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New tests underway at courthouse
May 25,2012 at 3:48 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Problems persist that could threaten the opening of Duval County's new courthouse.

The issue revolves around fire safety and authorities warn if they don't pass certain tests, the courthouse opening scheduled for Tuesday could be delayed.

MORE: Mayor...more Alvin Brown responds to problems at new courthouse

Overnight, new tests were underway, according to our news gathering partner, The Florida Times-Union.

The newspaper reported the company building the courthouse did new tests Thursday night for fire suppression and alarms that lasted at least six hours.

MORE: Private meeting held Wednesday about courthouse fire system issues

If they pass, they'll allow an independent engineer to confirm the results.

If they fail, the opening will likely be delayed, the newspaper reported.
Downtown Jacksonville

Atlantic low will be big rain maker
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May 25,2012 at 4:15 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -A developing low east of the Cape will impact us later in the weekend.  Today partly cloudy high 89, mild risk

of rip currents.  Saturday evening showers may start to

move in, Sunday the low may move on shore near the Georgia

boarder.  Plenty of...more rain Sunday to Wednesday.

 The National Hurricane Center is giving a 60% chance of this system beng named Tropical or Subtropical Storm Beryl within the next 48 hours. We will keep you updated.
Downtown Jacksonville, Avenues Deer Creek, Avondale - Riverside, Green Cove Springs, Beaches, Jacksonville North Estates, Julington Creek, Mandarin, Middleburg, Murray Hill Ortega, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, San Marco, St. Augustine, Springfield, St. Marys, Arlington

New evidence possible in Manson Family murders
May 25,2012 at 5:25 AM EST
LOS ANGELES -- Eight hours of audio never before heard by law
enforcement has been requested by the Los Angeles Police Department, and
it could link followers of the Manson Family to unsolved murders.

Frantic wife calls 911, catches dispatcher sleeping on the job
May 25,2012 at 5:21 AM EST
Snoring might have been the last sound a Maryland woman expected to hear
when she dialed 911 in efforts to save her ailing husband.

'Trayvoning' trend has some outraged
May 25,2012 at 5:14 AM EST
MEMPHIS, TN -- "Trayvoning" is a new internet trend where people post
pictures of themselves re-enacting the death of Florida teenager Trayvon
Martin, with Skittles in one hand, iced tea in the other.

First smog alert of year declared in Atlanta metro
May 25,2012 at 5:02 AM EST
ATLANTA -- Authorities have declared the first smog alert of the year
for metro Atlanta, where unhealthy levels of ozone are expected to
climb.

TV scientist denies involvement in wife's assault
May 25,2012 at 4:59 AM EST
WASHINGTON -- A marine biologist and television science commentator
whose wife was brutally beaten in Washington last month says police have
been investigating him in the attack and that he was for weeks denied
visitation rights at the hospital.

Hurricane Bud weakens to Category 2 storm
May 25,2012 at 4:49 AM EST
MIAMI -- Hurricane Bud has weakened to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific as it approaches Mexico's coast.

Folk musician Doc Watson in critical condition after fall
May 25,2012 at 4:31 AM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson was in critical
condition Thursday at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his
home in Deep Gap earlier this week.

Storm system brings potential for dangerous weather to Florida over the Holiday weekend
May 25,2012 at 4:28 AM EST

 
FLORIDA -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware of current weather situations this holiday weekend, as a storm system may bring heavy rainfall across much of the Sunshine State. Potential flooding conditions will...more affect Southeast Florida through this evening. This threat could shift northward to portions of the Northern Peninsula later this weekend as the system nears this area of the state. This same system could bring strong onshore winds, which may lead to rough surf, large breaking waves and a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic Coast through next week.
Downtown Jacksonville, Avenues Deer Creek, Avondale - Riverside, Green Cove Springs, Beaches, Jacksonville North Estates, Julington Creek, Mandarin, Middleburg, Murray Hill Ortega, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, San Marco, St. Augustine, Springfield, Arlington

Jazz Festival takes over the heart of downtown
May 25,2012 at 4:03 AM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla--  The sounds of jazz will be echoing across The River City this weekend.  The Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be taking over the heart of downtown.

Mayor Alvin Brown says there will be more than 50 free performances as well as local artists and Grammy...more winners.

MORE: Memorial Day ceremonies and weekend events
"The Jazz Festival  is one of Jacksonville's strongest traditions.  Over the years we have been blessed with melody tunes and upbeat rhythms," said Mayor Brown.

The festival is expecting to bring around 150,000 people downtown and $20 million to Jacksonville. For a list of performances and times go to www.JaxJazzFest.com

There are several road closures to be aware of this weekend as well:

Laura Street to Church Street to Independent Drive will be closed from 8 a.m. on Thursday through midnight Sunday.  (Exceptions: Northbound lane from Duval Street to Church Street will remain open.  Intersection of Laura Street
Downtown Jacksonville

App of the Day: Visual Travel Checklist Lite
May 25,2012 at 3:35 AM EST
Thursday, May 24, 2012: Visual Travel Checklist Lite.  Mobili Studio presents Visual Travel Checklist (VTC), a travel essential application that helps you prepare and pack for your trips. VTC provides an intuitive user interface with vibrant icons as...

US sales of new homes rose 3.3 percent in April
May 25,2012 at 3:10 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans bought more new homes last month, the latest evidence that the U.S. housing market could be starting to recover.

Senate rejects GOP, Dem plans on student loans
May 25,2012 at 2:07 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has rejected dueling Democratic and Republican plans for averting a July 1 doubling of interest rates on federal college loans for more than 7 million students, pushing back efforts to resolve the election-season showdown until next month.

Asian markets unsteady as Greece, China woes weigh
May 25,2012 at 1:50 AM EST
BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets struggled for firm footing Friday as investor nerves were tested by fizzling economic growth in China and the lack of a concrete plan to pull Greece back from the brink of bankruptcy.