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Man shot in front of his home during attempted carjacking in the Argyle area

Two brothers arrested in operation 'Hurricane Hustle' for allegedly scamming hurricane victims and contractors

Two brothers arrested in operation 'Hurricane Hustle' for allegedly scamming hurricane victims and contractors

Two brothers arrested in operation 'Hurricane Hustle' for allegedly scamming hurricane victims and contractors

According to law enforcement, there is a very good chance there are more victims involved in this case.

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ON YOUR SIDE: Cemetery mix-up leaves St. Augustine family very upset

Nearly 30 ago, a St. Augustine woman bought a gravesite next to her husband. Now that she is dying and making preparations, she discovered that she can't be buried there.

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The Monster Speaks: Secret recordings capture Donald Smith recounting rape, murder of 8-year-old Jacksonville girl

In secret jailhouse videos, Donald Smith blames 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle for her murder, schemes with his mother to fake a mental illness and gloats about his rank among the world’s most notorious criminals.

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PART 1: 'This is way bigger than [Casey] Anthony': Donald Smith boasts about his rape, murder of Cherish Perrywinkle

***WARNING: The content and language within the videos are graphic and can be disturbing.*** Secret jail recording of a conversation between Donald Smith and his mother, Patricia Moore on July 19, 2013. Smith boasts about the rape and murder charges he faces in the death of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle, comparing himself to notorious alleged offenders like Casey Anthony.

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WATCH: 'I was extremely violent. She had to go:' Donald Smith talks about Cherish Perrywinkle in secret jailhouse recordings

***WARNING: The content and language within the videos are graphic and can be disturbing.***

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PART 5: 'How do you make it with an 8-year-old girl?': Smith's mom asks about his attraction to kids

***WARNING: The content and language within the videos are graphic and can be disturbing.*** Secret jail recording of a conversation between Donald Smith and his mother, Patricia Moore between June 28, 2013 and July 19, 2013. Smith initially denies raping Perrywinkle before admitting “it could have” happened.

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PART 4: Donald Smith: 'I can't go to prison. They'll stab me to death. They'll rape me. I wouldn't last a month.'

***WARNING: The content and language within the videos are graphic and can be disturbing.*** Secret jail recording of a conversation between Donald Smith and his mother, Patricia Moore between June 28, 2013 and July 19, 2013. Smith expresses his worries about being sent to prison. He says he'd prefer to be sent to a mental hospital but prefers death over being housed with other inmates.

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PART 3: 'Mental illness is my whole defense... It's got to be good': Donald Smith schemes to build a psychiatric defense

***WARNING: The content and language within the videos are graphic and can be disturbing.*** Secret jail recording of a conversation between Donald Smith and his mother, Patricia Moore on July 19, 2013. Smith asks his mom to buy him a copy of the “DSM IV” – a guide to mental disorders -- so he knows how to act mentally ill.

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PART 2: 'You have to go': Donald Smith recalls telling Cherish Perrywinkle he had to kill her

***WARNING: The content and language within the videos are graphic and can be disturbing.*** Secret jail recording of a conversation between Donald Smith and his mother, Patricia Moore on July 19, 2013. Smith tells his mom about the night he kidnapped and killed Perrywinkle from a Northside Walmart. He says he knew he was "f***ed" as soon as she got into his van.

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I'm Telling Ken: Beach Diner in Ponte Vedra

Ken Amaro heard your complaints at Beach Diner in Ponte Vedra on Monday.

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Fleet Readiness Center Southeast says 97 jobs are up for grabs

The program offers paid training beginning at $15.60 per hour, and a guaranteed federal job in the field once the three-to-four-year program is successfully completed.

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Glynn County commissioner and his wife indicted for insurance fraud, more victims possible

The Colemans have been charged with defrauding customers who paid the pair for workers’ compensation insurance and other lines of insurance. The indictment handed down includes 10 separate victims.

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All Abilities Night sends spirits soaring at iFLY Jacksonville

All Abilities Night at iFLY is a unique event that makes the dream of flight a reality for those in the special needs community.

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On Your Side: Jacksonville veteran feels effects of government shutdown

We are now on Day 18 of the partial government shutdown. One local veteran says he is feeling the effects. Find out how on First Coast News at 6 p.m.

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Questions remain surrounding law allowing felons to vote

Across the state of Florida, 2019 offers a new opportunity for nearly two million ex-felons, giving them the right to vote, but there is concern about whether or not it can be properly implemented.

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Jacksonville woman arrested after calling 911 on a JSO officer

Dialing the emergency number 911 has to be a real emergency or you may be arrested for misuse of the service

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