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Colleagues and friends of Mary Baer and John Gaughan say good-bye and thank you

Mary Baer and John Gaughan have belonged to this community for 30 years, and it's a big sacrifice to work until 11:30 at night -- or, come into work -- when you're telling everyone else to shelter in place during a storm. Also, to share, in the joy and the sadness in the stories you tell. They have served you so well. But Mary and John also belong to us here at News4JAX, as colleagues and friends. The conversations that happen OFF AIR -- have created relationships that will last a lifetime.

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What’s at the top of your post-pandemic bucket list? Fill us in

To think of a world in which there’s no longer a COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccines now rolling out all over the country, as well as becoming available to more and more people, some have begun to talk about a post-pandemic life -- words we couldn’t imagine uttering (much less living) just a few months ago. Shall we go so far as to say there’s light at the end of the tunnel? So now we ask: What is at the top of your bucket list, if you will, post-pandemic? Maybe you’re dying to get back to work in person with your colleagues or classmates.

Election, stimulus checks... murder hornet? Most Googled stories in 2020

The Associated Press & The News Service of Florida contributed to this report. The Associated Press says in Wall Street years, 2020 has felt like a decade for the markets. As the number of layoffs grew, you’ll likely remember that the state’s unemployment system was overwhelmed with people going online to make an unemployment claim. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press.

SHIPPING DEADLINES: Send your gifts by these dates to make sure they arrive for the holidays

[MORE: These 3 apps will help you find the best holiday shopping deals, experts say | Doing a little online shopping? If you’re shipping gifts you want to arrive in time for Christmas, here are some recommended send-by dates for expected delivery by Dec. 25:USPS (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)Domestic Mail Class/Product Send-by Date USPS Retail Ground Service Dec. 15 First-Class Mail Service Dec. 18 Priority Mail Service Dec. 19 Priority Mail Express Service Dec. 23Click here for USPS holiday shipping dates for Alaska and Hawaii, military bases and overseas addresses. UPSShipping Option Send-by Date UPS Ground Dec. 15 UPS 3 Day Select Dec. 21 UPS 2nd Day Air Dec. 22 UPS Next Day Air Dec. 23Click here for more details on UPS holiday shipping. FedEx (U.S. to U.S.)Shipping Option Send-by Date FedEx SmartPost (certain exceptions apply) Dec. 9 FedEx Home Delivery Dec. 15 FedEx Ground Dec. 15 FedEx Express Saver Dec. 21 FedEx 3 Day Freight Dec. 21 FedEx 2 Day Dec. 22 FedEx 2 Day A.M. Dec. 22 FedEx 2 Day Freight Dec. 22 FedEx 1 Day Freight Dec. 23 FedEx Extra Hours Dec. 23 FedEx Standard Overnight Dec. 23 FedEx Priority Overnight Dec. 23 FedEx First Overnight Dec. 23 FedEx SameDay Dec. 25 FedEx SameDay City Priority Dec. 25 FedEx SameDay City Direct Dec. 25Click here to see last-day-to-ship dates if you’re planning to send gifts to Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico or other destinations. AmazonAmazon has not released its 2020 holiday shipping calendar, but last year, the company recommended buyers send products no later than Dec. 22 or Dec. 23 for a Dec. 25 arrival.

LIVE: See the most up-to-date tweets from Trump and Biden right here

We don’t need to tell you that 2020 has been an epic election year. If you’ve kept an eye on social media to stay up to date on all the election happenings, you’ve likely been watching the feeds of President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. They both address issues, as well as, at times, take jabs at one another. Regardless, it’s one of the best ways to stay up to date on what’s happening with both nominees. If you want to keep an eye on the latest tweets from both Trump and Biden, we’ve got them for you right here.

13 random Amazon products that real people swear by

Charcoal toothpaste has been making the rounds for a while now, so I had to see what the hype was about. Stop buying those (wasteful) throw-away makeup wipes -- this is what you need instead. “(These are) the best and strongest of all the wipes, well-priced, and they are great for so many things. I had about a million moms recommend this stuff, and after trying a few competitors' products, came to confirm that it's truly the best. Email us with your product recommendations and all the reasons why you swear by the stuff.

