If you're going to spend the money on flowers, you want them to last. Here's a few tricks to making them last longer.

At the Rainbow Wedding Chapel in downtown Jacksonville, everyone is welcome.

On this Valentines Day, we're asking collegues on Channel 4 what their best advice on being in love is!

One local florist, Kuhn Flowers, will make more than 5,000 deliveries for Valentine’s Day, not to mention the hundreds of people who came into the store to grab a bouquet.

Make sure you spend some time with your loved ones and remind them you care about them. Make it a great day!

Valentine’s Day is coming up, a day to show your love for people in your life in all kinds of ways. If you have lots of affection but not loads of cash, Liz Morgan is here to show some sustainable and affordable gift ideas using thrifted items.

If you’re still looking for love this Valentine’s Day, you might be tempted to sign up for one of the many dating apps out there.

Love is in the air.

Love is in the air! Americans are spending in record numbers for this Valentine's Day. The National Retail Federation estimates Americans will spend about $25.8 billion on the holiday this year.

Melanie joined Peterbrooke Chocolatier on The Morning Show to discuss easy Valentine’s Day DIYs.

Valentine’s Day is coming up and that means many people will be searching for that special someone to spend the holiday with. Millions of Americans use online dating apps or social networking sites to meet others. But before you click, type, or swipe, you should know about romance scams.

If you’re looking for a date this upcoming Valentine’s Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society has a paw-some opportunity for you.

​It's going to be a nice evening across our area even with the clouds rolling in. Temperatures will drop overnight into the mid-50s with a slight southerly breeze.

Rebecca Reed, or TheBakerReed on Instagram, is a Food Network Chopped Sweets Champion and dubbed the Flavor Queen on the Dr Seuss Baking Challenge on Prime and is in studio to share some of her favorite flavor combinations with chocolate for Valentine’s Day!

Many online sellers guarantee that if you order now, they can deliver on or before Valentine’s Day.

Want to really make an impression on your love for Valentine’s Day? Don’t just take them to any ol’ restaurant; take them to one of the top 100 romantic restaurants in the United States.

Galentine’s Day, created and popularized by Leslie Knope from “Parks and Recreation”, is about acknowledging and celebrating the love and joy only found with female companions, allowing all the women in our lives to feel special and appreciated.

A police operation led to the arrests of seven men accused of looking to exchange money for sex on Valentine’s Day.

Jared Bridegan’s widow, Kirsten, said between Valentine’s Day and knowing it’s now been a full year since Jared’s murder, this has been a tough week.

Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, and for many, the weather is critical for an evening out and about.

It’s Valentine’s Day, and American Heart Health month! Our friends from VegeCooking stop by the studio and teach us how to make a heart-healthy chocolate fudge sauce for your loved one, and discover 3 foods, and 3 foods to avoid, for heart health.

Valentine’s Day has finally arrived, and you may hear some people say they knew they were in love at first sight -- but is that actually possible?

It has been a great Valentine’s Day weather-wise, and more pleasant weather is ahead this evening. If you’re heading out with your loved one this evening, expect mostly clear skies and temps only falling into the upper 50s.

Staying in this year for Valentine’s Day? You can still make the holiday memorable! Sometimes, a night in can be just as fun, if not more fun, than hitting the town.

From cherries to caramel, to nuts, to nougat, everyone has a favorite chocolate treat. Now, researchers have found something none of us thought we were getting: toxic metals in dark chocolate.

Valentine’s Day is no big deal to some people, but to others, it’s a grand holiday to shower that special someone with romance and gifts.

Valentine’s Day is almost here! My absolute favorite time of year! Galentine’s Day is too.

Valentine’s Day is next week and if you are looking for a gift for your loved one, or your Galentine, we’ve got you covered with a few ideas that go beyond flowers, jewelry and chocolates. Anne Roy offers this fun selection.

Temps fell fast during the evening hours, and it be a touch chilly overnight. Some patchy frost is possible in western locations, with morning temps in the upper 30s.

Valentine’s Day is one week away and the FBI is warning people to watch out for romance scams.

With Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day almost here, Consumer Reports says you can expect sales on some of its tested and recommended products -- items like mattresses, smartphones, and tablets.

