Three women connected by the same convicted rapist are speaking out about assaults they said continued to haunt them years later, following his 30-year prison sentence.

The owner of a Northwest Jacksonville daycare center is at an impasse with her landlord after the Department of Children and Families abruptly closed the center due to air conditioning issues.

Summer cooling costs can make up as much as 60% of energy bills, according to Florida Power & Light. And with temperatures pushing 100 degrees in Northeast Florida, air conditioning systems are likely working around the clock.

The News4JAX ITEAM is investigating complaints of excessive mold and mildew taking over a commercial space in Riverside. The tenant said it was because of neglect on the landlord’s part, forcing her to take legal action.

Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue.

Richard Nunn shows off all the essential items in his kitchen and tells how they save time, and money.

Two business owners said they are days away from reopening after a tornado hit them on Beach Boulevard.

The experts at Consumer Reports share some tips for fast, fuel-efficient car cooling.

With temperatures in the triple digits, AC repair companies have been slammed with calls of air conditioners failing.

Partly cloudy skies and hot temperatures before the rain returns

Enjoy the Seasonal Temperatures While They Last

The AC is set to cool now, next week it's back to heat

Refrigerants are chemical fluids that have made air conditioning and refrigeration possible, but they are hundreds or even thousands of times more powerful at warming the planet than carbon dioxide, the most notorious greenhouse gas.

Since the end of June, temperatures have been in the upper 90s, with heat index in the 100s. People are staying cool by staying inside. And that may mean you have to drop the temp on your AC, but that will affect your JEA bill.

When summer temperatures get really hot, they have to decide if they can financially afford to keep the air conditioner running.

Whether you’re trying to plan a safe and affordable road trip before the school year starts or just looking for ways to cool your car without wasting fuel -- we found out everything you need to know from the auto experts at Consumer Reports.

We don’t want you to lose money to scammers this summer, and the best way to protect yourself is to know a common summer scheme involves your air conditioning unit.

News4JAX talked with a local air conditioning company about the most common reasons A/C units fail — and what you can do to prevent them.

From the record highs and AC to open window weather...

Have you made the seasonal switch yet?  You know, AC to heat.  The next round of cold weather may have you reaching for the thermostat.  Increasing wind Tuesday and Wednesday will make it feel colder.  Open window weather returns Thursday after a chilly start.

Beat the heat with this mini portable AC

Just in time to save you some money on your summer trips: Consumer Reports has some 10 ways to make sure you’re getting the most miles for your buck.

Federal program Energy Star did not have Floridians in mind when it made recommendations for in-home air conditioners. The program recommends to help keep costs down, you might try to skimp on the AC but that can create squabbles in the family over which temperature setting is more comfortable. Energy Star, a joint federal program run by the DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency, recommends that for optimal cooling and energy efficiency, the coolest you should keep your house is 78 Fand thats only when youre at home and awake. If you arent comfortable at 78 F, lower the temperature a degree at a time and let your system reach the new setting before ratcheting it down further. If you find these temperatures appalling, Florida's Public Service Commission also recommended keeping your thermostat at 78 degrees and raising it a few degrees when you leave for the day.

freeimages.comJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - When temperatures get dangerously hot, as they have been this summer in Jacksonville, it's the busiest season for air conditioning companies. Experts say there are ways to help protect your air conditioning unit even though it's working overtime. You probably know someone whose air conditioner has gone out this summer or maybe your unit has broken down. Stefan Schuler's family owns Climate Masters air conditioning business in St. Augustine and says business is booming. But if your AC unit is broken, Schuler strongly suggests buying a system from a local dealer that is certified with warranty.