On average, nearly half of all residential energy consumption in the U.S. is attributed to heating costs and 85% of adults report that their utility costs have gone up in recent years.

The City of Jacksonville’s Extreme Cold Task Force has finalized its 2024 Warming Center Contingency Plan. This plan aims to provide relief for residents and visitors during extreme cold conditions

The City Rescue Mission is keeping its doors open longer and offering room for more guests. They will remain on this schedule as long as temperatures are below 40 degrees.

In the Tuesday morning dark cold, at around 2 a.m., a harsh reality set in for Jerry Yount. His home burst into flames. It might have been caused by an electrical overload. Yes, he lost part of his home and some precious belongings, but nothing more precious than his best friends.

It’s that time of year where frost is a concern for parts of the region. But how does frost actually form? And what should you do protect your plants and vegetation?

Some would say we’ve been lucky so make it this far into winter without any freezing nights. That is about to change.