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Sarah Palin Steps Down as Alaska Governor

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says today she would not seek a second term next year, setting up a potential run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Palin announcing she'll resign July 26th, leaving responsibilities to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell. Palin's decision now allows her to avoid the difficult task of running for president while serving as governor.

First Coast 4th of July

A big Independence Day weekend is planned for downtown Jacksonville. Theresa O'Donnell with the city's special events office says even in tight budget times, the "Go Fourth and Rock" festival isn't cutting back. Visit Jacksonville, formerly the Convention and Visitors Bureau, is picking up the $55,000 tab through the hotel/motel bed tax.

United Way Cuts Local Funding

Despite a growing need on the First Coast, the United Way says the economy is forcing the agency to contribute about $2 million fewer dollars in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville's Red Cross is cutting costs by announcing layoffs. ALSO: JALA Loses Much Needed United Way Dollars For Fighting Foreclosure Crisis

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Investigating Cap and Trade

That climate change bill, commonly called 'cap and trade' is set for hearings next week in the Senate. WOKV's Washington Bureau Chief Jamie Dupree continues his research into the 1,400-plus pages and its impact on you.

Next: First Coast 4th of July
Spend the day with your family at the 10th annual American Pie 4th of July

It will be a wonderful day for family along the St. Johns River, capped off with a HUGE Fireworks display.

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Pie Baking contests
  • Live music
  • Great Food

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Now Showing: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)
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Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and the rest of the gang must rescue Sid (John Leguizamo) from an underground world after Sid steals some dinosaur eggs.

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NOW UNDERWAY: Win Two Tickets To Astronaut Training Experience!
As part of the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, find this exact picture on other pages of WOKV.com and use the link to enter for a chance to win two tickets to Astronaut Training Experience Core at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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