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Saturday morning surprise! A tale of two Chick-fil-A tables
Read full article: Saturday morning surprise! A tale of two Chick-fil-A tablesBrian Perry works as the Streaming & Creative Content Manager for KPRC, News4JAX's sister station in Houston. He lost his son, 12-year-old Ethan, to cancer in 2021 but has continued their tradition of Chick-fil-A breakfast every Saturday as a way to honor Ethan's memory.
Dream come true: Marching my happy feet behind the scenes with the Jacksonville Zoo’s penguins
Read full article: Dream come true: Marching my happy feet behind the scenes with the Jacksonville Zoo’s penguinsAs someone who is obsessed with penguins, celebrating World Penguin Day (April 25) was my in for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Jacksonville Zoo's Tuxedo Coast exhibit. Still, I almost couldn’t believe it when the zoo officials said yes!
Mayport Mitch predicts 6 more weeks of winter; contradicting Punxsutawney Phil’s early spring prediction
Read full article: Mayport Mitch predicts 6 more weeks of winter; contradicting Punxsutawney Phil’s early spring predictionNaval Station Mayport sailors and their families took a dip Friday morning in the frigid base beach waters for a “Polar Plunge” with “Mayport Mitch,” the famed base groundhog.
St. Augustine city leaders ask for more information before approving plans to bring back iconic carousel
Read full article: St. Augustine city leaders ask for more information before approving plans to bring back iconic carouselThe St. Augustine City Commission met Monday to discuss a plan to bring an iconic carousel that was dismantled in Davenport Park back to the area.
City leaders to consider plan to bring carousel back to St. Augustine
Read full article: City leaders to consider plan to bring carousel back to St. AugustineNearly five years after St. Augustine's iconic carousel was dismantled in Davenport Park, there's a new plan to bring it back for local and visiting families to enjoy.
FPL celebrates National Bird Day with some feathered-friend photos
Read full article: FPL celebrates National Bird Day with some feathered-friend photosIn honor of National Bird Day on Friday, Florida Power & Light shared some images of birds that have been spotted at FPL solar energy centers across the state.
Looking back on the stories that marked 2023 as we roll into a new year
Read full article: Looking back on the stories that marked 2023 as we roll into a new yearWe've spent the last week or so looking back on some of our top stories of 2023. In case you missed any of the recaps, here's a list -- with some national additions courtesy of the Associated Press.
‘A lot of roots here’: Blue Angels stop by NAS Jax 10 months ahead of next Jacksonville show
Read full article: ‘A lot of roots here’: Blue Angels stop by NAS Jax 10 months ahead of next Jacksonville showTwo members of the Blue Angels visited Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Wednesday morning, 10 months ahead of the next Air Show Spectacular in Jacksonville.
‘Felt like it was the end’: Survivor describes escaping apartment fire by jumping from 2nd-story window
Read full article: ‘Felt like it was the end’: Survivor describes escaping apartment fire by jumping from 2nd-story windowKrystal King nearly slept through the fire that destroyed her building at the Patriot Plaza Apartments earlier this month.
‘Shiver me timbers’: All aboard the eerie-sistible adventure of St. Augustine’s Black Raven Ghost Tour
Read full article: ‘Shiver me timbers’: All aboard the eerie-sistible adventure of St. Augustine’s Black Raven Ghost TourSpooky pirates, ghost stories, the nation's oldest city. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a creepy -- but fun -- way to celebrate Halloween!
Florida slang ‘snowbirds’ need to learn before they migrate south
Read full article: Florida slang ‘snowbirds’ need to learn before they migrate southFloridians know the annual migration of "snowbirds" is approaching, and to help out our neighbors from the north, we've compiled a list of terms they need to know to communicate with locals.
37 people die in drunk driving crashes every day. Local basketball star’s father never thought she’d be one of them
Read full article: 37 people die in drunk driving crashes every day. Local basketball star’s father never thought she’d be one of themEvery day in the U.S. about 37 people die in crashes involving drunk drivers. That's one person every 39 minutes.
