50-acre wildfire in Hilliard contained, drivers still asked to use caution in area
Read full article: 50-acre wildfire in Hilliard contained, drivers still asked to use caution in areaNassau County Fire Rescue is asking drivers to avoid US Highway 1 north of Hilliard due to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon.
Find your “someone” at a speed dating event
Read full article: Find your “someone” at a speed dating eventPre-Dating Speed Dating has been hosting events throughout the US since 2001, and has been hosting events in Jacksonville since 2004. With four events every month in different locations and for different age groups, everyone in the Jacksonville/St. Augustine area has a chance to meet other singles and possibly their perfect match. A full list of upcoming events and tickets to attend can be found at www.Pre-Dating.com.
Suspect in deadly Palisades Fire to be moved to California from Florida after grand jury indictment
Read full article: Suspect in deadly Palisades Fire to be moved to California from Florida after grand jury indictmentA suspect in the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was ordered to be moved to California from Florida.
‘Pickle Mafia’ comments spark debate over proposed St. Johns County indoor facility
Read full article: ‘Pickle Mafia’ comments spark debate over proposed St. Johns County indoor facilityTensions rose at a St. Johns County Planning and Zoning meeting this week as opponents raised concerns about what one speaker dubbed the “Pickle Mafia” during discussions about a proposed indoor facility along US 1 North.
Expert weighs in on how parents can talk to their children about the conflict in the Middle East
Read full article: Expert weighs in on how parents can talk to their children about the conflict in the Middle EastAs tensions continue in the Middle East, many parents are struggling with how to talk to their children about the ongoing conflict. Experts say while the topic is complex, it’s important not to shy away from these conversations, especially in a time when young people are constantly exposed to disturbing images and headlines online.
3-acre wildfire near US-17 and Yellow Bluff Road may affect Jacksonville traffic conditions
Read full article: 3-acre wildfire near US-17 and Yellow Bluff Road may affect Jacksonville traffic conditionsA three-acre wildfire burning near US-17 and Yellow Bluff Road in Jacksonville could impact travel conditions through Wednesday morning.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delays
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delaysThe Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a collision on I-95 North in Nassau County, between US-17 and SR-200.
Race for House seat vacated by Michael Waltz closer than many experts expected, new poll shows
Read full article: Race for House seat vacated by Michael Waltz closer than many experts expected, new poll showsIt is just days away from a special election in Northeast Florida and we will soon find out who will be the new Representative for Congressional District 6.
Temporary halt on federal funding reduction leaves local research programs wondering how they will be impacted
Read full article: Temporary halt on federal funding reduction leaves local research programs wondering how they will be impactedWhile 22 states have sued the Trump Administration to temporarily block a major policy change by the National Institute of Health, there are questions about what would happen to local medical research programs should a judge allow the policy change to proceed.
There’s no reason to fear the principal’s office
Read full article: There’s no reason to fear the principal’s officeLocated in the lobby of the historic Amelia Schoolhouse Inn, The Principal's Office Bar is open to the public and combines premium cocktails and wine with a historical flair in giving our patrons a unique experience. By adding touches such as re-purposing the original framing from 1886 to create the bar top, hanging the pictures of the US Presidents that would have graced the walls when the building was an operating school, and installing a putting green in the courtyard, the bar was designed to be a bit more enjoyable than what some of us might have experienced when being sent to the Principal's Office. www.theprincipalsofficebar.com
Founder of Florida-based immigration law firm breaks down what the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenship
Read full article: Founder of Florida-based immigration law firm breaks down what the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenshipA federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order denying US citizenship to the children of parents living in the country illegally.
A Norwegian student has been arrested on charges of spying on the US for Russia
Read full article: A Norwegian student has been arrested on charges of spying on the US for RussiaAuthorities in Norway say a Norwegian student in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran while working as a guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo.
Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban minister
Read full article: Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban ministerA Taliban government minister says Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women.
Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in Parliament
Read full article: Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in ParliamentPresident Petr Pavel has sworn in two new ministers as part of a reshuffle of the government following the decision of junior coalition partner, the Pirates, to leave the Cabinet.
Gov. Kemp: Mother, 1-month-old twins among 17 killed in Georgia during Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Gov. Kemp: Mother, 1-month-old twins among 17 killed in Georgia during Hurricane HeleneGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday morning said 11 people died, including a first responder, as Hurricane Helene hit the state late Thursday night.
Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
Read full article: Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real lifeA nonprofit's experiment building a Roblox game to develop charitable habits among children went so well that this year's campaign is expanding.
Taliban vice and virtue laws provide 'distressing vision' for Afghanistan, warns UN envoy
Read full article: Taliban vice and virtue laws provide 'distressing vision' for Afghanistan, warns UN envoyA top UN official is warning that the Taliban’s new vice and virtue laws provide a distressing vision for Afghanistan’s future.
