In today’s digital world, it’s easy for children to consume endless hours of screen time. But what are they watching?

Nearly 60% of children express sadness when considering the impact of the climate on animals and plants. A Child Trends report further reveals that over half of children experience fear about their future.

With school back in session and expenses rising, many teens are looking for part-time jobs to earn extra income. While nearly six million 16 to 19-year-olds were employed in June 2024 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest number in over a decade, finding the right balance between schoolwork and earning potential can be challenging.

Learning how to manage money is an essential life skill. But according to a 2023 Edward Jones survey, 80 percent of respondents said they never learned financial skills in school. So how can parents step in?

Meta has announced stricter message settings for teens on Instagram and Facebook. The company said, "We're building on our work to provide age-appropriate experiences for teens, and to make it simpler for parents to shape their teens' online experiences."

Teens use of Social Media could cause mental health issues. U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory report details depression and anxiety as result of excessive social media use.

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media.

Social isolation changes the brain In a recent longitudinal study, teens and those over 55yrs are especially impacts when they have don’t have a weekly social activity.

Mental health disorders in teens have soared in recent years – and the COVID pandemic has only made things worse.

Troopers say two central Florida teens died after being ejected from the vehicle they were riding in.

The stabbing in Orange Park is leaving the state attorney’s office investigators with a very difficult investigation.

In today’s world, teens need to be educated about money and credit…how they can work for or against them in life.  Carrie Davis created Wealthwatchers as a way to foster that education in hopes they will use that information to prosper in the future.  She hosts multiple financial boot camps to enlighten youths on managing money and maintaining a positive credit profile.  Carrie also created an internship that allows kids to work on a farm and learn the inner workings of the farm to table lifestyle.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four teenagers were arrested last month and accused of breaking into a Westside gun store to steal guns, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. JSO said the four teens — 16, 15, 13 and 13 — used a crowbar to break into the store and took eight guns, six pistols and two rifles. When they returned they were met by the owner of the store who saw them and called police after the teens took off running. Jordan, vice president of MAD DADS, agrees with Bruno’s statement but points out that services for at-risk youth require more money. “A lot of these groups like MAD DADS and Families of Slain Children, we have programs but we don’t have the funding.

Teens involved were exceeding 120 mph before shooting incident, 911 calls show. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

3 teens in custody after deadly shooting of West Nassau High School football playerIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

2 teens shot in Northwest Jacksonville neighboorhoodPublished: December 26, 2019, 5:59 pmResidents ask local leaders to be more present in the neighborhood