64ยบ
wjxt logo
    • News
    • Watch Live
    • Local News
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • National
    • Coronavirus
    • FluVaxJax
    • Vote 2023
    • Your Voice Matters
    • Politics
    • I-Team
    • Trust Index
    • Community
    • SnapJAX
    • Health
    • Money
    • Education
    • Consumer
    • Entertainment
    • Weird News
    • Weather
    • Weather News
    • SnapJAX
    • Skycams
    • Alerts
    • Hurricanes
    • Plan and Prepare
    • Georgia
    • St. Augustine
    • Surf and Tides
    • Environment
    • Forecasting Change
    • News4JAX+
    • Watch Live
    • News4JAX Insider
    • How To Watch News4JAX+
    • The Morning Show
    • River City Live
    • Podcasts
    • This Week In Jacksonville
    • Solutionaries
    • Something Good
    • TV Listings
    • Sports
    • Sports Videos
    • Jaguars
    • Jaguars Stats
    • News4JAGS Podcast
    • Gators Breakdown
    • Gators Stats
    • High School Sports
    • Football Friday
    • V4rsity Podcast
    • All Star Athlete
    • Features
    • News4JAX Insider
    • Positively JAX
    • River City Live
    • Deals4JAX
    • News4JAX+
    • Look Local
    • 4 Your Info
    • Travel
    • Taxes
    • Community Calendar
    • Jacksonville Image Awards
    • Food & Recipes
    • Live Healthy
    • Contests
    • Talking Health
    • Pets
    • uSay Voting
    • CW17
    • CW Program Guide
    • Bounce
    • Traffic
    • SnapJAX
    • Skycams
    • Jax Best
    • Food
    • Activities
    • Shopping
    • Places
    • Newsletters
    • Sign Up For Newsletters
    • Contact
    • Careers at WJXT/WCWJ
    • SnapJAX
    • Meet the Team
    • Advertise with us
  • News
  • Weather
  • News4JAX+
  • Sports
  • Features
  • CW17
  • Traffic
  • Jax Best
  • Newsletters
  • Contact
News4JAX.com
  • News
  • Weather
  • News4JAX+
  • Sports
  • Features
  • CW17
  • Traffic
  • Jax Best
  • Newsletters
  • Contact
  • LIVE

Watch News4JAX at 5 a.m.

The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day.

A rip current statement and a special weather statement in effect for 14 regions in the area

See the complete list

LIVE

Watch News4JAX at 5 a.m.

A rip current statement and a special weather statement in effect for 14 regions in the area

MONEY


20 hours ago

Report: Here is projected cost of owning a cat in 2023

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

21 hours ago

Breaking down state, local efforts to tackle affordable housing crisis in Florida

A $711 million plan to make housing more affordable statewide is headed to the governorโ€™s desk, and there is also help on the way for people in Jacksonville who are struggling to pay bills.

1 day ago

JAXPORT receives $35M refund from harbor deepening project

The Jacksonville Port Authority received a $35 million refund Monday in unused payments from its harbor deepening project.

1 day ago

Youโ€™ve filed your taxes -- now, what should you do with those documents?

If youโ€™ve finally gotten your taxes filed, youโ€™re probably ready to put it all away and move on. Have you considered which documents you should keep? And for how long?

1 day ago

Florida gas prices lower 9 cents, AAA says

Florida gas prices are still responding to a big drop in the oil market that occurred two weeks ago.

1 day ago

EPA proposes 1st national rule to test for PFAS in public water systems

Consumer Reports sounded the alarm years ago on PFAS -- also known as โ€œforever chemicalsโ€ because they essentially never break down naturally, are often added to products to make them waterproof, stain resistant, or nonstick.

3 days ago

Senate passes โ€˜Live Local Actโ€™ in hopes of bringing affordable housing to Florida

State legislatures are making a push to bring more affordable housing to the booming Florida market.

Common artificial sweetener linked to risk for heart attack, stroke

New research from Cleveland Clinic found a commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.

Spring cleaning hacks: Grungy garage -- time to reclaim the space meant for your car

All week, we have been checking off our spring cleaning list from the kitchen to the car, and Friday, weโ€™re rounding things out with the garage.

