VIDEO: Mom captures driver ignoring school bus stop signal as children prepare to cross street in Kingsland
Read full article: VIDEO: Mom captures driver ignoring school bus stop signal as children prepare to cross street in KingslandA Kingsland, Georgia, mom is raising the alarm after she says she’s witnessed the same driver ignoring the school bus stop arm multiple times, causing a potentially dangerous situation for children at the bus stop.
The 20-year-old man who fell to the warning track at a Pirates game is awake
Read full article: The 20-year-old man who fell to the warning track at a Pirates game is awakeThe fan who fell from a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game is awake and alert.
St. Augustine tourism faces uncertainty amid travel advisories
Read full article: St. Augustine tourism faces uncertainty amid travel advisoriesA bitter trade war with Canada, combined with new immigration policies, has some countries outside the United States warning their citizens about traveling to North America.
St. Johns County plans to target international travelers to boost tourism
Read full article: St. Johns County plans to target international travelers to boost tourismSt. Johns County leaders are working on a plan to attract more visitors to the area after seeing a slight dip in tourism numbers compared to years past.
‘I’m in a little mystery novel’: Jacksonville historian explores Jimmy Carter’s local impact
Read full article: ‘I’m in a little mystery novel’: Jacksonville historian explores Jimmy Carter’s local impactNews4Jax took a trip into the past as the Jacksonville Public Library opened it's archives on former President Jimmy Carter. The files showcased his time in the city and across the region.
JSO officer shoots service dog that bit him while responding to heated confrontation in Riverside
Read full article: JSO officer shoots service dog that bit him while responding to heated confrontation in RiversideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved incident on Friday in the Riverside neighborhood.
Fernandina Beach Commission approves $2 million waterfront park that has been in discussions for decades
Read full article: Fernandina Beach Commission approves $2 million waterfront park that has been in discussions for decadesCity leaders in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday night approved a waterfront park that the city has been talking about for decades.
‘It stings every single day’: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of July
Read full article: ‘It stings every single day’: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of JulyThe Fourth of July is a time for celebration, fun, and fireworks for most people, but for one mother, it’s one more holiday spent without her baby boy.
Jacksonville Beach shootings ‘trigger’ mom who lost son to gun violence 6 years ago
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach shootings ‘trigger’ mom who lost son to gun violence 6 years agoWhen Rhonda Phillips heard about Sunday night’s shootings in Jacksonville Beach, she was instantly triggered and filled with gut-wrenching memories of losing her 23-year-old son Leon Bennett, who lost his life to gun violence in Jacksonville Beach in the summer of 2018.
For 2024, some simple lifestyle changes can improve your little piece of the planet
Read full article: For 2024, some simple lifestyle changes can improve your little piece of the planetThe fight against climate change requires the mass cooperation of industries, companies, governments and communities around the globe.
Jayne Anne Phillips, Paul Harding are among National Book Award fiction nominees
Read full article: Jayne Anne Phillips, Paul Harding are among National Book Award fiction nomineesHistorical novels by Jayne Anne Phillips and Paul Harding and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s dystopian prison novel “Chain-Gang All-Stars” are among the nominees on the National Book Awards long list for fiction.
Jacksonville looking to crack down on panhandling in medians and intersections
Read full article: Jacksonville looking to crack down on panhandling in medians and intersectionsThe city of Jackosnville is looking to crack down on panhandling in the median of roads. This has been an issue all over the city in recent years and the city council is working improve safety.
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‘Tragic accident’: Missing child’s body recovered from Argyle Forest retention pond
Read full article: ‘Tragic accident’: Missing child’s body recovered from Argyle Forest retention pondThe body of a missing 4-year-old girl was recovered Monday from a retention pond in the Argyle Forest neighborhood on Jacksonville’s Westside, police confirmed.
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On social media, memories pop up from a pandemic still going
Read full article: On social media, memories pop up from a pandemic still goingMemories from earlier in the COVID-19 crisis are popping back up in people's social media feeds as throwback reminders, reposts and anniversary stories crack open the digital time capsule of the pandemic before it’s even over.
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Florida Statewide Assessments tests just around the corner
Read full article: Florida Statewide Assessments tests just around the cornerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Statewide Assessments tests are beginning for students in just a couple of weeks. Despite COVID-19 changing the face of schooling for many students and their families, the Florida Department of Education has determined FSA testing must be held in-person this year. Ginny Sekula is the director of Sylvan Learning in North Jacksonville and understands some parents and students may be nervous. “The best advice I can give to parents is to relax and help your child relax about this test,” Sekula said. If your student doesn’t score well on their FSA test, it could impact their promotion to the next grade.
Lincolnville Museum highlights the rich history of the Black experience in St. Augustine
