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Police identify 2 killed in downtown Orlando mass shooting

Read full article: Police identify 2 killed in downtown Orlando mass shooting

The Orlando Police Department on Saturday confirmed the identities of the two people killed in a mass shooting early Friday in downtown.

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Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando

Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando

Police in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.

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Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties

Read full article: Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties

Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe have opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing the stubby alien E.

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He’s fast, feisty and could play Quidditch. Meet the bat that won a beauty contest

Read full article: He’s fast, feisty and could play Quidditch. Meet the bat that won a beauty contest

A winged creature from Oregon has been crowned this year's winner in the annual “Bat Beauty Contest.”.

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NICU babies across Florida get dressed up for their first Halloween

Read full article: NICU babies across Florida get dressed up for their first Halloween

You won’t boo-lieve how cute these NICU babies were on Thursday!

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It’s ‘sew’ easy: Sew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is Jacksonville

Read full article: It’s ‘sew’ easy: Sew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is Jacksonville

Sew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is Jacksonville's only sewing/ cricut studio. We accept new students weekly. We offer classes for Ages 6 & Up. We also host Sip & Sew Parties & Sew Sassy Birthday Parties. Follow us on all social media platforms @sewfunjax. Bringing back the hands-on Sewing experience.

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River City Plus: The Great Pumpkin Showdown

Read full article: River City Plus: The Great Pumpkin Showdown

In The Great Pumpkin Showdown, WJXT employees competed for the best pumpkin designs.

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Mom inspired, ghoul approved- DIY Witches Hat Cookies

Read full article: Mom inspired, ghoul approved- DIY Witches Hat Cookies

Enjoy this fun and easy Halloween treat that Jana has been making with her mom since grade school! 🍬🎃

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Newsroom BOOOS | Who’s haunting the halls at WJXT

Read full article: Newsroom BOOOS | Who’s haunting the halls at WJXT

Beware, Jacksonville—there’s a new spirit in town, and it’s lurking in the halls of WJXT! Meet Keith Brandt, an artist, author, actor, and director, known for bringing hauntingly good tales to life. This Halloween, he’s introducing us to Grindle, a goblin boy who wants nothing more than to cancel Halloween!

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How To Halloween “Bubbling Brew” cocktail

Read full article: How To Halloween “Bubbling Brew” cocktail

Mix up the Bubbling Brew for a Halloween treat that’s as eerie as it is delicious!

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Three pumpkins are raising awareness for food allergies, epilepsy and autism this Halloween season

Read full article: Three pumpkins are raising awareness for food allergies, epilepsy and autism this Halloween season

Trick-or-treating has been a long-time tradition, celebrated by taking part in carving and coloring pumpkins into your favorite scary Halloween decor and placing them in homes and businesses.

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The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant panda

Read full article: The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant panda

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.

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Warm Temperatures for Trick or Treat and Touchdowns

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Warm Temperatures and a Few Showers, Halloween and your Game Day Forecast

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11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted houses

Read full article: 11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted houses

Daniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.

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Why you’ll be howling at the dark side of the moon on Halloween

Read full article: Why you’ll be howling at the dark side of the moon on Halloween

Once a month, the sky is as bright as a spotlight when the moon is full. But there‘s another time during the month when the sky is dark.

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Shining a light on safety: Apps, tips for safe trick-or-treating

Read full article: Shining a light on safety: Apps, tips for safe trick-or-treating

With Halloween being one of the deadliest nights of the year for child pedestrians, News4JAX wants to give trick-or-treaters the tools to have the safest night of frights possible.

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Halloween, FL/GA Weekend, and TODAY’S Forecast

Read full article: Halloween, FL/GA Weekend, and TODAY’S Forecast

All what we're looking forward to!

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Howl-o-ween: Protect your pets

Read full article: Howl-o-ween: Protect your pets

Halloween is a fun time of year for kids and adults. But all the decorations, costumes and candy can make it a scary holiday for dogs and cats.

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‘Sight for Kids Spooktacular’: Jaguars, Johnson & Johnson Vision partner for community event

Read full article: ‘Sight for Kids Spooktacular’: Jaguars, Johnson & Johnson Vision partner for community event

‘Sight for Kids Spooktacular’: Jaguars, Johnson & Johnson Vision partner for community event

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Warm temperatures for Halloween and this Weekend. What about the showers?