Here’s why you are going to want to start watching ‘Verzuz’ on Instagram Live right now

What started as some entertainment during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into one of the must-see Instagram Live shows. The premise is pretty simple: two R&B singers or rappers go head-to-head in a friendly battle on Instagram Live, and thousands of people get to sit back at home and enjoy. While the performances are so much fun to watch, what really makes “Verzuz” so entertaining is the chit chat between the stars, as well as the comment section on Instagram Live. It’s pretty surreal to see comments pop in from First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Mariah Carey and Viola Davis, but they were watching the same Instagram Live stream as everyone else. We don’t know who will be up next for a “Verzuz” battle, but here’s to hoping we’ll get to witness another epic night.

Space Curious: The origin story of the International Space Station

That means most college students today have never known a day without an astronaut orbiting above them on the International Space Station. The International Space Station, or ISS, is just shy of the same length as an American football field and the largest spacecraft ever built. “I felt as an International Space Station, we needed to enter as an international crew.”AdCabana and Krikalev went into the ISS at the same time. “Sergei and I enter side by side, so there was no first person to enter the International Space Station,” Cabana said. Hosted by space reporter Emilee Speck, each episode is designed to inspire everyone, from the space curious to the space fanatics.

Are you Space Curious? Submit your intergalactic questions here

What do you want to know about spaceflight and planetary exploration in the era of a new space industry? Space exploration is fueled by the need to answer questions about the great unknown. There’s no need to have a background in physics or a degree in engineering; this is open for the space curious to the space obsessed. Space reporter Emilee Speck will answer your intergalactic questions with help from astronauts, scientists and engineers. Your questions could be featured on Space Curious, a podcast from Graham Media Group and ClickOrlando.com.

Here’s everything you should know before heading to Walt Disney World’s phased reopening

According to Disney, buses and monorails will implement a combination of physical distancing and physical barriers to provide separation between guest parties. Ground markings will help promote proper physical distancing in attraction queues at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)In order to provide appropriate social distancing, Walt Disney World is only allowing a limited number of guests to visit each theme park per day. “Ground markings will help promote proper physical distancing throughout the parks, including attraction queues,” Disney said. Guests at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., are encouraged to use cashless payment options whenever possible when making purchases as the parks begin their phased reopening July 11, 2020.

‘Unsolved Mysteries’ is getting a reboot, and it’s bringing new cases to perplex you

Did you once spend hours watching “Unsolved Mysteries,” speculating what might have actually happened to the victims the show featured? If so, this might just be music to your ears: The show is getting a reboot, and it’s chock-full of brand new cases. “Unsolved Mysteries” was first broadcast in January 1987 and introduced people everywhere to an audience interactive call-to-action in which viewer tips helped to solve real cases. There have also been families reunited, homicide cases solved and people who have been released from prison after having been found wrongly convicted. [Watch the trailer below]These are “real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters (that) fuel this revival of the iconic documentary series,” the teaser on Netflix says.

This interactive map shows where travel is restricted around the world amid pandemic

Where is travel restricted? The International Air Transport Association -- the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing nearly 82% of total air traffic -- has created an interactive map that shows where in the world travel is restricted. There are four ways -- shown by color -- in which the map shows how restrictive the travel is in each area:Totally restrictivePartially restrictiveNot restrictiveLatest updates currently under reviewWhat information does the map actually give you? Are you interested in traveling out of the country sometime soon -- or at any point in the future, amid the coronavirus pandemic? While this map is a helpful tool for future travelers, regulations around the world change quickly, so it’s important to visit local government websites of the areas you plan on visiting before booking travel.

Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips

As mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, it’s smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, here’s what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.

Going gray a little sooner than expected? Join the ‘grombre’ movement

Meet Martha Truslow Smith, a graphic designer from North Carolina who got her first gray hair at the age of 14, as she wrote once on social media. Smith started coloring her hair to hide what was happening, but instead of gaining assurance, she felt anxious and misrepresented. Yes, Smith decided to stop fighting nature: by embracing the gray, and letting it grow out, regardless of her age. She started an Instagram account to document her journey -- you can find Smith @grombre -- and, get ready for this, at last check, the page had about 193,000 followers. Going “grombre,” by the way, isn’t so much a trend as much as it is a movement.

