Consumer Reports, child safety experts give precautions to keep kids safe this summer
Read full article: Consumer Reports, child safety experts give precautions to keep kids safe this summerSummer is a time for swimming, bike rides, and outdoor adventures, but itās also one of the busiest seasons for emergency rooms treating injured children. Consumer Reports and child safety experts say a few simple precautions can help families enjoy a safer summer.
Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon storms
Read full article: Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon stormsTriple-digit heat indices and afternoon storms are in the forecast for Jacksonville this week, with The Weather Authority tracking rain chances and a potential tropical system in the Gulf.
Fun or fraud?: How scammers are trying to sabotage your summer vacation
Read full article: Fun or fraud?: How scammers are trying to sabotage your summer vacationAs the temperatures climb and those vacation plans really start heating up, thereās another kind of activity on the rise, and itās not the good kind. Weāre talking about scammers. According to a new report from Forbes, criminals raked in a staggering one-point-seven billion dollars last year.
Spring ends with record heat as summer solstice rises Friday
Read full article: Spring ends with record heat as summer solstice rises FridaySpring will officially come to an end on Friday, June 20, as the summer solstice rises with the sun for over 14 hours, ushering in the start of summer. Summer officially begins at 10:42 p.m.
Jax Parks summer camps offer technology, nature, sports options for families. Registration opens Tuesday
Read full article: Jax Parks summer camps offer technology, nature, sports options for families. Registration opens TuesdayThis year, there are three types of camps for your child to choose from, each available at several locations: technology camp, nature camp, and sports camp.
Scorching streak: Jacksonville near top 10 longest stretches of 90° days
Read full article: Scorching streak: Jacksonville near top 10 longest stretches of 90° daysAs the summer of 2024 blazes on, Jacksonville finds itself in the grip of incessant heat with temperatures soaring to 90 degrees or higher for an unbroken stretch of 28 days and counting.
How to save your childrenās hair from summer damage
Read full article: How to save your childrenās hair from summer damageSummerās here -- the season of beach days, poolside lounging, and outdoor adventures. While we relish these warm days, our kidsā hair often pays the price for our sun-soaked activities. Consumer Reports has some tips for keeping all types of hair happy in the sun.
Fernandina Beach hotel reopens as āSurf & Sand Hotelā after significant renovations
Read full article: Fernandina Beach hotel reopens as āSurf & Sand Hotelā after significant renovationsA well-known hotel located near the Main Beach Park access in Fernandina Beach has reopened after undergoing major renovations.
Jacksonville Mom shares Summer Bucket List
Read full article: Jacksonville Mom shares Summer Bucket ListSummer is upon us and the kids are out of school. What do we do to keep them occupied over the next few months. If you havenāt planned ahead, Jacksonville Mom has you covered. Megan Kilis dropped in to share cheap or free activities that will engage kids of all ages with a Summer Bucket List of things to do in Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. www.jacksonvillemom.com
Day after day of excessive heat leads to record JEA usage
Read full article: Day after day of excessive heat leads to record JEA usageAfter days of excessive heat, JEA is reporting a system peak for energy usage reaching 2,869 megawatts on Tuesday. JEA's all-time system peak for summer was set on August 7, 2007, reaching 2,937 megawatts.
Jacksonville opening cooling centers again Tuesday to help those who need air conditioning
Read full article: Jacksonville opening cooling centers again Tuesday to help those who need air conditioningIt's been so hot lately that Jacksonville has opened its cooling centers to help people with no air conditioning a chance to cool down.
While we experience one of the hottest summers by far, some people say their JEA bills are dropping
Read full article: While we experience one of the hottest summers by far, some people say their JEA bills are droppingWith summer temperatures in the upper 90s and feels-like temperatures in the triple digits, this summer has been one of the hottest on record. It would make sense for electric bills to rise along with the temperatures, but some consumers News4JAX spoke with say their bills have actually gone down.
Why itās so hard for Jacksonville to get to 100°
Read full article: Why itās so hard for Jacksonville to get to 100°After a couple of heat waves with highs soaring into the upper 90s, the city has yet to hit 100° this year. Thatās because a lot of elements have to come together for the River City to enter triple digits.
News4JAX celebrates National Intern Day by showcasing our talented summer interns
Read full article: News4JAX celebrates National Intern Day by showcasing our talented summer internsAmerica celebrates National Intern Day on the last Thursday in July. This year, it takes place on July 27. We are taking this opportunity to introduce you to our amazing summer interns.
