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Developer with Ties to the First Coast Found Dead in Orlando Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:09:14 GMT

WINTER PARK, FL -- Orlando police are investigating the death of a developer with ties to the First Coast.

Who Are Those People In Orange Downtown? Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:57:17 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- If you've ever been downtown, chances are you've seen the people in orange with pith helmets. But what do they do and who are they called?

Arrests in Death of Edward Waters College Leader Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:49:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Police say they've arrested two suspects in the murder of an Edward Waters College leader.

Weather: Fog Forming Where The Storms Hit Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:48:07 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL --Storms cooled many areas down.

Man on Trial For Baby's Death Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:28:04 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Adrian Smith, Sr., showed emotion and paid closed attention, in court on Wednesday, to the testimony and details against him in the death of his four month old child.

Nassau County Deputy Honored After Death Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:12:07 GMT

NASSAU COUNTY, FL -- "I've never felt so helpless in my life." Those are the words of a husband grieving. But the whole community in Nassau County also lost a woman they loved.

City Council Supports Hiring More Police Officers Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:58:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Sheriff's Office for the first time in years is in a position to hire new officers and increase its presence on the streets.

JSO Investigating Northwest Jacksonville Shooting Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:53:14 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Jacksonville Sheriff's Officers are investigating a shooting in Northwest Jacksonville.

2 Beagles Rescued from Drain Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:50:01 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- 2 little dogs are safe now after they were trapped in a storm drain in St. Nicholas.

Portion of I-295 Closed Starting Wednesday Night Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:23:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Some drivers who use Interstate 295 on the Jacksonville's Westside will have to make alternative plans on Wednesday, June 25th and during Thursday early morning.

Why First Coast Gas Stations are Closing Their Doors Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:11:59 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- On top of gas prices and slow sales, some gas station owners are being forced to do some expensive remodeling.

Man Wanted for Fruit Cove Home Invasion Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:09:05 GMT

FRUIT COVE, FL -- The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who broke into a house, while the homeowner was inside sleeping.

Nassau County Deputues Search for Armed Robber Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:58:12 GMT

YULEE, FL -- The Nassau County Sheriff's Office needs help solving an armed robbery at Safari Food Store in Yulee.

Mayor Peyton Says No Need For Higher Taxes To Make City Safer Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:34:54 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Mayor John Peyton says tax payers will not feel the heat in their wallets when it comes to introducing new public safety efforts.

Man Accused of Photographing Boys in Shower Speaks Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:27:50 GMT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL -- A man accused of taking pictures of young boys in the showers at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club says he's innocent. Police say otherwise, and believe there are more victims out there.

Homeless Shelter Wants Your Vacation Souvenirs Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:13:53 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A Downtown homeless shelter wants you to bring them back some select souvenirs from your summer vacation, and then donate the goodies to people in need.

Jaguars Raise $90,000 for Iowa Tornado Victims Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:53:06 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jaguars have raised over $90,000 to aid the residents of Brad Meester's hometown of Parkersburg, Iowa which was recently destroyed by a tornado.

Bruce Springsteen is Coming to the First Coast Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:52:28 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Boss is coming to the First Coast.

No New Taxes for Crime Fighting Initiative Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:53:22 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Mayor John Peyton announces one of the largest public safety investments in Jacksonville's history and says it will happen without raising taxes.

Nemours Kicks Off Campaign Battling Dyslexia Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:50:47 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The program aims to identify children with dyslexia and to take corrective action before they learn to read and before they begin to fail.

Columbia County Woman Runs Over Former Husband Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:45:54 GMT

LAKE CITY, FL -- According to police, a Columbia County woman is in custody after she ran over her former husband with her car.

7 Arrested in Cockfighting Operation Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:22:26 GMT

PALAKTA, FL -- Seven men were arrested when the Putnam County Sheriffs Office broke up a suspected cockfighting ring.

Body Discovered in St. Augustine Woods Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:16:54 GMT

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is investigating after the discovery of a body.

Kutting for Kids - Sunday, July 20th Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:50:27 GMT

If you can spare some hair, Kutting for Kids needs you!

Kanye West Rails Against Bonnaroo Criticism Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:38:09 GMT

NEW YORK, NY (AP) -- Kanye West defended himself from criticism over his delayed performance at Bonnaroo, saying on his blog that the flak he's taken has left him "the most offended I've ever been."

`Viva La Vida' has second-best debut of 2008 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:43:01 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Coldplay's new album is already living the life.

Michaela McManus Joining `Law & Order: SVU' Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:37:09 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) -- Michaela McManus, who played book editor Lindsey on "One Tree Hill," is joining "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" as an assistant district attorney.

Tom Hanks Supports AFTRA Contract Deal Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:52:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tom Hanks has thrown his support behind a contract deal reached by the smaller of two actors unions, putting his high-profile name against plans by the larger union to wring more concessions from the major Hollywood studios.

