

Gator stops traffic, chomps on bumper

2:38 PM, May 16, 2013

A Florida sheriff's deputy got more than he bargained for when he answered a call about a big alligator causing a nuisance.

Woman spots her stolen car in drive-thru

12:14 PM, May 16, 2013

A Washington woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later - in the drive-thru of the McDonald's restaurant where she works.

Fire breaks out at second Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the second time in a week, a fire broke out at a Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q restaurant.

10:44 PM, May 23, 2013

Interstate 5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water

(USA TODAY) -- The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in northern Washington state collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people into the water, the state patrol said.

11:30 PM, May 23, 2013

Arlington residents wake up to gunfire Friday morning

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting early Friday morning.

6:35 AM, May 24, 2013

Woman has life-threatening injuries in single car crash

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a Thursday night crash that left one woman with life-threatening injuries.

8:44 PM, May 23, 2013

Grieving mom hopes her tragic loss prevents other towing accidents

HOUSTON, Minn. (KARE) - Kristie Cox made French toast for breakfast on a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. She kissed goodbye her husband Jeremy and two children as they headed for the library. A couple hours later, life would end as she knew it.

10:54 PM, May 23, 2013

Possible Clay County traffic delays Friday due to traveling NASA equipment

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- During your commute tomorrow expect delays as historical NASA items travel to Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum at the Keystone Heights Airport.

5:45 AM, May 24, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590 million Powerball winner

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The world is still waiting to hear who bought that winning $590 million Powerball ticket in Zephyrhills last Saturday.

1:24 PM, May 22, 2013

Emergency landing closes both Heathrow runways

London's Heathrow Airport says both of its runways have been closed after a British Airways plane made an emergency landing. 

3:28 AM, May 24, 2013

Glynn Academy senior, William Collins, died Wednesday

For students, staff and teachers at Glynn Academy it was a tragic week, the same week the school was celebrating graduation. 

7:05 PM, May 23, 2013

Classmate of Elvis Presley has rare photo, recording

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. -- It's not so rare to run into someone with a vast Elvis Presley memorabilia collection.

8:03 PM, May 22, 2013

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MT. VERNON, WASHINGTON - MAY 23: A boat cruises past the scene of a bridge collapse on Interstate 5 on May 23, 2013 near Mt. Vernon, Washington. 1-5 connects Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, B.C., Canada. No deaths have been reported, and three people were taken to hospitals with injuries. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Slideshow: I-5 bridge in Washington collapse

Woman has life-threatening injuries in 1-car crash

Your Pictures of our Heroes - A Memorial Day Tribute

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Ben Bowersox update, 5/22/13

Storm moving in Nassau County on Saturday (Submitted by Alison McGrath)

SLIDESHOW: First Coast severe weather

Photo courteous of Linda Denney

Dancing with the Stars Winner

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

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Our 'HERO NEXT DOOR STUDENTS' $5,000 scholarship winner

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El Galeon arrives in St. Augustine

People walk through a damaged area near the Moore Warren Theater after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

SLIDESHOW: Oklahoma Tornado Damage

Musician Ray Manzarek performs at the Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, Tribute to Motley Crue at the House of Blues Sunset Blvd on August 18, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Manzarek died May 20, 2013 (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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JAIME RENEE KENNEDY, 27 - Charged with Driving while License Suspended/Revoked

Putnam County Sheriff's Office street crimes bust nets 12

Jim Lehrer, of the PBS Newshour, speaks to the audience before moderating the first presidential debate between US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Denver ,Colorado on October 3, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages)

Celebrity birthdays for May 19, 2013

First Coast players hoping to win Powerball's $600 million

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

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

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

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Players at THE PLAYERS

Fashion trends at THE PLAYERS

Player Fan Clubs at THE PLAYERS

Vehicle plunges into I-295 retention pond, 1 dead

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Dierks Bentley Concert at TPC Sawgrass

THE PLAYERS Championship Caddie Competition

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