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Michael Brewer Sr. and his wife Valerie Brewer, left, pose for a photo after speaking about the recovery of their son Michael, 15, who was burned over 65 percent of his body after being doused with rubbing alcohol by a group of children,  at Jackson Memorial hospital in Miami on...
Michael Brewer Sr. and his wife Valerie Brewer, left, pose for a photo after speaking about the recovery of their son Michael, 15, who was burned over 65 percent of his body after being doused with rubbing...   (Associated Press)
In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 photo released by the Florida Keys News Bureau, a line handler rides the forepeak of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham as it arrives in Key West, Fla. The Ingham rescued refugees from swamped rafts and boats between the Florida Keys and Cuba...
In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 photo released by the Florida Keys News Bureau, a line handler rides the forepeak of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham as it arrives in Key West, Fla. The Ingham rescued...   (Associated Press)
In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 photo released by the Florida Keys News Bureau, the historic U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham arrives in Key West, Fla., after being towed to the island city from Charleston, S.C. The Ingham rescued refugees from swamped rafts and boats between the Florida...
In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 photo released by the Florida Keys News Bureau, the historic U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham arrives in Key West, Fla., after being towed to the island city from Charleston,...   (Associated Press)
A system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and high elevation snow to the Northwest. Isolated storms are possible in Florida. (AP Photo/Weather Underground)
A system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and high elevation snow to the Northwest....   (Associated Press)
This NOAA satellite image taken Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at 12:45 a.m. EST shows a storm system in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with its cold front extending southward across the Tennessee Valley and lower Mississipppi Valley. Farther south, an old frontal boundary is supporting scattered showers...
This NOAA satellite image taken Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at 12:45 a.m. EST shows a storm system in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with its cold front extending southward across the Tennessee Valley...   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 14, 2009 photo, an air conditioner coil that has some corrosion at the home of James and Maria Ivory in Punta Gorda, Florida. The federal government says it finds a
In this Oct. 14, 2009 photo, an air conditioner coil that has some corrosion at the home of James and Maria Ivory in Punta Gorda, Florida. The federal government says it finds a "strong association" between...   (Associated Press)
This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds blanketing the Southeast as low pressure moves along the Gulf Coast and lifts across Mississippi. Warm, moisture advection produces fairly widespread rainfall from Georgia through western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. High pressure...
This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds blanketing the Southeast as low pressure moves along the Gulf Coast and lifts across Mississippi. Warm,...   (Associated Press)
This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds blanketing the Southeast as low pressure moves along the Gulf Coast and lifts across Mississippi. Warm, moisture advection produces fairly widespread rainfall from Georgia through western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. High pressure...
This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds blanketing the Southeast as low pressure moves along the Gulf Coast and lifts across Mississippi. Warm,...   (Associated Press)
Otis Beckford's fiancee Daneicka Coley is comforted by her brother Dwight Coley after funeral services for Beckford at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Fla. To the far left is Otis Beckford's mother Icilda Cole. Beckford was the lone fatality in the Nov. 6 shooting...
Otis Beckford's fiancee Daneicka Coley is comforted by her brother Dwight Coley after funeral services for Beckford at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Fla. To the...   (Associated Press)
Otis Beckford's fiancee Daneicka Coley is comforted by her brother Dwight Coley after funeral services for Beckford at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Fla. To the far left is Otis Beckford's mother Icilda Cole. Beckford was the lone fatality in the Nov. 6 shooting...
Otis Beckford's fiancee Daneicka Coley is comforted by her brother Dwight Coley after funeral services for Beckford at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Fla. To the...   (Associated Press)
Otis Beckford's fiancee Daneicka Coley is comforted by her brother Dwight Coley after funeral services for Beckford at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Beckford was the lone fatality in the Nov. 6 shooting at the Reynolds, Smith and Hills engineer firm offices. (AP...
Otis Beckford's fiancee Daneicka Coley is comforted by her brother Dwight Coley after funeral services for Beckford at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Beckford...   (Associated Press)
Star of television's Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria Parker, center, poses with Captain Jeffrey Edgar, left, and First Officer Larry Mitchell in the cockpit of the Virgin America flight at Los Angeles International Airport prior to takeoff to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the airline's newest route, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Virgin...
Star of television's Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria Parker, center, poses with Captain Jeffrey Edgar, left, and First Officer Larry Mitchell in the cockpit of the Virgin America flight at Los Angeles...   (Associated Press)