Review: Stylish, subtle romantic drama ‘It Ends with Us’ is conversation starter
Read full article: Review: Stylish, subtle romantic drama ‘It Ends with Us’ is conversation starterAs the film is based on the best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover that’s sold over 4 million copies and has been translated into more than 20 languages, I get the distinct sense it's going to be popular.
Lower blood pressure naturally
Read full article: Lower blood pressure naturallyHigh blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other serious health conditions. The CDC says high blood pressure contributed to more than 691 thousand deaths in the US in 2021. So how can you lower your blood pressure without medication?
China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
Read full article: China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangementsChina says it will be “‘hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangements.
Walmart to close all of its health centers, 6 local centers will be impacted
Read full article: Walmart to close all of its health centers, 6 local centers will be impactedA big announcement from the largest retailer in the US -- all 51 Walmart Health centers are closing. The centers offered virtual health care services, primary and urgent care, labs, X-rays, behavioral health, and dental work in some locations. There are six Walmart Health Centers in our area.
Buy groceries at Walmart recently? You may be eligible for a class action settlement payment
Read full article: Buy groceries at Walmart recently? You may be eligible for a class action settlement paymentIf you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer.
Cancer warning: Local woman speaks about losing her 28-year-old brother to colorectal cancer
Read full article: Cancer warning: Local woman speaks about losing her 28-year-old brother to colorectal cancerColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. A local woman spoke to News4JAX about her brother who died from colorectal cancer.
USS Delbert D. Black returns to Mayport after deployment overseas prompted by conflict in Israel
Read full article: USS Delbert D. Black returns to Mayport after deployment overseas prompted by conflict in IsraelThe USS Delbert D. Black returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday after being deployed for almost three months in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'
Read full article: Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery.
Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1
Read full article: Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS team’s preseason Asian tour.
Plan B for statin-intolerant patients
Read full article: Plan B for statin-intolerant patientsHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin to lower their cholesterol and to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, statins are one of the most prescribed drugs in the country. But what happens if you are statin-intolerant? It turns out, there’s other help for your heart.
Scientists look into link between chronic pain, inflammation and dementia
Read full article: Scientists look into link between chronic pain, inflammation and dementiaIn the US, over 50 million people experienced chronic pain in 2021. Worldwide, over 55 million people are living with dementia, with 10 million new cases every year. Scientists at UT Health San Antonio are looking into chronic pain, inflammation and dementia.
Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 years
Read full article: Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 yearsArgentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.
76-year-old driver dies in crash, other driver seriously injured in Marion County
Read full article: 76-year-old driver dies in crash, other driver seriously injured in Marion CountyA 76-year-old woman from The Villages died after colliding with a pickup truck Saturday morning in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wi-Fi woes: Factors that cripple your connection
Read full article: Wi-Fi woes: Factors that cripple your connectionThe average person in the US spends eight hours and five minutes using digital media and most of that is probably connected to Wi-fi. But in this increasingly connected world, what do you do if your Wi-Fi can’t keep up? There are some things that you can do to prevent your internet speed from slowing down any further.
Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climb
Read full article: Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climbClimate change is costing all of us more money as more extreme weather events hit the country, according to the National Climate assessment.
A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port
Read full article: A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea portA Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.
Talk therapy: Finding your perfect match
Read full article: Talk therapy: Finding your perfect matchMore than one in six Americans are in therapy, and with rates of depression and anxiety increasing in the US, the demand for therapists is skyrocketing. If you are thinking of getting a therapist, here are some tips that can help find you the right therapist to match your needs.
Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina Svitolina
Read full article: Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina SvitolinaFive-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina.
43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
Read full article: 43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at WimbledonVenus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry.
US Ghost Adventures launches new ghost tour in Jacksonville
Read full article: US Ghost Adventures launches new ghost tour in JacksonvilleUS Ghost Adventures provides entertaining, historic and authentic ghost tours and experiences across the United States’ most haunted cities. Tour guides deliver fun, honest, and bone-tingling accounts of the very real hauntings that are so prevalent across the nation. US Ghost Adventures strives to make sense of the unexplainable by showing guests haunted places and sharing the stories of the people who left their mark on them. The stories are derived from historic research, as well as interviews of firsthand accounts from those who have witnessed the unexplained. The tour guides are passionate about and committed to delivering memorable experiences for each guest For more information, please visit https://usghostadventures.com/.
The importance of getting enough Vitamin D
Read full article: The importance of getting enough Vitamin DNew research from the University of South Australia gives strong evidence that vitamin D deficiency is associated with premature death, prompting calls for people to follow healthy vitamin d level guidelines.
