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The home screen of Jax-Happs features a photo of the Jacksonville skyline, accented with fireworks.

Jax-Happ App, what's it all about

 DEBORAH ANN LEE, 48. Held on $51,000 bond.

5 arrested in 3 separate Columbia County meth busts

 (Photo: WTSP)

Brush fires in Flagler, Volusia counties threaten structures

 Jeremy Bush places flowers and a stuffed animal at a makeshift memorial in front of the home where a sinkhole swallowed his brother Jeffrey. Chris OMeara, AP

Demolition began Sunday morning for home of sinkhole victim
Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Palatka car show & alazea festival

Homework photos: Parent says child's homework is racist

Viewer-provided photo

JFRD puts out blaze at 57 Heaven

Katie Jeffries goes behind the scenes at NASA
GEORGE PRINCE DOB: 9/17/92 5-06 135LBS LKA: 1637 4TH AVE N, JAX. BCH, FL 32250 Wanted for: GRAND THEFT MOTOR VEH, BURGLARY

Wanted in St Johns County

 Workers block off the site of a sinkhole which occured overnight on Shiliuzhuang road, in Beijing on April 26, 2011. A section of the road collapsed beneath a truck, slightly injuring the driver and a passenger, who both jumped out the vehicle beforeit sank into the hole, as an authoritiy suspects the hole was caused by the construction of a subway line. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit STR/AFP/Getty Images)

A collection of sinkholes

 Photo sent in by Beth

Vehicle drives through Merrill Coin Laundry

Police apprehend suspected bank robber

Tyler Southern to present 'Wounded Wear'

Suspect wanted for the murder of Zuheily Rosado

 Leslie Ballou: This was in Bryceville

Hail photos from around the First Coast

 BEST PICTURE: "ARGO" Actor/producer/director Ben Affleck accepts the Best Picture award for "Argo" onstage during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: Oscar winners
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: TV personality Robin Roberts arrives at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: Red carpet at 85th Annual Academy Awards

Curious about what fans brought to the Daytona 500?

Jax saxophonist brings comfort to Daytona 500 fans

NASCAR fans at Daytona International Speedway
The Zac Brown Band performs at the Daytona 500. Jonathan Ferrey, Getty

Photos: Daytona 500 festivities

An official stands next to the damaged crash fence as the engine of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson catches fire during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Douglas Jones, USA TODAY Sports

PHOTOS: Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Daytona

First Coast News: Sunshine State Chevelles car show

Tailgaters arrive early for Monster Jam
Sao Doan, 5, right, watches as her mom, Tiffany Ringer of Kenneth City, snaps a photo of Merrill Hunt dressed as Spiderman as he washes her window at All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cherie Diez, AP

Superhero window washers surprise sick children

JSO seeks suspects accused of using stolen credit cards

Daytona 500 qualifying action

JSO searching for auto burglary, fraud suspects
The Remington Inn has become a home for many homeless families in the Orlando area who cannot afford standard rental apartments. Nadia Shira Cohen

Florida's poor take up residence in motels

 Captains Curse (Photo: Monster Jam)

Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam

Bradford County couple adjusting to life with quintuplets

Rising Above The Wage: How to eat on a budget

JSO finds sweatshirt of attempted kidnapping suspect

 Donald Harry Beavers, 88, was charged with exposure of sexual organs and given a bond of $504.

5 arrested in third sting at Palatka's Adult Super Center

Fire shuts down part of St Johns Bluff Road

 Race car driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. poses for a portrait during Daytona Speedweek February 10, 2000 in Datyona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Allsport)

Remembering Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Monday morning freeze

 Grand Prize in the General Competition for the most Burmese Pythons is Brian Barrows with 6 pythons. (Director Nick Wiley, Brian Barrows, Commissioner Bergeron, Zoo Miami director Eric J. Stephens) FWC Photo by Jorge Pino

14-foot-long python takes first prize in Python Challenge

First Coast Gears: Cruise-in to Costa Rica

Baby tigers at First Coast News
Photos By Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

26.2 with Donna Expo: Slideshow 4

 Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

26.2 with Donna Expo: Slideshow 3

 Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

26.2 with Donna Expo: Sideshow 2

 Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

26.2 with Donna Expo: Slideshow 1
Photo provided by Jacob Combs

A look onboard the Carnival Triumph

Crash survivor credits OPMC trauma center with saving his life

 Christopher Henderson, 21, of Middleburg, Florida - Charged with dealing stolen property. Arrested February 14, 2013.