A soldier walks amidst packages containing seized marihuana during a presentation for the press in Florida, north of Cali, Colombia, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. About 4.5 tons of marihuana were seized during a raid in Toribio. (AP Photo/Christian Escobar Mora)
A soldier walks amidst packages containing seized marihuana during a presentation for the press in Florida, north of Cali, Colombia, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. About 4.5 tons of marihuana were seized during...   (Associated Press)
A soldier walks amidst packages containing seized marihuana during a presentation for the press in Florida, north of Cali, Colombia, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. About 4.5 tons of marihuana were seized during a raid in Toribio. (AP Photo/Christian Escobar Mora)
A soldier walks amidst packages containing seized marihuana during a presentation for the press in Florida, north of Cali, Colombia, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. About 4.5 tons of marihuana were seized during...   (Associated Press)
Residents of La Florida neighborhood in Santiago listen to Chile's former president and presidential candidate of the government Coalition Eduardo Frei, right, during a campaign visit Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Chile's presidential elections are scheduled for Dec. 13. (AP Photo/Santiago Llanquin)
Residents of La Florida neighborhood in Santiago listen to Chile's former president and presidential candidate of the government Coalition Eduardo Frei, right, during a campaign visit Thursday, Nov. 19,...   (Associated Press)
Chile's former president and presidential candidate of the government Coalition Eduardo Frei, shakes hands with a supporter after a visit to the La Florida neighborhood in Santiago, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Chile's presidential elections are scheduled for Dec. 13. (AP Photo/Santiago Llanquin)
Chile's former president and presidential candidate of the government Coalition Eduardo Frei, shakes hands with a supporter after a visit to the La Florida neighborhood in Santiago, Thursday, Nov. 19,...   (Associated Press)
Chile's former president and presidential candidate of the government Coalition, Eduardo Frei, left, walks accompanied by his wife Marta Larraechea during a visit to the La Florida commune in Santiago, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Chile's presidential elections are scheduled for Dec. 13. (AP Photo/Santiago Llanquin)
Chile's former president and presidential candidate of the government Coalition, Eduardo Frei, left, walks accompanied by his wife Marta Larraechea during a visit to the La Florida commune in Santiago,...   (Associated Press)
Eduardo Frei, Chile's presidential candidate of the government Coalition, kisses a baby as he visits the La Florida neighborhood in Santiago, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Chile's presidential elections are scheduled for Dec. 13. (AP Photo/Santiago Llanquin)
Eduardo Frei, Chile's presidential candidate of the government Coalition, kisses a baby as he visits the La Florida neighborhood in Santiago, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Chile's presidential elections are...   (Associated Press)
In this photo released by Virgin America, actress Solia Milos from the CBS crime drama
In this photo released by Virgin America, actress Solia Milos from the CBS crime drama "CSI Miami", walks the red carpet upon her arrival at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
In this photo released by Virgin America, Sir Richard Branson speaks to guests after dual inaugural flights arrived from Los Angeles and San Francisco at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airline celebrated the arrival of its twice-daily nonstop flights from the Golden...
In this photo released by Virgin America, Sir Richard Branson speaks to guests after dual inaugural flights arrived from Los Angeles and San Francisco at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport,...   (Associated Press)
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Florida State cornerback Greg Reid returns a punt during an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.  Greg Reid and Bert Reed nearly ended up in Gainesville. They'll be there Saturday, and if Florida State has any chance of snapping its five-game losing streak...
Florida State cornerback Greg Reid returns a punt during an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. Greg Reid and Bert Reed nearly ended up in Gainesville....   (Associated Press)
Florida State wide receiver Bert Reed celebrates a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.  Greg Reid and Bert Reed nearly ended up in Gainesville. They'll be there Saturday, and if Florida State has any chance of snapping its five-game losing...
Florida State wide receiver Bert Reed celebrates a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. Greg Reid and Bert Reed nearly ended...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt gesturing towards quarterback Bill Stull on the sideline during a college football game against South Florida,  in Pittsburgh. Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt is winning the old way. The Panthers throw the ball regularly and well,...
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt gesturing towards quarterback Bill Stull on the sideline during a college football game against South Florida, in Pittsburgh....   (Associated Press)
Florida coach Billy Donovan shouts instructions to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov., 24, 2009. Florida took a 68-52 win. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida coach Billy Donovan shouts instructions to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov., 24, 2009. Florida took a 68-52 win. (AP Photo/Phil...   (Associated Press)
Florida's Kenny Boynton (1) drives for the basket with Florida State's Deividas Dulkys (4) trying to catch the move in the first half during  an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov., 24, 2009. Florida defeated Florida State 68-52. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida's Kenny Boynton (1) drives for the basket with Florida State's Deividas Dulkys (4) trying to catch the move in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Florida State's Derwin Kitchen (22) shoots against Florida's Kenny Kadji (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Florida defeated Florida State 68-52. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida State's Derwin Kitchen (22) shoots against Florida's Kenny Kadji (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Florida defeated Florida...   (Associated Press)
