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How to get rid of ants and keep them out of your home in the first place
We all know ants like the sugary foods in our kitchen, but they often use our homes as shelter from rainstorms and long periods of dry heat, which is why you’ll likely see more ants in your home over the next few months. There are a few moves you can make to ant-proof your home.
Florida 2nd in nation in number of children who have died in hot cars
Since 1990, 115 children have died after being left in a car in Florida, seven happened last year. Janette Fennell, Founder and President of Kids and Car Safety, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the alarming statistics.
DCPS holds 1st of 7 meetings on proposal to close, consolidate schools
The first of seven Duval County Public Schools community meetings is Tuesday night to discuss possible school closures and consolidations being proposed for the district. The meeting -- at 6 p.m. at Fletcher High School -- will focus on the Master Facility Plan, which includes a proposal to close almost 30 schools to make up for a $1.4 billion gap in the district’s budget.
Children’s concussions: Whose responsibility are they anyway?
Traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, are very common among athletes, especially ones who play contact sports like football, hockey or soccer. In 2022, over 2 million children suffered from a TBI, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Safer food: Warning about lead in Lunchables prompts change
Melanie says her kids' world was rocked when the news came out about lead being found in Lunchables! It got them talking about safer foods, and she took it a step further to help us all out with advice from a certified nutritionist about how to pick healthier options that the kids will actually eat. And then she tested those foods with some fourth and sixth graders.
Ultra-processed foods raise the risk of serious health issues
Studies show more and more people around the world are shifting to a diet of ultra-processed foods, even though experts have said for years people should avoid them. And now a new study shows the dangerous health impacts associated with eating these foods.
Teen survivor left partially paralyzed in stabbing attack plans to walk across stage at graduation
A local teenager who was left partially paralyzed by an attempted murder-suicide stabbing attack outside a Ponte Vedra restaurant last June plans to walk across the stage Friday to receive her high school diploma.
Questions raised about student safety, hiring process after 2 arrests
This month, two Duval County School Police officers were arrested and a school security guard is in the process of being terminated for allegedly making inappropriate comments. A spokesperson for Duval County Public Schools said both officers are still employed by the district but have been reassigned to duties with no student contact.
Why you should eat more veggies
Chances are you are not eating enough vegetables. Only 10% of Americans typically are, according to a 2019 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you’re looking to make the most out of your recommended daily servings, you’ll want to add more green.
Shad Khan’s Shipyards project to include marina, event lawn, riverwalk
Beyond EverBank Stadium upgrades, Jaguars owner Shad Khan is also investing in other projects. A Four Seasons hotel has been in the works, but Khan is planning to add more to the area that stretches down Bay Street to the Shipyards.
How early should you start talking to your children about mental health?
It's not always comfortable talking about mental health with your children, but those conversations are critical for a child's healthy development and well-being. The recommended age to start those conversations might surprise you.
Did you get an overdue toll charges text? It's probably a scam!
Scammers have been targeting drivers -- including those in our area -- with texts pretending to be from a tolling agency collecting “overdue toll charges.” Clicking the link in the scam text can lead to a phishing attack, where the scammer tries to take your personal information (like your driver’s license number) — and even steal your identity.