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Traveling for Thanksgiving? What to expect this holiday season
Read full article: Traveling for Thanksgiving? What to expect this holiday seasonThe Holidays are here, and what that means to travelers is abnormally heavy traffic and travel time, which can mean unexpected delays or even cancellations.
Dive team finds body of missing 4-year-old with autism in Ormond Beach park
Read full article: Dive team finds body of missing 4-year-old with autism in Ormond Beach parkThe body of a missing 4-year-old boy was recovered Sunday night by the Volusia County Dive Team in the Ormond Beach park where he went missing earlier in the day.
‘We produce a lot of cool weirdos’: Florida Man Games prepares for year 2 with tryouts in St. Augustine
Read full article: ‘We produce a lot of cool weirdos’: Florida Man Games prepares for year 2 with tryouts in St. AugustineThe event hosted its first Florida man Games earlier this year and is already looking for its next talent.
Florida Department of Education announces winners of 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Competition
Read full article: Florida Department of Education announces winners of 2nd Annual Cybersecurity CompetitionOn Friday, the Florida Department of Education announced the winners of its 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Competition, an event held in partnership with the Florida College System and Tallahassee State College, where the contest took place.
The show goes on: Sun-Ray Cinema moving to Tampa, aims to open doors in December
Read full article: The show goes on: Sun-Ray Cinema moving to Tampa, aims to open doors in DecemberIn a bold new chapter for one of Jacksonville’s beloved theaters, Sun-Ray Cinema announced Thursday it is moving to a different Florida city.
Florida ties: Trump’s transition team leaning heavily on Florida allies as cabinet assembly process begins
Read full article: Florida ties: Trump’s transition team leaning heavily on Florida allies as cabinet assembly process beginsJust one week after winning the 2024 presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are moving quickly to fill key positions, and the pace has surprised political analysts.
Florida continues to break tourism records, DeSantis says, with 35 million visitors over the summer
Read full article: Florida continues to break tourism records, DeSantis says, with 35 million visitors over the summerWith its beaches, amusement parks, and great weather, it‘s no secret that Florida is a hotbed for tourism, and according to recent data, those tourism numbers are only getting stronger.
Jacksonville-based bakers star on Hulu’s brand-new competition series ‘Cake Toppers’
Read full article: Jacksonville-based bakers star on Hulu’s brand-new competition series ‘Cake Toppers’For Goodness Cake, a micro business in the Cobblestone area in East Arlington run by a married couple, will star in Hulu’s brand-new competition series, Cake Toppers, which is scheduled to drop on Hulu on Nov. 18.
Home Grown: Watering your vegetable garden
Read full article: Home Grown: Watering your vegetable gardenWe’ve partnered with BEAM’s garden manager to show you how to build a garden bed or box, the soil and fertilizer to use, best practices when planting your veggies, and now we’re showing you the best techniques to use to make sure it gets enough water.
‘I was going to be six feet under’: Veterans Treatment Court program helps veterans reclaim their lives after service
Read full article: ‘I was going to be six feet under’: Veterans Treatment Court program helps veterans reclaim their lives after serviceThe Veterans Treatment Court is a program within the Duval County Court system to help veterans with substance abuse and mental health treatment. It’s an extensive process with weekly meetings and one-on-one mentors.
2 children die in hot cars in Florida in 1st week of November
Read full article: 2 children die in hot cars in Florida in 1st week of NovemberDespite the time of year, temperatures have been unseasonably warm, even for Florida, and Kids and Car Safety wants to remind parents to be vigilant -- no matter the season -- after wo children died in hot cars in Florida in the first week of November.
Trump’s gains with Latinos could reshape American politics. Democrats are struggling to respond
Read full article: Trump’s gains with Latinos could reshape American politics. Democrats are struggling to respondFrom Pennsylvania to Florida to Texas, areas with high numbers of Hispanics often had little in common on Election Day other than backing Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris for president.
10 must-see historic bridges in Florida
Read full article: 10 must-see historic bridges in FloridaWhen it comes to bridges in Florida, there is plenty to see and explore. From historic to short, tall to long, there are a variety of monumental and breathtaking bridges to drive to. According to the National Day Calendar, November is Historic Bridge Awareness Month.
Amendment 2: Fishing and hunting are now a state constitutional right. Here’s what it means for Floridians
Read full article: Amendment 2: Fishing and hunting are now a state constitutional right. Here’s what it means for FloridiansFishing and hunting being a constitutional right may be considered the most “Florida thing” ever—and on Election Day, Floridians surely proved that after voting and approving Amendment 2- Right to Fish and Hunt, by 67 percent.
‘I’m incredibly humbled': St. Johns County superintendent excited about referendums that will bring money to district
Read full article: ‘I’m incredibly humbled': St. Johns County superintendent excited about referendums that will bring money to districtVoters agreed to extend a half-cent sales tax for the construction of schools. The superintendent is calling it a big win.
Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia races
Read full article: Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia racesLive updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races
Florida bail bondsman arrested, accused of offering female inmates bond in exchange for sex
Read full article: Florida bail bondsman arrested, accused of offering female inmates bond in exchange for sexA Florida bail bondsman has been charged with human trafficking and racketeering after allegedly offering female inmates bond in exchange for sex.
