MEMORIAL DAY

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The French president's office says U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley will receive France’s highest medal of honor for his role in coordinating support for Ukraine and for his more than 40-year military career spent in defense of democracy.

Training for Ukrainian forces on advanced U.S. Abrams tanks has begun, and while those systems will not be ready in time for Ukraine's near-term counteroffensive they will be critical in the longer-term, Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley said.

Rusty and Cherry Jakes’ fourth anniversary trip on the Carnival Sunshine might be their last after they were among thousands of passengers to endure frighteningly rough seas on the ship's return to Charleston.

Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens ages 16-19, according to AAA.

Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover at the crowded beach on Memorial Day.

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Carnival Cruise Lines says that one of its ships that navigated rough seas off the South Carolina coast has resumed sailing on its next cruise.

News4JAX insiders share photos on SnapJAX to pay tribute this memorial day holiday

The Jacksonville Beach Police are investigating a Memorial Day shooting.

President Joe Biden has lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country as he marked Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Many businesses, government offices and schools will be closed Monday because of Memorial Day.

A Special Day of Remembrance is being held at the Jacksonville National Cemetery to honor the fallen and MIA military service members who have defended our nation and its values.

At 11 a.m., President Biden and the First Lady will participate in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Moviegoers wanted to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.

Summer is the deadliest time on the roads for teens

Sunshine returns across the area, with comfortable temps.

Gold Star Family discusses held from Tuesday's Children.

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announced that 20 community pools across the city will open Saturday, May 27 — just in time for Memorial Day festivities.

Mayors and police officials around the U.S. are rolling out familiar strategies in response to the traditional summer bump in violent crime.

More than 2.1 million Floridians are expected to take a road trip for Memorial Day, according to AAA. Unfortunately, it means thousands of them will experience car trouble, AAA said.

It may be time for a grill checkup from an ER doctor who has seen a lot of what can happen when things go wrong.

Post of a photo of a service member who made the ultimate sacrifice on SnapJAX in honor of Memorial Day.

More than 2.1 million Floridians are expected to take a road trip for Memorial Day, according to AAA. Unfortunately, it means thousands of them will experience car trouble, AAA said.

As always, Consumer Reports tracks the prices of many of its top tested products all year long, so it knows exactly when they go on deep discount -- and the month of May does not disappoint.

A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew.

It's turning into another difficult day for airline travelers in the United States.

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The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for young drivers.

Vice President Kamala Harris says the U.S. is safer if people in other countries have sufficient water to drink, grow food and safely dispose of sewage.

Even as the United States reeled over the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas, multiple mass shootings happened elsewhere over the Memorial Day weekend.

The unofficial start of summer is offering a troubling look at what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season.

Authorities say a central Florida man was killed from an apparent bonfire explosion over the Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: How familiar are you with the holiday?

Take a look at this exciting footage of the U.S Army Parachute Team putting on a show with smoke canisters and aerial stunts over Miami Beach on Saturday.

People came together Monday at Memorial Day services across Northeast Florida to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States armed forces.

The City of Jacksonville added four names to the Veterans Memorial Wall at the annual Memorial Day Observance Monday to honor fallen heroes.

President Joe Biden says there may some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman in the Texas school shooting.

Happy Veterans Day!

If your grill has seen better days, Consumer Reports is here with recommendations from its latest tests of charcoal and gas models.

An active sea breeze will carry showers and storms, between I-75 and Highway 301/US1, mainly after 2 pm.  Some showers may drift toward I-95 late afternoon, evening as the sea breeze weakens.  Remember and honor those who have paid the ultimate price to afford us our freedoms, today and every day.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.

Tom Cruise got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.”.

Hundreds of flights worldwide were canceled by mid-afternoon Sunday, adding to the mounting number of scrubbed flights during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the most dangerous weekends to drive each year in the United States.

Airline travelers are not only facing sticker shock this Memorial Day weekend.

An emotional service Saturday featured music and 22,000 flags that had been placed at 22,000 gravesites to honor the 22,000 heroes who served the nation and are now buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Jacksonville’s community pools will open in phases this year and the first phase began Saturday, ahead of Memorial Day.

If you plan on staying close to home for Memorial Day weekend, anticipate crowds at the local beaches.

It’s anticipated to be a busy travel weekend as people hit the roads and airports for Memorial Day.

The Jacksonville Jazz Fest is back for yet another star-studded event sure to draw countless visitors with events spreading out over several days through downtown. City leaders have outlined what you need to know as you plan your day. That includes navigating the traffic.

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 6.3% in April from a year earlier, just below a four-decade high set in March and the first slowdown since November 2020.

Georgia’s governor has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s gas tax ahead of Memorial Day weekend through July 14th.

Pandemic-weary U.S. residents are confronting high gas prices as they decide whether to travel this Memorial Day weekend.