FTC: โ€˜Ships from USAโ€™ doesnโ€™t always mean โ€˜Made in USAโ€™

The Federal Trade Commission has an important warning for consumers: When a seller says a product โ€œships from the USAโ€ that doesnโ€™t necessarily mean that product was "made in the USA."

Will more negotiations end impasse between district, St. Johns County teachersโ€™ union?

The St. Johns County school district and teachersโ€™ union will go back to the drawing board Wednesday morning in hopes of coming to an agreement over teacher pay.

Donโ€™t fall for scam pretending to be HHS offering free grant money

A new twist on a government grant scam has scammers pretending to offer free grant money from the US Department of Health and Human Services. But it's all fake.

What you need to know before you file your taxes

The tax deadline is fast approaching. April 18 is the last day you can send snail mail taxes or hit send electronically.

Spring cleaning: Going beyond the basics when organizing your home

We all know the simple steps: Clear the counters and get rid of things you don't use. But if you want things to stay organized past the week -- a little more work is involved.

AAA: Oil prices plummet to new 2023 lows

On Sunday, the state average for regular unleaded was $3.46 per gallon. Thatโ€™s 12 cents less than this yearโ€™s high of $3.58 per gallon.

Whatโ€™s that smell? Spring cleaning hacks your nose will love

It's spring cleaning time, and we want to help you get rid of the stink in your closet and kitchen.

Consumer Reports questions why companies can still make food with Red Dye No. 3

While Red Dye No. 3 adds vibrant color, Consumer Reports warns of potentially harmful health hazards and is questioning why companies are still allowed to put it in some of the things we eat.

Financial advisor says consumers shouldnโ€™t be concerned about health of banking industry

Amid the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in New York last week, the United States treasury secretary reaffirmed to Americans Thursday that their money is safe.

How much money should I put in a high-yield savings account?

How much money should you keep in your high-yield savings account? Find out here.

cbsnews.com

Why you may experience foot pain while working from home

Foot pain is on the rise with more people working from home. One of the main reasons behind this trend is that a lot of people don't think to wear shoes inside the house. So, what should you be wearing on your feet at home to prevent foot pain?

How to diversify your money when banks fail

Diversifying your money can keep it safe if your bank fails. Here's how to do it.

cbsnews.com

Bank collapse has some Florida business owners on edge

Silicon Valley Bank in California collapsed on Friday forcing the United States federal government to step in and guarantee that customers get their deposits back, making it the biggest U.S. bank failure since the global financial crisis in 2008.

Do you pay your JEA bill in person? There will be some changes when the utility moves to its new headquarters

In less than a month, JEA is moving to its new downtown headquarters. That will mean some changes for customers who are used to paying their bills in person. JEA is going high-tech with kiosks and apps for your phone to make that happen.

TELL US: How did you do business with Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank?

U.S. regulators closed Silicon Valley Bank on Friday after it experienced a traditional bank run, where depositors rushed to withdraw funds all at once. New York-based Signature Bank also collapsed.

Spring Break 2023: Florida gas prices increase once again

Florida gas prices increased last week by 9 cents. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.31 per gallon, and last week they were paying around $3.22 a gallon.

Bindle bottles under recall after Consumer Reportsโ€™ tests find high levels of lead

Bindle, which was once one of Oprah's favorite things, is voluntarily recalling its "sip and stash" water bottle after Consumer Reports tests found alarmingly high levels of lead in the bottle's bottom storage compartment, levels that were over a thousand times the amount allowed in many consumer products.

Homeowners fed up with property insurance rates continuously sky-rocketing

Dozens of Florida homeowners insured by Citizens Property Insurance are complaining about the abrupt price hike in their property insurance.

Should tourists be concerned about sale of this popular Michigan-based company?

Financial expert weighs in on what sale of Kilwins will mean for those who love to visit stores.

Nearly 2M YETI coolers recalled after multiple reported magnetic safety hazards

YETI issued a recall Thursday for about 1.9 million of its soft coolers and gear cases because of a magnet-lined closure defect that could be dangerous if swallowed.

Traveling for spring break? Avoid these common scams.

Scammers have taken note of an expected spike in spring break travel this year, so make sure to protect your travel investment.

