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Family Luring Home Buyers With Lemonade Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:03:23 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A family in Mandarin is adding a unique incentive to sell their house.

Blue Star Moms Welcome Home a Son Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:51:36 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A First Coast Woman saw the need for an organization to support soldiers and their families when her own son went to fight in Iraq.

Bikers Shed "Bad Boy Image" with Religion Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:44:38 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- They may look tough on the outside but a group of bikers from the First Coast showed their softer side at the Biker Blessing Sunday.

9A Back Open after Motorcycle Crash Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:09:56 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office has temporarily closed the northbound entrance ramp to State Road 9A because of a major crash.

21 Year-Old Drowns in Camden County Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:21:13 GMT
ST. MARYS, GA -- The body of a 21 year-old man was discovered after search crews were deployed to search for a missing person in the waters of Gilligans Island Lagoon Sunday afternoon.

Duo Arrested after High Speed Chase Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:28:36 GMT
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL -- A couple is in custody after they attempted to rob a grocery store in World Golf Village and then lead police on a high speed chase through St. Johns County.

Man Seriously Injured in Crash on Normandy Blvd Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:49:06 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Florida Highway Patrol says a man suffered serious injuries after crashing his bicycle into a car on Normandy Boulevard.

Gas Prices Push Florida Students To Online Courses Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:03:16 GMT
BOCA RATON, FL (AP) -- Soaring gas prices have been a boon to online college courses, as more Florida students forgo the commute to class.

McCain Endorses Ban on Affirmative Action Programs in AZ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:28:10 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) -- Presidential candidate John McCain on Sunday endorsed a proposal to ban affirmative action programs in his home state, a policy that Democratic rival Barack Obama called a disappointing embrace of divisive tactics. In the past, McCain has criticized such ballot initiatives.

Obama Says He's a Contender in Some Red States Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:13:10 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) -- With 100 days remaining in the race for the White House, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama says he has succeeded in expanding the electoral map in his race against John McCain, principally in southern and southwestern states but also in Montana and North Dakota.

McCain Says Obama's Timetable for Withdrawal is Political Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:01:02 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican presidential contender John McCain said that his challenger, Barack Obama, decided on a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq based on political expediency.

McCain Says Obama Shortchaged Wounded Trips in Overseas Tour Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:53:00 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican John McCain's campaign on Saturday sharply criticized Democratic rival Barack Obama for canceling a visit to wounded troops in Germany, contending Obama chose foreign leaders and cheering Europeans over "injured American heroes."

McCain Vows to Back Changes to Disabilies Law Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:38:40 GMT
COTTONWOOD, AZ (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain is pledging support for a proposal to expand protections for disabled people under an 18-year-old landmark civil rights law.

Obama Defends World Tour Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:33:02 GMT
LONDON (AP) -- Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama brushed aside Republican criticism of his overseas trip on Saturday and stood outside the famed 10 Downing Street to say that both President Bush and Sen. John McCain were moving his way on the key issues of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Carmen Electra & Kim Kardashian Dazzle Comics Fans Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:18:31 GMT
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The line snaked through the Comic-Con floor. Hundreds of camera-toting fans jockeyed for position, barely able to contain their excitement.

Authorities: Boy Confesses to Killing Teenage Girl Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:35:31 GMT
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities in South Florida say a 15-year-old boy has confessed to killing a teenage girl who had been missing for three weeks.

Tampa Officer Stabbed in Neck by Suspect, Survives Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:32:35 GMT
TAMPA, FL (AP) -- A Tampa police officer is recovering after a suspect came from behind and stabbed him in the neck as he was arresting another suspect.

Group Makes Waves in Gay Marriage Debate in FL, CA, Other Places Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:30:19 GMT
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (AP) -- A New Jersey-based group, the National Organization for Marriage, is making waves outside the Garden State as its members seek to ban same-sex marriage in states including Florida.

Scrabble Players Compete in Orlando for Championship Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:25:06 GMT

Camp Del Rio: Sunday Report Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:19:40 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Two days of training camp are in the books, and the Jaguars are still without their number one draft pick.

Florida Lotto Jackpot Jumps To $12 Million in Next Drawing Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:36:10 GMT
TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.

1 Fantasy 5 Player Wins $249,888 Saturday Prize Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:33:11 GMT

Johnson Gains Redemption During Second Indy Win Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:17:26 GMT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson wasn't about to get caught again.

NASCAR Orders Mandatory Cautions To Monitor Tires Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:17:51 GMT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- NASCAR has ordered competition cautions during its race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway over worries about the Goodyear tires used by the circuit.

Sastre Wins Doping-Scarred Tour de France Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:04:05 GMT
PARIS (AP) -- Spain's Carlos Sastre won the Tour de France on Sunday, with cycling's showpiece event again unable to escape the shadow of doping: A rider from from Kazakhstan tested positive for a banned stimulant minutes after Sastre's victory.

