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Favor Badges: Blessings Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:31:21 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- For decades, even centuries people have believed in blessings and favor that they say can be passed from one person to another.

"Port of Gold" Starts Moving Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:43:03 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The very first shipment is being unloaded at the so-called "Port of Gold" at JAXPORT.

Suprise! Dad is Home from Navy Duty Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:11:11 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The two little girls thought it was just another day at summer camp until their dad, stationed overseas, was standing in front of them.

Historic Slave Cemetery Gets New Look Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:03:06 GMT

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL -- For generations, former slaves and their descendants were laid to rest on the south side of Beach Boulevard, across from the "Whites Only" cemetery to the north.

Florida Man Takes Work-cation Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:56:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Many people are off-setting the high gas prices by staying at home and foregoing vacation plans to work more and earn extra cash. A South Florida man believes he has found a way to vacation with his family and work. He calls it a "work-cation."

House Burns in St. Augustine Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:38:46 GMT

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- A family has been burned out of their home in St. Augustine.

Court Battle to Drive Golf Cart on Sidewalk Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:29:02 GMT

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL -- Disabled man's case states state law is unconstitutional and violates federal law.

Last 10 Launches: NASA Sets Schedule for Final Shuttle Flights Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:20:00 GMT

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL -- Working under orders to end the space shuttle program by October 2010, NASA has planned out the final ten flights for its fleet.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Beauclerc Road Area Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:18:40 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Electric Authority is advising home owners along Beaclerc Road to boil their water as a precaution.

Community Re-Builds Torched Church Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:14:05 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A pastor who has made it his mission to help others re-build their lives -- is now getting help from the same people -- to re-build his church, which was torched more than a year ago.

City Rehab Project Becomes Homeowner's Headache Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:04:59 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Low to moderate income residents living in a substandard home might be eligible for a home improvement grant from Jacksonvile's Housing and Neighborhood department. But a First Coast family says their roof caved in during the renovations.

Abuse Complaints Part of Camp Tracey's Troubled Past Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:58:39 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Camp Tracey, in Baker County, has been part of numerous investigations, over the years, revolving around abuse. First Coast News has obtained copies of lawsuits filed against Camp Tracey and it's owner Harvest Baptist Church in Jacksonville.

MPG on Display: Car Dealers Change Windshield Stickers Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:54:02 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- America has "fuel on the brain" and it's shifting the way we think. So First Coast car dealerships are changing tactics to move cars off the lots -- and not just by promising $2.99 gas.

Man Charged After 3-Year-Old Shot in Westside Home Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:46:59 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A local man is facing half a dozen charges, after a three-year-old boy was shot in the face in a Westside home.

Crash Kills Two People on S.R. 16 Near Green Cove Springs Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:36:19 GMT

CLAY COUNTY, FL -- Two people are dead after a crash on State Road 16 near Green Cove Springs.

Signs of Rebirth in City's Oldest Neighborhood Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:59:17 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A sign of rebirth and revitalization was on display this weekend in the city's oldest neighborhood.

Obama Won't Accept Nomination at Convention Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:11:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- In a break with tradition, Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination at Invesco Field at Mile High, a 76,000-seat stadium, rather than at the site of the party's national convention across town.

Obama's Plane Makes Unscheduled Landing in St. Louis Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:46:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The airplane carrying Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made a safe, unscheduled and precautionary landing in St. Louis on Monday after a maintenance issue arose en route from Chicago to Charlotte, N.C.

John McCain Touts Plan To Create Jobs, Help Workers Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:50:34 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged the steep drop in U.S. jobs and said he would help the economy by cutting taxes, encouraging free trade, building nuclear power plants and launching other initiatives.

Old Guy vs Change: McCain, Obama Images Take Shape Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:40:22 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Now more than ever, it's the old guy against the agent of change.

Nino Herido de Bala Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:21:55 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Un hombre de Jacksonville fue acusado de al menos 6 cargos, luego de que un niño de 3 años fuera herido por un impacto de bala.

Restaurantes Mexicanos sin Cilantro Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:16:11 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- El brote de la bacteria salmonella que afecta a los Estados Unidos, tiene ahora otro objetivo.

Friday Night Concert Series: Erin Brooke & J Pat Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:08:02 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Erin Brooke & J Pat rocked the Friday Night Concert Series. They were on the show to promote the Heritage Day Festival in Springfield.

TV's 'The Bachelor' Weds in California Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:35:40 GMT

LOS OLIVOS, CA (AP) -- "The Bachelor" is a bachelor no more. Andrew Firestone, star of the ABC-TV reality show, married Serbian model and actress Ivana Bozilovic Saturday, Firestone's publicist Alisha Mahon told The Associated Press.

Kidman Gives Birth Monday to Girl Named Sunday Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:32:18 GMT

NASHVILLE, TN (AP) -- Nicole Kidman gave birth Monday to a baby girl named Sunday.