Do you need to keep your electronics box? Consumer Reports has the answer.

When you get that new tech like a laptop, phone, or tablet, you're probably wondering if you need to keep the box it came in.

Cellphone safety: Stupid things people do with their smartphones

On average, Americans check their phones at least 96 times per day and spend about five hours and 24 minutes on their mobile devices daily.

Planning a Spring Break getaway? Try these insider travel tips

Whether youโ€™re planning to escape by plane, train, boat, or car for Spring Break, planning is key.

Stop air pollution inside your home

Believe it or not, the air quality inside your home can be worse than the air you breathe outside, especially in colder months when the windows and doors are closed.

What is the difference between tax planning and tax compliance?

Did you know when youโ€™re getting ready for tax season, there are two types of preparation methods?

Consumer Reports experts break down what to buy in March to get the best deals

Get ready for some deals this month! Consumer Reports tracks the prices of many of its top tested products all year long, so it knows exactly when to shop for them.

Drugmaker Eli Lilly dropping insulin prices

Itโ€™s a major price cut that could help millions of Americans.

Flagler County man wins $1M in scratch-off game

A 36-year-old Bunnell man claimed a $1 million prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

Chip shortage triggering delays in credit card deliveries

If you lost your credit card, had it stolen or are waiting for one tethered to a new account, it might take more time for your replacement credit or debit card to reach your mailbox.

JEA board approves rate changes

JEA bills could be going up again, but it might be a more modest increase than expected. The increase may be offset by a reduction on another part of your bill.

Florida gas prices decreasing after increasing last week

Florida gas prices are moving lower again after a slight increase last week.

Mercury in fish: The trouble with canned tuna

Canned tuna is cheap, convenient, full of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and a classic staple in our lunches. But Consumer Reports says the nutritional powerhouse from the sea comes with a warning.

Watch out for spring break scams, BBB says

Spring Break is right around the corner and the Better Business Bureau wants to you watch out for scams.

Whatโ€™s the latest with U.S. job market? Recent stats might surprise you

Here are recently released statistics in four categories.

Nearly 70 years later, Emmett Tillโ€™s family still pushing for justice to be served in his brutal murder

The story of Emmett Till is considered to be the catalyst of the civil rights movement back in the 1950s.

Should corporations adopt a 4-day workweek? We asked you, and hereโ€™s what you said

According to responses weโ€™ve gotten to the idea, many are receptive to a four-day workweek.

Consumer Reports warns of potentially deadly fires from popular electric bikes

Electric bikes have grown in popularity, and with that popularity Consumer Reports warns thereโ€™s a growing number of battery firesโ€”some of them fatal.

Jaguars season ticket holders seeing increase in prices

Jaguars season ticket holders are sounding off about what some describe as steep price increases.

Jacksonville Humane Society hosting career fair hiring event March 8

Want to work with dogs and cats all day? If that sounds like your dream job, the Jacksonville Humane Society wants you to mark your calendar for March 8.

Inexpensive smart device upgrades for your home in 2023

Consumer Reports says both smart bulbs and plugs can turn any lamp into a smart lamp that you can control from anywhere using an app or a smart speaker like Alexa or Google Assistant.

How Scotland pays back for Malawi climate damage

Scotland is one of the first countries in the world to stump up cash for climate change "loss and damage" in poorer countries.

bbc.co.uk

How to impress the boss without looking like youโ€™re sucking up

Everyone wants to create a good image at work, but your efforts can come across as disingenuous if youโ€™re not careful.

Coach passengers returning to UK face waits of more than six hours

Ferry operator P&O is advising passengers to use the toilet before arriving at the port of Calais.

bbc.co.uk

Florida allows universities to help set up athlete pay deals

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to allow universities to help set up endorsement deals for college athletes in the state.

Why would Boris Johnson need an ยฃ800,000 loan?

