โItโs a miracleโ: Local woman seriously injured after drunk driver rear-ends her on Halloween
Read full article: โItโs a miracleโ: Local woman seriously injured after drunk driver rear-ends her on HalloweenLillian Rapske was seriously injured after her car was rear-ended by a drunk driver while heading to Jacksonville on Halloween. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist with her medical expenses as she requires extensive care during her recovery.
Armed teen in jail inmate costume arrested on Halloween following disturbance in St. Johns County, deputies say
Read full article: Armed teen in jail inmate costume arrested on Halloween following disturbance in St. Johns County, deputies sayBodycam footage released Monday shows St. Johns County deputies taking down a 17-year-old teenager, who was allegedly armed with a gun on Halloween night inside the Las Calinas community.
2 men are charged with setting off fireworks inside an empty Harvard Medical School building
Read full article: 2 men are charged with setting off fireworks inside an empty Harvard Medical School buildingAuthorities have arrested two Massachusetts men on charges accusing them of setting off fireworks inside an empty Harvard Medical School building last weekend.
Michigan lawyer says a Halloween terror plot that FBI Director Kash Patel described never existed
Read full article: Michigan lawyer says a Halloween terror plot that FBI Director Kash Patel described never existedA Michigan defense lawyer is disputing FBI allegations that his 20-year-old client and four others planned a terror attack on Halloween weekend.
Haunt Nights finds way to finish out Halloween season
Read full article: Haunt Nights finds way to finish out Halloween seasonHaunt Nights, a popular Halloween attraction, has found a temporary new location in Riverside after its original venue at Adventure Landing closed unexpectedly. The Greenlight Theatre Company is hosting the event for three days, allowing the haunted house to operate on Halloween and November 1st, with ticket sales supporting next year's event.
Multiple people have been arrested in Michigan in a Halloween weekend attack plot, FBI director says
Read full article: Multiple people have been arrested in Michigan in a Halloween weekend attack plot, FBI director saysFBI Director Kash Patel says federal officials have arrested multiple people in Michigan who had allegedly been plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend.
Watch Live: News4JAX Weather Authority expecting chilly temperatures as the calendar flips to November
Read full article: Watch Live: News4JAX Weather Authority expecting chilly temperatures as the calendar flips to NovemberJacksonvilleโs Halloween forecast brings cool, clear skies for trick-or-treating, with extended cool temps and a Hurricane Melissa update from News4JAXโs meteorologist.
AAA warns of increased Halloween dangers with holiday falling on Friday
Read full article: AAA warns of increased Halloween dangers with holiday falling on FridayAAA is cautioning residents about a hazardous mix of increased foot traffic from trick-or-treaters, more weekend parties, and a higher likelihood of impaired driving.
Appeals court blocks order requiring Bovino to brief judge on Chicago immigration sweeps
Read full article: Appeals court blocks order requiring Bovino to brief judge on Chicago immigration sweepsA federal appeals court has blocked an order that required a senior Border Patrol official to brief a judge on Chicago immigration sweeps.
Janelle Monรกe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in October
Read full article: Janelle Monรกe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in OctoberJanelle Monรกe has transformed Halloween into a creative empire with her HalloQueen events.
Donโt let Halloween end in the ER: Hereโs how to keep your kids safe
Read full article: Donโt let Halloween end in the ER: Hereโs how to keep your kids safeHalloween is a festive holiday for most, but it can also be dangerous if you arenโt careful. Each year, about 3,200 people go to the emergency room on Halloween for injuries. So how can you stay safe?
โItโs part of our communityโ: St. Johns County 17-year-oldโs free haunted house becomes local Halloween hit
Read full article: โItโs part of our communityโ: St. Johns County 17-year-oldโs free haunted house becomes local Halloween hitTowering 15-foot animatronic creatures loom in the darkness. Narrow corridors twist through a maze of shadows where live actors lurk, ready to emerge from hidden corners. This isnโt a professional haunted attraction โ itโs the front yard of a St. Johns County home, transformed into a house of horrors by a local teenager.
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Read full article: By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this HalloweenTrick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year.
How to check if any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating route
Read full article: How to check if any sex offenders, predators live along your trick-or-treating routeWhether you trick-or-treat in your own neighborhood or have a favorite spot to take your kiddos, itโs a good idea to know before you head out who they might encounter.
Jacksonville company prepares to surprise 6 children in wheelchairs with customized Halloween costumes
Read full article: Jacksonville company prepares to surprise 6 children in wheelchairs with customized Halloween costumesSix kids who depend on wheelchairs to get around are getting a wholesome surprise Thursday afternoon thanks to one Jacksonville company.
