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TS Alberto off our coast
Lurking about 100 miles east of Jacksonville is a Tropical Storm. But Alberto is not a threat to make landfall. Accuweather Meteorlogist Dan Pydynowski says a cold front is going to push the storm away from us. We'll see rough surf and rip currents at the beaches today.
FB Friday
FB. That's the symbol on the Nasdaq today as the social network begins trading. Facebook raised 16 billion dollars in its IPO, valuing the company at $104 billion.
Romney's time and money
Mitt Romney's visit is his first since the January debate at UNF. And one of his top state campaign leaders, Senator John Thrasher, tells Jacksonville's Morning News Romney will spend a lot of time and money in Northeast Florida. Romney holds a fundraiser at Epping Forest Yacht Club, followed by public campaign stop at River City Brewing Company.
Stormtrack continues
Accuweather's Heather Zehr is tracking a cluster of storms in the Gulf this morning and expects them to arrive during Rush Limbaugh. Our window for storms will be open through 8pm. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds, and the chance of an isolated severe storm. A tree came crashing down on top of a house in San Mateo yesterday, tearing a gaping hole through the roof.
Beneficial rainfall
We picked up a lot of rain, much needed rain. Mandarin saw three inches over a two hour period. Oceanway picked up more than two inches and there were some hail reports in Arlington. Accuweather Meteorologist Heather Zehr says we have a 40% chance of afternoon storms today, 60% tomorrow.
Heads rolling at JP Morgan Chase
Three high level executives at JP Morgan Chase will lose their jobs today in the wake of the loss of two billion dollars. A person familiar with the situation says the first one who will be forced to resign is chief investment officer, Ina Drew. CEO Jamie Dimon says the company was sloppy and stupid.
Friday at The Players
Good morning from TPC Sawgrass, where scores are low and the weather is just about perfect for The Players. Temps once again are expected in the low 80's with a good deal of sunshine. The only chance of rain this weekend is Sunday morning but it turn sunny and beautiful ...
Ready for action
Good morning from TPC Sawgrass, where The Players Championship tees off this morning with a field of the best players in all of golf. The weather is expected to be comfortable with temps in the low 80's and a breeze.
Live at The Players
Good morning from The Players at TPC Sawgrass. It's Military Appreciation Day with events throughout the day, culminating with an afternoon ceremony and concert.
Severe deficit
Accuweather's Heather Zehr is tracking afternoon and evening storms. But like yesterday it's a 50-50 shot of seeing the rain. Our rain deficit year to date is more than eight inches, one of the driest on record.
Fair price for furniture
A new chapter in the courthouse furniture fight. The issue is whether the city will spend another $750,000 on new furniture. We find city councilwoman Kimberly Daniels introducing a bill tomorrow that would appropriate the money for new furniture--something the Mayor's office is fighting--saying the existing furniture is in fine condition.
Chaos in Riverside
Shots fired into the air, parked cars smashed, and now the hunt is on for the people responsible. It all started with a fight inside the Park Place Pub at the corner of Post and Kings Street last night. Witnesses heard gunfire, tires squealing, and crashes. It appears no one was hurt. A suspect took off on foot, last seen on College Street.
Take a free ride
We first told you about the JTA's plan to dump the 50 cent fare this spring. It was supposed to end this week. New this morning, the Times Union reports JTA is considering making the free ride permanent. For now it'll continue through October and JTA says Skyway ridership is up since the free rides started.
$58 million hole to fill
It's not a broken record--a budget shortfall in Jacksonville has the Mayor working to identify places to cut. We've learned lower revenue from real estate and sales taxes put the projected shortfall at $58 million.
Mayor wants nothing to do with courthouse controversy
Mayor Brown tells WOKV he wants nothing to do with the controversy over the new courthouse. Alvin Brown says he doesn't want to spend frivolously so he's told his team to get furniture from the old courthouse to the new one, which has been fought by the Chief Judge.
Deputy nearly killed in fight
A Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy is lucky to be alive after two men take his gun during a fight and tried to kill him. Those men are charged with attempted murder. The Sheriff's Office says Deputy Kevin Corbin was off-duty when he stopped at the Kangaroo store on U.S. 17 Sunday.
Marquee pick
The Jaguars moved up two spots and drafted Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon, a move celebrated by hundreds of fans at the draft party at the St. Johns Town Center.
Explosive fire growth
We have a dangerous mix of dry weather, gusty winds and low humidity the rest of this week. The National Weather Service is warning about explosive fire growth potential.
Twist in St. Johns stabbing death
Frederick Gilliam was arrested last night on a charge of murder for the stabbing death of his wife. Stephanie Gilliam, an employee at the St. Johns County Clerk of the Court, was found dead Tuesday morning.
Furniture funding fight
A furniture fight is the latest chapter in the ongoing courthouse saga. We heard Duval County Chief Judge Donald Moran rip into the Mayor's staff for a lack of communication and cooperation following the cut of nearly $1 million in spending on new furniture and equipment.
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