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DCF Sends Another Warning To Adoption Agency Sat, 24 May 2008 10:11:06 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The state of Florida has taken more action against an adoption agency with ties to the First Coast. Florida and Georgia officials are investigating Adoption Blessings Worldwide.

Fish Kill Near Jaguars Stadium Sat, 24 May 2008 10:00:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Hundreds of fish are dead in a retention pond next to the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

Bear Naps in Tree in Lake City Sat, 24 May 2008 09:56:52 GMT

LAKE CITY, FL -- A black bear took a snooze in a tree in the backyard of a home in Lake City.

Apologetic Robber Hits Local Bank Sat, 24 May 2008 09:44:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Mandarin Wachovia Bank was robbed by a man who continued to apologize to the teller. Police say manners have little to do when breaking the law.

Adult Entertainment Hit Hard by Gas Prices Sat, 24 May 2008 08:39:37 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL-- The rising prices of gas, food and travel are having a major effect on the entertainment industry on the First Coast.

Mom Gets Prison for Caged Teen Fri, 23 May 2008 22:55:29 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A mother has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for keeping her 17-year-old adopted son caged in her home.

"Sunflower Girl" Thanks The Men Who Saved Her Life Fri, 23 May 2008 22:48:55 GMT

MACCLENNY, FL -- Just outside the high school football stadium in Baker County on Friday night there was a reunion after 14 years.

A Cup of Coffee That Makes a Difference Fri, 23 May 2008 22:48:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Some say it's the only way to start the day right, but for others a hot cup of coffee can possibly change a life.

Man Dies in I-10 Accident Fri, 23 May 2008 22:12:15 GMT

MACCLENNY, FL -- A man is dead after a head-on collision on Interstate 10 Friday afternoon.

2nd Annual National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer: Sign Up To Train With Donna Fri, 23 May 2008 18:19:54 GMT

It's that time again! Get ready to lace up your running shoes and train to help finish breast cancer.

Celebrating "Life's Second Chances" - Tuesday, May 27th Fri, 23 May 2008 18:00:21 GMT

Join First Coast News Anchor, Angela Spears--guest speaker at Celebrating "Life's Second Chances".

Search Continues for Suspect and Toddler after SWAT Raid Fri, 23 May 2008 17:34:03 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- More than 24 hours after police say a man slammed the door in their face and ran off with his two-year-old daughter, detectives still can't find them.

Search Continues for Man and his Daughter Fri, 23 May 2008 13:19:17 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Jacksonville Sheriff's Officers continue to look for a First Coast man and his daughter. Police say Nathan Devoe is facing a violation of injunction charge and an interference with custody charge.

Two Students Shot at McDonald's in Oceanway Fri, 23 May 2008 00:26:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Jacksonville Sheriff's Officers are investigating a shooting at a McDonalds in Oceanway.

Snakes Stolen from First Coast Pet Store Thu, 22 May 2008 19:04:40 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Police are looking for whoever stole two snakes from a First Coast pet store.

Man Found Dead in Front of Northwest Jacksonville Home Thu, 22 May 2008 09:21:21 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Jacksonville. Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1500 block of West 7th Street Wednesday night.

Big Voice Helping Up and Coming Voice Fri, 23 May 2008 18:46:13 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- You might have to pay a professional a pretty penny to get expert coaching. But in this story a talented man is offering his expertise for free. That's something good for our local schools.

School Investigates Threats Made to Student Fri, 23 May 2008 18:32:43 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A graduating senior from Frank H. Peterson Academies says she is being threatened by students and even received a call from a teacher warning her of the danger.

Education Department Knew Last July Many Would Fail Fri, 23 May 2008 12:23:19 GMT

ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- Documents obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution showed that the state Department of Education knew last July that thousands of sixth-and-seventh graders were headed toward failing a mandatory social studies test.

The 4 Day School Week Thu, 22 May 2008 21:11:13 GMT

TYLER, TX -- Staff members at Letourneau University in Tyler, Texas are getting an extra day off.

Indiana State Names 3 Finalists for President Thu, 22 May 2008 12:17:58 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN (AP) -- Indiana State University trustees have named three finalists in their search for a new school president.

Democratic Veepstakes Underway Thu, 22 May 2008 10:41:21 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic officials say Barack Obama has begun a top-secret search for a running mate. Democratic officials said Thursday the party's likely nominee has asked former Fannie Mae CEO Jim Johnson to begin vetting potential vice presidential picks.

Officials say Barack Obama Starts Search For Running Mate Thu, 22 May 2008 09:56:37 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic officials say Barack Obama has begun a top-secret search for a running mate.

Theme Parks Go Green Sat, 24 May 2008 11:33:58 GMT

NBC News Channel -- If you plan on heading to a theme park this summer listen up. This year you might notice more than the thrills and chills.

Drug Rug Grow Up Fri, 23 May 2008 19:30:16 GMT

Sounding something like Shirley Temple if she was a country musician stuck in the Dustbowl, Drug Rug twangs along with a childlike sense of wonder and the sounds to go with it.

Pneumonia Caused Charlton Heston's Death Fri, 23 May 2008 19:25:29 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It was pneumonia, not Alzheimer's disease, that caused Charlton Heston's death last month.

Moore Wowed by Madonna's South Malawi Documentary Fri, 23 May 2008 16:50:49 GMT

TRAVERSE CITY, MI (AP) -- Madonna's new film on the impoverished nation of Malawi has wowed another maker of documentaries: Michael Moore.

