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Storms, foreclosures, and the Jaguars are in the headlines today.

Under fire from Republicans and Democrats alike, President Obama announced Thursday that the millions of consumers getting cancelation notices for their current health plans will be able to keep those same plans for another 12 months.

The decision comes as the White House is pressures Florida officials to expand Medicaid in the state under the Affordable Care Act.

When the Jacksonville Jaguars faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in London’s Wembley Stadium Sunday, Dee Karsan was watching from the stands. 

Karsan, 28, lives in the town of Potters Bar on the outskirts of North London and is a huge fan of the NFL. He said he was lucky enough to snag a couple of tickets to the sold-out event. Sunday marked his first time at an NFL game.

The Jacksonville Jaguars continued their winless streak Sunday at Everbank Field with a 24-6 loss to the San Diego Chargers.

The game marked the latest double-digit loss for the team, who have yet to score a touchdown at home.

The Jaguars aren't the only team without a win; both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Giants are 0-6. The Giants play tonight and the Buccaneers had a bye two weeks ago.

FSCJ gets a new president, no time limit given for Mathis trial arguments, and Stand Your Ground revisions getting first legislative approval are in headlines this morning.

Karen remnants dump rain from Georgia to Jax, closing arguments expected in Mathis trial, and the local effects of the government shutdown are in headlines this morning.

Song, dance, fútbol, beer, and Bavaria are all on tap this weekend on the First Coast.

Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First Coast, around Florida, and across the country. We'll also preview some of WJCT's upcoming news programming.

Chartrand speaks on Stewart appointment: Florida State Board of Education Chair Gary Chartrand says the experience of newly appointed Education Commissioner Pam Stewart as a two-time interim commissioner has prepared her to take the title permanently.

Didn't get tickets to Gentlemen of the Road this weekend? No problem! Here are a few options for your weekend enjoyment.

The Jacksonville Jaguars won their final pre-season game against the Atlanta Falcons 20-16 last night, but fans were celebrating before the team ever took the field.

The NFL agreed to change the team’s official abbreviation from JAC to JAX, the result of a day long Twitter campaign by fans using the hashtag #JAXnotJAC.

The first tweet using the hashtag appeared at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday:

1) Sunday, September 1 — If you are what you eat, there will be a lot of jerks walking around downtown on Sunday. Jacksonville’s First Annual Jerk Food Festival will kick off Sunday at 10 a.m. at Metropolitan Park. There will be music and food all day. More info on Facebook.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens are hoping fans will help name a baby jaguar born last month.

Starting today,fans from across the country will be able to vote online to dub the new cub with one of five names: Khan, Shad, Jaxson, Jax, or Pounce de Leon.

The jaguar cub, born at the zoo on July 18, shares his birthday with Jaguars owner Shad Kahn.

The NFL is implementing a new bag policy at stadiums across the league including EverBank Field.

Fans will only be allowed to bring in clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12"x6"x12".

One gallon clear plastic freezer bags are permitted, as are small clutch bags.