Ensure that your Valentine’s Day flower delivery is foolproof this year by ordering the $49.99 voucher for that special someone's two dozen long-stem roses with an elegant vase, which is a 54% discount off the $109 retail price.

Valentine’s Day is here, and we want you to share your special valentine.

Enjoy a nice meal with your significant other for Valentine's Day without breaking the bank.

A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime -- when you don’t even have to leave your house to get it?

Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz calmly told a psychologist he picked Valentine’s Day for his massacre to ruin the holiday for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students forever.

We got some advice from a Cleveland Clinic Psychologist on how much we can eat without guilt -- and how to stick to the plan.

Cuddle weather continues...

The aquarium’s “Hiss & Tell” gives people a chance to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after an ex or other wrongdoer and all for a good cause.

Valentine’s Day is here, and we want you to share your special Valentine.

Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one, or even Galentine’s Day with family or friends, our team at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits has pulled together some fun cocktail and dessert recipes to make at home to celebrate this day. The 21 Seeds Love Potion and Drunken Strawberries will definitely set the mood for a joyful experience. All spirits needed to create these recipes can be picked up at a local ABC, via curbside pickup or same-day delivery.

Valentine’s Day is coming and it’s one of the biggest days for the floral industry. If sending flowers is the way you want to express your love, where’s the best place to order from?

As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as who’ll cover the spread, who’ll win the coin toss, who’ll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.

Once again, John Crawford of Trivia Nation joined us to test Rance, Mark and Eden on all things Valentine’s Day and Big Game related. Watch these segments and play along with the River City Live crew.

Michelle Cohen of Cohen’s Décor joins the show to show you how to have an expensive Valentine’s dinner.... without the cost!

Valentine’s Day is all about valentines and heart candies and celebrating romantic relationships, but the day before is actually a day to celebrate female friendships.

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, perhaps you’re considering doing something nice for your significant other, a friend, your kids or a parent.

Tell us about your best (or worst) Valentine’s Day memory and hear your story on the Morning Show

Despite being the shortest month of the year, Consumer Reports says February has some great opportunities to save on purchases big and small -- especially with holidays like Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day.

Who doesn’t love a good romantic comedy, right?

Saint Florals joins the show today to discuss how to create your own DIY flower arrangement for Valentine’s Day! After you create your own arrangement, or get one from Saint Florals, you can have the flowers last longer with the following tips:

Angela Widener Powell joined RCL to talk about chic Valentine’s Day looks that go beyond the Holiday! She shows trending styles from casual to dressy and reveals some of the top colors for 2022! She also shared some fun try-ons with a few pieces from The Pink Nickel boutique!

With Valentine’s Day approaching, are you planning a date at home with your loved one? Perhaps a movie night is in order.

Valentine’s Day might be next month, but Cupid’s arrow will probably strike well beyond Feb. 14 in the form of wedding bells for celebrity couples in 2022.

Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.

Do you have a wife who makes your world go round?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Valentine’s Day is a day we show love, but it’s also National Donor Day. A 65-year-old Jacksonville man who is in need of two organ transplants spoke with News4Jax on Sunday about the importance of National Donor Day. On your driver’s license, there’s a box to check to say you want to be a donor. What you’re doing is offering someone that is in need of organs a chance to assume a regular life,” Chuck Vaughn said. In November 2019, he was in need of a kidney because he had stage 5 kidney failure.

Ron DeSantis ordered flags across the state be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday to honor the 17 lives lost in the Parkland school shooting. Authorities said a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School opened fire on campus with an AR-15 rifle on Valentine’s Day in 2018. When the gunfire ended, 14 students and three staff members were dead, and 17 others were wounded. In his proclamation for a day of remembrance, DeSantis asked fellow Floridians to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. Sunday. The panic alert measure was dubbed “Alyssa’s Law,” in honor of 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the students killed three years ago.

“They’re hopeful.”On this Valentine’s Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much heartache and isolation as the coronavirus pandemic stretches past its year anniversary. After limiting restaurants to 25% capacity and 25 people per room, restaurants now must remain at 25% but they can serve as many as 50 per room. They are also this Valentine’s Day willing to do something else over a weekend where the high temperature will reach the teens and the low will plummet well below zero. AdIn Portland, a couple married 55 years has special Valentine’s Day plans. “That’s Valentine’s Day!” her father exclaimed and smiled at his wife.

