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Clay County boy killed in tragic accident

11:30 PM, May 17, 2013

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- A 4-year-old in Clay County died Thursday in a tragic accident.

Jacksonville police seek missing man

10:34 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing man.

Florida DCF prepares for hurricane season

10:00 PM, May 17, 2013

The official start of hurricane season is just two weeks away and the Florida Department of Children and Families is taking action to be ready.

Vacant foreclosure home frustrations

8:55 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A big blue tarp over a foreclosed home is one thing, but a an open door has an Arlington neighborhood frustrated.

First Coast News bids farewell to longtime employee

8:12 PM, May 17, 2013

On Friday, First Coast News had to say goodbye to one of its own.

First Coast Cuba: Our connections and should we go?

8:02 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The country of Cuba is only 90 miles from the Florida Keys but in many ways we are world's apart. Communism is still the law the land, trade sanctions still exist and diplomatic relations are strained.

Head Start classes could possibly resume

7:42 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Parents were angry when they learned Friday would be the last day for Head Start classes, three weeks earlier than scheduled to end. Now officials are working to find a way to resume those classes for three weeks.

Jacksonville animals face being euthanized

7:33 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The clock is ticking for animals at Animal Control and Protective Services in Jacksonville.

Parent: Son is 'trapped' by school bullying

6:47 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- David Thompson, 43, is a protective father concerned about the impact bullying has had on his 12 year old son.

Eighth student surprised with $1,000 Hero Next Door scholarship

6:40 PM, May 17, 2013

Only three more students on the First Coast stand a chance at being surprised with a scholarship for college.

First Duval County asthma friendly school

6:19 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under 15 years of age, and the leading cause of absence in school.

Sharks sports medicine director arrested

6:17 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The director of sports medicine for the Jacksonville Sharks was arrested Thursday after police say he ordered large quantities of medicine without authorization from a team physician.

Suspect in police-involved shooting surrenders

4:55 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A man who was wanted in a Wednesday police-involved shooting at the Jacksonville International Airport has turned himself in.

Meth lab discovered in Brunswick

2:27 PM, May 17, 2013

Brunswick Police Officers were called to a fight at a Player Street address in Brunswick on Thursday which led to the discovery of a meth lab.

$1M in jewelry stolen from a hotel safe

2:11 PM, May 17, 2013

This weekend, stars may sport a little less bling and the parties could be a little less sparkly.

Ousted IRS chief: It wasn't on purpose

2:08 PM, May 17, 2013

A huge increase in workload, rather than deliberate targeting, led to "foolish mistakes" and the political discrimination in the Internal Revenue Service cited by an inspector general's report, the agency's outgoing commissioner said Friday.

Earthquake shakes parts of N.Y., Vermont

1:59 PM, May 17, 2013

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Ontario, Canada, was felt early Friday from upstate New York to the Vermont border.

Top 20 Concert Tours from Pollstar

12:32 PM, May 17, 2013

The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America

Columbia County's crime rate is down

11:18 AM, May 17, 2013

The total crime rate for Columbia decreased to 12.2% from the same reporting the previous year.

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.

ICE freed more felons than thought

9:43 AM, May 17, 2013

Feds have taken back into custody 58 of the convicted criminals released after review.

33 more charged in staged auto accident probe

8:54 AM, May 17, 2013

Authorities in South Florida say 33 more people have been charged in a three-year crackdown on staged auto accidents used to defraud insurance companies out of millions of dollars.

Green Cove Springs crash snarls traffic on SR 16

8:50 AM, May 17, 2013

A crash Friday morning closed one eastbound lane of State Road 16 near the Shands Bridge in Green Cove Springs.

'I WATCH' anti-terrorism campaign

8:42 AM, May 17, 2013

Sheriff's offices across the First Coast are joining forces to start a new anti-terrorism campaign called iWatch.

Warrant issued for Chad Johnson

6:15 AM, May 17, 2013

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida. 

Tonight at 6 p.m.: Destination Cuba?

5:37 AM, May 17, 2013

Beyonce and Jay Z caused quite a stir traveling to Cuba.

But, Americans can travel there legally, with a special license.

Fla. to use social media to tout job numbers

5:36 AM, May 17, 2013

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers. 

Aimee Copeland gets new high-tech hands

In a major milestone, Aimee Copeland, the Georgia graduate student who contracted flesh-eating bacteria after a zip-lining accident, is learning to use two state-of-the art prosthetic hands.

10:27 PM, May 17, 2013

Clay County boy killed in tragic electric reclining chair accident

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- A 4-year-old in Clay County died Thursday in a tragic accident.

10:30 PM, May 17, 2013

Is there a secret formula to winning the lottery?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?

11:16 PM, May 17, 2013

Jaguars' new look jerseys are hard to find in stores

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new coach and a new logo: It's been a busy off-season for the Jacksonville Jaguars and momentum is building now that Nike has unveiled the new uniforms. But the new look, introduced more than more weeks ago, is hard to find.

11:25 PM, May 16, 2013

Former Jacksonville pastor pleads guilty to molestation charges

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

11:00 PM, May 17, 2013

Duval County Public Schools budget shrinks due to turning over charter school funds

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County School Board has begun the budget process for next school year.

11:06 PM, May 16, 2013

First Coast News sales manager Ken LeSesne retires after 41 years

On Friday, First Coast News had to say goodbye to one of its own.

7:12 PM, May 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

Tim Tebow speaks at The Providence School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tim Tebow was in town Friday night, speaking at The Providence School.

11:57 PM, May 17, 2013

As they see it: Dinner service at Orsay

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- From your table, it's quiet elegance.

5:46 PM, May 17, 2013

Check It Out

18-year-old Alexa Parsons, a senior from Creekside High School and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship, was nominated by her dad Mike for her academic success and work with at-risk youth.

Hero Next Door Student Scholarship winners

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

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

Great Grads

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

Dr. Joyce Brothers, who first interviewed the Beatles, during the 40th Anniversary of the Beatles coming to America media conference January 16, 2004 in New York City. Brothers died May 13, 2013. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Celebrities who have died in 2013

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

Fans at the THE PLAYERS

Players at THE PLAYERS

Fashion trends at THE PLAYERS

Player Fan Clubs at THE PLAYERS

Vehicle plunges into I-295 retention pond, 1 dead

THE PLAYERS Championship 2013 - The Fan Perspective

Pens, Pics and Players part 2

Dierks Bentley Concert at TPC Sawgrass

THE PLAYERS Championship Caddie Competition

The must have accessory at THE PLAYERS: Sunglasses

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

THE PLAYERS hosts Military Appreciation Day

Tiger Woods practice for THE PLAYERS

Surprise military spouse makeover

Woman and child rescued from car in pond

Pens, Pics and Players at THE PLAYERS

Wednesday on FCN: Military appreciation day

Tempting your tastebuds at THE PLAYERS

THE PLAYERS - PwC First Tee Challenge

At TPC Sawgrass after the rains

Ashley Givens

The Players Operation Shower

Candidate for teacher of the year surprised

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