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Family of Fallen Mandarin Soldier Ships Items to Troops
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A truckload of care packages is ready to be shipped to Iraq. The family of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Earl Scott, III organized the drive days after he was killed in Iraq.
Read More...(Source: Firstcoastnews.com Local News - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:38:17 GMT)

UNF Criminolgy Students Hit the Streets
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students planning careers in criminal justice got a chance to see first hand what's being done in Jacksonville when it comes to crime.
Read More...(Source: Firstcoastnews.com Local News - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:32:56 GMT)

Police-Involved Shooting During Drug Sting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- JSO says a suspect is recovering after being shot by an undercover officer during a drug deal.
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Wet, With Some Storms Over Weekend
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When Should a Christmas Tree be a Christmas Tree?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As the holiday season approaches so do the abundance of local celebrations, but some people say something very important is missing.
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Package with Strange Odor Sends Two at Tax Collectors Office to Hospital
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Iraq War Veteran Wants Fair Treatment
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Holiday Tourism is Big Business in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Little white lights, an ice slide, and an outdoor ice rink beckon tourists.
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Patterson Academy Offers Action Plan to Stay Open
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Parents File Suit Against State's Education System
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- State educators have been slapped with a lawsuit from parents, and even students.
Read More...(Source: Firstcoastnews.com Local News - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:41:32 GMT)

Twilight: New Moon Sells Out Local Theaters
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Wind: Eye-Catching Alternative Energy on Atlantic Blvd
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Salvation Army Rings in the Holiday Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's that time of year again...the time when we hear bells ringing throughout the First Coast. It means you have a chance to help some of your less-fortunate neighbors have a more joyful holiday.
Read More...(Source: Firstcoastnews.com Local News - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:24 GMT)

Emergency Crews Want Waterway Property Numbered
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- There are more than 125 miles of waterway in St. Johns County, and homes can be tough for emergency crews to find.
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Richard Collier Receives Courage Award
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Former Jaguars lineman Richard Collier got justice, and now he's getting an award.
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Marijuana Plants in Garage Land Man in Jail
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- Apparently unaware they could find their way past the locked door, a man let police search his home.
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New Way to Reach Santa: Text Messages
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Generations of children have had the opportunity to send their wish lists directly to the North Pole for Santa's perusal.
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City Gets New Tools for Water Emergency Response
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Citing the amount of water and the number of water-related emergencies, St. Johns County has purchased two new boats and a new lift.
Read More...(Source: Firstcoastnews.com Local News - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:53 GMT)

FBI: Bank Robbery Suspect May Be Around Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The FBI is looking for a bank robbery suspect who they believe may be in our area.
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Little Boy Gets Clothes His Own Size
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