Koppel Series Shows Changes in China Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:39:21 GMT

NEW YORK, NY (AP) -- The image of Ted Koppel interviewing world leaders is so ingrained that it feels odd to see him wearing a hardhat for a nervous trip into a Chinese coal mine, or sitting in a Chongqing karaoke bar where teenage girls are hired to "entertain" male customers.

A-Rod's Wife Alleges Infidelity in Divorce Papers Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:22:06 GMT

MIAMI (AP) -- The wife of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has filed for a divorce in a Miami court.

White Stripes' Jack White Pens Poem About Detroit Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:43:28 GMT

DETROIT (AP) -- Singer-guitarist Jack White has penned a poem expressing his strong feelings for Detroit to clear up any misconceptions about how the White Stripes frontman feels about his hometown.

'Hancock' Grabs Heroic $107.3 Million Over Long Weekend Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:55:35 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Will Smith's box-office superpowers remain intact. Smith's "Hancock" - the story of a boozing, foul-mouthed superhero who dresses like a street bum - led the Fourth of July weekend with a $66 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.

2008 Miss Florida USA Pageant Begins This Week Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:42:04 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (AP) -- The 2008 Miss Florida USA Pageant kicks off this week with a series of events before the state crowns a new champion.

Slot Machines at Florida Race Track Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:50:24 GMT

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) -- Churchill Downs Inc. and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have reached an agreement on a 2008 purse contract at Calder Race Course in Miami.

Hurricane Bertha Powers up to a Category 3 Storm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:09:18 GMT

MIAMI (AP) -- Hurricane Bertha is now a Category 3 storm.
Bertha is still far from land, but the National Hurricane Center says it now has maximum sustained winds of 115 miles an hour.

Deputy Runs Over and Kills Woman in Driveway Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:43:42 GMT

Alachua County, FL (AP) -- Authorities say a 33-year-old woman was laying in a private driveway when she was accidentally run over and killed by an Alachua police officer.

Miami-Bound Plane Crashes, Kills Two on the Ground Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:29:42 GMT

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AP) -- A flower-laden U.S. cargo plane headed for Miami crashed near the Colombian capital on Monday, killing two people on the ground, according to local authorities.

One Dead, Three Injured in Fight Over Fireworks Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:28:51 GMT

POMPANO BEACH, FL (AP) -- Authorities in Broward County are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and three injured.

Lightning Causes Apartment Fire Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:05:22 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A group of Tampa residents were ousted from their apartments after a lightning bolt lit their building on fire.

Oxygen Tanks Spark House Fire Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:02:14 GMT

CASSELBERRY, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities in Central Florida are investigating a house fire that turned deadly after a resident's oxygen tanks exploded from the heat and fueled the flames, trapping him inside.

Plane Crashes Enroute to Miami Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:56:20 GMT

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Authorities say a Miami-bound cargo plane has crashed near the Colombian capital and two people have died.

Home Destroyed by Fire, 13 Homeless Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:30:56 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (AP) -- Thirteen people, including six children, are searching for a home after a house fire.

Plane Lands in Tampa With Dented Nose Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:20:14 GMT

TAMPA, FL (AP) -- A Northwest Airlines plane landed in Tampa with a dent in its nose, causing a stir among travelers.

Florida Man Charged in Weapons Contracting Case To Enter Plea Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:47:55 GMT
MIAMI (AP) -- A 22-year-old Miami Beach entrepreneur is scheduled to enter a plea to charges of defrauding the U.S. government by allegedly falsifying the origins and age of ammunition intended for Afghanistan.

1 Dead, 2 Injured During Shooting in Broward Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:34:00 GMT

POMPANO BEACH, FL (AP) -- Authorities in Broward County are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two injured.

Brian Nichols' Courthouse Shooting Trial Set To Open Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:29:46 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- The case against accused courthouse killer Brian Nichols was supposed to be as open-and-shut as they come.

Police: Daughter Slain After She Rejects Arranged Marriage Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:17:20 GMT

JONESBORO, GA (AP) -- Jonesboro Police say a daughter's refusal to go along with an arranged marriage led to her death and resulted in her father's arrest.

Man on Motorcycle Killed After Hitting Deer Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:24:09 GMT

THOMASTON, GA (AP) -- Authorities say a man driving a motorcycle died after he hit a deer on a rural Upson County road.

Georgia Police Identify Teen Who Drowned In Lake Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:31:26 GMT

CUMMING, GA (AP) -- Police have identified the 17-year-old boy who drowned in Lake Lanier over the holiday weekend.

Georgia Police Kill Kidnapping Suspect in Shootout Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:09:03 GMT

SANDY SPRINGS, GA (AP) -- Authorities say a kidnapping suspect was killed during a shootout with police in a Waffle House parking lot.

Roommates Stab Each Other, Both Critically Injured Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:05:40 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- A dispute between roommates left both with life threatening injuries.

Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:35:37 GMT

ALBANY, Ga. (AP) -- A domestic dispute led an Albany man to set himself on fire.

Democrats Hit GOP on Support for Medicare Cuts Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:41:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts.

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