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Remember this? Check out this Publix photo timeline to celebrate 93 years of business

Publix is celebrating 92 years of business on Tuesday. Its first store opened its doors to customers in Winter Haven on Sept. 6, 1930.

City of Jacksonville launches โ€˜Parks Master Plan Updateโ€™

From now through October, community members can help imagine the future of the cityโ€™s park. The city plans to hold three virtual workshops to share the goals for the parks.

SnapJAX Stories: Rare pink grasshopper found on Palatka Farm

This weekโ€™s SnapJAX stories brought me to a rural part of our area -- to a house on 40 acres in Palatka where we were looking for something that only 1% of the population will ever see: a pink grasshopper. Jackie Green, who owns the property, has enjoyed such a rare sighting TWICE.

Free โ€˜Sea and Sky Air Showโ€™ returns to Jacksonville Beach

The free event โ€” headlined by the iconic United States Navy Blue Angels โ€” will take place on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

โ€˜Society needs to be prepared for disruptionโ€™: How AI might impact your life & the city of Jacksonville

Bringing artificial intelligence to Jacksonville is one of the goals of a proposed $200 million University of Florida graduate school that would focus on innovating programs in medicine, business and engineering.

Unearthing the Past: Scientists discover fossils of mammoths, sabretooth cats, rhinos that once roamed Florida

Florida is one of the richest states when it comes to paleontology, and new discoveries are being made every day.

With a scientist and some swabs, we uncover โ€˜The Dirty Truthโ€™ about the surfaces you touch every day

You might be surprised about the gross stuff you touch all the time -- from your phone to your computer keyboard to your water bottle. Wait until you see what we found when we went out with a swab and a scientist.

Positively JAX: Jacksonville Beach gymnast 1 of 20 in country to qualify for national championship

A 17-year-old Jacksonville Beach gymnast was one of only 20 picked across the country in his age group to compete in the menโ€™s gymnastics national championship in Oklahoma City.

Joy Purdy celebrates victory over โ€˜High Anxietyโ€™: One year later

Joy Purdy opened up last May about her debilitating fear of crossing bridges, and a local psychologist with Baptist Health helped give her the tools she needed to overcome her "High Anxiety." The solution worked not only for Joy but for viewers looking for relief from their own fears.

Clearing the Air: Misinformation about THC and pregnancy can lead to serious, harmful effects

Experts warn misinformation about the use of THC products during pregnancy and breastfeeding are dangerous for moms and their babies.

National Pet Day: Weโ€™re celebrating with your paw-fectly adorable photos ๐Ÿ“ท

Today is National Pet Day! And we want to see the non-human members of your family -- whether theyโ€™re four-legged, furry, feathered or fearsome.

2023 Day of Giving: How you can help families of children fighting illness

Every cent of donations goes to help children without resources get the care and emotional support they need.

Fun fact: The first St. Patrickโ€™s Day parade was held in St. Augustine

The first St. Patrickโ€™s Day parade in the world was held in St. Augustine 422 years ago today.

Community helps families of children fighting illnesses for 2023 Day of Giving

Every cent of donations goes to help children without resources get the care and emotional support they need.

Black History Month: Explore Jax Core sheds light on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Black History

Each tour is about two hours and Copeland makes 10 stops throughout the city. Many of the stops donโ€™t have any markers to indicate how prominent these locations used to be.

How conditions from depression to ADHD can be treated with mild electric currents to the brain

News4JAX is taking a closer look at little-known therapies that use electricity as a non-invasive way to treat certain medical conditions.

Local 12-year-old creates award-winning computer program after โ€˜chance encounterโ€™ fleeing war-torn Ukraine

Viktoriia Galushchak recently won 1st place in Computer Science at the North Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The story behind her science project is unforgettable.

JSO sergeant retiring, passing beloved bloodhound to new K9 handler

Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office Sgt. Charlie Byrd started training bloodhound Patriot when he was only 8 weeks old. Now Byrdโ€™s furry companion will be getting a new handler because Byrd is retiring.