Investigating death of Det. White: The suspects

Josh's Recovery: A Second Chance

Cat found after being lost for 2 months

 Featured in 66 distinctive homes of Ponte Vedra. 2,000 square feet that includes a tropical center courtyard and a huge master suite overlooking the outdoor living area (Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker/Vanguard Realty)

Check out more FCN cribs

An FCN Cribs dream estate in the sky

 (Photo: Courtesy of Rip Curl)

Jacksonville Beach surfer wins big in Puerto Rico
Building on fire at the St. Johns Town Center (Photo sent in by Stephen & Kristina Dooley)

2-alarm fire at condos at the St. Johns Town Center

 NEW OREANS, LA - FEBRUARY 12: Revelers with out stretched hands plead for throws from riders in the Krewe of Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day. Fat Tuesday, the traditional celebration on the day before Ash Wednesday and the begining of Lent, is marked in New Orleans with parades and marches through many neighborhoods in the city. (Photo by Rusty Costanza/Getty Images)

Mardi Gras Parade New Orleans

 California Highway Patrol officers confer at a roadblock on Highway 38 near Angeles Oaks during a standoff with fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner, near San Bernardino, California on February 12, 2013. (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Manhunt drama plays out at cabin

FCN Cribs: Beach House on South Ocean Drive

FCN Cribs take you inside Dan Quiggle's palace of fun

 A St. Bernard takes a nap at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 12, 2013 in New York. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Westminister Dog Show

NASCAR gears up to kick off its 2013 season

Trayvon Martin remembered 1 year after his death
Actress Jennifer Aniston attends the 40th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Shirley MacLaine held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 7, 2012 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Shirley MacLaine will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 24 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)

Jennifer Aniston turns 44

 This image provided by Sports Illustrated shows the cover of the magazines 2013 Swimsuit Edition featuring Kate Upton, which will launch across multiple platforms on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. Sports Illustrated / Derek Kettela via AP

Kate Upton models in Sports Illustrated

 Taylor Swift: The star, who wore Lorraine Schwartz jewels, dared to bare in a white J. Mendel dress with embroidered silver straps across the back and chest. She was an early winner, picking up a Grammy for the song she contributed to the Hunger Games soundtrack, Safe and Sound. Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY

The Grammy Awards red carpet

 Scotland starters before the match against the USA at EverBank Field. Photo: Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports

Scotland vs. U.S. women's soccer team

Color Run 5K

 Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Corvettes at the Prime Osborn

 Portsmouth, NH, this is the start of storm Nemo at 8 this morning. Photo sent in by Carrie.

PHOTOS: 'Historic' blizzard hits New England

 Richard Stump poses with his 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee at the Clay County Cruzers cruise-in at Big Dawgs family restaurant in Orange Park. Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Super Bee makes a buzz

Joe DeSalvo, Florida Times-Union Managing Editor of Specialty Audience, poses with a 2013 VW Beetle convertible at the Jacksonville International Car & Truck Show. Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Jax Car & Truck Show opens

Jimmy Buffett at the Jax arena

 JSO Bomb squad responded to Terry Parker High School shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday

Terry Parker High School on Lockdown

 Climate changes: Flying over Minnesota on the way into North Dakota.