Beach Ready? Which sunscreens scored best in Consumer Reports’ annual test?
Read full article: Beach Ready? Which sunscreens scored best in Consumer Reports’ annual test?The News4JAX Morning Show team is helping you get Beach Ready and one major part of that is picking a sunscreen that will protect your skin -- as well as your wallet. But with so many choices, how do you know which one to choose?
Art of Healing: Expressing creativity helps sexual violence survivors feel seen, heard
Read full article: Art of Healing: Expressing creativity helps sexual violence survivors feel seen, heardLast year, the State Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit handled over 210 special assault cases, including sexual violence against adults and children. Unfortunately, there will be more.
Amanda DeVoe: From nearly drowning to overcoming decades-long fear of deep water
Read full article: Amanda DeVoe: From nearly drowning to overcoming decades-long fear of deep waterThe Red Cross says 54% of adults can’t swim well enough to save themselves. Amanda DeVoe used to be part of that statistic, but now, she officially knows how to swim.
Insiders🔒: Tell us your favorite book on Read Across America Day
Read full article: Insiders🔒: Tell us your favorite book on Read Across America DayFrom the Hardy Boys to Robin Cook to Dr. Seuss and other classic children’s books, our anchors shared their favorite stories Thursday morning as we celebrated Read Across America Day on The Morning Show.
Family grateful after 2-year-old with rare cancer recognized as ‘Jaguar for a day’
Read full article: Family grateful after 2-year-old with rare cancer recognized as ‘Jaguar for a day’A 2-year-old, who is battling a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma, was recognized as a Jaguar for the day during last week’s game against Tennessee.
River City split: Deadly violence in Jacksonville clustered on west side of St. Johns
Read full article: River City split: Deadly violence in Jacksonville clustered on west side of St. JohnsAccording to News4JAX records, a third of the city’s homicides in 2022 took place in just three of Jacksonville’s 34 ZIP codes. And all three of those – 32206, 32209 and 32210 – are west of the St. Johns River.
Local man’s longtime love for team on full display in Jaguars-inspired ‘fan cave’
Read full article: Local man’s longtime love for team on full display in Jaguars-inspired ‘fan cave’Chad Covert has been a Jags fan since the day Jacksonville got the football team, but in the last year, he’s taken his fandom to the next level.
K9s For Warriors completes phase one of ‘mega-kennel’ training facility in St. Johns County
Read full article: K9s For Warriors completes phase one of ‘mega-kennel’ training facility in St. Johns CountyK9 For Warriors is one step closer to completing the world’s largest rescue to Service Dog training facility.
Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984
Read full article: Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.
Clay County native, Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel recognized with bobblehead
Read full article: Clay County native, Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel recognized with bobbleheadGreen Cove Springs native Caeleb Dressel has seven Olympic gold medals and multiple swimming world records, and now he can add one more -- interesting -- trophy to the case.
‘Geriatric Tooth Fairy’ makes a Positively JAX difference for older community in need of oral care
Read full article: ‘Geriatric Tooth Fairy’ makes a Positively JAX difference for older community in need of oral careOlder Americans with the poorest oral health tend to those who are economically disadvantaged, lack insurance and are members of racial and ethnic minorities. And if they’re disabled, homebound or live in a nursing home it increases the risk of poor oral health. Well, a Jacksonville woman known at the “Geriatric Tooth Fairy” wants to make a Positively Jax difference and change that.
Local teen lends voice to raise awareness about veteran suicide
Read full article: Local teen lends voice to raise awareness about veteran suicideThe statistics are grim. Seventeen veterans take their own life every day in our country. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, white men are at the highest risk of suicide followed by Hispanic veterans.
‘They couldn’t find sheets enough to cover up the dead’: Local D-Day veteran recalls invasion
Read full article: ‘They couldn’t find sheets enough to cover up the dead’: Local D-Day veteran recalls invasionWith Veterans Day approaching, one local hero reflects on his remarkable service to our country. St. Johns County resident Herbert Griffin, 96, is not only a World War II veteran, but also served during D-Day in 1944.
