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Mobile Home Rules Could Impact Landlords
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Feb 22,2012 at 6:28 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --  For decades Earl and Sue Allen have rented out mobile homes individually on their Northside property.

Last month, the Florida Department of Health inspected the property and told them they need to become a mobile home park.

"We could not believe it,"...more said Sue Allen. 

Allen said the last time a mobile home was placed on the property was 1986, and they have complied with all state and county laws.

"We're torn apart by it. We don't know what to do," she said.

They're confused and frustrated and the bureaucracy is not helping.

The Florida Bureau of Mobile Homes told them they do not meet the standard for a park and the zoning department told them they're not zoned for a mobile home community.

"We don't understand who is right and who is wrong," said Allen.

And if they refuse to turn their property into a mobile home park they are subject to hefty fines. 

"We are fined $500 a day
Downtown Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville North Estates, Arlington

Athlete of the Week: Max Tejada, The Bolles School
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Feb 22,2012 at 3:20 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Max Tejada has been a part of three state championship football teams at The Bolles School, and now he is a state champion in wrestling.

Newt Sign Dispute: Local Businessman Out $3,200
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Feb 22,2012 at 8:46 PM EST

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- On the heels of Wednesday night's GOP debate, a local businessman says he's the loser in this contest.

Rob DePiazza owns Screen Arts in St. Augustine, a print shop in business for 35 years.

In January, he was contracted to print off 650 yard signs and...more 10,000 bumper stickers for Newt Gingrich.

Only after he started the work, he started getting nervous.

"I started worrying, because the need for the signs was diminishing rapidly," said DePiazza.

DePiazza says he was contacted by Robert Smith, a St. Augustine resident who had put him in touch with campaigns in the past.

"We had to reproduce the official artwork, and the artwork has the disclaimer on it. Newt.Org, Paid For By Newt 2012," he said.

But when it came time for payment, DePiazza says he got a check from Smith, not the Gingrich campaign.

That check bounced, and Gingrich lost Florida badly.

While the former House
St. Augustine

Showers Racing East
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Feb 22,2012 at 8:03 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --  Showers in the area will continue racing eastward as warm front lifts north. Then some isolated showers on Thursday before a cold front brings in t-storms(some strong) on Friday.

*****Although The National Weather Service Radar is not currently sending out data.....Our Radar is up and working... The only one out of Jax*****
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

Small Businesses Carry the Load
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Feb 22,2012 at 11:19 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The White House sent a team to the First Coast to tout the value of small businesses in creating jobs and helping in the economic recovery.

Cabinet Secretary Christopher Lu  participated in a forum that targeted Asian and Pacific Islanders who have businesses on...more the First Coast. 

"Over the past three years 17 tax cuts," said Lu during a speech outlining what the President Obama administration has done to support small businesses.

Manish Kothari is owner of Prism Lighting, a small company in Mandarin that manufactures emergency lighting used by fire departments.  The company is ten years old and employs six people and is expanding.

"You cannot keep your boundaries to just one country. You have to look outside," said Kothari, who noted the cost of shipping and receiving goods has gone up almost ten percent in the past year.

Lu during a news conferences was asked about increasing energy costs and what impact it
Downtown Jacksonville

Historic Lightner Museum In Need of Repair
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Feb 22,2012 at 6:01 PM EST

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fl.a -- A piece of history on the First Coast is in need of repair.

The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine has cosmetic and structural damage.

"We have the largest accumulation of late 19th century, early 20th century decorative art in Florida," said Bob Harper,...more the museums executive director as he walked around the museum.

There are paintings, sculpture, and glass, but there's more on display.

The building's disrepair is also in view.

"In a building like this, the movie "The Money Pit" is not far from the truth," Harper quipped.

The building is more than 120 years old, and it's an iconic image of St. Augustine.

Look closely, and you'll see paint is peeling, chunks of plaster have fallen from the ceiling, and the outer walls are cracking. The biggest concerns, though, may be the water leaks.

"The main thing is the roof leaks," Herschel Shephard explained.

Shephard should know. A retired
St. Augustine

5 Points Businessman "Blu" Over City Ruling
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Feb 22,2012 at 5:59 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Five Points businessman is upset over a city ruling that is ordering him to remove some recent storefront improvements because they are inappropriate.

Jayson Evans has owned the Blu Hair Salon on Post Street for eight years. He recently added some aluminum to...more the walls outside his storefront and painted them silver to " give the place some pop" and "to attract attention" he said.

"I have received no complaints, in fact the opposite", said Evans. "People have told me it looks awesome. It makes the place look better."

Jackleen Akel manages Gina's Deli next door and said she likes it.

"I don't have a problem with it, there is nothing wrong with it, to me it stands out and brings attention. It brings the customers in."

But the city has ordered Evans to take it down.

"I don't understand why they don't think this wouldn't be correct. This is an eclectic area. We have lizards on the wall on the other side of
Avondale - Riverside

Boys Basketball: Terry Parker 65, Ponte Vedra 59 (F/OT)
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Feb 22,2012 at 10:36 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Terry Parker defeated Ponte Vedra 65-59 in overtime in the regional semifinals on Tuesday night.