Read full article: Lincolnville Museum highlights the rich history of the Black experience in St. AugustineJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – “The Road to Black History Runs Through Lincolnville” -- that’s the first thing you’ll see on the webpage for the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. The African American history museum is in St. Augustine and boasts a mission of preserving and promoting more than 450 years of the Black experience in America’s oldest city. The museum radiates life, and the stories you may or may not have heard about this corner of St. Augustine. The Lincolnville Museum starts with school history and has a room dedicated to the military. I mean, it still goes on to this day.”AdLINK: Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center
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What you need to know about high blood pressure and pregnancy
Read full article: What you need to know about high blood pressure and pregnancyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We are just over halfway through American Heart Month, which raises awareness for heart disease as the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S.A recent study from the American Heart Association found that high blood pressure complications in U.S. pregnancies have nearly doubled. Dr. Sabrina Phillips, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic and volunteer with the American Heart Association, said the statistics are heartbreaking because high blood pressure can predict complications during pregnancy and also heart disease problems down the road as you age. That you make sure you get your blood pressure taken,” Phillips said. She said part of the battle for the AHA is getting resources to communities of need.
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News4Jax boys basketball Super 6: Plenty of changes, new No. 1 team in rankings
Read full article: News4Jax boys basketball Super 6: Plenty of changes, new No. 1 team in rankingsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Super 6 boys basketball rankings will be published each Thursday during the regular season with the exception of a two-week break for the holidays. (NR) Providence (12-2, Class 3A)Notable wins: Carrollwood Day, Christ Church Episcopal (SC), Episcopal, Ocala Forest, Orlando Evans, Santa Fe, Seacoast Christian, Seffner Christian, Viera. Why they’re here: The Stallions jump from bubble team and to the top of Super 6 after a strong December showing where they went 8-1. They’ve got two big ones next week, a home game against Ponte Vedra on Jan. 12 and a clash at Bishop Snyder on Jan. 15. (3) Bishop Snyder (9-2, Class 3A)Notable wins: Bartram Trail, Bishop Kenny, Episcopal, Greater Atlanta Christian, Impact Christian, Mandarin, North Florida Educational, Potter’s House Christian, Sagemont.
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News4Jax Super 6 girls basketball: Oakleaf stays anchored at the top
Read full article: News4Jax Super 6 girls basketball: Oakleaf stays anchored at the topJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season with the exception of a break for the holidays. (1) Oakleaf (12-0, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Jackson, Mandarin, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra. Two very tough opponents to end the week in Spruce Creek on Friday and Bishop Kenny on Saturday. (3) Raines (10-4), Class 4ANotable wins: Bishop Kenny, Jackson, Lake Mary, Ribault, Sandalwood, Valdosta. But their most impressive win of the season came earlier this week against a full-strength Bishop Kenny squad in a 51-50 overtime thriller.
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Celebration after game-winning hit made Rays' Phillips sick
Read full article: Celebration after game-winning hit made Rays' Phillips sickTampa Bay Rays right fielder Brett Phillips arrives for batting practice before Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Hey, bases loaded, two outs and you’re down by one in the World Series. So, sure they regret it a little bit, but I by no means got upset.”CLOSED ROOFThere could be a lid on the rest of this World Series. It was the second time during the World Series that the retractable roof at the new $1.2 billion stadium was closed for a game. That homer came as part of his fifth three-hit game this postseason, already a MLB record, as were his 59 total bases.
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Negative ads spill into Duval County clerk of court race
Read full article: Negative ads spill into Duval County clerk of court raceThe race pits current chief operating officer of the clerk’s office, Jody Phillips, against Jacksonville attorney Jimmy Midyette. “Jody Phillips is a bad judge of character. Now Jody Phillips is tied to Eric Robinson, Florida’s prince of dark money,” the TV commercial says. It’s exactly what I expected," Midyette said in an interview Tuesday. "I expected early in the campaign that I expected this because I knew who the consultants were that were running Jody Phillips.
Former Starbucks director sues, saying she was wrongfully fired
Read full article: Former Starbucks director sues, saying she was wrongfully firedCNN image(CNN) - A former Starbucks regional director has sued the company for wrongful termination, alleging the company discriminated against her in the aftermath of a highly publicized arrest of two black men at a Starbucks store in Philadelphia in April 2018. Street protests occurred in April 2018 because of the incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks. Phillips' lawsuit was filed this week in US District Court in New Jersey. Phillips' lawsuit says that was "factually impossible" because district managers could not determine salaried employee compensation due to Starbucks' own policies and procedures. Her lawsuit states that the district manager had worked for Starbucks for 15 years, and that she had never observed any racially discriminatory comments or conduct from him.