Chasing the boom: ND's oil boom is a mix of industry and stunning natural beauty
First Coast High School

National Signing Day

 (Photo: KUSA)

More than 1 child dead in NE Denver shooting

Jaguars unveil new logo

Child has life-threatening injuries after falling out of school bus

Director plans movie related to Newtown shooting

 Mumford and Sons (L-R) Ben Lovett, Ted Dwane, Marcus Mumford and Country Winston-Marshall pose after presenting awards during the 2012 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards at Vector Arena on November 1, 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Mumford and Sons announces St. Augustine stop

 Yulee High School running back Derrick Henry has already enrolled at the University of Alabama.

National Signing Day: Top Local Recruits

 Dixie

First Coast puppy bowl
Jesse is up for adoption at the Regency Pet Smart

Cat has distinctive mustache

 Jan 31, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Recording artist Beyonce poses for photos during a press conference for the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show at the New Orleans Convention Center. Super Bowl XLVII will be played between the San Francisco 49ers on February 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Photos of Beyonce through the years

(Photo: Sal Iaropoli)

Car flips in subdivision at World Golf Village

 Jan 24, 1982; Detroit, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) celebrates against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl XVI at the Silverdome. The 49ers defeated the Bengals 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Super Bowl moments 1975 through 2012
Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Clay County Cruzers

 Brittany Miller-Leichty (Photo: Clay County Sheriffs Office)

2 sisters-in-law and 3 children are found

 Jim Trice poses with his 1958 Edsel Ranger. Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: 1958 Edsel Ranger

Wolfson basketball coach Bruce Rosebrock through the years

Gov. Rick Scott talks budget on the First Coast

Never Did I Dream: Jeannie Blaylock shares her journey

 Photo by Doug Lockwood/First Coast News

JFRD helps woman escape home after dryer fire

 Photo by Phil Whitley for First Coast News

St. Johns deputy involved in crash
Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders perform during the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders

San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of the NFC divisional round playoff game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders

No homes burned in Westside woods fire

Man, woman sought in St. Johns ATM theft

JSO: Bomb squad responded to Westside church

 Jan 29, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Coaches and players of the Baltimore Ravens pose for their team photo during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Media Day 2013

 Jan 29, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; San Francisco 49ers coaches and players prepare for their team photo during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Media Day 2013

NBC's Brian Williams previews Puppy Bowl IX
Jan 29, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Inside Edition reporter Katherine Webb during media day in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Super Bowl Media Day hotties

Buddy Check 12 visits Citi

Pablo Picasso arrives in St. Augustine

 (Photo: Jacksonville Zoo and Garden)

JEA teams with Jacksonville Zoo to save endangered storks

Big Game coverage straight from New Orleans

Demolition of Galimore pool

St. Augustine Alligator Farm has big plans

Mayport Village exploring options to build on historic past

Tyler Morris: King for a Night

 Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Main Street Cruise

 Randal Hart

Justice for Amber: Dog allegedly attacked by owner

 Images by Alfa Romeo.

First Coast Gears: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

JSO seeking burglary suspect who took AC unit from liquor store

30 pythons killed so far in Florida's python hunt

 Zeus, a four-year-old Great Dane, found himself the center of attention while visiting Battle Creek on Thursday. Zeus was named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds tallest dog on Sept. 13, 2012. / Robert Youngs Jr./The Enquirer

All hail Zeus: World's tallest dog

 Photo courtesy of NBCs Today

Man attempting 'adverse possession' of $2.5M mansion

Preview of the Jacksonville Boat Show

Behind the scenes of Mary Poppins

Casey Black DeSantis returns with exclusive Inauguration Diary

Law enforcement SWAT teams training near Sawgrass on Wednesday

Traffic backed up on I-95 due to truck fire

 Jaguars linebackers coach Mark Duffner

Senior Bowl Practice: Day 2

 (Photo: Courtesy of Bryanetta Humphrey)