Read full article: Warm temperatures for Halloween and this Weekend. What about the showers?

Warm temperatures for Halloween and this Weekend. What about the showers?

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'Halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun

Read full article: 'Halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun

NASA says a recently discovered comet has broken apart as it approached the sun.

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A cloudy start to what will round out to be a sunny day for some with a few pop-ups for others possible

Read full article: A cloudy start to what will round out to be a sunny day for some with a few pop-ups for others possible

Enjoy these next few days, with so much going on around Jacksonville

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Trick or trigger? Managing mental health during Halloween

Read full article: Trick or trigger? Managing mental health during Halloween

While dressing up and getting candy is fun, some people see Halloween as a time when their mental health is in jeopardy because it is a trigger for stress and fear.

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A cooler day, go run those last minute Halloween errands

Read full article: A cooler day, go run those last minute Halloween errands

We're getting closer to trick-or-treating

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Howl-O-Ween: Holiday can be scary for pets. Heres how to protect them

Read full article: Howl-O-Ween: Holiday can be scary for pets. Heres how to protect them

Halloween is a fun time of year for children and adults. But all the decorations, costumes and candy can make it a scary holiday for dogs and cats.

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A gorgeous weekend ahead

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rain returns, very small chances early next week

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This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Read full article: This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic.

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A beautiful end to the week

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Temperatures warming up, and fog is an issue for a few of you

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Show off your Halloween costumes, decorations and carved pumpkins on SnapJAX 🎃📸

Read full article: Show off your Halloween costumes, decorations and carved pumpkins on SnapJAX 🎃📸

As we approach the weekend before Halloween, we know many individuals will be taking part in events, parties and more to get into the spooky spirit.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Florida Theatre

Read full article: The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Florida Theatre

Karrissa Wade will return as the host for this highly anticipated Halloween celebration! Known for being a sell-out event every year, this interactive movie experience is one you won’t want to miss. Tickets are available now at FloridaTheater.com.

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County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida

Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida

It’s nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!

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Do any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route? Here's how to find out

Read full article: Do any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route? Here's how to find out

Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.

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Can chocolate or other candy make your skin break out?

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You may have heard that indulging in chocolate, candy and other junk foods can cause pimples, but is there any truth to that?

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Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. Augustine

Read full article: Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. Augustine

We are less than 10 days away from Halloween, but if you're adventurous and love a good ghost story, there are haunted places nearby that you can visit 365 days a year.

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Halloween is one of the deadliest days for pedestrians. What you need to know to have a safe spooky season

Read full article: Halloween is one of the deadliest days for pedestrians. What you need to know to have a safe spooky season

Did you know that Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, especially children?

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7-year-old girl honoring late cousin with unique Halloween costume; 2 Jacksonville groups helping make it happen

Read full article: 7-year-old girl honoring late cousin with unique Halloween costume; 2 Jacksonville groups helping make it happen

RS&H and Centers of Independent Living Jacksonville are presenting 10 kids, who rely on using wheelchairs, with custom Halloween costumes on October 23.

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Daniel’s Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrors

Read full article: Daniel’s Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrors

One Clay County home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area!

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Near-record highs start a fall-like week!

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The weather looks crisp and dry in the mornings, warming up this afternoon

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‘Bridge that connection’: EPIC Outreach volunteers learn compassion through helping rescued farm animals

Read full article: ‘Bridge that connection’: EPIC Outreach volunteers learn compassion through helping rescued farm animals

Halloween will be here before we know it, and EPIC Outreach Farm Rescue is getting ready to celebrate with its upcoming Fall-O-Ween event.

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McDonald's Halloween buckets return for spooky season

Read full article: McDonald's Halloween buckets return for spooky season

Trick-or-Treat season hits McDonalds restaurants before Oct. 31.

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Christmas starts in Venezuela, but the festive mood is nowhere to be found

Read full article: Christmas starts in Venezuela, but the festive mood is nowhere to be found

It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela.

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Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World This Fall and Holiday Season

Read full article: Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World This Fall and Holiday Season

It is time to celebrate Halfway to Halloween, and one of the most anticipated events of the season is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately-ticketed event held select nights at Magic Kingdom Park

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3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160

Read full article: 3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160

A South Korean court has given three police officers prison sentences over their botched handling of a 2022 Halloween crush in a Seoul nightlife district that killed nearly 160 people.