Roller Girls Invade Florida Fri, 23 May 2008 15:56:44 GMT

Working for a Nuclear Free City With Businessmen and Ghosts Fri, 23 May 2008 00:06:55 GMT

With one of the more intriguing names in pop music today, Working for a Nuclear Free City makes a statement without actually making a statement. The funny thing about all that is despite their name, several large cities are actually looking into resurrecting their nuclear energy programs as a way to generate much cheaper electricity. Anyway, Working for a Nuclear Free City, hails from Manchester and the pulse and feel of that city is in just about every song this band does.

Cassettes Won't Listen to the Small Time Machine Fri, 23 May 2008 00:06:26 GMT

Tobias Froberg Turns Heads Thu, 22 May 2008 23:51:10 GMT

The latest Swede to cross the North Atlantic and grace us with icy cool indie pop goes by the name of Tobias Froberg and while he's practically a household name to Scandinavian hipsters his name is just starting to break the ice here in the States. Froberg has just released his third album Turn Heads and it should go along way to making sure your grandmother knows his name.

Girl Accidentally Shoots Sleeping Mom Sat, 24 May 2008 09:58:32 GMT

BOCA RATON, FL (AP) -- Authorities say a 7-year-old girl accidentally shot her sleeping mother twice in a South Florida neighborhood, but the woman is expected to recover.

Hurricane Preparedness Week Starts Sunday Fri, 23 May 2008 19:16:35 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Hurricane season starts in less than a week and forecasters says it's going to be a busy one. City officials are reminding First Coast residents to be prepared.

Florida Oystermen Lose as Atlanta's Water Needs Grow Fri, 23 May 2008 19:05:08 GMT

APALACHICOLA BAY, FL (AP) -- Longtime oysterman Keith Millender sees every shower taken or car washed in metropolitan Atlanta as a small threat to his family, which has harvested seafood from northwest Florida's Apalachicola Bay for generations.

GA Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Jacksonville Fri, 23 May 2008 18:57:17 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A man from Brunswick was arrested in connection with several armed bank robberies in April and May.

Deadly Crash on the Start of Holiday Commute Fri, 23 May 2008 18:08:18 GMT

MACCLENNY, FL -- At least one person is dead after a crash on I-10 westbound in Macclenny.

Burger King and Farmworkers Reach Deal to Boost Wages Fri, 23 May 2008 13:53:20 GMT

MIAMI (AP) -- A farmworkers advocacy group and Burger King say they have agreed on a deal to help boost wages and improve conditions for Florida tomato pickers.

Justice Kenneth Bell Leaving Florida Supreme Court Fri, 23 May 2008 13:50:11 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- Florida Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell is resigning -- the second justice in six weeks to unexpectedly leave the state's high court.

Amber Alert For Missing Teen Called Off Fri, 23 May 2008 12:51:01 GMT

MIAMI, FL -- An Amber Alert issued for a 15-year-old girl is called off after a Miami man is arrested.

Statesmen Honor Former WH Chief of Staff Sat, 24 May 2008 11:10:10 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Former President Jimmy Carter says he loved Hamilton Jordan like his own son.

14 Georgia Counties Named Disaster Areas Sat, 24 May 2008 10:44:37 GMT

ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- President Bush has declared a major disaster in 14 Georgia counties hit by severe storms and tornadoes on Mother's Day.

Suspected Serial Killer Pleads No Contest to Murder Charges Fri, 23 May 2008 17:50:42 GMT

BRIDGEPORT, CT (AP) -- A former Fairfield security guard pleaded no contest to murder charges Thursday in the strangling deaths of three women in Bridgeport and plans to challenge a judge's order that consolidated all three cases.

Atlanta Police Investigate Death of Person Found Inside Car Fri, 23 May 2008 12:15:10 GMT

ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- Police are investigating the death of a person found in a burned car in the parking lot of an auto parts store in southwest Atlanta.

Ex-Consultant to Child Actors Sentenced Fri, 23 May 2008 12:09:46 GMT

ALBANY, GA (AP) -- A former consultant to child actors has been sentenced to 235 months in prison on exploitation charges.

Storm Damage Cleanup in Georgia Fri, 23 May 2008 00:05:44 GMT

CANTON, GA (AP) -- Johnston Elementary School in Cherokee County is closed for classes Wednesday and serving as a command post after severe storms damaged buildings in north Georgia.

Georgia Has Record 2008 for Storm Damage Fri, 23 May 2008 00:02:20 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine says 2008 has turned into a record year for storm damage in Georgia, with more than $400 million in insured losses during the first five months.

Georgia Parole Board Commutes Killer's Death Sentence Thu, 22 May 2008 17:04:13 GMT

ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has commuted the death sentence of convicted killer Samuel David Crowe, just hours before his scheduled execution.

$2.99 a Gallon: Local Car Dealers Offer Relief at the Gas Pump Thu, 22 May 2008 10:15:22 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It seems gas prices are skyrocketing daily. Around Jacksonville, the price for Regular Unleaded gas varies from $3.70 to $3.79 to $3.85 a gallon. One gas station Downtown is approaching the $4 mark. Regular Unleaded is $3.99 a gallon.

Exercise for Better Sex Fri, 23 May 2008 19:59:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Most people sit on their commute to work and then go to a job where they sit for a living.

Man Who Lost Everything to Illness Helps Others Fri, 23 May 2008 18:06:08 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Today is graduation day, and the keynote speaker is David Hale. Hale, who was talking to the crowd, used to talk only to himself as he wandered the streets, homeless.

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