The Clay County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help finding a suspect in seven burglaries. The agency has released photos of the man while in a store holding a small child. "We would like to encourage the community to call ... with any information that may help us identify him so he can be contacted," according to a news release. Anyone with information should call (904) 264-6512. Full Story »
The state levied a record $30,500 fine Wednesday against the operator of an unlicensed day care where a toddler died after being left in a hot car in June. The fine against Shantel P. Wilcher, 39, is the largest ever in Jacksonville against an unlicensed child-care provider and one of the largest in Florida, said Department of Children and Families spokesman John Harrell. read more Full Story »
Sarah Jarvis is home. After witnessing for Jesus on the streets of East Arlington for 22 years, the neighborhood fixture known as The Bible Lady died Monday after being struck by a truck. The accident occurred as Jarvis walked across Mount Pleasant Road about dawn, Jacksonville police said. Witnesses said the driver had a green light and tried to brake before hitting Jarvis, 73, tossing her and ... Full Story »
A veteran Jacksonville firefighter arrested for accepting cash for allowing inmates he supervised to receive unauthorized visits has pleaded guilty to three bribery counts. Daniel W. Foote, 54, was sentenced to three years of house arrest and ordered to retire from the fire department, where he worked for 21 years. Circuit Judge Linda McCallum also ordered him to pay $1,000 to the Jacksonville ... Full Story »
The Clay County Health Department will hold two by-appointment-only clinics Friday and Dec. 19 for people in at-risk groups who want to get the H1N1 flu shot. The shots will be offered to people who are pregnant, live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age, are between 6 months and 24 years old, or are between 25 and 64 years old and have a chronic illness like diabetes or asthma ... Full Story »
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Investigators need your help finding a man they say is a person of interest in several burglaries in Clay County. The Clay County Sheriff's Office is encouraging the community to call (904) 264-6512 with any information that may help find this man. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A First Coast family is lucky to be alive after a fire left them homeless for the holidays. Crystal Bass said a fire was started by a space heater in her Northside home on Saturday. "You don't ever think it's going to happen to you," said Bass. Full Story »
LAKE CITY, Fla. -- It's an example of a police chase that didn't turn out well for the suspects. According to the Lake City Police Department, it began early Sunday morning near Virginia and Wright streets. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- You've seen what Maurice Jones-Drew can do...can you do it better? His post-touchdown dances are the topic here, of course. If you can do better, or just well enough to impress the judges, you can win tickets to the final home game of the year. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- First Coast News has learned a 20-year-old man was shot and killed at Roosevelt Gardens Apartments around 1 p.m. today. That's near I-95 and Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Full Story »
WASHINGTON -- The government's $700 billion bailout of the financial system helped prevent an all-out panic last fall but hasn't met many of the targets Congress set out, a watchdog panel says. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Gator Bowl isn't usually one of the most talked-about bowl games, but it is this year because it's Bobby Bowden's final game as Florida State's head coach. Full Story »
The Clay County Sheriff's Office said the man holding a child in these photos is a person of interest in up to seven burglaries. CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Clay County detectives want to talk to a man wanted for questioning in several burglaries and released two photos of the man made by a surveillance camera in at convenience store. Full Story »
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. -- Nearly 1,000 Duval County students will likely call a new school home next year. Tuesday night, the school board unveiled new tentative boundaries. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The baby sitter of a boy who died when left in a hot pickup truck parked outside her home in June is being fined $30,500 for running an unlicensed child care facility -- the largest fine ever levied for such a violation by the state of Florida. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The grandmother of a 13-year-old boy who called 911 for help thinks the dispatcher wasn't professional or sensitive during the call. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A third teen is behind bars for the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver. Two other teens were arrested and charged with murder of another driver... Full Story »
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Detectives need your help identifying a man who is a person of interest in several burglaries in Clay County. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Jacksonville doctors are seeing a lot more patients in the recent weeks. One doctor told Action News to take our pick of what sicknesses are going around. Full Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Fallen Marine Jonathan Taylor's goodbye started Wednesday morning at Celebration Church with his funeral. Full Story »
More than 30 Drayton Island homeowners appeared before Putnam County commissioners Tuesday to discuss financial solutions for the ferry that serves their island. Full Story »
'WHITE CHRISTMAS' AFTER ALL You can read more about these items in today's Palatka Daily News, available at newsstands and stores throughout Putnam County. Full Story »
Video 1 Celebrating their homeland Video 2 Truck rams fruit market Video 3 Hog Waller Video 4 Haliegh Search Video 5 Volunteer Appreciation Full Story »
Plans for an extended drawdown of Rodman Reservoir in 2010 have been set aside by the state. Full Story »
BAD WEATHER DOES NOT RUIN REC RE-OPENING You can read more about these items in today's Palatka Daily News, available at newsstands and stores throughout Putnam County. Full Story »
Owning a pet is a big commitment; once it’s in your home it becomes a member of the family. That is why everyone, and particularly children, need to be ready before a furry friend moves in. Parents have to be certain that children are up to the challenge that comes with pet ownership. Full Story »
With the recession taking a serious bite out of food pantry stocks, The Brunswick News and other area businesses are launching drives to help replenish them. Full Story »
What could be the final round in the selection of a fifth judge for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit is scheduled for Monday in Atlanta. Glynn County District Attorney Stephen Kelley said he has been contacted by the governor's office and will make the trip to the capital city. Full Story »
Two gubernatorial candidates cheered the announcement Tuesday that Linger Longer Communities and Jekyll Island Authority have suspended their partnership in the proposed revitalization of the island's waterfront. Full Story »
The Jekyll Island Authority is promising to complete its planned beachfront redevelopment largely on schedule after it parted ways with its private developer Tuesday over how quickly work can begin in a sour economy. Full Story »
With so many homeless people in the area and families in need, Linda Green, owner of the Lake City Goin’ Postal Store, wants to bring those people some warmth. Full Story »
The City of Lake City Council could review its charter and district boundaries next year. Full Story »
More than 100 floats took part in Monday night's Christmas Parade in Lake City. Full Story »
Friends and family will remember Philip J. Moses Sr. for his personality and dedication to forestry. Full Story »
A fire at a Columbia County residence on Saturday left a family of 7 homeless, according to fire officials. Full Story »
AT&T presented Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida with a $10,000 check Monday in Hemming Plaza for the organization to purchase tickets to the Dec. 17 Jaguars game against the Indianapolis Colts. Full Story »
“It’s been so long since the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) alumni have held events. It’s going to really help out our food and beverage sales,” said Dailey. “This is a great way to end this year and start the new one.” Full Story »
Christy Trujillo, an employee of MPS Group, recently finished her first e-novel called “Emmy’s Song.” Trujillo signed her three-book deal with Devine Destinies, primarily an e-publisher, in June. She plans to have all three books — “Emmy’s Heart” will be available on-line Feb. 1 and “Sarah’s Fate” scheduled to be released next fall – eventually be available in print. Full Story »
“It’s the future of business, the future of entrepreneurship,” said Kevin Songer of Jacksonville-based ACF Environmental. “The marketplace demands green, small businesses are getting on board and I think for the future that’s where the money will be made.” Full Story »
“Where Gary and I grew up (Chicago and Michigan, respectively), going to a bakery was a weekly event because that’s where you went to pick up good baked goods,” said Sandy Polleta. “The face of the business has changed. It’s more about convenience. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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