Home Grown: It‘s time to plant. Let’s start with carrots, lettuce & broccoli
Read full article: Home Grown: It‘s time to plant. Let’s start with carrots, lettuce & broccoliWe want to help you save money at the grocery store by learning to grow your own vegetables and provide more access to healthy food for neighborhoods located in food deserts.
Florida will vote on marijuana, abortion in an election that will test GOP's dominance
Read full article: Florida will vote on marijuana, abortion in an election that will test GOP's dominanceFlorida’s election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold, as Democrats count on turnout for abortion rights and recreational marijuana ballot questions.
Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strike
Read full article: Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strikeThe food service provider for the Duval County school district and the union representing food service workers reached a tentative agreement ahead of a potential strike that would have left Duval County Public Schools in jeopardy.
Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31st year this Saturday
Read full article: Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31st year this SaturdayThe 30th Annual Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, and will be brightly lit for all to see through Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the Year
Read full article: ‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the YearRaines High School surprised Principal Vincent Hall with the Duval County Principal of the Year award.
Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: report
Read full article: Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: reportThe Florida-Georgia football game will be played in Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 during renovations to EverBank Stadium, according to a report from Brett McMurphy of the Action Network.
SnapJAX users celebrate National Cat Day by sharing adorable photos, videos
Read full article: SnapJAX users celebrate National Cat Day by sharing adorable photos, videosOct. 29 is National Cat Day. The day aims to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year, according to National Today.
Bats in the belfry? The do‘s and don’ts of humane bat removal during eviction season
Read full article: Bats in the belfry? The do‘s and don’ts of humane bat removal during eviction seasonThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says that fall is the perfect time to evict bats from your home.
Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville: Here’s what you need to know about parking, traffic and safety
Read full article: Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville: Here’s what you need to know about parking, traffic and safetyTailgaters have already arrived at RV City as the excitement begins to build ahead of the highly anticipated rivalry showdown.
Home Grown: Planting the first seeds of our new series to help you grow your own food
Read full article: Home Grown: Planting the first seeds of our new series to help you grow your own foodMonday morning, we began a new series on The Morning Show called “Home Grown.” Why? We recognize buying fresh produce is not only expensive, but it’s also difficult if you live in a neighborhood that doesn’t have easy access to a grocery store.
‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms
Read full article: ‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike loomsContract negotiations have broken down between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the union representing the food service workers in the Duval County Public Schools system, and Chartwells K12, the district’s food service provider.
Zeta Tau Alpha spreads awareness with pink ribbons ahead of Jaguars’ Crucial Catch game
Read full article: Zeta Tau Alpha spreads awareness with pink ribbons ahead of Jaguars’ Crucial Catch gameBoth collegiate and alumni members of the Zeta Tau Alpha worked to hand out nearly 10,000 pink ribbons with hopes of bringing awareness to early detection of breast cancer.
Florida woman found guilty of murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase
Read full article: Florida woman found guilty of murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcaseA woman accused of leaving her boyfriend to die after he was zipped into a suitcase in their home has been found guilty of second-degree murder by a jury in central Florida.
‘I look up to these women’: Florida Avengers host girls football camp at Edward Waters University
Read full article: ‘I look up to these women’: Florida Avengers host girls football camp at Edward Waters UniversityOn Saturday, the Avengers hosted their “Got Her Back” camp. A day dedicated to teaching the game of football to girls 6 to 18 years old.
An AI chatbot pushed Orlando teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges
Read full article: An AI chatbot pushed Orlando teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator allegesA Florida mother is suing a tech company over an AI chatbot that she says pushed her son to kill himself.
‘I just don’t think that this is the right place': Debate continues in Fernandina Beach over proposed bioethanol plant
Read full article: ‘I just don’t think that this is the right place': Debate continues in Fernandina Beach over proposed bioethanol plantPeople in Fernandina Beach are taking sides in the debate over a proposed bioethanol plant.
We tracked down the Jaguars couple that got married at a pool cabana in EverBank Stadium. This is their story
Read full article: We tracked down the Jaguars couple that got married at a pool cabana in EverBank Stadium. This is their storyWe tracked down the newlyweds who turned heads at the Oct. 6 Jaguars game for saying "I Do" at EverBank Stadium.
Jacksonville among top 15 most dangerous areas in US for pedestrians, report finds
Read full article: Jacksonville among top 15 most dangerous areas in US for pedestrians, report findsA report from Smart Growth America found Jacksonville to be the 15th most dangerous metro area in the United States for pedestrians.
Here to stay: Community, JSO assistance and News4JAX coverage help save Holley’s Bar-B-Q from closure
Read full article: Here to stay: Community, JSO assistance and News4JAX coverage help save Holley’s Bar-B-Q from closureHolley’s Bar-B-Q — which has been a staple in Jacksonville since 1937 — located on Moncrief Road has two claims to fame: It’s the oldest continuously operating barbecue restaurant in Jacksonville -- and it’s said to be where curly fries were invented.
Florida officials share different perspectives on marijuana legalization
Read full article: Florida officials share different perspectives on marijuana legalizationIn an ad that ran Monday morning, viewers can hear Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith say no one has arrested more people for marijuana than he has.