Spokeswoman: Amy Winehouse Doesn't Have Emphysema Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:44:56 GMT

LONDON (AP) -- A discrepancy regarding the health of Amy Winehouse arose after the Grammy-winning singer's father said she had early stage emphysema brought on by smoking crack cocaine and cigarettes.

Florida Strikes $1.7 Billion Deal With Big Sugar Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:22:19 GMT

WELLINGTON, FL (AP) -- In one of the biggest conservation deals in U.S. history, the nation's largest producer of cane sugar reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to get out of the business and sell its nearly 300 square miles in the Everglades to the state of Florida for $1.75 billion.

IRS Investigates Televangelist Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:49:56 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (AP) -- The Internal Revenue Service is investigating a St. Petersburg televangelist who criticized former presidential candidate Mitt Romney during the Republican primary.

Federal Judge Hearing Parking Lot Gun Law Case Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:46:06 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- A federal judge in Tallahassee will hear arguments in a case challenging a new Florida law that allows guns to be kept locked in cars parked in lots owned by businesses.

18-Year-Old FL Man Survives Alligator Attack; Loses Arm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:10:21 GMT

MELBOURNE, FL -- An 18-year-old Florida man is recovering today after his arm was severed Sunday by a large alligator when he went for a swim in Lake Okeechobee.

Media Coverage May Move Student Killing Trial Out of Miami Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:56:41 GMT

MIAMI (AP) -- A Miami judge must decide whether heavy media coverage warrants moving the trial of a teenager accused of killing his middle-school friend to another city.

Necropsy Scheduled For Euthanized Whale Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:54:24 GMT

KEY LARGO, FL (AP) -- A necropsy will be performed on a rare beaked whale that was euthanized days after it was found stranded off the Florida Keys.

Attorney General Announcing Game Plan To Slow Down Gang Activity Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:29:08 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- Florida's attorney general is ready to announce plans to crack down on street gangs in the state.

Trends: Theme Parks Go Green Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:19 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Families at Florida theme parks this summer may notice some subtle changes this year. The places known for thrills and chills are going green.

Man Accused of Arranging Killing of Son's Wife Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:55:07 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- A jury could soon decide the fate of a 68-year-old man accused of plotting to kill his daughter's wife because she was black.

Sugar Refinery To Begin Demolishing Silos Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:20:21 GMT

PORT WENTWORTH, GA (AP) -- Crews are ready to begin tearing down the towering storage silos damaged in the February explosion at the Imperial Sugar refinery near Savannah.

Jefferson Woman's Body Found in Storage Freezer Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:07:27 GMT

JEFFERSON, GA (AP) -- Authorities in Jefferson are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a storage freezer.

Alarming Diabetes Report Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:49:24 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population, the government said Tuesday.

Health Insurance Lags Most in Southwest, CDC Says Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:54:46 GMT

ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- The Southwest has the lowest rate of health insurance coverage in the country, with 30 percent of non-elderly adults and 18 percent of children uninsured, according to a new government study.

Scientists Identify Possible Alzheimer's Gene Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:50:40 GMT

NEW YORK, NY (AP) -- Scientists have identified a gene that may raise the risk of getting the most common kind of Alzheimer's disease by about 45 percent in people who inherit a certain form of it.

CDC: About 8 Percent of Americans Have Diabetes Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:48:19 GMT

ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population, the government said Tuesday.

Wireless Hospitals Systems Can Disrupt Med Devices Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:02:44 GMT

CHICAGO, IL (AP) -- Wireless systems used by many hospitals to keep track of medical equipment can cause potentially deadly breakdowns in lifesaving devices such as breathing and dialysis machines, researchers reported Tuesday in a study that warned hospitals to conduct safety tests.

Lack of Sunshine Vitamin May Cloud Survival Odds Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:58:13 GMT

CHICAGO, IL (AP) -- New research linking low vitamin D levels with deaths from heart disease and other causes bolsters mounting evidence about the "sunshine" vitamin's role in good health.

Salmonella Can Ride Water Into Tomatoes Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:55:58 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pick a tomato in the blazing sun and plunge it straight into cold water. If that happened on the way to market, it might be contaminated. Too big of a temperature difference can make a tomato literally suck water inside the fruit through the scar where its stem used to be. If salmonella happens to be lurking on the skin, that's one way it can penetrate and, if the tomato isn't eaten right away, have time to multiply.

Study: Treating Herpes Doesn't Prevent HIV Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:53:21 GMT

LONDON (AP) -- Doctors have long suspected that people with herpes are more likely to catch HIV. So they thought that by treating herpes, they could also cut a person's HIV risk. But a new study that tested this strategy found the assumption may have been wrong.

New Clue to Alzheimer's Found Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:05:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Researchers have uncovered a new clue to the cause of Alzheimer's disease.

Brain Injuries Cause Half of Seniors' Fall Deaths Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.

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