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A fang-tastic event! Jacksonville Zoo announces 2024 Spooktacular dates

Read full article: A fang-tastic event! Jacksonville Zoo announces 2024 Spooktacular dates

Hip-hop skeletons and friendly ghost guides will be ready to welcome families from Northeast Florida and beyond to the Jacksonville Zoo in October.

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Member of eBay security team sentenced in harassment scheme involving bloody Halloween pig mask

Read full article: Member of eBay security team sentenced in harassment scheme involving bloody Halloween pig mask

A former manager for eBay Inc.’s.

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‘Practical Magic’ sequel is in the works with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman

Read full article: ‘Practical Magic’ sequel is in the works with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman

Spooky season may be coming a little earlier this year!

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Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak

Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak

Wall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween.

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TELL US: How early is too early for Christmas trees or holiday decorations?

Read full article: TELL US: How early is too early for Christmas trees or holiday decorations?

You may still be eating your Halloween candy and not even thinking about the holidays. But, Christmas and the holidays will be here before we know it, and there are various schools of thought when it comes to putting up decorations.

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Let us know: When do you start putting up Christmas decorations?

Read full article: Let us know: When do you start putting up Christmas decorations?

How soon is too soon? Some say never!

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What types of Halloween candy do you most try to get rid of?

Read full article: What types of Halloween candy do you most try to get rid of?

Let us know below what types of candy you try to dispose of once it makes its way into the pile from trick-or-treating.

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5 things to do with Halloween candy you don’t want to eat

Read full article: 5 things to do with Halloween candy you don’t want to eat

There are other options to reducing or getting rid of all that candy now that the fun of dressing up in a costume and going trick-or-treating with friends is over.

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Photos: Here are some of the best Halloween costumes in Jacksonville

Read full article: Photos: Here are some of the best Halloween costumes in Jacksonville

News4JAX has seen hundreds of fall-related photos, but we are only sharing the cream of the crop!

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Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shooting

Read full article: Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shooting

Children have returned to school and are trick-or-treating in Lewiston, Maine, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in state history.

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These were the best celebrity Halloween costumes we saw

Read full article: These were the best celebrity Halloween costumes we saw

Celebrities...they’re just like us! Especially on Halloween.

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Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy the spooky and scary?

Read full article: Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy the spooky and scary?

If you love watching scary movies, going on ghost tours or visiting haunted houses, you’re not alone. Many people enjoy that feeling of fear. But, why is that?

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Stay alert while trick-or-treating: Halloween is one of deadliest days for pedestrians

Read full article: Stay alert while trick-or-treating: Halloween is one of deadliest days for pedestrians

Halloween is historically one of the deadliest nights for pedestrians, according to state data.

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Keeping your little ones safe while they’re trick-or-treating

Read full article: Keeping your little ones safe while they’re trick-or-treating

Before heading out to go trick-or-treating, there are a few things to keep in mind.

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The ultimate trick-or-treat treasure: 15 children claim their new homes just before Halloween at adoption event

Read full article: The ultimate trick-or-treat treasure: 15 children claim their new homes just before Halloween at adoption event

It was a family celebration on the eve of Halloween at the Duval County Courthouse as it was transformed into a trick-or-treat treasure trove.

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Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating

Read full article: Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating

Books were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween.

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Fog Expected Tonight, Temperatures will be a Treat for Halloween

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Fog Expected Again Tonight, Temperatures are a Treat for Halloween

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Halloween weekend shootings across US leave at least 11 dead, scores injured

Read full article: Halloween weekend shootings across US leave at least 11 dead, scores injured

Shootings across the U.S. over the weekend before Halloween have left at least 11 people dead and more than 70 injured.

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Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths

Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths

Participants — who must be certified divers — draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.

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Help your children avoid dangers of trick-or-treating

Read full article: Help your children avoid dangers of trick-or-treating

Trick-or-treating can be dangerous, but there are free tools available to help protect your children.

