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Elderly woman hit by car dies

An elderly woman who was hit by a car last month has died.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:08:29 GMT

Student with pellet gun arrested at school

A 16-year-old Mandarin High School student was arrested at school Tuesday after he was found to have a pellet gun in his possession, according to a Duval County Public Schools spokeswoman.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:58:07 GMT

911 call describes Buckman crash

The first caller to 911 after Monday's crash on the Buckman Bridge reported a car had flipped over the side. While two people were thrown from an SUV that flipped several times -- one into the water -- the vehicle remained on the bridge. Uncut 911 call | Images of Buckman Bridge crash

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:57:43 GMT

Albright visits Jacksonville energy company

Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright paid a visit to Jacksonville on Tuesday afternoon, visiting a company that has a global reach.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:43:44 GMT

FAMU trustee resigns

Florida A&M University is disclosing that the vice-chair of its board of trustees has resigned.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:13:31 GMT

16-year-old missing since Sunday

Atlantic Beach police are looking for a missing 16-year-old who hasn't been seen or heard from since Sunday morning.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:41:31 GMT

Charter school funding dies in Fla. House panel

A proposal to give charter schools a guaranteed share of public school tax dollars for maintenance, rent and other capital outlay has died in a House appropriations subcommittee.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:25:06 GMT

Senate OKs increases video voyeurism crimes

The Florida Senate has unanimously approved a bill that increases the charges related to the crime known as "video voyeurism."

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:24:27 GMT

Skeletal remains found in St. Johns Co.

Investigators with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office are investigating the discovery of adult human skeletal remains near McCullough Creek in southwest St. Johns County.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:21:16 GMT

Armed robber caught on camera

An armed robber is caught on camera leaving the store police say he robbed.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:07:43 GMT

Man, 76, killed in tree cutting accident

A 76-year-old Jacksonville man was killed late Tuesday morning while working to cut down a tree.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:26:19 GMT

UNF suspends Pi Kappa Phi fraternity for hazing

After a UNF investigation found a fraternity told a pledger to steal university property and then offered him marijuana, Pi Kappa Phi was suspended indefinitely.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:08:24 GMT

24-year-old indicted on child porn charges

A 24-year-old High Springs man was indicted Tuesday on child pornography charges.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:28:37 GMT

First Coast No More Homeless Pets receives grant

There was a big announcement Tuesday morning that's sure to make pet owners happy.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:55:43 GMT

3 officers shoot, kill man in Melbourne

Melbourne police officers shot and killed a man after being called to an apartment complex, authorities say.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:38:51 GMT

FHP cracking down on aggressive drivers

Florida state troopers say far too many accidents are occuring on Florida roads as the result of aggressive drivers.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:54:27 GMT

2 men arrested in Lake City met lab bust

Two men were arrested Monday in a meth lab bust at a home next to a day care center.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:17:51 GMT

Complaints pile up against local breeder

For weeks, Channel 4 has been checking into the business practices of a local English Bulldog seller who investigators say he was caught breaking the rules more than any other breeder in town. Some people say the breeder sold them sick dogs.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:32:27 GMT

2 ejected - 1 into river - in Buckman Bridge crash

A rollover crash in the southbound lanes of Buckman Bridge on Monday afternoon ejects two people -- including one man thrown into the St. Johns River -- and blocks traffic for more than two hours. IMAGES: Wreck blocks Buckman Bridge

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:24 GMT

St. Augustine residents head to Tally

St. Augustine resident concerned about a bill that would let the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind take their property are heading to Tallahassee to have their voices heard.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:04:58 GMT