This is what getting stung by a ‘murder hornet’ looks and feels like

On Brave Wilderness’ “Breaking Trail” YouTube show, the host, Coyote Peterson, follows adventure in a variety of wildlife areas. RELATED: “Murder Hornets” are in US; Can the insects possibly migrate to San Antonio or South Texas? He travels across the area for days in search of the hornet until he finally finds one on his last day. To let the hornet sting him. “When the stinger went into my arm, I had a wave come over me and I got super dizzy,” he said.

You can fly: Get a bird’s eye view into a deserted Walt Disney World

But one Central Florida pilot was given the opportunity to fly over the happiest place on earth and give us the view we’ve been waiting on. Disney parks have a temporary flight restriction that limits pilots from flying within 3,000 feet of any of the parks. But with Disney parks in the U.S. closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, some pilots have been granted permission by local air traffic control to fly over the deserted theme parks. “I hope this will bring some joy to everyone currently in quarantine and missing the beloved parks.”Seeing an empty Disney World has become a common sight to most of us during quarantine. [MORE: Helicopter pilot shares breathtaking view of Disneyland during coronavirus closure]Walt Disney World has been closed since March 15 after rising concerns about spreading COVID-19.

A quarantine quiz: How much have you been embracing this strange time in our lives?

But as the coronavirus pandemic continues sweeping the globe, we can’t be the only ones who have found ourselves doing a few out-of-the-ordinary routines and practices. Or conducting virtual happy hours or pulling out that Amazon Kindle from four Christmases ago. We’ll look back on this time someday and it’ll be a strange, beautiful thing we shared: all this “alone, together” business. So with that said, check all the boxes that correspond with activities you’ve done recently. Did you check more boxes than you imagined, or perhaps not as many as you thought you would?

The ‘Tiger King’ reunion special is out and it’s as bonkers as you’d hope

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the rumored “Tiger King” reunion episode has officially dropped, and it’s just as wacky and bonkers as you’d hope it would be. Most fans would probably want to hear from the “Tiger King” himself, Joe Exotic, but as we all know, Exotic is currently in jail, so that wasn’t really a possibility. It also seems that everyone in the cast has moved on from Exotic and thinks that he is a terrible human being. McCale also asked the cast members what celebrity they’d want to play them in a movie version of “Tiger King,” and it was pretty funny to hear their answers. Hop on Netflix and soak in every minute of the bonus episode of “Tiger King.”

What to watch on Netflix with your kids: 7 fresh ideas

We asked around for some of the best parent-endorsed picks when it comes to Netflix offerings. So, not only are you providing good entertainment for your kids, but you’re instilling a love of classic rock, as well. Although this one isn’t new or new to Netflix, we were surprised just how many parents hadn’t seen this one yet. "Masha and the Bear""My kids think this is the funniest show ever," one father of three said. I’m not suggesting you plop your kids down in front of a screen all day -- or even every day.

How to order takeout, grocery shop, wipe down your food in the safest ways possible

So, how do you order or pick up food while staying in line with all the recommended precautions? Here’s what you’ll do: Grab your delivery order off the porch, open the package or packages, wash your hands, plate your food, and then dispose of the containers. Wipe down and sanitize your counter that the food sat on and wash your hands before and after eating. Wipe off those items when you bring them home from the store, or wash your hands especially after touching them, McGeorge recommended. Finally, don’t put chemical cleaners directly on your food, ever, McGeorge said.

#Broomchallenge: Broom can stand on own any given day

A viral tweet suggests that NASA said Monday was the only day the “standing broom” trick would work, because of the earth’s gravitational pull. Okay so NASA said today was the only day a broom can stand up on its own because of the gravitational pull...I didn’t believe it at first but OMG! Right.But the truth is, you can make a broom stand upright today... and tomorrow and the day after... and the day after that.It has nothing to do with the earth's gravitational pull on a certain day. Which means, if you can get the bristles positioned like a tripod, your broom will stand upright any day of the year. NASA said due to the gravitational pull and the earth's rotation today a broomstick will stand on its own 🧹 #BroomStickChallenge pic.twitter.com/oR9Pl8loCO — ħigh_Yélloώ (@Mah_Lightbright) February 11, 2020

Toadly toxic toads are invading Florida yards: Here’s how to deal with those froggers

Cane toads ooze a milky, toxic substance called bufotoxin, which is deadly to cats and dogs if they bite, sniff or lick the giant toads. The toxin is also dangerous for humans, and people should wear gloves and protective gear when disposing of the toads, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Cane toads are native to South and Central America and first brought to Florida to manage pests in sugar cane fields in the 1930s, according to the University of Florida. Now cane toads are reported in Central and South Florida, usually south of the I-4 corridor. Click on the icons below to see reported cane toad sightings in Florida.