Positively JAX winner uses NICU experience to fill need in community

As Brittany Hutto watches her 4-year-old son thrive, she never forgets the challenging days in the hospital and the friends she met during his 115 days in the NICU.

One year later: Local mother shares gut-wrenching decision to flee war-torn Ukraine

Olga Galushchak planned to stay in Ukraine with her husband and their two children, ages 12 and 4, but that changed just a week after the war started.

โ€˜Representation mattersโ€™: Husband, wife attorney team want boutique firm to inspire next generation

Black attorneys make up only 5% of the U.S. population, according to the American Bar Association. One Jacksonville law firm is working to change the narrative and inspire others to get into the legal field while also working to make a difference in their community.

โ€˜Youโ€™re helping somebody through itโ€™: Justice Coalition has new executive director

Jacksonvilleโ€™s top victim and survivor support group, the Justice Coalition, has a new executive director. Robert Bracewell took on the role after its former executive director stepped aside last month, and one of his goals is to make the coalition more visible in the community.

Operation Cold Case: No arrests 32 years after murder of 22-year-old Air Force veteran

The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office is shining a light on the case of Glenn Morris, a 22-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran and father who was killed in Singleton Park in August 1990.

First Coast Crime Stoppers has paid over $1.1M in 20 years โ€” and only 60% claim reward

Itโ€™s been 20 years since First Coast Crime Stoppers was created in our area, and over the last two decades, the anonymous crime-fighting tool has paid out more than $1.1 million in reward money and helped bring closure to so many local families.

Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather

While itโ€™s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.

Charity plans to place 20 โ€˜Little Free Diverse Librariesโ€™ around Duval County

A Jacksonville charity is giving people access to books in mobile libraries called โ€œLittle Free Diverse Librariesโ€ that will be all around Duval County.

Local orthodontist wants to inspire young people to โ€˜wear the white coatโ€™ some day

News4JAX is celebrating Black History Month the whole month of February by showcasing local Black men and women making a difference in the community. Dr. Khalil Orsborn is one of the only Black orthodontists in Jacksonville.

How long was the pizza left out? So is it still safe to eat? We sliced to the truth at a local science lab

Now that the big game is over you might be wondering what to do with any leftover pizza you might have. Dr. Dale Casamatta, a biology professor at UNF, helped us test several pizzas to answer whether pizzas left out can generate much bacteria.

Choosing safe Valentineโ€™s flowers, plants for pet parents

If youโ€™re sending your sweetheart cut flowers or a potted plant for Valentineโ€™s Day, choose ones that are safe for their pets.

Health Alert: Poison control warns of dangers of โ€˜gas station heroinโ€™

A product some states have dubbed โ€œGas Station Heroinโ€ is legally sold over the counter in Florida.

Guns, Drugs & Gangs: An inside look at how Jacksonville police address violent crime

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters believes high-tech, targeted crime fighting will help decrease violence as the city struggles with a high number of shootings and homicides. In January, JSO allowed the I-TEAM to spend several days and nights with special units attached to the project.

โ€˜Perseverance, gritโ€™: 1st woman to compete on โ€˜Last Blade Standingโ€™ ready to strike

This season there will be 64 competitors in "Last Blade Standing," a contest -- inspired by the hit TV show "Forged In Fire" -- to see who can make the strongest and finest sword.

Hundreds up to โ€˜Challengeโ€™ to support Wolfson Childrenโ€™s Hospital

Parents whose children have ended up needing care at Wolfson Children's Hospital for one reason or another all said events like Saturdayโ€™s 14th annual "Challenge" race mean the world to them.

PHOTOS: News4JAX Insiders show off sunset snaps on new app

Our News4JAX Insiders seem to be taking advantage of an added feature in our updated news app that allows posting to SnapJAX directly from the app.

SnapJAX photo gallery: Fans share gameday photos, get pumped for Saturdayโ€™s game

Fans are riding high after a five-game winning streak!

Jags fan meets Titans fan he taunted on doorbell cam during UPS delivery

Jags fan and Orlando UPS driver Declan Meehan went viral with his written taunt to Titans fan Jeff Nickel -- and the two met in person at Saturday's big game in Jacksonville.