WBIR: Coverage of Knoxville Church Shooting Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:34:08 GMT
KNOXVILLE, TN -- This is a running update of the church shooting story from our Gannett sister station WBIR-TV in Knoxville.

Update: 2nd Victim Dies in Tennessee Church Shooting Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:58:44 GMT
KNOXVILLE, TN (AP) -- A man wielding a shotgun entered a church and opened fire as congregants watched a youth performance Sunday, killing one person and injuring eight others, Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen said.

Fire Still Threatens Homes West of Yosemite Park Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:16:58 GMT
MIDPINES, CA (AP) -- A fast-spreading wildfire is raging out of control near a western entrance to Yosemite National Park.

In Sign Language, Disney Isn't Goofy Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
How might you say Mickey Mouse in Spanish? Mickey Mouse will do - after all, it's a proper name.

Mission Plans Yard Sale As Costs Rise Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Bread of Life Christian Mission, an organization marking 15 years of assisting local families through a variety of charitable programs, is fighting a two-front battle spawned by economically challenging times.

Amtgard! Battles Begin With Swords Of Foam Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Sarah Nieto quietly wades through a muddy, rain-swollen creek, climbs ashore opposite a foot bridge and, holding two foam-covered bamboo sticks, races across a marshy field to a spot behind a young man.

Black Vet Dies After Exoneration Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Samuel Snow, an 83-year-old black World War II veteran from Leesburg who had traveled across the country to receive an apology from the Army for being unfairly convicted of rioting in 1944, died Sunday, hours after a ceremony honoring him and 27 of his fellow soldiers.

Martinez's Book Describes Pursuit Of American Dream Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
A reader looking for juicy gossip or insider dope about Florida and Washington politics will come away with something quite different from Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez's soon-to-be released first book, "A Sense Of Belonging."

City Has Super Plans For Park Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
The city is working to finish a redesigned park in the Channel District by January, hoping it could become a hot spot for Super Bowl events.

'Hurdle' Delays Housing Project Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
It's been a year since residents moved out of Central Park Village to make way for a new mixed-income neighborhood called Encore.

Sheriff Says Aisenberg Attorney Never Target Of Investigation Sheriff: Cohen Not Targeted Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
The Hillsborough County sheriff is disputing claims by attorney Barry Cohen that he has been the target of an investigation into the 1997 disappearance of 5-month-old Sabrina Paige Aisenberg.

Polk Authorities Search For Suspect In Fatal Shooting Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:20:00 EDT
A man shot and found lying in the road near Seminole Avenue and 8th Street earlier this evening has died from his injuries, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Bollea's 18th Birthday Present: 'A New Place To Live' In Jail Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:11:00 EDT
When Nick Bollea celebrated his 18th birthday with a new place to live in the Pinellas County Jail.

Sheriff Says Aisenberg Attorney Never Target Of Investigation

Gas Prices Push Fla. Students To Online Courses

Authorities: Boy Confesses To Killing Teenage Girl

Group Helping To Save Dreams Of Homeowners

Simms Knocking Off The Rust

Islamic Group Claims It's Behind India Blasts Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
An obscure Islamic militant group warning of "the terror of Death" sent an e-mail claiming responsibility for bombings that killed at least 45 people, and authorities stepped up security Sunday after India's second series of blasts in two days.

Wildfire Rages Near Yosemite National Park Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
An out-of-control wildfire burning Sunday near an entrance to Yosemite National Park has destroyed eight homes and threatened thousands more as flames forced authorities to cut power to the park.

Obama 'Making It A Contest' Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
With 100 days remaining in the race for the White House, Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois said that he has succeeded in expanding the electoral map in his race against Arizona Sen. John McCain, principally in southern and southwestern states but also in Montana and North Dakota.

Gunman Kills 2 At Tennessee Church Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
A gunman opened fire at a church youth performance Sunday and killed two people, including a man who witnesses called a hero for shielding others from a shotgun blast.

Is States' Rights A Position Or Evasion? Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
John McCain's positions on offshore drilling and same-sex couple adoptions are just the latest he's taken on sensitive issues by insisting states should make their own decisions.

Indy's Sidekick Arrested Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Shia LaBeouf was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drunken driving on Sunday after an early morning wreck in which the "Indiana Jones" star injured his hand and knee, authorities said.

Johnson's Win Overshadowed By Tire Fiasco Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:44:00 EDT
In only the first 47 laps of Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, a flat right-front tire cost Dale Earnhardt Jr. a lap, and exploding right-rear tires ripped apart the fenders of Juan Pablo Montoya's and Matt Kenseth's cars.

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