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Get the 26.2 With Donna Marathon app

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:08:17 GMT

If you've got an iPhoneor iPad, you'll be able to map the participants' progress in real time with a new app for this year's race.

Search Continues for Regency Mall Shooting Suspects

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:29:56 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Shots fired inside the Regency Square Mall left a female mall employee injured.

Can You Hear It: Ponte Vedra Bird Talks Tebow

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:37:26 GMT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- You don't have to listen very carefully during Alice Kahoe's home video. You can hear her bird, Lou-Lou speak pretty clearly throughout.

Putnam Deputies Searching for Registered Sex Offender

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:20:30 GMT

SATSUMA, Fla. -- The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is looking for a registered sex offender who has seemingly disappeared, according to a release from Capt. Johnny Greenwood.

Ken's Top 10 Ways To Get Through Tax Filing Season

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:26:01 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This time of year many Americans struggle with getting our tax return filed timely and properly. You may be among them and feel you can't do it yourself, so how do you choose a tax preparer?

Police Tell First Coast News Kidnapping Not Random

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:22:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is calming Durkeeville residents' concerns while at the same time warning all citizens about their actions online.

Warm Winter Brings Flea Problems

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:11:53 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ruby is a two-year-old Basset Hound that likes to get out for a walk, but that is causing a problem for Ruby and her mom.

Team Teal Kicks Off Monday

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:45:15 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- February 13th Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown will join Team Teal Commissioner Tony Boselli and Jaguars Head Coach Mike Mularkey as they kick off the 2012 Team Teal Season.

Haleigh Cummings 3 Year Anniversary Today

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:31:01 GMT

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Today marks the three year anniversary of the disappearance of Haleigh Cummings.

Amtrak Exhibit Train Visits Jacksonville for 40th Anniversary

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:13:03 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A free exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of Amtrak will make a stop on the First Coast this weekend.

Credit Cards Signup Bonus Offers Cash, Miles

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:38:50 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- We're showing you how to make the credit cards payoff.

Road Closures and Detours for the "26.2 with Donna"

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:35:38 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As runners gear up for the "26.2 with Donna - The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer" in Jacksonville Beach this weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is preparing for road closures and detours in association with the event.

No Child Left Behind Waiver Could See Changes In Duval School Grades

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:42:08 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Duval County schools may see more "F'" grades among elementary and middle schools now that the federal government has waived the No Child Left Behind requirements for Florida.

26.2 With Donna Expo Preps Underway

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:38:11 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- The 26.2 With Donna race expo opens Friday, but Thursday night organizers were getting ready for the crowds.

Rutherford: No JSO Layoffs in March

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:28:49 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There will be no JSO layoffs next month.

Tiger is Back, So is Golf

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:37:34 GMT

Protecting Your Privacy from Prying Eyes Online

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:50:57 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Along with potential employers, another entity may be spying on your online social network posts. Insurance companies are especially interested in your Facebook photos.

Foreclosure-Abuse Settlement Has Doubters

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:49:58 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Susann Keifer knows something about trying to get a loan modification. The Middleburg woman has been trying to get one to save her home going on four years.

Audrey from Australia: Trouble Started During Rain

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:56 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A family from Australia is ready to make the 20,000 mile trip back home with the daughter they love, the little girl doctors in Jacksonville believe they've cured.

Court Rules in Favor of Clay County Ordinances

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:34:34 GMT

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- A Jacksonville court ruled Tuesday to uphold Clay County ordinances restricting alcohol sale, preventing venues that sell alcohol from opening on Wells Road and requiring lounges on Wells Road to close by 2016.