Caught on camera: UPS driver (and Jags fan) taunts Titans fan during delivery

The rivalry is real -- and some good-natured banter between Jaguars fans and Titans fans is certainly to be expected. But one UPS driver in Orlando delivered an unexpected message to a homeowner -- who happened to be a rival fan.

Local musician set to open Jaguars-Titans game with National Anthem

Paul Wane, a local musician whose band is called Duval County Line, will perform the National Anthem Saturday at the Jaguars-Titans game.

16-year-old figure skater from Orange Park chases dream of becoming Olympian

A 16-year-old competitive figure skater from Orange Park has big dreams of competing on Spainโ€™s Olympic figure skating team, and sheโ€™s already well on her way.

โ€˜I canโ€™t even believe it. Iโ€™m thankfulโ€™: Community packs Riverside restaurant on last day of business

Judging by the crowd inside Southern Roots Filling Station Saturday morning, it would be hard for some to believe it was the last day the popular vegan restaurant would be open for business.

DUI crash survivor who lost brother, unborn twins now pays for NYE Uber rides for others

A woman who lost her brother and her unborn twins in a DUI crash is turning her pain into action. This is her second year of paying for Uber rides for those who had too much to drink and should not be behind the wheel on New Year's Eve.

We laughed, cheered & cried: Most memorable Morning Show moments of 2022

Looking back over 2022, we chose our top 10 memorable moments from The Morning Show and collected them here for you to revisit and reminisce โ€“ or maybe see for the first time!

โ€˜Good, bad or ugly, we are historyโ€™: New Yearโ€™s Day marks 100 years since Rosewood massacre

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, will mark 100 years since an angry, racist mob invaded and destroyed the town of Rosewood after a white woman falsely accused a Black man of assaulting her.

Hereโ€™s how you can adopt a white squirrel

This year, News4JAX has been following white squirrel sightings in the Jacksonville area.

White squirrels, Casanova Killer, sago palm dangers: The digital features that fascinated you in 2022

From white squirrels and poisoned puppies to a Jacksonville serial killer and local entrepreneurs, our News4JAX.com team worked hard this year to showcase a variety of special content for our online audience.

Vintage ceramic Christmas trees could bring you big-time holiday cash

What's old is new again when it comes to making some cash during the holidays.

Non-medical โ€˜Caring Senior Serviceโ€™ opens location in Jacksonville

There are more than 50 locations throughout the U.S. and this will be the first one in Florida.

Space Rush: Jacksonville native a pioneer in commercial space technology

Andrew Rush, 37, the president and COO of Redwire, is among 12 speakers at Saturdayโ€™s TEDxJacksonville "Friction" conference.

Hillard teen finishes second in USA Mullet Championships

A Nassau County teen finished in second place on Sunday in the 2022 USA Mullet Championships.

Corley Peel says goodbye to News4JAX, heads home to be with twin sister whoโ€™s battling lung cancer

It was an emotional Sunday morning as anchor and reporter Corley Peel said goodbye to viewers and coworkers after five years. But the moment was made a little more special by a surprise TV appearance by Corleyโ€™s twin sister Chelsea who made the long trip from Texas to support her.

Jacksonvilleโ€™s deadly violence trending upward in 1st half of 2022 -- but not where you might think

Jacksonville experienced a significant dip in its violent crime numbers last year, but hopes that the drop might be a chance to trend in the right direction are dwindling midway through 2022.

Fighting food deserts: Urban farming a solution for lack of fresh food

According to the USDA, 12% of Americans donโ€™t have enough access to fresh food.

NASA launches study of UFOs despite โ€˜reputational riskโ€™

NASA is launching a study of UFOs as part of a new push toward high-risk, high-impact science.

Did you know Jacksonvilleโ€™s Florida Theatre is behind one of Elvisโ€™ most iconic looks?

The Florida Theatre, which has been anchored in downtown Jacksonville for nearly a century, is behind one of Elvis Presley's most iconic looks.

Jacksonvilleโ€™s historic role in the founding of Southern rock

Their names are world-famous: Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet. Not as well known, however, is that those bands are among several who together pioneered a new kind of music nearly 60 years ago in Jacksonville. As the city celebrates its bicentennial, Southern rock endures and still thrives today.