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton checks out the scoreboard in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov., 24, 2009. Florida won 68-52. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton checks out the scoreboard in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov., 24, 2009. Florida won 68-52....   (Associated Press)
Florida State's Deividas Dulkys (4) holds back as Florida's Erving Walker (11) brings the ball up during the second half as Florida coach Billy Donovan, right, watches during an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Florida defeated Florida State 68-52. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida State's Deividas Dulkys (4) holds back as Florida's Erving Walker (11) brings the ball up during the second half as Florida coach Billy Donovan, right, watches during an NCAA college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Florida State's Jordan DeMercy (2) has his shot blocked by Florida's Vernon Macklin (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Florida defeated Florida State 68-52. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida State's Jordan DeMercy (2) has his shot blocked by Florida's Vernon Macklin (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Florida...   (Associated Press)
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton watches his team play Florida in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton watches his team play Florida in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)   (Associated Press)
Florida's Alex Tyus tries to hang on to the ball against Florida State in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida's Alex Tyus tries to hang on to the ball against Florida State in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)   (Associated Press)
Florida's Vernon Macklin (32) shoots over Florida State's Solomon Alabi (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida's Vernon Macklin (32) shoots over Florida State's Solomon Alabi (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)   (Associated Press)
Florida's Ray Shipman (3) goes up a basket against Florida State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Florida's Ray Shipman (3) goes up a basket against Florida State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)   (Associated Press)
In this Nov. 4, 2009, photo, Forida International coach Isiah Thomas yells from the sideline during an exhibition college basketball game against Northwood in Miami. Thomas and his team won't be home again until Dec. 31. An eight-game stretch of road contests awaits, including a game at Florida State on...
In this Nov. 4, 2009, photo, Forida International coach Isiah Thomas yells from the sideline during an exhibition college basketball game against Northwood in Miami. Thomas and his team won't be home...   (Associated Press)
In this Nov. 4, 2009, photo, Forida International coach Isiah Thomas yells from the sideline during an exhibition college basketball game against Northwood in Miami. Thomas and his team won't be home again until Dec. 31. An eight-game stretch of road contests awaits, including a game at Florida State on...
In this Nov. 4, 2009, photo, Forida International coach Isiah Thomas yells from the sideline during an exhibition college basketball game against Northwood in Miami. Thomas and his team won't be home...   (Associated Press)
Florida A&M's Christopher Walker, left, defends as Rider's Novar Gadson drives during their Cancun Challenge NCAA basketball game in Cancun, Mexico, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Israel Leal)
Florida A&M's Christopher Walker, left, defends as Rider's Novar Gadson drives during their Cancun Challenge NCAA basketball game in Cancun, Mexico, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Israel Leal)   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2009, file photo, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has a laugh with a fan prior to an NCAA college football  against Florida International in Gainesville, Fla. There could be a blackout in Gainesville on Saturday, an eye blackout that is. Florida fans are urging everyone...
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2009, file photo, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has a laugh with a fan prior to an NCAA college football against Florida International in Gainesville, Fla. There could be a blackout...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Bill Guerin (13) and Sidney Crosby (87) celebrate Crosby's overtime winning goal during NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 to defeat the Florida Panthers 3-2.  (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Bill Guerin (13) and Sidney Crosby (87) celebrate Crosby's overtime winning goal during NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 to defeat the Florida Panthers 3-2....   (Associated Press)
Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of Czech Republic, (29) misses the puck, allowing Pittsburgh Peguins' Sidney Crosby to score the winning goal in overtime during NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The Penguins won 3-2.  (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of Czech Republic, (29) misses the puck, allowing Pittsburgh Peguins' Sidney Crosby to score the winning goal in overtime during NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla....   (Associated Press)
Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun stops a puck hit by the Pittsburgh Penguins, as Bryan McCabe slides on the ice during overtime NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The Penguins won 3-2 in overtime.  (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun stops a puck hit by the Pittsburgh Penguins, as Bryan McCabe slides on the ice during overtime NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The Penguins...   (Associated Press)
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  • 1 Dead In Westside Triple Shooting

