If you’re feeling a little sticker shock after the holidays, you’re not alone. January is usually a quieter month for sales but there are still smart ways to save if you know where to look. Consumer Reports breaks down the best deals you can expect this month.
When the brain becomes overstimulated, these pleasure spikes become less effective, leading us to believe we need more and more to get back the feeling. With algorithms fighting to capture our attention, an old trend is making a big comeback to give people the reset they need.
Do you get advice about what your baby should be eating on your phone every day? From standard American to vegetarian to vegan, there are many different options. But there’s a new trend that takes the steak.
Alcohol is woven into so many parts of daily life—from social gatherings to winding down at night—that it's easy not to notice how it may be affecting sleep, mood, energy, and even stress levels. Nick Padlo, CEO of Sophros Recovery, joined The Morning Show on Monday to talk about the benefits of what is known as “Dry January.”
The 16th annual St. Augustine Film Festival kicks off Monday in the heart of downtown. From Jan. 5 to Jan. 11, film lovers will get to experience the big screen and award-winning masterpieces across different venues in St. Augustine.
The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta is hosting a Business Pitch Competition, where women can win money to support their business. Chelsea Lewis is helping organize the competition along with entrepreneurs Demi and Dani Loveless and Dalanda Diallo who is a mentor.
If you’re feeling a little sticker shock after the holidays, you’re not alone. January is usually a quieter month for sales, but there are still smart ways to save if you know where to look. Consumer Reports breaks down the best deals you can expect this month.
Americans spend four to five hours a day on their phones. That’s more than a full workday every week. And every buzz, ping, bell, and whistle from your phone can set off a chain reaction of dopamine in your brain that reinforces reward, motivation, and pleasure.
From changing vaccine requirements to eliminating property taxes, the upcoming Florida Legislative Session is expected to be a hectic 60 days for state lawmakers.
Do you get advice about what your baby should be eating on your phone every day? From standard American to vegetarian to vegan, there are many different options. But there’s a new trend that takes the steak.
Music played, families danced, bubbles floated through the air, and one activity brought back a sense of nostalgia for many parents when children gathered to play with a large parachute. One of the biggest attractions was Jessica Johnson’s First Coast Face Paint.
Despite the cold weather, sunshine filling the Southbank, families gathered at Friendship Fountain to celebrate the New Year a little early during Jacksonville’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. The family-friendly event, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offered an alternative to late-night fireworks, giving kids and parents a chance to welcome 2026 at noon instead of midnight.
Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. Make your way down to the waterfront on Dec. 31 with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities. Fireworks will begin exactly at midnight and will be launched from a barge on the St. Johns River just east of the Main Street Bridge, as well as from Lot S at the Shipyards.
Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. Make your way down to the waterfront on Dec. 31 with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities. Fireworks will begin exactly at midnight and will be launched from a barge on the St. Johns River just east of the Main Street Bridge, as well as from Lot S at the Shipyards.
Parenting today can feel like a full-time balancing act — wanting to protect your kids while still letting them grow. As the new year approaches, it may be the perfect time to re-examine your parenting style.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will return to the River City in January and on Tuesday morning, The Morning Show got a special preview. Juanita Olivo, who leads the show, joined the Morning Show to talk about what spectators can expect, along with some of the incredible acts.
You stretch, you sweat, you push your limits — and finishing a workout feels great. But what happens next matters even more. From cooling down safely to what not to grab after the gym, the post-workout habits that can either help your body heal or put your health at risk.
Ben Kingsbury, the owner of the popular Gotham City Limit comic book store in Jacksonville, said two people entered the store on a Sunday afternoon, distracted employees and stole merchandise while he was away. But after he shared surveillance video on social media, the thieves had a change of heart.
The start wasn't pretty, but the Jaguars got it done with one more to go in the regular season. Jags fans are riding the high after a gritty 23-17 win against the Colts on Sunday. News4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger got reactions from fans at Jacksonville International Airport.
