First Coast News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two teenagers accused of murdering a pizza delivery driver last week made an impression on residents at Lenox Court Apartments, where they lived with their mothers. Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Friends and family of the Kings and Nesmiths held a candlelight vigil at The Jacksonville Landing Tuesday, in memory of Dana King and in support of her daughters. Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In the last few months more people have been dropping off their pets at area animals shelters because they can't afford to feed them. Now, the humane society is giving owners food so they can keep their pets. Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Roxanne Tweedy stopped by her mother and brother's graves today. She is now getting ready to bury her little sister, who was killed four days ago. Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The manager of a pizza delivery driver who was shot and killed said the company does everything it can to keep its workers safe. Full Story »

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Whether it's looking at the kids in the back seat, texting, eating or talking on the phone, people can be distracted when behind the wheel of a vehicle. Full Story »

NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The remains of the 22-year-old Marine who was killed in Afghanistan are home. Lance Cpl. Jonathan Taylor was killed Dec. 1 when an improvised explosive device detonated. Full Story »

OCOEE, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods' mother-in-law collapsed at his home and was rushed to a hospital early Tuesday, touching off the second media frenzy in two weeks surrounding the pro golfer's carefully guarded private life. Full Story »

NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Red Lancers are truly staying ahead of the weather. Patrol Squadron VP-10 is moving its homeport from Brunswick, Maine, to Jacksonville, and bringing with it eight P-3 Orions and 350 officers and enlisted personnel. Full Story »

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Sadly, the holidays are nearly over already, and they're always followed by enthusiastic resolutions. Chief among those -- losing weight. Full Story »

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Overall, Florida's youth are making better decisions when it comes to drugs and alcohol. That's according to the annual Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, released this week. Full Story »

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Two men are in jail Tuesday following their arrests for sex crimes against underage girls. The cases are not related. In the first case, 18-year-old Bradley Calloway, from Hastings, was arrested. Full Story »

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- In 1935, the Florida Legislature identified eight State Parks. Today, as the state park system turns 75 years old, there are 160 state parks. Full Story »

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Please stop picking up dead bears. A story last week out of central Florida prompted the reminder. A plumber in Orange City heard about a dead black bear on the side of Interstate 4 and wanted to have it mounted. Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Toys For Tots will be re-opening its Christmas toy drive registration Wednesday and Thursday. Applicants should bring proof of income, proof of bills, birth certificates for all children or proof of custody, photo ID and Social Security cards for all household members. Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars have two more home games, and are mounting a push to get one of them on local television, but the numbers aren't there yet. Full Story »

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A man from the First Coast has gone from the winding scenery along the Appalachian Trail to the printing press. Lon Chenowith hiked from Georgia to Maine and wrote a book about the adventure. Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Four people are in the hospital after what Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officials said is the most bizarre crash they have seen in a long time. Full Story »