With the win, the Braves will visit Panama City Rutherford on Saturday night.  The winner of that game will advance to the Class 5A Final Four.

Here are some...more other local scores from Tuesday night:

Hagerty 71, Sandalwood 67 (F/OT)

Ocala Forest 81, Ed White 74

Wolfson 65, Ridgeview 64

Raines 68, West Nassau 46

Providence 67, Trinity Christian 26

Union County 71, Villages 59
Ponte Vedra, Arlington

Vote For Our Game of the Week
Feb 22,2012 at 3:20 PM EST

Which of the following events should be the Game of the Week on First Coast News this week?

The winner will be announced during Thursday's 11 p.m. news.  Then on the day of the game, a crew from First Coast News will do live reports before the game.  We will also have extended coverage after the game during the 11 p.m. news.
Beaches, Julington Creek, Mandarin, Orange Park, St. Augustine

Students with Disabilities Could be Factors in School Grades
Feb 22,2012 at 12:30 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The State Board of Education is considering
including the performance of students with disabilities when computing
the grade given by the state to schools.

Whale of a Sale Kicks off Friday
Feb 22,2012 at 1:50 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Junior League of Jacksonville will hold its Whale of a Sale this Friday and Saturday.

The event will take place at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fairgrounds and Expo Center.

The sale will feature gently used merchandise and will raise funds...more for Junior League Jacksonville's community projects that benefit children and families in the greater Jacksonville area, according to a release.

Junior League of Jacksonville President Becky Patel said, "We are excited the celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Junior League's fundraiser.  With today's economy and the number of families and communities facing financial hardships...the need for this event is now greater than ever."

The two-day event will start with a preview party and silent auction Friday, February 25th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  VIP shopping is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Guests attending the preview party will be able to purchase items before the
Downtown Jacksonville

Police Looking for Car That Hit Missing Person
Feb 22,2012 at 1:47 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is looking for a dark green Honda Accord that investigators believe hit a pedestrian yesterday morning.

According to police, the crash happened around 6:30 Monday morning near the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Arlington...more Road.

As the car, eastbound on Atlantic, slowed and pulled into the center turn lane, the victim walked in front of the car, according to police.

The car stopped briefly, then drove away.

The victim is identified as 54-year-old Kevin Shawn McQuaid.  McQuaid was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

McQuaid was also listed as a missing person, suffering from dementia and schizophrenia, according to police.

Evidence at the scene shows the suspect vehicle is a 1994-1997 Honda Accord, four door, model EX, dark green in color.

It should have a sun roof and seven spoke, alloy rims.

There should be damage to the
Arlington

Library Offering Student Financial Aid Workshops
Feb 22,2012 at 1:05 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Library will offer four opportunities for prospective college students to learn the ins and outs of the college financial aid process.

The sessions are being offered through a partnership with the Florida Department of Education Office of Student...more Financial Assistance (OSFA).

The sessions are offered free of charge.  In addition to the explanation of the financial aid process attendees will also be given tips for filling out financial aid forms, according to a release.

The four workshops will be held on the following dates:

Monday, February 27th, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Highlands Regional Branch Library.
Tuesday, February 28th, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Southeast Regional Branch Library.
Wednesday, February 29th, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Pablo Creek Regional Library.
Thursday, March 1st, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Webb Wesconnett Regional Branch Library.
Downtown Jacksonville, Beaches, Murray Hill Ortega

Controversial Riverside Restaurant Expansion Up for Public Hearing
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Feb 22,2012 at 7:24 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville City Council's Land Use and Zoning Committee will meet today to discuss a controversial restaurant expansion plan in Riverside.

The owners of Kickbacks Gastropub would like to add an additional restaurant and bar next door to make room for their...more growing popularity with customers.

However, some people who live in the area, including members of Riverside Avondale Preservation, believe the project does not provide enough parking for the number of people it would draw. 

The Land Use and Zoning Committee will meet today at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall. 

There will be a seperate meeting at 1:30 this afternoon to discuss parking problems in Riverside, which will focus on the King Street corridor. 

Downtown Jacksonville, Avondale - Riverside

St. Johns County Girl is Now Three-Time Spelling Champ
Feb 22,2012 at 5:10 AM EST


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --  It was a battle of the brains Saturday as several students competed for the title of 2012 Regional Spelling Bee champ.

15 students from several counties took the stage at the library in downtown Jacksonville to spell some fairly difficult...more words.

Many of the students lasted several rounds but in the end, the winner was Grace Remmer from St. Johns County.  This is the third year in a row she's won.

The deciding word was "nutria".

"When I heard my final word I was so relieved that that was something I'd seen before," said Grace Remmer.

"I'm exceptionally proud and it's so rewarding when hard work pays off," said her mother Jennifer Remmer.

Grace will now go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington D.C.  Last year she placed 14th.  She'll take the all expense-paid trip once again to be there for Bee Week in May.
St. Augustine