Inauguration Day: FCN viewer pictures

Los Angeles police officers were called to Chris Browns home Monday night. They were contacted shortly before 5 p.m. Monday and told of a domestic violence situation at the home, reports the Los Angeles Times. The caller told police he wasnt sure if his mother had been shot, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Chris Brown (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Celebrity victims of 'swatting' prank
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: U.S President Barack Obama (L) takes the oath of office from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (R) as first lady Michelle Obama (2nd L) holds the bible and daughter Malia (C) and Sasha looks on in the Blue Room of the White House January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden were officially sworn in a day before the ceremonial inaugural swearing-in. (Photo by Larry Downing-Pool/Getty Images)

First Lady Michelle Obama's iconic looks

 Former FSU quarterback EJ Manuel

Senior Bowl Practice: Day 1

FCN Exclusive: Inauguration Insider

 Governor Claude Kirk during Tallahassee riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Photo: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory)

Jacksonville and St. Augustine tied to MLK legacy
Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones performs during during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on August 25, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones' lawsuit trial set to begin

 US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at St. Johns Church on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC, hours before Obama participates in a ceremonial swearing in for a second term in office. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

Inauguration 2013 coverage

Free-flight model airplane competition

 Michelle Obama, center, and daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, greet the crowd at the Kids Inaugural: Our Children. Our Future event in Washington Jan. 19. The festivities were part of the 57th Inauguration weekend of events. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY

Military families honored at Kids' Inaugural concert
Na na na na na na na na na na, Batman! The original Batmobile is surrounded by spectators as it rolls across the block at the Barrett Jackson auction. The car sold for $4.2 million to an undisclosed buyer. David Kadlubowski, The Arizona Republic

Original Batmobile from TV series sells for $4.2M

 Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: River City Marketplace cruise-in

Chaos at Atlantic Beach funeral

 Although Tom Runcks 1965 Corvette does include some reproduction parts, his goal is to keep it as original as possible. Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Jacksonville Corvette Club

26th annual MLK Breakfast in Jacksonville

 TAMPA, FL - 2008: Gus Bradley of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Tampa, Florida.(Photo by Getty Images)

Gus Bradley to become Jaguars new head coach

Ahmad Fulwood and Nick Washington visit First Coast News studios

 Dreshanna Davis was shot to death in her grandmothers home while watching a Cat in the Hat video on June 26, 2006. 29 bullets were sprayed into the house aimed at her uncle.

Faces of gun violence in Jacksonville
My name is Andre. I am a neutered male, brown brindle pit bull terrier and Labrador retriever. The shelter staff think I am about three years old. I have been at the shelter since Dec. 14, 2012.

Foster dogs looking for a home

Car strikes road barrier on Main Street Bridge

 Wendy L. Parker Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Possession of Listed Chemicals, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Columbia County Sheriffs discover meth lab

 All images in this slideshow are courtesy of General Motors.

First Coast Gears: 2014 Corvette Stingray unveiled
(Photo: WTSP)

Plane in Sarasota crash may have suffered engine trouble

 (Photo: WTSP)

About 800 sign up for Florida 'Python Challenge' hunt

UNF Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Remembers Fallen Sister

 Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News

First Coast Gears: Cars & Coffee

LEGO enthusiasts compete in build-off at MOSH

JSO: Body discovered in Westside church parking lot

 Ronnie Jones age 25. (Photo: The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office)

Northside child back in mother's custody after abduction

 Lance Armstrong addresses participants at The LIVESTRONG Challenge Ride at the Palmer Events Center on October 21, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Tom Pennington, Getty Images

Lance Armstrong through the years
Stonehenge, England: This group of mystery stones has been described as mystical and magical. But what you rarely see in the postcards is that Stonehenge is wedged between two very busy roads–and that youre not even allowed to get close to the stones. Youll pay an admission fee, of course, but youll only be able to view the site from afar. (Tourists used to chip off pieces of the ancient rocks as souvenirs. This is why we cant have nice things, people.) Dave Caulkin, AP

10 most overrated tourist traps (and what to see instead)

 Amanda N. Underwood, 29, of Nashville, Tennessee

Meth lab found at Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra

Ferry crashes into pier in New York

 An aerial view of the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Photo courtesy Flagler College

