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Two arrests made after U.K. jet diverts plane

11:53 AM, May 24, 2013

Two men have been arrested after a Royal Air Force fighter jet was forced to escort a civilian plane carrying nearly 300 passengers from Pakistan bound for the United Kingdom to Stansted Airport, British officials said Friday.

May 2013 in pictures

10:09 AM, May 24, 2013

Reflections of May in pictures

5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern Calif

7:32 AM, May 24, 2013

An earthquake has struck Northern California's Plumas County with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7. 

Britain braces for possible copycat attacks

6:50 AM, May 24, 2013

Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the slaying of a young soldier, adding some 1,200 police to potential trouble spots. 

No deaths after Wash. state bridge collapses

6:22 AM, May 24, 2013

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in northern Washington state collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people into the water.

Emergency landing closes both Heathrow runways

4:28 AM, May 24, 2013

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

Interstate 5 bridge collapses in NW Washington

12:30 AM, May 24, 2013

(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.

Mom hopes to prevent other towing accidents

11:54 PM, May 23, 2013

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.

Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members

11:26 PM, May 23, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow gay youth to participate in scouting. The historic vote signals another shift in American public opinion about homosexuality but still leaves the organization with many future hurdles.

Hung jury in Jodi Arias case

8:34 PM, May 23, 2013

A Maricopa County Court was unable to agree on a sentenced for convicted murderer Jodi Arias, prompting a judge to declare a mistrail in the sentencing phase of the case.

IRS replaces official involved in tea party controversy

5:57 PM, May 23, 2013

Embroiled in scandal, the IRS has replaced the official who supervised agents involved in targeting tea party groups.

Obama: America 'at a crossroads' on terror

5:49 PM, May 23, 2013

In a major address Thursday President Barack Obama sought to reframe the nation's counterterrorism strategy, saying, "Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue. But this war, like all wars, must end. That's what history advises. That's what our democracy demands."

Michigan woman gets attention for "service goat"

4:15 PM, May 23, 2013

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (WZZM) -- Service dogs are common companions for people who have vision or other medical and emotional problems, but an Alpine Township woman may have the world's first "service goat."

Two more arrests in brutal London attack

2:35 PM, May 23, 2013

Scotland Yard says two more people have been arrested by officers investigating the hacking death of a British soldier on the streets of south London.

Tornado-battered Okla. school buries first victim

2:28 PM, May 23, 2013

The tragedy at Plaza Towers Elementary took a new turn Thursday with the first of seven funeral services for the children killed three days earlier when a tornado smashed the school to pieces.

Helping Oklahoma tornado victims

1:36 PM, May 23, 2013

MOORE, Okla. (KSDK) -- An army of volunteers are stepping in to help the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma, tornado which flattened the community Monday.

London attack suspects once probed by security

10:58 AM, May 23, 2013

Scotland Yard confirms the victim of bloody assault was a soldier.

Army: Soldier took nude cadet photos

6:37 AM, May 23, 2013

It's the latest in a series of sex-related incidents in the military.

McDonald's must get more Millennial savvy

5:43 AM, May 23, 2013

McDonald's must quickly figure out how to embrace the Millennial generation that, for the most part, would rather eat at Panera Bread or Chipotle.

Metro areas populations erupt in a youth quake

5:18 AM, May 23, 2013

Top 10 population gains, declines in cities with more than 50,000 people.

Memorial Day travel falls from 2012

5:14 AM, May 23, 2013

Tens of millions of Americans are going to get away this Memorial Day weekend, but not as many as last year.

Jersey Shore is back in business

5:10 AM, May 23, 2013

Rebuilt Seaside Heights boardwalk is a symbol of the grit it is taking for the community to rise again.

Police: Child left in car in Jacksonville, grandparents charged with neglect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The grandparents of a nine-month-old child were arrested Friday after the child was pulled out of a car parked at a Winn-Dixie on Argyle Forest Boulevard.

10:37 PM, May 24, 2013

Danielle Madsley, woman tased by FHP Trooper Daniel Cole, may not live much longer

The Florida Highway Patrol trooper who shot and injured a cemetery owner on September 10, 2012 has been cleared of any wrongdoing by FHP.

6:37 AM, May 25, 2013

2-year-old dies after pool incident at daycare

The Jacksonville toddler who fell in a pool on Tuesday at a neighborhood day care center has died, according to our news partner, The Florida Times-Union.

9:42 AM, May 25, 2013

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office patrol car, motorcyclist involved in crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a patrol car at Baymeadows Road and Interstate 95.

10:43 PM, May 24, 2013

Fatal crash closes I-95 South ramp at I-295 North in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A dump truck was traveling Interstate 295 southbound when it overturned, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Dylan Bryan.

5:01 PM, May 24, 2013

Trailer safety segment sends Jacksonville man into action

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As droves of people hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, we're taking a look at the dangers of towing trailers.

10:08 PM, May 24, 2013

Free Stuff, Discounts for Military on Memorial Day

A partial list of discounts available to veterans on Memorial Day.

11:10 AM, May 30, 2011

5 escape sinking vessel near Matanzas Inlet

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Five people had to swim to a nearby island after the boat they were on started sinking near the Matanzas Inlet Friday night.

9:38 PM, May 24, 2013

McDonald's CEO Scolded By 9-Year-Old

Don Thompson, CEO of McDonald's Corp., found himself on the grill after a 9-year-old girl accused the fast food giant of trying to "trick kids into eating food that isn't good for them."

6:25 AM, May 25, 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

Check It Out

Dash cam images of woman's Tasing

Full moon over Ponte Vedra Beach (Diana Fox/First Coast News)

Moon over the First Coast

Musician Bob Dylan is seen with the Presidential Medal of Freedom after he was presented with the medal by US President Barack Obama during a ceremony May 29, 2012 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The award is the countrys highest civilian honor. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyImages)

Happy 72nd birthday, Bob Dylan

FCN weather team behind the scenes

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

Great Grads

Text Messaging Thermometer

Motorcycle driver clipped in crash on JTB

Photo sent in by Gilbert Yrigollen.

NASA Parts traveling to Clay County

Graduates applaud as US President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address during the US Naval Academy graduation ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on May 24, 2013 in Annapolis, Maryland. Obama spoke about sexual abuse cases in the armed forces. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama addresses graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy

Willie Ray Heath - Charged with selling  methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of controlled substance, possession of chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine, maintaining a drug dwelling, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bond: $29528.00

9 arrested in Putnam County meth lab bust

A man reflects May 23 at a makeshift memorial dedicated to a British soldier murdered a day earlier outside Woolwich Barracks in London.  Dan Kitwood, Getty Images

May 2013 in pictures

Amanda Bynes (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Amanda Bynes, then and now in pictures

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)

Photos from the I-5 bridge in Washington collapse

Woman has life-threatening injuries in 1-car crash

Your Pictures of our Heroes - A Memorial Day Tribute

Past Zimmerman Discovery Photos

Ben Bowersox update, 5/22/13

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

First Coast severe weather

Photo courteous of Linda Denney

Dancing with the Stars Winner

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

Jessica Clark/First Coast News

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)

Photos of the 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)

Celebrities who have died in 2013

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

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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