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Meteorologist Katie Garner has your Monday Forecast

Read full article: Meteorologist Katie Garner has your Monday Forecast

Today, we can expect to see mostly sunny and dry conditions with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

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Mild, mostly sunny

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Widespread dense fog is affecting the area where a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued through 10 AM. Visibility is down to a quarter of an inch for most areas this morning. Morning temperatures are at a mild mid to upper 60s in FL and upper 50s in SE GA.Later today conditions improve leading way to mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs in the mid-80s region wide.Monday: Another chance for patchy to dense fog for the early morning commute with lows in the 60s. Mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs in the mid-80s.HALLOWEEN: Mostly sunny with highs in the 80s before the cold front moves through but the evening will turn blustery from the north with winds between 10-15 MPH.Temperatures drop after Halloween with Wednesday highs in the 60s.TROPICS: An area north of Bahamas has high chances of development but forecast models indicate it may go out to sea. We could have a short-lived tropical depression or storm later today. Next name would be Vince.

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Soak up the warmth before chilly autumn air takes over next week

Read full article: Soak up the warmth before chilly autumn air takes over next week

A couple more warm days before the chill of autumn air takes over after Halloween.

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Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digits

Read full article: Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digits

For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle.

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An unofficial ranking of the best Halloween candy

Read full article: An unofficial ranking of the best Halloween candy

Oh, Halloween candy. Isn’t it just the best?

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Funny responses to non-candy items received on Halloween will get you laughing

Read full article: Funny responses to non-candy items received on Halloween will get you laughing

Below is a compilation of some of our favorite responses on Facebook, and it’s a good bet they’ll get you laughing also.

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Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out for

Read full article: Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out for

Halloween is right around the corner, and with over 44 million children gearing up to transform into witches, wizards, pirates, and princesses, it's important for parents to be aware of some crucial safety measures. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and happy Halloween.

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Last-Minute Costume Ideas with Goodwill

Read full article: Last-Minute Costume Ideas with Goodwill

Halloween is less than a week away and many of you are gearing up for weekend parties, so for this Thrifty Thursday, Liz Morgan with Goodwill of North Florida is here to give us some great last-minute ideas from the thrift.

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With rule changes about yard signs, here’s how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predators

Read full article: With rule changes about yard signs, here’s how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predators

Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.

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Tools for parents to track children while they’re out trick-or-treating

Read full article: Tools for parents to track children while they’re out trick-or-treating

Whether trick-or-treating on their own or in a group, parents now have high tech ways to keep track of their children.

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Here’s what Halloween looked like in the 1960s & 1970s in Jacksonville

Read full article: Here’s what Halloween looked like in the 1960s & 1970s in Jacksonville

It's a blast from the past!

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How much money will be spent on Halloween this year?

Read full article: How much money will be spent on Halloween this year?

These are the estimates from the National Retail Federation.

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On Halloween, what is the worst non-candy item you’ve ever received?

Read full article: On Halloween, what is the worst non-candy item you’ve ever received?

These are items that make a trick or treater say, “They really gave me THIS for Halloween?”

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‘Shiver me timbers’: All aboard the eerie-sistible adventure of St. Augustine’s Black Raven Ghost Tour

Read full article: ‘Shiver me timbers’: All aboard the eerie-sistible adventure of St. Augustine’s Black Raven Ghost Tour

Spooky pirates, ghost stories, the nation's oldest city. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a creepy -- but fun -- way to celebrate Halloween!

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First Coast Gems: Riverside Halloween House

Read full article: First Coast Gems: Riverside Halloween House

In this episode of First Coast Gems, we introduce you to a very special couple who live in Riverside with their beautiful dog. They put up Halloween decorations not only for themselves, but for the kids who beg for it every year!

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Pumpkin carvings at this Michigan restaurant will blow your mind

Read full article: Pumpkin carvings at this Michigan restaurant will blow your mind

Travelers descend on the Dam Site Inn in Pellston, Michigan, to not just dine on chicken dinners, but view incredible pumpkin designs in the fall.

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Spooktacular Halloween Costume Ideas with Goodwill

Read full article: Spooktacular Halloween Costume Ideas with Goodwill

Believe it or not, the Halloween countdown is on! It’s less than 2 weeks until Halloween, so for this Thrifty Thursday, Liz Morgan with Goodwill of North Florida is here to give us some tips for finding your look at the thrift.

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JEA encourages customers to report streetlight outages before trick-or-treaters hit the streets

Read full article: JEA encourages customers to report streetlight outages before trick-or-treaters hit the streets

Halloween is just around the corner, and JEA is asking the community to report any streetlight issues in their neighborhoods to make this holiday safe for everyone.

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How to celebrate Halloween on a budget

Read full article: How to celebrate Halloween on a budget

Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion.

