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Middleburg home searched as part of Cold Case investigation
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. -- Law enforcement agencies are searching a home for possible evidence in a case from the early 2000s. The home is in the 200 block of McClelland Road in Middleburg. The Clay County Sheriff's Office says FDLE is assisting in the search. No other details are being released at this time. For Breaking News on the go, download
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Oklahoma twister a top-of-the-scale EF-5
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph. Spokeswoman Keli Pirtle said Tuesday the agency upgraded the tornado from an EF-4 on the enhanced Fujita scale to an EF-5 based on what a damage assessment team saw on the ground. The
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Child pulled from backyard pool
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A toddler is in critical condition after nearly drowning in a pool at a home on the Westside. Firefighters rescued the child from the backyard pool at a home on Ireland Drive, which is a few miles southwest of 103rd Street and Ricker Road. The address to the home advertises itself as Kiddie Heaven, which, according to
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Middleburg home searched as part of Cold Case investigation
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. -- Law enforcement agencies are searching a home for possible evidence in a case from the early 2000s. The home is in the 200 block of McClelland Road in Middleburg. The Clay County Sheriff's Office says FDLE is assisting in the search. No other details are being released at this time. For Breaking News on the go, download
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Oklahoma twister a top-of-the-scale EF-5
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph. Spokeswoman Keli Pirtle said Tuesday the agency upgraded the tornado from an EF-4 on the enhanced Fujita scale to an EF-5 based on what a damage assessment team saw on the ground. The
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Nine indicted on drugs and weapons charges
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nine people are facing federal firearms and drug violations. Seven people are in jail and two others are being sought by law enforcement in an undercover operation called "Delta Deuce." Nicklas McLain, 23, of Callahan, faces an 11-count indictment involving the sale of marijuana, cocaine and firearms. The US Attorney's Office says McLain sold three firearms to
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New Black Panther Party leader arrested for resisting without violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police arrested the leader of the New Black Panther Party in Jacksonville after getting a call to investigate a claim of false imprisonment. Police say Mikhail Muhammad refused to allow officers to remove his wife's belongings from the couple's home on North Myrtle Avenue. Muhammad's wife told police she wanted to leave him, and that she asked officers
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Fla. Gov. visit to Chile marks 8th overseas trip
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In just two-and-a-half years Florida Gov. Rick Scott has traveled overseas eight times - a record that eclipses his predecessor, Charlie Crist. Scott arrived early Tuesday in the South American country of Chile as part of a trade mission with more than 100 people, including top officials from the state's ports and leaders of companies such
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Suspect in FAMU hazing death files written plea
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The attorney for the last of the suspects charged in the death of a Florida A&M University drum major during a hazing ritual said his client didn't have to appear for an arraignment Tuesday because he'd already entered a written not guilty plea. Darryl Cearnel was scheduled to be arraigned in state court in Orlando. But
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Face-chewing victim continues recovery in Miami
MIAMI (AP) -- A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami has learned to play guitar as he continues treatment for his injuries. Ronald Poppo spent nearly a month in a hospital after the May 26 attack alongside a Miami highway. Since then, he's been living in a long-term care facility. The
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Expelled HS student facing harsher molestation charges because she's gay, family says
SEBASTIAN, Fla. -- Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, feels at home at Sebastian River High School, cheering for the team. The senior, dubbed "Most Spirited" at Sebastian River High School, has to sit on the sidelines now. Hunt's entire world was turned upside down after she was charged with molesting a classmate, who's a minor, and was promptly expelled from school. Julia
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Ocala man killed when tree falls on car
OCALA, Fla. -- Ocala police said a man was killed when a tree fell on his car during a severe storm Monday afternoon. Police said Christopher Harris, 28, was sitting in the car in his driveway in the 2300 block of NE 10th Court when the tree fell. According to police, a tree from a neighbor's yard fell across the
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Falcons granted $200 million loan by NFL
BOSTON (AP) — NFL owners have approved a $200 million loan for construction of a new stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons received the money Tuesday at the NFL's spring meetings. The multipurpose stadium could cost as much as $1 billion. Falcons owner Arthur Blank says the approval is an "important milestone in moving the new stadium project forward." Blank says
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Tea party groups plan IRS protest in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) --Tea party groups are planning a protest at the Georgia Capitol over the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service during the 2010 and 2012 elections. It's one of several planned across the country on Tuesday. In Cincinnati, tea party activists will be protesting outside the IRS office that handled group applications for tax-exempt status. IRS
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Weekend storms leave major damage around Atlanta
HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- Warmer temperatures and sunny skies will return on Monday, but many people are dealing with damage that weekend storms left behind. Channel 2 Action News crews saw fallen trees, washed-out roads and flooding throughout the metro area. Flowery Branch Mayor Mike Miller declared a state of emergency for the city. This comes after the "determination that the
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Fort Jackson commander faces adultery charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army says the commanding general of Fort Jackson, S.C., has been suspended in connection with charges of adultery and involvement in a physical altercation. The Army says Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts reportedly was in an altercation with another woman, not his wife. Roberts was suspended from his job by Gen. Robert W. Cone, commander of Army
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US lawmakers seek Asia missile defense safeguard
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are seeking to prohibit the U.S. from removing missile defense equipment from East Asia, even if the threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea is eliminated. The legislative proposal is a response to remarks last month by Secretary of State John Kerry that the U.S. could reduce its heightened defense posture in the region if North
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Reporters shouldn't be prosecuted, White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama believes journalists shouldn't be prosecuted for doing their jobs. White House spokesman Jay Carney says he can't comment on any specific government investigation into leaks of classified information. But he says Obama believes the questions currently being asked about how to strike the balance between protecting national security and journalists'
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Power of Oklahoma tornado greater than Hiroshima bomb
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima. Meteorologists contacted by The Associated Press used real time measurements to calculate the energy released during the storm's life
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IRS official Lerner to take 5th at hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key figure in the Internal Revenue Service controversy plans to invoke her constitutional 5th Amendment right not to testify at a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Lois Lerner is the director of the IRS division that handles applications for tax exempt status. That division was responsible for giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups
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US lawmakers seek Asia missile defense safeguard
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are seeking to prohibit the U.S. from removing missile defense equipment from East Asia, even if the threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea is eliminated. The legislative proposal is a response to remarks last month by Secretary of State John Kerry that the U.S. could reduce its heightened defense posture in the region if North
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FBI identifies Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists — but not enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian court as the Obama
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Fort Jackson commander faces adultery charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army says the commanding general of Fort Jackson, S.C., has been suspended in connection with charges of adultery and involvement in a physical altercation. The Army says Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts reportedly was in an altercation with another woman, not his wife. Roberts was suspended from his job by Gen. Robert W. Cone, commander of Army
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US lawmakers seek Asia missile defense safeguard
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are seeking to prohibit the U.S. from removing missile defense equipment from East Asia, even if the threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea is eliminated. The legislative proposal is a response to remarks last month by Secretary of State John Kerry that the U.S. could reduce its heightened defense posture in the region if North
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Middleburg home searched as part of Cold Case investigation
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. -- Law enforcement agencies are searching a home for possible evidence in a case from the early 2000s. The home is in the 200 block of McClelland Road in Middleburg. The Clay County Sheriff's Office says FDLE is assisting in the search. No other details are being released at this time. For Breaking News on the go, download
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Nine indicted on drugs and weapons charges
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nine people are facing federal firearms and drug violations. Seven people are in jail and two others are being sought by law enforcement in an undercover operation called "Delta Deuce." Nicklas McLain, 23, of Callahan, faces an 11-count indictment involving the sale of marijuana, cocaine and firearms. The US Attorney's Office says McLain sold three firearms to
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Story of Survival: Elderly woman reunited with lost dog
MOORE, Okla. -- This story is the talk of the country. An elderly woman was reunited with her missing dog during a TV interview. Barbara Garcia lost her home of 45 years in the tornado. But she found her beloved dog, Bowsy. Click on the video link to watch the story.
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New Black Panther Party leader arrested for resisting without violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police arrested the leader of the New Black Panther Party in Jacksonville after getting a call to investigate a claim of false imprisonment. Police say Mikhail Muhammad refused to allow officers to remove his wife's belongings from the couple's home on North Myrtle Avenue. Muhammad's wife told police she wanted to leave him, and that she asked officers
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Driver loses control, flips car on Interstate
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Jacksonville woman is in serious condition after losing control of her vehicle early Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says 50-year-old Ileana Gonzalez-Pardo Paula was driving on Interstate 295 southbound when she lost control of her car just before 6 a.m. Deputies say she then hit a guardrail and overturned, landing on a sign pole. Paula