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.
Mild, mostly sunny
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.
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.
With rule changes about yard signs, hereโs 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.
St. Johns County no longer requiring โno candyโ signs in sexual offendersโ front lawns for Halloween
The St. Johns County Commission voted unanimously in favor of removing the โno candyโ signage requirement for registered sexual offendersโ lawns and added more restrictions for the Halloween holiday during their regular meeting on Tuesday.
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 Koreaโs capital, their grief is mixed with anger about officialsโ failure to employ crowd controls in a small nightlife district swarmed with tens of thousands of partiers.
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 officialsโ failure to employ effective crowd controls despite anticipating a massive turnout for the Halloween celebrations.
S. Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
South Koreans mourned and searched for relatives lost in the โhell-likeโ chaos that killed more than 150 people, mostly in their 20s and 30s, when a huge Halloween party crowd surged into a narrow alley in a nightlife district in Seoul.
Crush kills at least 151 at Halloween festivities in Seoul
A mass of mostly young people among tens of thousands who gathered to celebrate Halloween in Seoul became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley, killing at least 151 people and injuring 82 others in South Koreaโs worst disaster in years.
Halloween bake wars with Crรจme de la Cocoa
Our friend Nils Rowland is back from Crรจme de la Cocoa to showcase some of their delicious Halloween and fall themed goodies. Today on the show, two of their expert bakers created a beautiful cake in record time. Nils gives you tips and tricks on how to decorate a beautiful cake whether you are on the run or if you have plenty of time. Arenโt looking to make your own goodies?
Jana and intern Ashley gets their scare on at 13th Floor
Experience the world-famous 13th Floor Haunted House, Jacksonvilleโs legendary Halloween event. Halloween lives here! With 3 different spooky houses to experience, live action characters,ย escape games, axe throwing and more - itโs a fright you wonโt want to miss! It is also a " Scary Safeโ certified which ensures guests can enjoy the experience safely with marked exits, sanitized surfaces, limited capacities, and no touching from character interaction. ย To learn more about 13th Floor and purchase your tickets, visit their website at 13thfloorjacksonville.com.
Shop local for Halloween costumes
If you are looking for a costume then why not shop local. Make Believe Costumes and Dancewear has been supplying costumes to Jacksonville and the surrounding area for over 32 years. They are not only just a Halloween store, they are so much more!! Do you need a costume for that costume themed birthday party or perhaps the Renaissance Fair? How about a mask for Mardi Gras? Well then stop in and see what they can do for you. Everything from flapper costumes to super heroes for all ages and sizes.
TELL US: What do you think about Jacksonville not enforcing the sign requirement for sex offenders on Halloween?
Two registered sex offenders filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville because they want to decorate for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays. Thursday, the offenders asked the judge to pause the city sign requirement outside their home because they believe itโs unconstitutional.
Flirting with morning inland temperatures in the 40s
On average, during the month of May, we will have just ONE morning with temperatures in the 40s. With that knowledge, enjoy the next few mornings as we will see morning temperatures right โaroundโ 50ยฐ. Beaches will be milder, but even along the coast a cool afternoon breeze will keep afternoon temperatures only in the 60s.
A giant 12ft skeleton is making neighbors smile
Annette Ellis just wants to make her neighbors smile. She knows just the โmanโ for the job. Although, she does point out that Skelly Bones, the 12 foot skeleton that resides in her front yard, is really gender neutral. Thatโs because Skelly has been a leprechaun, a cupid, Santa, a mother, and so much more.