Broadhurst recommends:Choose flowers carefully: A variety of blooms including rhododendron, lilies, oleander and azaleas are poisonous for pets. Pets may show an interest in or even try to eat the flowers despite the dangers. Blow out the flames: Though candles are romantic, pets can easily burn themselves or knock over candles causing fires. Keep candles in sight, make sure all candles are out of reach of pets and do not leave pets unattended around candles. Also, make sure you’re giving your pets toys and treats made for pets to ensure it’s safe.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city’s Animal Care and Protective Services is featuring some special adoptable animals just in time for Valentine’s Day. Shelter staff hope you and your family find a fur-ever love this weekend as they encourage adoption and fostering of pets in need. : ACPS offers free- or low-cost adoptions, but don’t forget the long-term care of a pet is an expense. Be patient, show lots of love and help your new pet adjust. “All of our adoptable animals are loving and deserving of a happy Valentine’s Day in a ‘furever’ home with their ‘furever’ families.

WASHINGTON – First lady Jill Biden has a valentine for the American people: giant pink, white and red hearts bearing calls for “unity,” “hope” and “love” installed early Friday on the North Lawn of the White House. “I just wanted some joy,” the first lady told reporters during a surprise visit to the lawn with President Joe Biden and their two German shepherds, Champ and Major. “I think things have been so — with the pandemic — everybody’s feeling a little down, so it’s just a little joy, a little hope, that’s all.”The oversized hearts, also emblazoned with words like “kindness," “healing” and “compassion," are intended to be seen by millions of Americans. They're erected behind the row of cameras set up for White House reporters' live shots and will feature prominently on news channels across America all day. Valentine’s Day has always been one of her favorite holidays.”The president told reporters that Valentine's Day is the first lady's “favorite day," and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.

We asked: Have you ever gone on a first date on Valentine’s Day? Errr, that sounds like there’s some potential for an awkward situation. Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine’s Day? Yikes, we don’t want to hear that!

It doesn’t matter if you’re head over heels in love, single and loving it, heartbroken or ready to set the mood -- we have a playlist for however you are celebrating Valentine’s Day.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A sweet day to celebrate, just ahead of Valentine’s Day -- it’s National Peppermint Patty Day! Crisp on the outside, yet soft and creamy on the inside, these minty chocolates have been a traditional favorite of many for decades. The first peppermint patties in the United States were made by candy makers as early as 1900. Some of the most popular are York Peppermint Patties -- originally out of York Cone Company in Pennsylvania. You can even find a lot of peppermint patty-flavored dessert recipes like cakes, brownies and cookies.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society is offering $14 adoptions on all pets in the adoption center on Feb. 14 – Feb. 17. All animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. (Additional fees may apply)Masks and social distancing are required. Jacksonville Humane Society: 904-725-8766 -- 8464 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216

By now, many of us have given up on our healthy new year resolutions. Registered Dietitian Mia Syn is here with easy ways to refresh your diet for the new year. Focus on pairing protein with fiber to build snacks with staying power. Studies suggest that meals prepared at home are almost always higher in key nutrients like fiber and calcium, and lower in saturated fat and sodium, than foods prepared away from the home. Focus on vitamin-C rich foods like oranges, kiwis and bell peppers as well as superfood ingredients like elderberry, echinacea and Manuka honey.

Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine's Day? Yikes, we don't want to hear that! Well, except that we do.

WIth 25 hours of play time, these Xpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds are perfect for taking calls to exercising with. If that sounds like your special someone, then the Xpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds + Charging Case is the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. The smaller earbuds on the Xpods True Wireless Earbuds have customizable tips that form a noise-isolating seal, precision-tuned drivers for rich acoustics, and the latest Bluetooth technology for solid connectivity. One happy customer of the Xpods Pro gave it a 5/5 star rating, saying, “Good quality. Recommended for all.”AdXpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds + Charging Case comes with white Xpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds, a white wireless charging case, a USB-C charging cable, and 6 sets of silicone ear tips.