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🔐List: Haunted Houses & Yard Haunts in Northeast Florida sure to scare you into oblivion

Read full article: 🔐List: Haunted Houses & Yard Haunts in Northeast Florida sure to scare you into oblivion

We created a local list of haunted houses — some of which are free — for locals to get into the Halloween spirit.

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13 Halloween movies you have to watch this month

Read full article: 13 Halloween movies you have to watch this month

Just like the residents of Halloween Town sing in “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “This is Halloween!”

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Katie tries to ‘creep’ her cool with ‘fright’-fully fun tour of 13th Floor

Read full article: Katie tries to ‘creep’ her cool with ‘fright’-fully fun tour of 13th Floor

It's Friday the 13th and Halloween is a little over two weeks away. That means it's time for some frightening fun with a Morning Show tradition.

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16 Halloween costume ideas if you love pop culture in 2023

Read full article: 16 Halloween costume ideas if you love pop culture in 2023

Halloween is right around the corner, and do you have a costume yet for this spooky time of the year?

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Fall list: 2023 pumpkin patches, hayrides, events in your area

Read full article: Fall list: 2023 pumpkin patches, hayrides, events in your area

News4JAX has compiled a 2023 list — including nine Florida counties and Georgia — of the best pumpkin patches and events in your area!

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St. Johns County no longer requiring ‘no candy’ signs in sexual offenders’ front lawns for Halloween

Read full article: St. Johns County no longer requiring ‘no candy’ signs in sexual offenders’ front lawns for Halloween

The St. Johns County Commission voted unanimously in favor of removing the “no candy” signage requirement for registered sexual offenders’ lawns and added more restrictions for the Halloween holiday during their regular meeting on Tuesday.

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The sun won’t set past 8 p.m. in Jacksonville for the rest of the year

Read full article: The sun won’t set past 8 p.m. in Jacksonville for the rest of the year

Say it isn’t so!

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Halfway to Halloween: Jacksonville to get creepier during May event

Read full article: Halfway to Halloween: Jacksonville to get creepier during May event

We’re halfway to Halloween and the infamous 13th Floor Jacksonville wants to celebrate in the scariest way it knows how — a terrifying event.

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Families, friends struggle to cope after Seoul crush

Read full article: Families, friends struggle to cope after Seoul crush

As bereaved families and friends struggle to make sense of a Halloween crowd crush that killed 156 people in South Korea’s capital, their grief is mixed with anger about officials’ failure to employ crowd controls in a small nightlife district swarmed with tens of thousands of partiers.

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15 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting

Read full article: 15 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting

Chicago police say as many as 15 people, including three children, were injured in a drive-by shooting Halloween night.

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How long will your Halloween candy last and when is it time to toss it?

Read full article: How long will your Halloween candy last and when is it time to toss it?

How long will your Halloween candy last and when is it time to toss it? News4JAX unwraps the answer.

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Seoul's Halloween victims primarily women, young people

Read full article: Seoul's Halloween victims primarily women, young people

The narrow street in Seoul’s popular Itaewon neighborhood was already packed with people celebrating Halloween as high school student Eunseo Kim pushed into the crowd.

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Australian survivor of Seoul crush blames 'mismanagement'

Read full article: Australian survivor of Seoul crush blames 'mismanagement'

An Australian survivor of a crowd crush that killed more than 150 partygoers in the South Korean capital of Seoul blamed the huge loss of life on officials’ failure to employ effective crowd controls despite anticipating a massive turnout for the Halloween celebrations.

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S. Korea officials admit responsibility in Halloween tragedy

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South Korean officials have admitted responsibility and apologized for failures in preventing and responding to a Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 people and left citizens shocked and angry.

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Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife

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Halloween pumpkins don't have to end up in the landfill.

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Bidens dole out Halloween candy to first responders' kids

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President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have doled out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters dressed up as everything from Spider-Man to a flamingo to a monk to a zombie founding father.

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These celebrities outdid themselves dressing up for Halloween

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Dressing up for Halloween is so much fun, and it’s equally as fun to see what costumes your friends and family came up with.

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'Manmade disaster': Officials criticized over Seoul deaths

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South Korean officials are facing tough questions about preparations for Halloween celebrations and demands for accountability after a crowd surge at the festivities left more than 150 people dead.

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