This little boy reviews Shirley Temple drinks on Instagram and it’s the cutest thing you’ll see all week

We’re not sure of this little boy’s identity, but he goes by the Shirley Temple King on Instagram. Each video has the Shirley Temple King at a different restaurant while he tries their version of the drink. The little boy goes in on why a particular Shirley Temple drink shines, and why some leave much to be desired. You might be asking yourself what makes a Shirley Temple get a top scorer from the drink’s harshest critic? Keep doing you, Shirley Temple King!

Get paid $1,000 to eat a bunch of bacon for a day

If you missed out on landing that dream internship after college, you have another shot -- with an internship most people who love food would be jealous of: namely, a bacon internship. Farmer Boys Burgers, the West Coast burger chain, is looking for one lucky person to be the first bacon intern, a job that only someone who truly loves bacon over every other food is qualified to handle. Not only will you get to spend your day eating bacon, you'll also get a handsome check for $1,000 for a hard day's work of sampling all the bacon your heart desires. "At Farmer Boys, we're firm believers in customer feedback and listening to our guests," Farmer Boys' Vice President Larry Rusinko said in a news release. "We felt that hiring our first ever Bacon Intern would add another layer to that philosophy."

Man rallies giant herd of cows with just a saxophone in hilarious video

Who knew a few jazzy lines from a saxophone could draw an entire herd of cows together so quickly? Rick Herrmann may have started playing the saxophone just seven months ago, but that didn't stop him from practicing in front of a crowd. I started playing the sax 7 months ago. He posted a video of himself on Instagram playing a saxophone next to a cow farm in Lafayette, Oregon. At the beginning of the video, Hermann says he's heard music can tame big animals, so he put the theory to test.

Swarm of bugs hits the windshield and it just might be the grossest thing you see all day

Most of us have probably been on a road trip and had to wash splattered bugs off the car's windshield, but we bet you've never seen this many bugs hit a windshield at once. A woman posted a video on Facebook of her driving in Michigan's Upper Peninsula when a swarm of bugs hit her windshield. There are so many bugs landing at once that it almost sounds like she's driving through a wild rain or hail storm. Of course, the internet can really deliver when it comes to gross content, but ... imagine if this were you driving. We just hope she's got lots of windshield wiper fluid handy.

Weed breathalyzer could soon test if you're high behind the wheel

It seems that law enforcement is becoming more and more aware of the issue. Its hypersensitive breathalyzer could be used to help law enforcement officials keep impaired drivers off the road. “We have had a great deal of interest in our breathalyzer from law enforcement and employers in the U.S., and across the globe,” Hound Labs says online. ... We have tested versions of the Hound marijuana breathalyzer with law enforcement as part of the development of the tool. Multiple law enforcement agencies are planning to use our breathalyzer when it becomes available.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is getting a Sam Adams beer brewed after her

If you love the smell of beer and the sweet smell of justice, then Sam Adams' new brew named after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is right up your ally. The Boston-based brewery made a special beer dedicated to Notorious RBG (her nickname that millennials lovingly call her) that will only be available on March 29 at the Sam Adams brewery, reports Boston.com. Tickets to the special tasting event are $20. Hop-maker Yakima Chief brewed this special batch of beer, and $5 from every ticket sold to the beer tasting event will go back to the Pink Boots Society. We are just a tad jealous that we won't be able to taste this RBG-themed beer in person, but fingers crossed that Sam Adams bottles the beer so everyone can try it.

The Wonderful Walls of Disney: A trend that was never meant to be

The trend had to start somewhere and it began with the Purple Wall. The wall's Instagram account now has more than 19,000 followers. The account allows users to send in their Purple Wall photos with a chance to be featured. You have a choice of design as well -- will you choose the original plain purple wall or the geometric design that was recently added? Located inside the Harambe Marketplace at Animal Kingdom, look for this wall on the park-side of a cast-members-only exit.