โ€˜She was luckyโ€™: Sago palm almost killed my dog. Hereโ€™s what you need to know.

Two years ago, my 1-year-old puppy almost died from sago palm poisoning. I'm sharing my family's story โ€” and what I've learned since โ€” hoping you won't have to go through the same ordeal.

A look at the underground tunnels that once connected downtown Jacksonville

More than 100-year-old tunnels once connected downtown Jacksonville, and you can still see some of them for yourself today.

For Parkland survivor, a long road to recovery from trauma

Eden Hebron witnessed a gunman kill a close friend and two other students on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Bicentennial Spotlight: Jacksonvilleโ€™s LaVilla neighborhood played vital role in music idustry

You might not realize that many of the neighborhoods that now make up Jacksonville were once cities themselves.

โ€˜I just felt loved:โ€™ Woman says aunt saved her life with kidney donation

News4JAX anchor/reporter Amanda DeVoe has a personal connection to a woman who said her aunt saved her life through a kidney donation.

Harvard report brings joy, grief for descendants of enslaved

In Harvardโ€™s pledge to atone for its ties to slavery, it identified dozens of people who were enslaved by the universityโ€™s first leaders and faculty members.

Jacksonville native leads Jaguarsโ€™ social responsibility efforts to support community

Hometown woman T-Neisha Tate has a pretty sweet job. She was promoted by the Jaguars from director of programs to vice president of social responsibility and impact in the summer of 2020.

Jackyโ€™s quest: 1 woman, 1 leg, 102 marathons in 102 days

An Arizona woman who lost a leg to a rare cancer is closing in on what would be a new world record โ€” at least 102 marathons in 102 days.

Tracking white squirrels: These rare animals appear to be living in at least 3 areas of Jacksonville

In your yard or a park, you probably see a squirrel at least once a day. But have you ever seen a white one? And just because itโ€™s white doesnโ€™t mean itโ€™s albino.

Why do we become addicted to things? Recognizing the top 10 most common addictions

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says additction happens gradually, but it always begins with experimentation.

5 things I learned about inflation, after talking to an expert

Inflation is the topic of the month in our solutions journalism show, โ€œSolutionaries.โ€

How well do you know Epcotโ€™s World Showcase?

Put your knowledge of World Showcase to the test with our quiz.

Tell us: Whatโ€™s something you wish more people understood about autism?

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weโ€™d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youโ€™ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

Inflation and car prices: Whatโ€™s going on? How did this happen?

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what weโ€™re spending at the grocery store.

We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Hereโ€™s what you had to say.

Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, whatโ€™s affecting your life the most?

Spring cleaning: Home areas you may have missed

When it comes to spring cleaning, floors, kitchen counters and your bathroom tend to get the most attention. But what about the other germ-infested parts of your house?

Quiz: Which college basketball coach are you most like?

Although your favorite team may or may not still be dancing, the NCAA Tournament continues on, with Sweet 16 games running through the weekend.

Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?

Nearly five years after the United States menโ€™s national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.

An adult spelling quiz: 5 of the hardest words in the English language

In recent years, an international team of linguists partnered with Merriam-Webster to analyze a decadeโ€™s worth of words.

Are you getting enough Vitamin D? 4 health risks if youโ€™re deficient

Vitamin D deficiency is extraordinarily common, and most people donโ€™t even realize theyโ€™re suffering from it.

๐Ÿ”’ Choose Your View: Watch Berkman Plaza II Implosion from multiple angles

Choose the camera angle you want to watch when the Berkman Plaza II comes down.

What can the Oscars do to diversify its nominees and winners?

The Academy Awards are happening in March, and in the 94 years the event has been running, only 20 Black actors have won an acting Oscar.

Study shows breastfeeding can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Itโ€™s known that breastfeeding can be extremely beneficial to a baby, but as it turns out, itโ€™s extremely beneficial to the mom, as well, and in many ways.