Sources who know the former PM say he would have used the money to fund his lifestyle.

bbc.co.uk

China Covid: Workers making tests clash with police at factory

Workers protest at an antigen test kit factory in over layoff and wage disputes, videos show.

bbc.co.uk

How to start investing in gold

Want to invest in gold in the new year? There are many ways to get started.

cbsnews.com

Food bank delivers Christmas spirit in Oxfordshire with 'Big Lunch'

A community group welcomes 150 people to a festive meal in Oxfordshire to fight loneliness and isolation.

bbc.co.uk

King Charles hands donations to fuel bill charity

Money donated in memory of Queen Elizabeth is being used to help those unable to pay energy bills.

bbc.co.uk

Live updates Jan. 6 panel releases report on the deadly insurrection and Trumpโ€™s role

The Jan. 6 committee released its final report on its findings on Thursday, after investigating the attack on the Capitol for more than a year and half.

washingtonpost.com

Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

The cleaners, who were sacked on Monday, have been protesting outside the headquarters in San Francisco.

bbc.co.uk

Cost of Living: How to talk to children about Christmas

Some hints and tips to help you manage your children's Christmas expectations.

bbc.co.uk

Janet Yellen says FTX collapse shows cryptocurrencies are "riskyโ€ฆ even dangerous" investments

The Treasury chief told CBS News she expected inflation to ease thanks to a "resilient" U.S. economy, and said Biden's shift to EVs would become "less reliant on China."

cbsnews.com

Wagatha play won't punch down at Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, writer says

A play based on transcripts from the case will not belittle the two women involved, its writer says.

bbc.co.uk

King gives up to ยฃ600 to staff to help with cost of living crisis

The monarch will use his private income to fund the single payment on top of his staffs' salaries.

bbc.co.uk

IRS sends letters to more than 9 million who could miss out on valuable 2021 tax credits. Here's how to claim that money

Individuals and families could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table by not claiming 2021 tax credits. Here's how to get started.

cnbc.com

Tax wealthiest 1% to fund home insulation, say Greens

At the party's annual conference, its co-leaders will say a new levy would raise around ยฃ70bn a year.

bbc.co.uk

Tory conference: LGBT group unveils politics-themed condoms

LGBT+ Conservatives unveil politics-themed condoms to promote sexual health at Birmingham gathering.

bbc.co.uk

India man wins 22-year court battle against railways over 25 cents

He was overcharged for train tickets he bought in 1999 and had been fighting to get the money back.

bbc.co.uk

Mississippi's attorney general has no plan to prosecute Carolyn Bryant Donham over role in Emmett Till lynching, aide says

Mississippi's top legal official has no plan to prosecuteโ€‹ Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, an aide said Friday.

cbsnews.com

Glastonbury: Fans descend on festival amid travel disruption

Worthy Farm will welcome more than 200,000 festival-goers, but some are now nervous about the trip.

bbc.co.uk

Russia's economy in for a bumpy ride as sanctions bite

Four months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the economy still works but it lacks some of its parts.

bbc.co.uk

Suze Orman's three rules to easily budget money as a couple

Suze Orman has never shared a bank account with her partner of over 20 years. The financial expert recommends couples follow three steps to managing money.

cnbc.com

Covid breach court case criticised by gym owner

Alex Lowndes' gym faced prosecution for opening in lockdown but the case was thrown out of court.

bbc.co.uk

Tory donorโ€™s 'link' to sanctioned oligarchโ€™s secret London property

A major donor was listed as a director of a firm secretly owned by a Russian oligarch close to Putin.

bbc.co.uk

Ex-P&O Ferries chef sues for unfair dismissal

John Lansdown is the only seafarer out of the 800 sacked at short notice to take P&O to a tribunal.

bbc.co.uk

An easy guide to help college students set up their first budget

Setting up your first budget may seem daunting, but it's actually really simple! Here are a few quick tips to help college students set up their first budget.

cnbc.com

Firms must choose between Russia and West, says US

Wally Adeyemo, a top US politician, says the West is committed to issuing more sanctions on Russia.

bbc.co.uk

Texas woman's video of busting credit card skimmer goes viral

A Texas womanโ€™s TikTok video of her busting a credit card skimmer at a 7-Eleven has gone viral. NBC Newsโ€™ Morgan Chesky meets with the woman to discuss how she was able to detect the scam.

news.yahoo.com

The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home.

bbc.co.uk

Inflation has Fed critics pointing to spike in money supply

But central bank officials say economy has changed since high-inflation days of the 1970s.