Want to avoid gridlock and long lines at the airport this Memorial Day weekend? Here's some advice from the experts on when you should hit the road.

News4JAX offers a county-by-county look at events around Northeast Florida commemorating Memorial Day.

Tourists have returned to Florida in numbers that are surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

The average price of gas in Florida remained at $4.48 on Monday as nearly 2 million Floridians prepare to take a Memorial Day road trip, AAA said.

May is expected to have lots of sales you just need to know where to find them. Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8, and Memorial Day is still a few weeks away -- Monday the 30th.

Alarming stats from the USO show suicide rates among active military are at an all-time high since the group started keeping records after 9/11.

News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.

News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.

News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.

The number of military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.

A retired U.S. Army officer is getting a chance to deliver his speech about freed Black slaves who honored fallen Civil War soldiers.

After its triumphant first weekend, “A Quiet Place Part II” fell 59% at the North American box office leaving room for the third movie in the “Conjuring” franchise to take first place.

The head of an American Legion post in Ohio has stepped down after organizers of a Memorial Day ceremony silenced a speech about freed Black slaves honoring soldiers after the Civil War.

Organizers of a Memorial Day ceremony in Ohio turned off the featured speaker’s microphone when a former Army officer began recalling how freed Black slaves honored fallen soldiers after the Civil War.

According to AAA, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, an average of seven people per day are killed in crashes involving teen drivers.

A cool start for Jacksonville on this first day of Hurricane Season. Morning temperatures will be in the upper 50s just west of town into Georgia, about as cool as we are likely to be through early September. Yes, it will be months before we see inland morning temperatures this cool. Enjoy!

Jacksonville’s coolest Memorial Day took place the first year it was recognized on the last Monday of May. That May 31st saw a high of only 80° and it was a mess. Nearly 3″ of rain fell in storms that pummeled the area. Officially, 2.65″ fell at Jacksonville International Airport. This combination of wet (heavy rains) and cool is almost the only way we have cool afternoons from now until our first big-time cold front in September.

On a balmy Memorial Day with temperatures in the low 80s, people from all over Northeast Florida gathered Monday at the annual Memorial Day RiverFest in Green Cove Springs to honor the men and women who gave their lives serving in the United States military.

Harley Brown Jr. served as the first Black command master chief of the U.S. Navy’s largest shore command in the Southeastern Region at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. He was in the Navy for more than 30 years.

Crowded beaches in Florida that grabbed headlines at the height of the coronavirus pandemic are now signaling a return to normalcy on Memorial Day.

It’s one of the busiest days at the beach all year long, and crowds on Memorial Day once again flocked to the area’s busiest - Jacksonville Beach.

On this Memorial Day, two names have been added to the Veterans Memorial Wall near TIAA bank Field.

A nation slowly emerging from restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of fallen U.S. veterans on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago.

Authorities say a huge American flag and several smaller flags were stolen from a Southern California veterans cemetery over the Memorial Day weekend.

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Memorial Day weekend marks one year since protests triggered by the death of George Floyd erupted in communities across the country, including here in Northeast Florida.

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day still seems to trip people up, although it shouldn't. So, what do you say on Memorial Day compared to Veterans Day?

The City of Jacksonville on Monday hosted a virtual Memorial Day observance in recognition of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in service to our country.

A lot of people are heading to the beach this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday.

Talk about a gorgeous end to our weekend! As we head through the night lows will drop into the mid to upper 60s with a few scattered clouds. Winds will build overnight.

President Joe Biden has marked his first Memorial Day weekend as commander in chief by honoring the nation’s sacrifices in a deeply personal manner.

More cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, boating incidents were up 16% in 2020 compared to the previous year.

It’s one of the busiest times at the beach. St. Johns lifeguards, deputies, and officers will be working together for Memorial Day Weekend to make it the safest experience for all beachgoers.

Pressure is mounting on Democrats to end the practice of requiring 60 votes to move legislation through the Senate if they hope to advance President Joe Biden’s agenda.

While the commission would have been bipartisan, the vote Friday clearly was not.

AAA predicts more than 37-million people will travel more than 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, and Jacksonville’s beaches are expected to bring a crowd.

Between World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and more recent conflicts, the fate of more than 81,700 American service members remains unknown.

Happy Fri-YAY! We are in for another toasty day with highs in the mid to low 90s, sunny skies and winds west 5-10 mph.

President Joe Biden started the Memorial Day weekend by visiting a rock climbing gym in northern Virginia as the state lifted all COVID-19 distancing and capacity restrictions at private businesses and much of the nation pushes toward a greater sense of normalcy.

It’s national road trip day and we have some road trip hacks that will make your next voyage in a car easier!

Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: What are your plans for the holiday weekend?

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