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Crash at I-295 and Lem Turner Leaves Several Injured Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:04:47 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Florida Highway Patrol says one person is dead following a crash on I-295 and Lem Turner.

First Coast Mexican Restaurants without Cilantro? Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:55:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The nationwide outbreak of
salmonella poisoning has a new focus. After weeks of warnings about tomatoes, the CDC says the culprit could be something else in your pantry.

Three-Year-Old Shot on the Westside Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:49:24 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A three-year-old is in the hospital with life threatening injuries, after being shot in the neck.

Nathan Devoe in Custody after more than One Month on the Run Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:40:41 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- After more than two months on the run with his two-year-old daughter Natalie, Nathan Devoe was booked into the Duval County Jail on Sunday afternoon, for interference with child custody and injunction against protection.

It's Family Golf Month at World Golf Village Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:15:04 GMT

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- The golf courses at the World Golf Village will be offering great discounts and hosting special events throughout the month of July as part of "Family Golf Month."

Exclusive: Camp Tracey Allegations Bring Back Painful Memories Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:41:07 GMT

BAKER COUNTY, FL -- New allegations about Camp Tracey in rural Baker County have turned the spotlight on decades of complaints of sexual and physical abuse at the camp.

Reunion Of Veterans Meets In Jacksonville Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:50:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- They are among the most highly decorated units who served in Vietnam.

Community Rallies Around Man with Cystic Fibrosis Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:12:38 GMT

New Jobs Coming To The First Coast Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:01:11 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Americans are celebrating today, but the economy has forced some people to change their Independence Day plans.

Police Say Two Men Shot by Officers in Arlington have Lengthy Records Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:57:37 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation into a police involved shooting in Arlington.

Interview: Terry Harris of the 'All Star Comedy Explosion' Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:14:11 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- There will be a lot of laughs this weekend at the All Star Comedy Explosion. Some of the funniest guys in comedy will take the stage at the Florida Theatre.

Springfield Heritage Days: Christina Wagner Performance Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:19:17 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- One of the oldest neighborhoods in Jacksonville is celebrating its heritage this weekend.

Volunteers Help Clean Up After 4th of July Celebrations Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:04:47 GMT

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL -- On Saturday, volunteers spent the morning picking up litter after the 4th of July celebrations.

Mylights: Downtown Fireworks Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:28:50 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Paul Roberts Jr. of Jacksonville sent in this video of the grand finale fireworks show in downtown Jacksonville.

Obama to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:04:16 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Barack Obama's campaign says he will visit Georgia on Tuesday for a town hall meeting to discuss the effects of the economy on families.

Obama: Media Response To Iraq Remarks Overblown Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:45:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Barack Obama celebrated "active faith" as an obligation of religious Americans and a chief agent of societal change while speaking Saturday to a nearly all-black roomful of churchgoers, but hoping to reach far beyond them.

Analysis: John McCain Struggles To Regain Footing Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:04:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement.

Obama, Clinton To Hold Joint Fundraisers in NY Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:42:12 GMT

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) -- Now that they're allies, Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton will help each other raise money in a series of fundraisers in New York next week.

Kevin Costner & Band Entertain Fans at Coke Zero 400 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:13:31 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- NASCAR is a sport full of stars, but you could argue that the biggest name on hand at Saturday's race wasn't Earnhardt Jr., Gordon, or Stewart. It was Costner.

Movie Review: The Wackness Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:03:07 GMT

If you're not in the mood for a Hollywood blockbuster this weekend, there are several smaller films in theaters as well. One of those is "The Wackness".

Comic Book Artist Michael Turner Dies at 37 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:20:31 GMT

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles such as "Superman/Batman," "The Flash" and "Civil War,'" has died. He was 37.

Suspect Busts Patrol Car Windows Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:02:00 GMT

TALLAHASEE (AP) -- Authorities say a man kicked out the window of a Leon County deputy's patrol car while being driven to jail in a failed escape.

Infant Burned in Fireworks Fire Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:01:18 GMT

SUMMERFIELD, FL (AP) -- Marion County Fire Rescue officials say a 9-month-old boy suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns on his arms and face after three other children were playing with fireworks that destroyed their north Florida home.

Arrest Made After FedEx Sends Drug Shipment To Wrong Place Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:40:24 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) -- FedEx prides itself on reliability. But a mistaken delivery tipped off police to a 200-pound shipment of marijuana that someone tried to send from Pembroke Pines, Florida to Baltimore via the shipping company.

Bacteria Levels High in Venice Beach Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:26:00 GMT

VENICE, FL (AP) -- Beachgoers near the Venice Fishing Pier are being warned to stay out of the water this Fourth of July weekend due to contaminated water conditions.

Police wnt u to fight crime w/txt msgs Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:54:53 GMT

TAMPA, FL (AP) -- Police in the 1970s urged citizens to "drop a dime" in a pay phone to report crimes anonymously. Now in an increasing number of cities, tipsters are being invited to use their thumbs - to identify criminals using text messages.