Gallup’s latest report reveals only 31% of U.S. workers say they’re engaged, meaning nearly 7 in 10 feel detached or disengaged. That marks a 10-year low for employee engagement. So, how can you reconnect? Feeling distance from your co-workers, like you’re just going through the motions every day, and are just numb? You may be experiencing emotional detachment.
Awards season for Hollywood is just around the corner, and as voters cast their ballots for the best in movies over the last year, film studios want to make sure they offer some memorable keepsakes to make sure critics notice their movies.
We always have some fun on The Morning Show, especially during the holidays. Meteorologist Katie Garner tried to have a sweet moment with anchors Khalil Maycock and Amanda DeVoe, but her re-gifted gift cards were a bit of a hilarious fail.
Each year, we take time to recognize the hard work of our entire staff at Channel 4 and CW17 -- from the faces you might recognize in the street to those you never see in front of the camera. Enjoy this compilation of photos of our team. Happy holidays!
From sweaters to refurbished electronics, secondhand doesn’t mean second-rate. Consumer Reports’ experts share tips on thrifting for the best deals on home goods and electronics, and the inside scoop on which used items to skip.
While in the rush, you want to keep yourself and your newly purchased items safe from people who might be looking to ruin your holiday experience. This is not about being paranoid. It is about having situational awareness and not making yourself vulnerable to people who are just waiting to see you slip up.
There has been a major development in the high-profile Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case. Bridegan’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, and her estranged husband, Mario Fernandez, are both under indictment for first-degree murder and other charges in connection with Bridegan’s shooting death in February 2022. Both have pleaded not guilty. Now, Fernandez’s defense team is pushing to get detailed answers from the state’s key witness—before he ever testifies under oath.
Hiking, biking, boating, climbing, scuba, swimming, sledding — whatever you can think of, you can do it. Luckily, there are ways to save on your dream trip!
A local teen is on a mission to give a happy holiday to K9s across the country. Emma Johnson joined us on The Morning Show to talk about her toy drive for law enforcement dogs -- and give a special toy to K-9 Rip.
Travelers may notice a few changes at airport security this year. TSA now requires passengers to have a REAL ID–compliant license or another acceptable form of identification, so checking that before you leave home is key.
Looking to spoil your furry family members this holiday season? Consumer Reports rounded up some of its top pet gifts that are perfect for everything from winter walks to warm cuddles on the couch.
While many families are hitting the road to celebrate the holidays, new data shows that the stretch right before Christmas can be one of the deadliest times to drive in Florida.
As we move deeper into the holiday travel rush, airports across the country are preparing for record-breaking crowds, and AAA says this Christmas and New Year’s rush will bring record numbers of drivers onto the roads as well.
Holiday gatherings are a good time to catch up with family. But how do you keep things joyful if there are relatives on the guest list you don’t always get along with?
Cirque Musica’s Holiday Wonderland is set to bring high-flying acrobatics, dazzling costumes and festive music to the Florida Theatre on December 22, 2025, offering Jacksonville families a holiday experience that blends spectacle with seasonal cheer.
If your kids love those soft, squishy fidget toys, the ones you squeeze for stress relief, you might want to take a closer look. Loved by kids, the bright, colorful squishy balls are often marketed as calming sensory tools. But a new Consumer Reports investigation found that some of these toys can break open, and what’s inside may irritate kids’ skin, or even cause chemical burns.
Tomal Bowe, 33, is charged with felony fleeing and eluding, grand theft auto, resisting without violence, possession of marijuana and multiple out-of-county warrants. He is expected to plead not guilty at his court appearance on Monday in St. Johns County.
If you’re making fitness your 2026 goal, how do powders and supplements fit in? If you’re not seeing the results you want in the gym, Cleveland Clinic says creatine can help!
Taking a few minutes to focus your mind each day can reduce stress, pain and depression. We know this time of year can be stressful, but there's an entire day centered on protecting your own peace. World Meditation Day is Sunday, and Dr. Ashis Das, a Meditation Instructor with the Art of Living Foundation, joined The Morning Show on Friday to talk about the benefits of meditation and how it is helping local students.