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 1:09:38 PM

    A 51-year-old woman was killed and two others injured Tuesday night when gunfire broke out at a home on Old Middleburg Road. More »

  • Accused Rapist Has Criminal History

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 12:40:12 PM

    The Executive Director of the Justice Coalition is questioning how an offender with the record of Bruce McCray was still on the streets. More »

  • Local Civic Leader Dies

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 12:30:48 PM

    Civic leader Frederick Schultz, known for his role with the Schultz Center For Teaching And Leadership and other positions, has died. More »

  • Deputy Accused Of Stealing Evidence

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 12:21:56 PM

    An evidence technician with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is accused of taking confiscated prescription narcotics from the property room for his personal consumption. More »

  • Right Whales Return For Winter

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 12:12:22 PM

    Wildlife biologists say North Atlantic right whales are returning to Georgia and Florida coastal waters for the winter. More »

  • Dog Recovering After Eating 130 Nails

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 11:50:00 AM

    An area woman is thankful to have her four-legged companion around after finding out the dog ingested 130 nails. Slideshow: Roxy And Her X-rays Video: Owner Talks About Ordeal More »

  • PETA Asking UGa To Drop Bulldog Mascot

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 10:16:07 AM

    An animal rights organization says the use of a live bulldog mascot contributes to the breed's health problems and wants the University of Georgia to consider an alternative. More »

  • Legal Aid Receptionist Charged With ID Theft

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 7:59:34 AM

    A reception for Jacksonville law firm that provides legal assistance to low-income customers has been charged with stealing the identities of at least 20 clients. More »

  • Coach, Mom Describe Pellet Gun Shooting

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 7:47:34 AM

    A football coach and mother of the child who allegedly shot the pellet gun that fatally killed D.J. Maxwell talk about what happened. More »

  • Updated County-By-County Flu Vaccines

    WJXT 4 | 11/25/2009 6:13:52 AM

    Vaccination clinics for the H1N1 nasal mist and shots are making rounds at area schools and health departments. Most of the clinics are for target groups, as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control. More »

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