More than $9,500 in Ammunitions Stolen From North Florida Home Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:42:41 GMT

REDDICK, FL (AP) -- Authorities say more than a dozen guns and 2,000 rounds of ammunitions valued at more than $9,500 have been stolen from a north Florida home.

Daytona Beach May Recruit Panhandlers To Clean City For Pay, Housing Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:41:48 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (AP) -- The city of Daytona Beach may soon start recruiting panhandlers to clean the city, paying them with a stipend and a place to stay.

Man Charged With Dangling, Dropping Dog Out Van Window Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:13:10 GMT

OLDSMAR, FL (AP) -- A man is facing an animal cruelty charge after authorities say he dangled a dog out the window of his van and dropped it onto a street near Tampa.

Bathing Beauties Try To Set Swimsuit Record Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:49:45 GMT

PENSACOLA, FL (AP) -- Pensacola bathing beauties are hoping to set a record this holiday for the most swimsuits in a photos shoot

Dog Rescued After Fire Destroys Home Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:18:20 GMT

MIAMI (AP) -- It was a smoky Fourth of July that nearly ended in tragedy for a five-year-old Labrador mix after his Miami home caught on fire.

Spitzer Call Girl Drops 'Girls Gone Wild' Lawsuit Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:12:29 GMT

MIAMI (AP) -- The call girl involved in a scandal that brought down New York's former governor has dropped a lawsuit claiming "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis exploited her image and name on the Internet.

Companies Begin Quest For Oil, Gas Off Florida Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:55:11 GMT

PENSACOLA, FL (AP) -- Oil companies once viewed drilling in the deep waters off Florida as cost prohibitive. Politicians feared even the slightest sign of support would be career suicide.

Police Officer Charged in Security Guard Shooting Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:02:47 GMT

MARIETTA, GA (AP) -- Cobb County Police detectives say an Atlanta police officer shot and killed an unarmed security guard at an apartment complex, and that the officer faces charges of murder and aggravated assault.

Teen Wading With Friends in Lake Lanier Drowns Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:30:34 GMT

CUMMING, Ga. (AP) -- Police say a 17-year-old boy drowned in Lake Lanier while wading with friends.

Rashean Mathis Discusses Training Camp and Upcoming Season Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:12:41 GMT

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis was on hand to kick off Family Golf Month at World Golf Village on Sunday. While there, he spoke with First Coast News about training camp which is less than 3 weeks away.

3 Fantasy 5 Players Win $216,407 Friday Prize Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:36:44 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- Three winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will each collect $72,135.76, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.

No Mega Money Top Winner; Next Jackpot $750,000 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:31:17 GMT

TALLLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- No ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number, causing the Mega Money jackpot to roll over to an estimated $750,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.

4 Fantasy 5 Players Win $234,245 Thursday Prize Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:39:40 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will each collect $59,076.39, the Florida Lottery said Friday.

Kyle Busch Wins Under Caution at Daytona Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:42:46 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Kyle Busch survived a drag race with Carl Edwards, and won a wreck-filled race at Daytona International Speedway under caution Saturday night.

1-2-3-4 Cake Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:58:56 GMT

Mainline Presbyterian Assembly Votes To Drop Gay Clergy Ban Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:55:48 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The Presbyterian Church USA, bitterly divided over sexuality and the Bible, is setting up another confrontation over its ban on ordaining non-celibate gays and lesbians.

Court Rules Exorcism Protected By 1st Amendment Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:06:08 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Supreme Court has thrown out a jury award over injuries a girl suffered in an exorcism conducted by members of her old church, ruling that the case unconstitutionally entangled the court in religious matters.

Pope Celebrates Mass With Orthodox Christian Patriarch Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:04:33 GMT

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- In a major step toward healing a nearly 1,000-year division, Pope Benedict XVI and the leader of the world's 250 million Orthodox Christians have celebrated Mass together at the Vatican.

First American Named to Head Vatican Supreme Court Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:59:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- An archbishop who firmly upholds the Roman Catholic church's condemnation of abortion has been named the first American to lead the Vatican supreme court.

Nadal Dethrones Federer at Wimbledon Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:51:17 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five-year reign at Wimbledon on Sunday, winning a riveting, five-set marathon to claim his first title at the All England Club and signal a changing of the guard in men's tennis.

Red Sox, Cubs Highlight All-Star Starters Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:48:21 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez won the popular vote and a slew of Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs will join him in the starting lineup at the All-Star game.

Kim Wins AT&T National for 2nd Victory Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:42:33 GMT

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- Anthony Kim closed with a 5-under 65 Sunday to rally from a three-shot deficit and win the AT&T National, making him the first American under 25 to win twice in one year on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods.

Valverde Wins 1st Tour de France Stage Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:35:50 GMT

PLUMELEC, France (AP) -- Alejandro Valverde of Spain won the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday with a ride through flat country, the opening of a three-week race trying to restore its luster after years of doping scandals.

Venus Defeats Sister Serena to Win 5th Wimbledon Title Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:08:50 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Venus Williams beat sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and seventh Grand Slam championship.

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