The Hotel Ponce de Leon at Flagler College in 2012
A side view of the Hotel Ponce de Leon courtyard. Photo courtesy Flagler College

Historical photos of the Hotel Ponce de Leon

 Larry Rowe with JB Marine Service pilots a boat down the Mississippi River. Whitney Curtis for USA TODAY

Drought makes stretch of Mississippi River 'ghost town'

 Mary Lee swims past OCEEARCHs underwater camera. Photo courtesy OCEARCH

Researchers tag Mary Lee, Great White Shark near Jacksonville Beach

 Check out the Nectar, a mobile power device used to charge USB devices when you cant get to an electrical outlet. The gadget was shown on Jan. 7 at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY

2013 Consumer Electronics Show
Windell Curole, general manager of the South Lafourche Levee District, walks through his small family cemetery on Dec. 29, 2012, near Leeville, La. Dave Martin, AP

Louisiana's sinking cemeteries

 Photo courtesy Camden County Sheriffs Office

Man dies in fire caused by space heater

 Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis pumps up the crowd during a game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Lewis announced that he will retire after 17 seasons with the Ravens. Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports

Ray Lewis through the years

Palm Coast neighborhood hosts vigil for plane crash victims
Larrabee and Kay Cronn of East Arlington pose with Larrabee's 2004 American IronHouse Texas Chopper-Softail at the Sunshine State Chevelles Merrill Rd. cruise-in. Photos by Bill Bortzfield/First Coast News.

First Coast Gears: Merrill Road cruise-in

Mother identifies woman killed in apartment

 (Photo: Mike Lyons/First Coast News)

FHP: Man dies in single-vehicle crash on I-95

 A twin pack of Hostess Twinkies and chocolate CupCakes are displayed Jan. 11 in Washington. Hostess, the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, announced Nov. 16 that it plans to go out of business, lay off 18,500 workers and sell its snack cake and bread brands. (Photo: Paul J. Richards, AFP/Getty Images)

WSJ: Hostess in talks to sell bread brands

3 dead after plane crashes into Palm Coast home

 Front view of the U.S. production version of the VW Beetle R-Line, which is a new option package. Image provided by Volkswagen.

First Coast Gears: 2013 VW Beetle R-Line

 President Obama greets two General Services Administration workers as he walked on West Executive Avenue on Dec. 31, 2012 in Washington, D.C. He gave them an elbow-bump, because he had just applied a liquid sanitizer on his hands. Pete Souza, The White House

The White House's year in photographs

 Calvin Grier, accident participant. Charged with organized fraud and 2 additional felonies.

19 people arrested in insurance fraud scheme at rehabilitation clinic
Elizabeth Warren takes the stage after defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Scott Brown on Nov. 6 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston. Michael Dwyer, AP

Record number of women in Congress

FHP: Pedestrian dead in hit-and-run crash

 A bus carrying elementary school students from Newtown, Conn., stops in front of a memorial of 26 angels on Jan. 3 in Monroe. The Chalk Hill School in Monroe was overhauled for Sandy Hook students following a Dec. 14 shooting that killed 26 people. Jessica Hill, AP

Sandy Hook Elementary students return to class

Crash involving police cars, school bus, close I-95 exit ramp
New bulletproof clothing for children is displayed at a factory owned by Miguel Caballero on Dec. 28 near Bogota, Colombia. For 20 years, Caballero has designed and produced body armor for law enforcement agencies and celebrities around the world. Now he has developed bullet- and stab-proof clothing for children which he plans to sell in the USA. Guillermo Legaria, AFP/Getty Images

Bulletproof clothing for kids

 1/27: Amazing California-style steaks at the Hitching Post 2: Movie fans may recognize the Hitching Post 2 instantly, as the restaurant was the setting for several important scenes in the Wine Country romantic comedy Sideways. But while the building and its wines were heavily featured, Hollywood omitted the most important part of the real-life story - the excellent food, including some of the countrys best steaks. Californias Santa Barbara County is home to the nations most hyper-specialize

