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Foreclosures directly affect 1 in 10 children posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:54pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Meri West loves her North Jacksonville home and would hate to lose it. "I love it I love it," she said, "Homes are real important to me." But the house she purchased in 2010... read more...
Financial help available to help feed your pet posted on Monday, May 20, 2013 - 8:01pm JACKSONVILLE,Fla. -- Nika Williams, 24, earns less than $15,000 a year, and loves her pets. Williams said given her small income, the decision of when to buy pet food for her four pets... read more...
Car theft victim became suspect in police shooting posted on Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 7:23pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Gregory Black, 27, said Wednesday he saw his life flash in front of his eyes. "I had a gun stuck to my head," said Black, "a gun pointed to my face." The White Crown Victoria... read more...
Missing grave marker makes mourning difficult posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 12:26am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Each May 14th is an emotional day for Christine Little. This year, 2013, marks 29 years since she buried her then seven-month-old daughter. "Today is her birthday so we... read more...
Save Our Sons Summit targets young African-American males posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 6:56pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Joel Cotton knows too many young African-American men end up in prisons or early graves. But Cotton, an 18-year-old high school senior, wants to portray a more positive picture... read more...
How to get a refund from defunct Pro Fit 24 gym posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 8:18pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In March, Pro Fit 24 closed its gym leaving members stunned and looking for answers. "I was shocked that we didn't get any prior notice that they were closing their doors," said... read more...
What is that smell? posted on Monday, April 8, 2013 - 7:24pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On Monday if you wanted to find the seniors who use the Moncrief Senior Center, you would have went to the Clanzel Brown Community Center to find them. "We like our visit but we... read more...
Senior citizens say, time for a change posted on Monday, April 8, 2013 - 6:53pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville has 18 senior citizen centers, two are being renovated and one was temporarily closed due to an odor problem. "I think it is the mindset of the taxpayers and the... read more...
Hanjin's decision disappoints port district business owners posted on Friday, March 22, 2013 - 7:46pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Parked in the shadows of a steady stream of tractor trailers in the port district are two small business owners. "It is a very good location," said Gloria Cardona, "but... read more...