This year's official White House Christmas ornament honors more than 150 years of culinary diplomacy practiced at state dinners.

Authorities are pulling submerged vehicles from the Columbia River, including a car thought to have belonged to a Portland couple who vanished in 1958 while out for a drive with their three daughters.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 28.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 27.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 23 games.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 21.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 20.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 16 games.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 14.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 13

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 9 games.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 7

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 6.

For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 2 games.

Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to take down the ornaments, lights, and décor and dispose of the tree. Christmas tree removal will take place in Clay County.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 30.

Lions, tigers, and other big cats love playing with trees, so the staff at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jacksonville suggests that people help both the environment and their furry friends by recycling Christmas trees.

Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion.

Members of Jacksonville’s Jewish community came together on Christmas morning for an annual tradition of delivering meals to homebound seniors in a program they call “Mitzvah Meals and More.”

Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut.

While many are enjoying Christmas festivities, one Jacksonville family is packing up to move after smoke from their heater filled their home.

Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.

‘Yule’ be amazed at the holiday spirit in the NICU on Wednesday!

The thick layer of clouds we’ve had Tuesday will start to break up over the next few hours allowing the cold air to stick around through the Christmas morning hours.

Local authorities say a Russian ballistic missile struck a residential building Tuesday in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih and at least one person was killed.

News4JAX went to a local Walmart to see how much Kevin McCallister's shopping list in "Home Alone" would cost now.

All flights are now back on schedule, allowing passengers to travel home for the holidays.

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

The holiday season is the perfect time to embrace all things festive, including the beloved tradition of donning “ugly” sweaters.

AAA will work to help stranded motorists while also keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. Tuesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states.

Mourners are laying flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack as investigators puzzle over the motive of the suspect and his previous encounters with authorities are scrutinized.

The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march, no decorations and no twinkling lights, in deference to the ongoing war in Gaza.

Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus.

This holiday season, a couple from St. Mary’s has taken on a unique mission: spreading cheer by visiting local cemeteries and decorating gravesites that appear neglected.

Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.

Santa arrived early, bringing joy to children this Christmas. The 43rd annual Christmas event, hosted by J.P. Hall Children Charities, provided thousands of toys and bikes to families in Clay County, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water.

Officials say four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg.

Police are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attack.

Church bells rang out in the German city of Magdeburg exactly 24 hours after authorities say a man drove into a busy Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others.

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Authorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market what officials called a deliberate attack.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 19 games.

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no getting away from Santa Claus.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 17.

Jaguars players donated $150 gift cards to 325 local kids to go holiday shopping.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 16.

Christmas came early for a Ponte Vedra Beach resident who recently took home a million-dollar prize.

Still working on your holiday shopping? If you need some inspiration, lifestyle contributor Anne Roy is here with a few great gift ideas to help you out!

Christmas is near and not everyone may be in the holiday spirit. A mental health counselor said that’s normal and could be a sign of holiday depression.

Mail carriers are preparing for a busy holiday shipping season. Several major carriers published their holiday calendar on when to get items in the mail.

Children and their families packed the Prime Osborn Center on Saturday for the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveaway.

Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.

Hundreds of kids in Duval County are going to have a bike this Christmas as a part of Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 12 games.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 10.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 9.

The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.

Smartphones are on the top of the Christmas list for many children, preteens and teen. But are they ready to have one or will it just lead to more screen time and less family time?

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 5 games.

Consumer Reports is here to help you navigate sales and make smart buys during this busy shopping season.

President Biden attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington D.C.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 3.

The festivities surrounding the City of Jacksonville’s Christmas tree lighting begin at 5 p.m., and at 5:30, News4JAX will have LIVE coverage from James Weldon Johnson Park, with a special appearance from Olympians like Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, and Caeleb Dressel.

Cool Stuff Vintage, voted Jacksonville’s Best Antique Store for two consecutive years, is spreading holiday cheer by helping locals get creative with recycled, handmade decorations and gifts.

It’s the holiday season! That means it is time for decorations, Santa Claus and, of course, some really ugly sweaters.

If you missed Black Friday you're in luck! The JBL Flip 6 speaker is just $74.99. Get your favorite color while supplies last.

On Tuesday, The Office of the Speaker of the House hosts the annual ceremony for the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, an 80-foot spruce selected from Zarembo Island in Alaska.

While this year’s lineup is slightly smaller than last year’s record-breaking twelve parades, the holiday spirit will be just as lively.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 2.

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, hundreds of people in Fernandina Beach kicked off Christmas with a Black Friday Pajama Party event.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Nov. 21 games

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 19.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 18.

Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game.

Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas.

It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela.

The world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.

Pink Nickel is behind the scenes finding the latest fashions and bringing them to you with new arrivals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! They currently are celebrating Christmas in July and doubling down on deals with a wearhouse sale! Get ready to ADD TO CART!

The DadFrat brand and movement originated over 20 years ago. Originally as a brand of gifts for proud dads to be the answer to what do we get dad for his birthday, Father's Day, Christmas, and also New Dads. It has recently evolved into a movement to shine the spotlight on the 75 million proud dads in our country as they support and advocate for one another to raise health families.

If you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.

These should be historic occasions in 2024.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 31.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 23.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 16.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 9.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 8.

So Consumer Reports is here to make sense of buy now, pay later short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.

Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday.

Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.

If you plan to travel Thursday, leave early -- it’s expected to be the busiest day this year to travel after Christmas.

A man was killed Christmas night in a shooting in the College Park area of Jacksonville's Northside, police said.

Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult especially during the Christmas holiday, but there are resources available that can help you get through.

Windshield wipers and wet roads for Christmas Day travels

Jolly Old St. Nick will sneak out just before the Christmas Day rain.