Focus on your heart: Five New Year’s resolutions to live longer
Read full article: Focus on your heart: Five New Year’s resolutions to live longerHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing one person every 34 seconds. However, there are simple lifestyle changes that can help you build a strong heart.
Doctors say many with migraines go undiagnosed: Here are early warning signs
Read full article: Doctors say many with migraines go undiagnosed: Here are early warning signsWhen a migraine happens, it can sideline you from work, family affairs and daily life. There are some early warning signs you should know and new medications on the horizon.
Group makes final push to draw voters to polls ahead of Georgia runoff Tuesday
Read full article: Group makes final push to draw voters to polls ahead of Georgia runoff TuesdayReps with the New Georgia Project Action Fund said they have canvassed neighborhoods all year throughout the state ahead of the midterms.
Arizona AG says most alleged 2020 dead voters were alive
Read full article: Arizona AG says most alleged 2020 dead voters were aliveThe Republican attorney general of Arizona says his investigators found just one dead voter after thoroughly reviewing findings from a partisan review of Arizona's 2020 election.
5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. Andrews
Read full article: 5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. AndrewsWith St. Andrews fresh on people’s minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?
Young Biz Kid Day offers local mini moguls chance to pitch, promote their ventures
Read full article: Young Biz Kid Day offers local mini moguls chance to pitch, promote their venturesThe next Bill Gates or Oprah could be right here in Jacksonville, and Young Biz Kid Day might be their launching pad. Jacksonville is one of several cities across the US that participate in the event that showcases local child entrepreneurs and their businesses.
New York officials investigate case of suspected monkeypox
Read full article: New York officials investigate case of suspected monkeypoxNew York health officials are investigating a potential case of monkeypox after a patient tested positive for the family of viruses associated with the rare illness.
Jacksonville woman in Tennessee for work survives massive storm with ‘long-track tornado’
Read full article: Jacksonville woman in Tennessee for work survives massive storm with ‘long-track tornado’A Jacksonville woman in Tennessee for work caught the rear end of a massive storms system that has left dozens of people dead.
Portugal’s interior minister quits after series of scandals
Read full article: Portugal’s interior minister quits after series of scandalsPortugal’s interior minister has resigned after a series of gaffes and missteps that could have made him a political liability for his center-left Socialist Party ahead of elections for a new government on Jan. 30.
Georgia environmental regulators propose $3M fine for Golden Ray shipping firm
Read full article: Georgia environmental regulators propose $3M fine for Golden Ray shipping firmState environmental regulators are proposing a $3 million fine for the Hyundai Glovis Co. logistics and shipping firm, the company behind the Golden Ray cargo ship that overturned in the St. Simons Sound two years ago.
Disney Cruise Line to require guests 5 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Read full article: Disney Cruise Line to require guests 5 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19Disney said children 5-11 years old can submit a COVID-19 test instead of being vaccinated for any cruises setting sail before Jan. 13, 2022.
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Scattered showers with storms, more to come this weekend and then our weather turns tropical
Read full article: Scattered showers with storms, more to come this weekend and then our weather turns tropicalHigh pressure will shift to the southeast as a cold front slides into southeast Georgia. The change brings a flow from the southwest. Showers, storms are expected to be most active inland before noon then toward the US 301, I-95 and the beaches this afternoon and evening.
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FHP investigating multi-vehicle crash with critical injuries
Read full article: FHP investigating multi-vehicle crash with critical injuriesSedan among vehicles in crash Friday morning on I-95 near Airport Road. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All northbound lanes on I-95 at Max Leggett Parkway are open again after a crash Friday morning with multiple injuries. The heavily traveled interstate was shut down for about three hours after a crash. At least two people were in critical condition at last check and Jacksonville Fire Rescue confirmed multiple vehicles were involved. A crash report is expected later today or tomorrow.
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Strong to severe storms possible making Thursday a Weather Alert Day
Read full article: Strong to severe storms possible making Thursday a Weather Alert DayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A low-pressure will track across the Southeast, driving a potent squall line across the area through the afternoon and early evening hours, exiting over the Atlantic around sunset. WARM AND WINDY WITH SEVERE STORMS POTENTIAL THURSDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING. Weather Authority Alert: Noon-7 p.m. A low-pressure will track across the SE US, driving a potent squall line across the area through the afternoon, early evening hours, exiting the Atlantic around sunset. The squall line and storm arrival around noon along I-75, 2p along I-95, with SW wind increasing to 20 to 30 mph with peak gusts of 40 to 45 mph. Scattered storms with isolated tornadoes possible across SE GA. Clearing and cooler overnight.

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