washingtonpost.com

Matt Damon, Jimmy Fallon and the celebrity-cryptocurrency industrial complex

Matt Damon, Tom Brady, Paris Hilton and other celebs are peddling NFTs and cryptocurrency. Of course they are.

washingtonpost.com

Iowa, Texas Republicans hail benefits from Biden infrastructure bill they opposed

โ€œSince the bill was signed into law, this money was going to be spent regardless. If thereโ€™s federal money on the table she is, of course, going to do everything she can to make sure it is reinvested in Iowa,โ€ Seid said in a statement. โ€œThatโ€™s why she worked with a bipartisan group of her colleagues in asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize NESP construction along the Upper Mississippi River.โ€

washingtonpost.com

Anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies aged 90

South African anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, has died at the age of 90, sparking an outpouring of tributes for the outspoken Nobel Peace Prize winner.

news.yahoo.com

Covid in Wales: New rules cause confusion and empty pubs

New restrictions are affecting the hospitality sector on what should be one of its busiest times.

bbc.co.uk

Suze Orman: Don't get a joint bank account. Here's how couples should budget their money

Suze Orman has never shared a bank account with her partner of around 20 years. The financial expert recommends all couples follow this formula to pay bills.

cnbc.com

91% of people with health savings accounts make this mistake

Most HSA owners don't invest their savings. That could short-change them over the long term.

cnbc.com

The Most Important Number of the Week Is 61.07

Bond traders arenโ€™t panicking about higher yields, which should bring some comfort to stock investors.

washingtonpost.com

Crypto tax: โ€˜MiamiCoinโ€™ has made the city $7 million so far, a potential game-changer for revenue collection

MiamiCoin has generated roughly $7 million for the city since its August launch, and Mayor Francis Suarez said cryptocurrency contributions could one day replace city taxes.

washingtonpost.com

Music company buys NFT of 'Side-eyeing Chloe' meme

The image of two-year-old Chloe Clem making a disapproving face was auctioned in cryptocurrency.

bbc.co.uk

The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

bbc.co.uk

Emmett Till memorial sign missing days after 66th anniversary of his death

The sign dedicated to the 14-year-old appears to have been hit by a car and removed.

cbsnews.com

Lebanon agrees to pay World Bank loan to the poor in dollars

Lebanonโ€™s government has agreed to pay tens of thousands of poor families cash assistance in U.S. dollars from a World Bank loan as the countryโ€™s economic crisis deepens

washingtonpost.com

After โ€˜legalized bank robbery,โ€™ Floyd Mayweather buys massive house in Miami Beach

Floyd Mayweather is the proud owner of a mansion in Miami Beach, after throwing down serious coin last week.

news.yahoo.com

Love and money: 'I borrowed from a friend, it went wrong'

After sleeping on the night bus with her daughter, Jo was forced to borrow money.

bbc.co.uk

Climate change: Low-income countries 'can't keep up' with impacts

Officials warn that the severity of natural disasters is outpacing efforts to prevent their damage.

bbc.co.uk

Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg: The top hip-hop dancer who canโ€™t count the beats

Dancer Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg was labelled "stupid" at school. Now she has returned to education - as a lecturer.

bbc.co.uk

'Covid vaccine scammers nearly got me'

Sioban Moore escaped disaster by a whisker after receiving a fake email inviting her for a jab.

bbc.co.uk

Hints From Heloise: For back to work and school, organize the closet

Keep in mind that items you no longer wear can often be used by someone else.

washingtonpost.com

Met Police seize record ยฃ180m of cryptocurrency in London

The seizure is the largest of its kind in the UK - beating the previous record set just weeks ago.

bbc.co.uk
  • TV Listings
  • Contact Us
  • Email Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Contests and Rules
  • Closed Captioning / Audio Description
  • Careers at WJXT / WCWJ
  • Terms of Use
  • WJXT Public File
  • WCWJ Public File
  • FCC Applications
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
Follow Us
facebook
twitter
instagram
rss
Get Results with Omne
Omne Results Logo

For assistance with WJXTโ€™s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.


Graham Media Group LogoGraham Digital Logo

Copyright ยฉ 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.