American Airlines flight diverted over chemical spill
Read full article: American Airlines flight diverted over chemical spill(CNN) - An American Airlines flight from London to Philadelphia landed in Ireland after cleaning chemicals leaked in the aircraft cabin on Monday. "American Airlines flight 729 from London Heathrow to Philadelphia diverted to Dublin due to an odor caused by a spilled cleaning solution in the galley," an American Airlines spokesperson said in a statement. Katie Phillips, a passenger on board the diverted flight, tweeted that a "chemical spillage" led to a "sickness outbreak" on the plane. American Airlines told CNN: "We're fully investigating the specifics on what happened on this flight." A spokesperson for Dublin Airport told CNN that the flight was diverted there for a medical emergency.

'Joker' Ending, Explained: Breaking Down the Batman of It All
Read full article: 'Joker' Ending, Explained: Breaking Down the Batman of It AllThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing us Joker wouldn't be another Batman origin story. The Wayne family is established early on in the story, with Arthur's mother, Penny (Frances Conroy), writing to businessman-turned-politico Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen) asking for financial assistance. That's right: Batman and Joker are half-brothers, at least according to Penny. Movie-goers are now twisting the Batman canon with their own theories, one of which says that Phoenix's Joker is not actually the Joker but a predecessor who inspires another Joker to emerge, a Joker who will become Batman's longtime foe. RELATED CONTENT:How Joaquin Phoenix Perfected His 'Joker' Laugh (Exclusive)Will There Be a 'Joker' Sequel?

Joaquin Phoenix Lost Over 50 Pounds for 'Joker': Inside His Epic Transformation (Exclusive
Read full article: Joaquin Phoenix Lost Over 50 Pounds for 'Joker': Inside His Epic Transformation (ExclusiveFor Joaquin Phoenix, becoming the Clown Prince of Crime involved a lot more than makeup and a colorful suit. The acclaimed leading man sat down with ET's Ash Crossan to discuss losing over 50 pounds in order to take on the titular character in DC's upcoming origin film, Joker, and how the transformation informed his performance. It was bit of a conversation and then he just started losing the weight and he lost, I think, 52 pounds. You hear Joker and I think anybody has their idea of what they think the film will be. RELATED CONTENT:Bradley Cooper Makes Dapper Surprise Appearance at 'Joker' Premiere -- PicsFinal 'Joker' Trailer Reveals Even More About the Mad Clown's BackstoryBrian Tyree Henry Says Keeping 'Joker' Casting a Secret Was Like Kryptonite (Exclusive)

TRAFFIC UPDATE: All SB lanes of Old St Augustine Rd at Phillips have reopened
Read full article: TRAFFIC UPDATE: All SB lanes of Old St Augustine Rd at Phillips have reopenedJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Traffic Update: All SB lanes of Old St Augustine Rd at Phillips have reopened after crash with injuries closed the roadway around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, according to JSO. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

How to Save Money While Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Read full article: How to Save Money While Keeping Your Heart HealthyOne in four deaths in the U.S. are a result of heart disease, which is why it's important to address any potential cardiovascular problems early. Inside Edition teamed up with RxSaver by RetailMeNot and its medical expert, Dr. Holly Phillips, for tips to save money when managing your heart issues. RxSaver by RetailMeNotMany medications for heart disease that were sold as brand-name only are now available as generics. "Just enter the name of your medication, then choose the best price and location that works for you to save up to 80%." RELATED STORIESDad Gets Tattoo to Match Son's Heart Surgery ScarGay Couple Gets Heartfelt Note From Stranger Thanking Them for Flying Rainbow FlagWhy Heart Attacks Are the No.

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