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Haunt Nights finds way to finish out Halloween season
Read full article: Haunt Nights finds way to finish out Halloween seasonHaunt Nights, a popular Halloween attraction, has found a temporary new location in Riverside after its original venue at Adventure Landing closed unexpectedly. The Greenlight Theatre Company is hosting the event for three days, allowing the haunted house to operate on Halloween and November 1st, with ticket sales supporting next year's event.
Jacksonville’s spooky Halloween forecast: Cool temps and clear skies
Read full article: Jacksonville’s spooky Halloween forecast: Cool temps and clear skiesJacksonville’s Halloween forecast brings cool, clear skies for trick-or-treating, with extended cool temps and a Hurricane Melissa update from News4JAX’s meteorologist.
AAA warns of increased Halloween dangers with holiday falling on Friday
Read full article: AAA warns of increased Halloween dangers with holiday falling on FridayAAA is cautioning residents about a hazardous mix of increased foot traffic from trick-or-treaters, more weekend parties, and a higher likelihood of impaired driving.
Cool and dry Halloween ahead for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Cool and dry Halloween ahead for Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaHurricane Melissa continues to move through the Atlantic while Jacksonville prepares for a cool, dry Halloween. Latest updates from News4JAX’s meteorologist on local impacts, forecast details, and event weather.
How to check if any sex offenders, sexual predators live along your trick-or-treating route
Read full article: How to check if any sex offenders, sexual predators live along your trick-or-treating routeWhether you trick-or-treat in your own neighborhood or have a favorite spot to take your kiddos, it’s a good idea to know before you head out who they might encounter.
Don’t let Halloween end in the ER: Here’s how to keep your kids safe
Read full article: Don’t let Halloween end in the ER: Here’s how to keep your kids safeHalloween is a festive holiday for most, but it can also be dangerous if you aren’t careful. Each year, about 3,200 people go to the emergency room on Halloween for injuries. So how can you stay safe?
‘It’s part of our community’: St. Johns County 17-year-old’s elaborate free haunted house becomes Halloween hit
Read full article: ‘It’s part of our community’: St. Johns County 17-year-old’s elaborate free haunted house becomes Halloween hitTowering 15-foot animatronic creatures loom in the darkness. Narrow corridors twist through a maze of shadows where live actors lurk, ready to emerge from hidden corners. This isn’t a professional haunted attraction – it’s the front yard of a St. Johns County home, transformed into a house of horrors by a local teenager.
Jacksonville company prepares to surprise 6 children in wheelchairs with customized Halloween costumes
Read full article: Jacksonville company prepares to surprise 6 children in wheelchairs with customized Halloween costumesSix kids who depend on wheelchairs to get around are getting a wholesome surprise Thursday afternoon thanks to one Jacksonville company.
The urban legends of Public School Number Four, a local historical landmark nicknamed ‘The Devil’s School’
Read full article: The urban legends of Public School Number Four, a local historical landmark nicknamed ‘The Devil’s School’Public School number 4, which is formally known as Annie Lytle Elementary, is often referred to as 'The Devil’s School' thanks to made-up horror stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.
County-by-county fall events list: 2025 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2025 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaNews4JAX has compiled a 2025 list — including multiple Florida counties and Georgia — of the best pumpkin patches, haunted houses and events in your area! Check them out.
Streetlight out in your neighborhood? Here’s how to report it to JEA before Halloween
Read full article: Streetlight out in your neighborhood? Here’s how to report it to JEA before HalloweenJEA is asking you to alert the city-owned utility if any streetlights are out in your neighborhood so repairs can be made before Halloween.
Teen accused in deadly downtown Orlando mass shooting to be charged as adult
Read full article: Teen accused in deadly downtown Orlando mass shooting to be charged as adultA 17-year-old accused of firing into a crowd early Friday in downtown Orlando will be prosecuted as an adult, the State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit announced Monday.
It’s ‘sew’ easy: Sew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is Jacksonville
Read full article: It’s ‘sew’ easy: Sew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is JacksonvilleSew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is Jacksonville's only sewing/ cricut studio. We accept new students weekly. We offer classes for Ages 6 & Up. We also host Sip & Sew Parties & Sew Sassy Birthday Parties. Follow us on all social media platforms @sewfunjax. Bringing back the hands-on Sewing experience.
11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted houses
Read full article: 11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted housesDaniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.
Halloween is one of the deadliest days for pedestrians. What you need to know to have a safe spooky season
Read full article: Halloween is one of the deadliest days for pedestrians. What you need to know to have a safe spooky seasonDid you know that Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, especially children?
Three pumpkins are raising awareness for food allergies, epilepsy and autism this Halloween season
Read full article: Three pumpkins are raising awareness for food allergies, epilepsy and autism this Halloween seasonTrick-or-treating has been a long-time tradition, celebrated by taking part in carving and coloring pumpkins into your favorite scary Halloween decor and placing them in homes and businesses.
Shining a light on safety: Apps, tips for safe trick-or-treating
Read full article: Shining a light on safety: Apps, tips for safe trick-or-treatingWith Halloween being one of the deadliest nights of the year for child pedestrians, News4JAX wants to give trick-or-treaters the tools to have the safest night of frights possible.
Howl-O-Ween: Holiday can be scary for pets. Heres how to protect them
Read full article: Howl-O-Ween: Holiday can be scary for pets. Heres how to protect themHalloween is a fun time of year for children and adults. But all the decorations, costumes and candy can make it a scary holiday for dogs and cats.
Do any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route? Here's how to find out
Read full article: Do any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route? Here's how to find outSex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
Show off your Halloween costumes, decorations and carved pumpkins on SnapJAX 🎃📸
Read full article: Show off your Halloween costumes, decorations and carved pumpkins on SnapJAX 🎃📸As we approach the weekend before Halloween, we know many individuals will be taking part in events, parties and more to get into the spooky spirit.
County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaIt’s nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. Augustine
Read full article: Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. AugustineWe are less than 10 days away from Halloween, but if you're adventurous and love a good ghost story, there are haunted places nearby that you can visit 365 days a year.
Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. Augustine
Read full article: Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. AugustineWe are less than 30 days away from Halloween, but if you're adventurous and love a good ghost story, there are haunted places nearby that you can visit 365 days a year.
‘Bridge that connection’: EPIC Outreach volunteers learn compassion through helping rescued farm animals
Read full article: ‘Bridge that connection’: EPIC Outreach volunteers learn compassion through helping rescued farm animalsHalloween will be here before we know it, and EPIC Outreach Farm Rescue is getting ready to celebrate with its upcoming Fall-O-Ween event.
7-year-old girl honoring late cousin with unique Halloween costume; 2 Jacksonville groups helping make it happen
Read full article: 7-year-old girl honoring late cousin with unique Halloween costume; 2 Jacksonville groups helping make it happenRS&H and Centers of Independent Living Jacksonville are presenting 10 kids, who rely on using wheelchairs, with custom Halloween costumes on October 23.
Daniel’s Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrors
Read full article: Daniel’s Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrorsOne Clay County home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area!
A fang-tastic event! Jacksonville Zoo announces 2024 Spooktacular dates
Read full article: A fang-tastic event! Jacksonville Zoo announces 2024 Spooktacular datesHip-hop skeletons and friendly ghost guides will be ready to welcome families from Northeast Florida and beyond to the Jacksonville Zoo in October.