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Fire 'Explodes,' Destroys Westside Home

A fire destroyed a home in the 6800 block of Maynard Place at Old Middleburg Road Tuesday night.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:19:16 EST

Police Look Into Rape Report At School

Brunswick police are looking into a report of a rape at a gymnasium owned by the Glynn County School District.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:42 EST

Man, Woman Sought In Adult Store Robbery

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said it's looking for two people in connection with a robbery of a State Road 16 business Monday night.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:39:42 EST

Crist Insults Rubio's Grooming Habits

During a cable television interview, Gov. Charlie Crist said his Senate race opponent Marco Rubio may have paid for a back waxing, with a Republican party credit card.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:28:09 EST

New Fingerprint System Gives Instant Results

Police across Florida now have a new high-tech tool to aid in their crime fighting, and they said it's already paying off.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:41:22 EST

Mayor: Intracoastal Dirt Mound A Liability

The mayor of Neptune Beach said the pile of dirt on the Intracoastal Waterway is not just an eyesore, she said it's also a liability.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:38:54 EST

Sheriff, Officers Walk To Prevent Crime

Sheriff John Rutherford and several other officers hit the pavement Tuesday evening on the Westside for a neighborhood crime prevention walk.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:36:44 EST

Undercover Teen Able To Purchase Alcohol

The St. Johns Sheriff's Office says a teen was served alcohol at four of nine businesses targeted in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:03:16 EST

Avondale Area Gets Revival

Construction began on March 8 in the 85-year-old shopping area as part of the City of JacksonvilleÂ’s Town Center Program.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:49:49 EST

YMCA, Rock Climbing Wall To Close

The South Metro YMCA is closing its doors within the next several weeks, saying it just doesn't have enough members to stay open.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:42:12 EST

Jarred Harrell Facing 13 New Charges

Jarred Harrell, the man named as a person of interest in the Somer Thompson murder case, is facing 13 new charges the day before he is set to be arraigned.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:21:57 EST

Human Skull Found In Brush At Cemetery

Detectives with the Bradford County SheriffÂ’s Office working on a missing persons cold case report finding what appears to be a human remains in a pile of brush at a cemetery. Video: Remains May Be Missing Person's

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:34:47 EST

Reports Detail Brothers' Bad Jail Behavior

After a judge scolded the three brothers convicted of killing an 8-year-old girl at one of the brother's sentencing on Monday, jail disciplinary reports detailing their behavior while in custody were released Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:44:55 EST

Final Dubose Brother To Be Sentenced

With two younger brothers already sentenced to life in prison, Rasheem Dubose still faces a possible death penalty in the 2006 shooting death of an 8-year-old girl.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:45:24 EST

Woman Accused In 2 Robbery Attempts

A woman stopped by police after two attempted bank robberies Tuesday morning claims she was forced to do it by a man who had her wired and was holding her child hostage. Video: Woman Says She Was Forced To

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:13:08 EST

Note To Thieves: No TVs Left To Steal

Cort Furniture has put up a message on its marquee that reads, "Attention thieves, you've stolen our last TV."

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:50:25 EST

Bill: Penalize School Districts With No Merit Pay

The sponsor calls it a "hammer." The head of Florida's statewide teachers union says it's more like a "nuclear weapon."

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:46:36 EST

Higher Fast Food, Soda Cost Prompt Weight Loss

Result of a 20-year study released on Monday found that both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:49:05 EST

Free Movie Night In Flagler County Begins Friday

The city of Palm Coast and the Flagler County schools have partnered together to host a free month movies for the entire community.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:37:54 EST

Weekday Hazmat Pickup To End In St. Johns County

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:43:29 EST