Instead of heading out to crowded restaurants to celebrate love on the 14th of February, many are opting to be safer at home. AdWe’re not talking about watching a regular movie on your regular TV—we’re talking about creating your own home movie theater for a fraction of the cost with The VANKYO Performance V600 Projector. Not sure which room you’re going to transform into your Valentine’s Day oasis? People that have used the VANKYO Performance V600 Projector seem to be impressed as it’s featured as an Amazon’s Choice product with a rating of 4.5/5 stars. If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, Get the VANKYO Performance V600 Projector for $144.50 (Reg.

It doesn’t matter if you’re cuddled up on the couch with your significant other or eating snacks with your best friends, putting on a romantic comedy is always a good idea, especially around Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to shower your significant other with kisses, chocolates and lots and lots of love, but for those of us who are single, it can be a real drag.

Valentine’s Day is all about showing your love...whether it’s cards, flowers, candy or another display of affection. Anne Roy joins us this morning with some of her suggestions...Valentine Cardsacouplepuns.comPaper Flower Bouquetsunwilted.comValentine Sprinklessprinklepop.shopNotes of Lovekindnotes.comBath Bombsjoyin.co (this is correct, not com)Valentine Piñatanipyata.com

Valentine’s Day is big business in the United States.

Many people associate Valentine’s Day with romantic love, but there is another way to show and express appreciation and love.

Looking for a beautiful piece of jewelry to tell that special someone you really care? Kingsley Jewelry in Orange Park is your choice for the city’s best jewelry store. And that’s timely information with Valentine’s Day just around the corner! Kingsley Jewelry can customize any piece of jewelry to fit your style and taste, backed with unmatched service and quality. You can pick a diamond and build your own on the store’s website.

Some people aren’t just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentine’s Day. · One in five pet “parents” say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partner’s dog. · 72% of pet “parents” are likely to click on someone’s dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. · Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. · 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.

If you really want to impress your valentine this Friday, or if you waited too late to book a table at a nice restaurant, consider going to Waffle House. The 24-hour diner is now accepting Valentine’s Day reservations. Reservations... for waffle house. Participating locations are adding holiday-themed specials for the occasion --- in addition to their regular menu. The company promises the special menu will be quote “love at first bite.”Click here to see all participating locations.

If you’re looking to get back at your ex this Valentine’s Day, the San Antonio Zoo is hosting its first ever “Cry Me a Cockroach” event. The zoo said you can name a cockroach after your ex, which it will then serve up to one of its animals as a snack for the price of $5. If your ex was a snake, you can even name a rat after them. The zoo will feed the rat to a reptile for $25. The San Antonio Zoo will be streaming the feedings live Feb. 14 on its Facebook page.

But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentine’s Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentine’s Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentine’s Day?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Valentine’s Day is approaching and apart from flowers, we all know nothing says “I love you” more than chocolate! If you’re shopping for that special someone, make sure Peterbrooke Chocolatier -- the JaxBest choice for best local chocolate shop -- is on your list. Chances are pretty good that if you haven’t tasted some Peterbrooke chocolate, you’ve still heard of the chocolate shop. RELATED: Best local flower shop: Spencer’s Designer Florist | Best local jewelry shop: Pickett Brothers JewelersPeterbrooke uses only the best ingredients and “old world techniques" when creating traditional favorites like truffles, caramels and other handmade candies. Head to Peterbrooke’s website to take a closer look at its treats and specials for Valentine’s Day!

A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you don’t even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.

Roughly 700 coffee mugs are being recalled because of a risk they could burst into flames if microwaved. Wednesday’s recall was issued for Valentine’s Day stackable mugs manufactured by Lynns Concepts and sold at DAVIDsTEA locations nationwide, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The ceramic mugs are black or pink with metallic gold accents. But those who purchased these mugs should stop using them and contact DAVIDsTEA for replacements or refunds. To learn more, contact DAVIDsTEA by phone at (855) 702-3006 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. any day of the week.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – UPS says it will ship 89 million flowers for the Valentine’s Day holiday this year. That's about 8 million pounds -- or 514,000 boxes. That's up from 88 million last year. UPS transports them through the Miami International Airport to their recipients in less than two days. The National Retail Federation reports Americans will spend about $2 billion on flowers this year.

Ahh, Valentine’s Day is just so romantic, isn’t it? Denny’s in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentine’s Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Denny’s wedding package, you might ask? Denny’s started the Valentine’s Day $99 special in 2013, and it’s been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentine’s Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.