The urban legends of Public School Number Four, a local historical landmark nicknamed โThe Devilโs Schoolโ
Read full article: The urban legends of Public School Number Four, a local historical landmark nicknamed โThe Devilโs SchoolโPublic School number 4, which is formally known as Annie Lytle Elementary, is often referred to as 'The Devilโs School' thanks to made-up horror stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Streetlight out in your neighborhood? Hereโs how to report it to JEA before Halloween
Read full article: Streetlight out in your neighborhood? Hereโs how to report it to JEA before HalloweenJEA is asking you to alert the city-owned utility if any streetlights are out in your neighborhood so repairs can be made before Halloween.
County-by-county fall events list: 2025 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2025 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaNews4JAX has compiled a 2025 list โ including multiple Florida counties and Georgia โ of the best pumpkin patches, haunted houses and events in your area! Check them out.
Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in OrlandoPolice 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.
Heidi Klum and Janelle Monรกe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties
Read full article: Heidi Klum and Janelle Monรกe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween partiesHeidi Klum and Janelle Monรกe have opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year โ both choosing the stubby alien E.
Itโs โsewโ easy: Sew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is Jacksonville
Read full article: Itโs โsewโ easy: Sew Fun Jax Sewing Classes is JacksonvilleSew 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.
Newsroom BOOOS | Whoโs haunting the halls at WJXT
Read full article: Newsroom BOOOS | Whoโs haunting the halls at WJXTBeware, Jacksonvilleโthereโs a new spirit in town, and itโs 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, heโs introducing us to Grindle, a goblin boy who wants nothing more than to cancel Halloween!
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 seasonTrick-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.
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 pandaPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.
11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Floridaโs largest and best free haunted houses
Read full article: 11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Floridaโs largest and best free haunted housesDanielโs 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.
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-treatingWith 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.
โSight for Kids Spooktacularโ: Jaguars, Johnson & Johnson Vision partner for community event
Read full article: โSight for Kids Spooktacularโ: Jaguars, Johnson & Johnson Vision partner for community eventโSight for Kids Spooktacularโ: Jaguars, Johnson & Johnson Vision partner for community event
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 themHalloween 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.
Show off your Halloween costumes, decorations and carved pumpkins on SnapJAX ๐๐ธ
Read full article: Show off your Halloween costumes, decorations and carved pumpkins on SnapJAX ๐๐ธAs 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.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Florida Theatre
Read full article: The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Florida TheatreKarrissa 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 wonโt want to miss. Tickets are available now at FloridaTheater.com.
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 FloridaItโs nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
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 outSex 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.
Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. Augustine
Read full article: Feeling brave? These are the most haunted places in St. AugustineWe 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.
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 seasonDid you know that Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, especially children?
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 happenRS&H and Centers of Independent Living Jacksonville are presenting 10 kids, who rely on using wheelchairs, with custom Halloween costumes on October 23.
Danielโs Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrors
Read full article: Danielโs Dungeon returns: 3 nights of free haunted horrorsOne Clay County home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Danielโs Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area!
โBridge that connectionโ: EPIC Outreach volunteers learn compassion through helping rescued farm animals
Read full article: โBridge that connectionโ: EPIC Outreach volunteers learn compassion through helping rescued farm animalsHalloween will be here before we know it, and EPIC Outreach Farm Rescue is getting ready to celebrate with its upcoming Fall-O-Ween event.
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 SeasonIt is time to celebrate Halfway to Halloween, and one of the most anticipated events of the season is Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately-ticketed event held select nights at Magic Kingdom Park
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 160A 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.
A fang-tastic event! Jacksonville Zoo announces 2024 Spooktacular dates
Read full article: A fang-tastic event! Jacksonville Zoo announces 2024 Spooktacular datesHip-hop skeletons and friendly ghost guides will be ready to welcome families from Northeast Florida and beyond to the Jacksonville Zoo in October.
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 streakWall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween.
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.
5 things to do with Halloween candy you donโt want to eat
Read full article: 5 things to do with Halloween candy you donโt want to eatThere 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.
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 shootingChildren have returned to school and are trick-or-treating in Lewiston, Maine, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
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, youโre not alone.ย Many people enjoy that feeling of fear.ย But, why is that?
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 eventIt 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.
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 treatingBooks 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.
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depthsParticipants โ who must be certified divers โ draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
Mild, mostly sunny
Read full article: Mild, mostly sunnyWidespread 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.
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 digitsFor the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle.
Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out for
Read full article: Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out forHalloween 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.
Last-Minute Costume Ideas with Goodwill
Read full article: Last-Minute Costume Ideas with GoodwillHalloween 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.
With rule changes about yard signs, hereโs how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predators
Read full article: With rule changes about yard signs, hereโs how to check your trick-or-treating route for sex offenders, predatorsSex 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.