Protecting critical habitat: Proposal aims to expand coral reef off Texas coast

If youโ€™re familiar with the Texas coast, which isnโ€™t known for having crystal clear water, you probably never would have suspected that a mere 100 miles off of Galveston is a 56 square mile marine sanctuary complete.

How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!

Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.

Local woman known as โ€˜Housemotherโ€™ of St. Augustine Civil Rights movement

A St. Augustine woman is one of many unsung heroes of the Civil Rights movement who was a trailblazer for women working in health care.

Why blood donation from the Black community is so crucial

You hear it often: Thereโ€™s a need for blood donors -- but thereโ€™s apparently a particular need for the Black community to step up and donate.

Which workout is right for you? This fun quiz will help you determine exactly that

Exercise can be great once you get into a healthy routine -- especially when youโ€™re doing some workouts you enjoy.

โ€˜I have to do everything for my kidsโ€™: Afghan refugee making the most of new life, job in Jacksonville

One local Afghan refugee is making the most of his new opportunity in the United States. A man News4JAX is identifying only as Akbary is considered a trailblazer at his job in Jacksonville.

11 athletes to watch as the Winter Olympics begin

With the NFL on a break for a week until Super Bowl festivities begin, a lot of focus now can turn to the start of the latest Winter Olympics, which open Friday in Beijing.

State champion girls wrestler says chance to compete for sanctioned title will be even sweeter

According to the Women's Sports Foundation, which champions Girls and Women in Sports Day, girls have more than one million fewer opportunities to play high school sports than boys.

Former St. Augustine Beach motel property receives national recognition as site of beachfront wade-in protests

Steps from the St. Augustine Beach shoreline, the nearly 100-year-old building, bearing the address 370 State Road A1A, is living history. A history that helped change America forever.

After nail-biting win, Chiefs fans raise $400K (and counting!) for Buffalo childrenโ€™s hospital

Chiefs fans celebrated their win in many ways, but one of those has massively benefited Buffaloโ€™s Oishei Childrenโ€™s Hospital.

Quiz: How much do you know about heart health?

When it comes to the human body, it goes without saying that our hearts are incredibly important.

Courtney Barnett is redefining what it means to be a rock star

If you ever had a doubt, and wondered about whether rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll was a dying genre, go to a Courtney Barnett show.

Still havenโ€™t seen โ€˜Encantoโ€™? The new season of โ€˜Cheerโ€™? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAP

January always feels like the longest month of the year, and since weโ€™re almost at the end, youโ€™re probably looking for some new shows or movies to watch to ease your boredom.

An adult spelling test: 25 words you should nail, but might miss

You should, in theory, know how to spell the following words. Yet they seem to be misspelled pretty often.

What do nurses fear lately on the job? These responses are heavy, but worth the read

Did you have any idea just how many health care workers are nervous about a physical attack on the job?

What do nurses wish you knew about COVID-19? These answers should be required reading.

Just last week, we asked: If youโ€™re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

7 unique Valentineโ€™s gifts for the person who is hard to buy for

Buying the perfect Valentineโ€™s Day gift for someone is not always easy -- especially when youโ€™ve just spent all your good ideas on Christmas.

Disney likely seeing copyrights to โ€˜Winnie the Poohโ€™ expire

Disney acquired the copyright to Winnie-the-Pooh books and its characters in 1961.

How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz now

Look, SO much happened this year that itโ€™s hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. Are we still processing what went down in 2020? Absolutely. But 2022 is around the corner, and itโ€™s time to reminisce about the year we just had.

12-year-old girl graduates from South Florida college

Sawsan Ahmed, 12, earned an associateโ€™s degree with a concentration in biological science and a 4.0 GPA. In January, she will go on to the University of Florida, where she will study microbiology and cell science.

How you can help this little girlโ€™s family train a much-needed seizure alert dog

A local family needs your help this holiday season. Theyโ€™re raising money to train a seizure alert dog for their 8-year-old daughter, who has had over 2,000 seizures in her lifetime.

Here are the movies youโ€™ll want to see in theaters over the holidays

If there is one thing for certain, itโ€™s that this yearโ€™s holiday season has way more options for movies to see in theaters than in 2020.

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