Great American Bites: Best meals of 2012

 Colorful colonial style is a hallmark of Delray Beach. Peter W. Cross for VISIT FLORIDA

The best beach towns in Florida

 Bills RB C.J. Spiller: Hes finally synchronized his game to the speed of the NFL. The ninth overall pick in 2010, Spiller struggled to read blocks and hit the right holes early in his career and spent much of his serving as Fred Jacksons understudy. But with "FredEx" sidelined by injury for much of 2012, Spiller capitalized on the opportunity to flourish. He broke off 6 yards per carry, trailing only Adrian Peterson among NFL running backs, and Spillers 1,244 rushing yards more than

NFL's team-by-team MVPs
Photo by Ken Thomas, FCN

Jacksonville Beach Polar Plunge

 One of my favorite 2012 shots was taken in my own backyard at D.C.s Lincoln Memorial, during an early morning tour led by Scout Photo Expeditions. Laura Bly, USA TODAY

Favorite Instagram travel photos of 2012

 Jeremy Turnmeyer, 23, and Emily Mae Billington, 21, of Wisconsin, share a kiss in Times Square at midnight on New Years. John Minchillo, AP

New Year's celebrations around the world

2 killed in New Year's crash on Atlantic Blvd.

The Beach Blast Off 2012

New Year's Eve in downtown Jacksonville

The Avenues New Year's Eve Extravagnaza

 Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon (14) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans with teammate Jacksonville wide receiver Mike Brown (12) during the first half at LP Field. (Photo: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports)

Nightmare in Nashville: Titans defeat Jaguars 38-20

Semi jackknifes and spills 30 gallons of diesel fuel onto I-95

 Welcome to the First Coast News iPad preview

First Coast News iPad App

 George Lucas was photographed looking out a window in his office at the Lucasfilm Big Rock Ranch in Nicasio, Calif. Lucas was the executive producer of the movie Red Tails, a 23-year-long passion project about the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II. But Lucas made bigger news when he sold Lucasfilms to Disney for a whopping $4 billion. Martin E. Klimek for USA TODAY

Best photos in USA TODAY's Life section for 2012

 U.S. Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf stands near a tank during Operation Desert Storm on Jan. 12, 1991, in Saudi Arabia. Schwarzkopf, 78, died on Dec. 27. Bob Daugherty, AP

Remembering Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Louisiana Childrens Museum: Theres no need at this party which moves the clock ahead 12 hours so the countdown comes at noon. lcm.org

10 great places for a family-friendly New Year's Eve

 Gretchen Ortega

$450,000 dream kitchen

 Jack Klugman attends the opening night of Lombardi on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre on October 21, 2010 in New York City. Klugman died on Dec. 24. (Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

Celebrities who have died in 2012

First Coast holiday snapshots
Cyclist Lance Armstrong speaks at the annual Team Livestrong Challenge on Oct. 21 in Austin. He cut formal ties with his cancer-fighting charity to avoid further damage after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency banned him from the sport for life and stripped him of his titles. The International Cycling Union agreed to wipe out his record seven Tour de France victories. Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images

Cheating scandals in 2012

 An image from video provided by WALA-TV in Mobile, Ala., shows a tornado touching down in the city. WALA-TV via AP

USA feeling effects of holiday storms

 Photo courtesy of Wesley Delaney

Plane crashes at St. Simons Island airport

 Photo sent in by Bonnie Solloway<br>Polar streak by the St. Johns Town Center.

Polar streak over the First Coast
The Bulls Derrick Rose collapses to the floor in Game 1 of an NBA playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 2012. John Starks/AP

Unforgettable sports images of 2012

Man killed in I-95 wrong-way crash

 Lightning flashes as another line of thunderstorms approaches a severely damaged home near McNeill, Miss., on Tuesday. Ryan Moore, AP

Holiday storms sweep through U.S.

 Photo sent in by Tracy Crews

Nativity scenes on the First Coast

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