TELL US: How are you beating the heat during this summer heat wave?
Read full article: TELL US: How are you beating the heat during this summer heat wave?Another day, another heat advisory. Since the end of June, Jacksonville has seen temperatures in the upper 90s, with heat indexes in the 100s. Meteorologists say Friday could see triple digit temperatures. Brutal.
TELL US: During this summerās heat wave, is your JEA utility bill a concern for you and your budget?
Read full article: TELL US: During this summerās heat wave, is your JEA utility bill a concern for you and your budget?Since the end of June, temperatures have been in the upper 90s, with heat index in the 100s. People are staying cool by staying inside. And that may mean you have to drop the temp on your AC, but that will affect your JEA bill.
Florida Freedom Summer: Hereās what you can buy without paying sales tax
Read full article: Florida Freedom Summer: Hereās what you can buy without paying sales taxDuring the 2023 Florida Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, you can purchase admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, state park annual passes, and fitness facilities, as well as certain boating and water activity supplies, camping supplies, and fishing supplies, exempt from sales tax.
River City Beats | Don Ugly - Artist on the Rise
Read full article: River City Beats | Don Ugly - Artist on the RiseOn todayās segment of River City Beats we were joined by local Singer & Songwriter, Kash Erickson, known by the artistās moniker, Don Ugly. He played for us not just one, but TWO groovy tunes of his. He started the show with his song, āBad Gamesā and wrapped things up with āHer Majestyās Mamboā. Don Ugly is from Jacksonville, FL and created the moniker while attending college in 2017. It wasnāt until Summer of 2022 where he made the decision to quit his stable career in the construction industry to follow his lifelong dream of being a songwriter. Ever since, Erickson has been traveling all over the state and country building a fan base one show at a time. To catch a local performance, you can check his music and tour schedule at his official website, www.donugly.com or follow him on any social media and music streaming platform.
Summer showers and sizzling summer heat
Read full article: Summer showers and sizzling summer heatMost of the rain is over for Jacksonville this evening. However, we are watching two bands that will continue in parts of the southern counties from Putnam to St. Johns late this afternoon and rain should last later into the evening across Georgia. The storms in Georgia could become briefly strong with gusty winds and heavy rain through 7 pm. The rain will move east out into the Atlantic while missing most of Duval tonight.
The most common reasons A/C units fail & what you can do to prevent them
Read full article: The most common reasons A/C units fail & what you can do to prevent themNews4JAX talked with a local air conditioning company about the most common reasons A/C units fail ā and what you can do to prevent them.
Gas prices, inflation causing many to alter or abandon summer travel plans
Read full article: Gas prices, inflation causing many to alter or abandon summer travel plansWith gas prices approaching $5 in most locations, and quadruple the typical rate of inflation, many Americans are choosing more modest summer trips in 2022 or foregoing travel altogether.
World Blood Donor Day: The importance of donating blood during summer
Read full article: World Blood Donor Day: The importance of donating blood during summerTuesday is āWorld Blood Donor Day,ā which was created to help raise awareness about blood donations and to thank all those who donate blood.
Adventure Landing is open and a perfect way to cool down during the summer
Read full article: Adventure Landing is open and a perfect way to cool down during the summerTheir summertime showcase is Shipwreck Island Water Park, featuring the Little St. Johns River and Typhoon Lagoon ā a half-million-gallon wave pool, and 4Xtreme slides.
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5 things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about
Read full article: 5 things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot aboutSomehow, summer 2021 has come to a close (hello, sad girl fall!), so weāre going to take a look back at all the major things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about, because this summer went by way too fast.
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New program in Nassau County invites teens to learn about law enforcement
Read full article: New program in Nassau County invites teens to learn about law enforcementWhile participating in the academy; teens will be able to learn about patrol operations, special operations including marine, agriculture, and motorcycle units, defensive tactics, forensics, and much more.
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From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plunge
Read full article: From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plungeHeat and strong winds also hit California and parts of the Pacific Northwest over the holiday weekend, triggering destructive wildfires. Snow fell in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, where portions of Interstate 80 closed and forecasters predicted up to a foot (30 centimeters) in the mountains and temperatures in the teens (-7 Celsius) overnight. Several northern Utah school districts canceled classes, and officials warned people to stay inside if possible to avoid flying debris, downed power lines and other dangers. Several semitrailer trucks blew over on northern Utah highways. Freeze and frost warnings also were posted for parts of Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota and Minnesota.

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