🔒 A Father’s Love: Dad pays tribute to Jacksonville 6-year-old killed in accidental shooting
Read full article: 🔒 A Father’s Love: Dad pays tribute to Jacksonville 6-year-old killed in accidental shootingAs he mourns the death of his only daughter in a tragic accidental shooting, James Fairley says there is one moment they shared that he's holding close to his heart.
Local 3-year-old featured in Times Square video promoting Down syndrome awareness
Read full article: Local 3-year-old featured in Times Square video promoting Down syndrome awarenessA local preschooler is not only melting hearts, he's making a splash in the Big Apple to raise awareness about the impacts of having a loved one with Down syndrome.
What’s it like celebrating a 9/11 birthday? Viewers share their journeys
Read full article: What’s it like celebrating a 9/11 birthday? Viewers share their journeysFor some Americans, 9/11 evokes a complicated mix of emotions because it represents something beyond a national day of mourning: it's also their birthday.
Champion wrestler fighting to give more girls in Florida chance to hit mat
Read full article: Champion wrestler fighting to give more girls in Florida chance to hit matEven though 900 girls wrestle at the high school level, they must do so on the boys teams. Girls wrestling is not a sanctioned sport in Florida.
President of Jacksonville Rowing Club breaks down one of original sports in modern-day Olympics
Read full article: President of Jacksonville Rowing Club breaks down one of original sports in modern-day OlympicsLarry Abramson has been rowing for nearly four decades and said the sport isn't exactly what people assume it's all about.
Florida woman serves as mentor for breast cancer patients
Read full article: Florida woman serves as mentor for breast cancer patientsJudy Kalb is one of about 30 survivors who have received training through the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to serve as mentors to the hospital’s breast cancer patients.
‘Rose’s House’ blooms into a beautiful plan to help breast cancer patients recovering from surgery
Read full article: ‘Rose’s House’ blooms into a beautiful plan to help breast cancer patients recovering from surgeryPat Gonzales knows firsthand what it means to be diagnosed with breast cancer, get radiation and then undergo a double mastectomy.
Here’s how the top tax preparation softwares stack up against each other
Read full article: Here’s how the top tax preparation softwares stack up against each otherThe clock’s winding down on the extended tax season, and for those who might have procrastinated, we’re here to fill you in on your options, so you can decide for yourself which tax preparation service is best for you. With the help of Consumers Advocate, we’ve provided a comprehensive list for you. Click on the following company names to learn more about how the services they provide stack up: Jackson Hewitt | TaxPoint | Taxbrain | OnePriceTaxes.
After COVID-19 canceled their wedding, bride gets surprise St. Augustine ceremony
Read full article: After COVID-19 canceled their wedding, bride gets surprise St. Augustine ceremonyST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. It rained, it poured, but De-Shazo Wilkinson was not going to let anything stop his wedding day a third time. Wilkinson surprised his bride on Memorial Day, with an intimate ceremony at the Treasury on the Plaza in downtown St. Augustine. I had to bluff some things, but its ok, its all in good spirits Its about where your heart is.The first time their wedding venue shut down. Having started her surprise wedding day, as a regular day at work, Jacarra thought she was at the venue for a hair, make-up and a photoshoot session just a consolation gift for another canceled wedding. I left work thinking we were coming here to celebrate what would have been our wedding day, and its actually our wedding day, Jacarra Wilkinson said.
Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips
Read full article: Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tipsAs 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.
Feeling restless? This workout was made for anyone who’s got some energy (or stress) to burn
Read full article: Feeling restless? This workout was made for anyone who’s got some energy (or stress) to burnFinding the time to get a workout right now is either much easier or much harder. 20 burpees -- From a standing position, place your hands on the floor between your feet, jump your feet back to a full plank, do a pushup, hop back up on your feet and jump up. Jump rope or high knees -- Instead of counting reps here, you can set a timer. Try one complete minute of jumping rope or high knees for each set. Check these out for a quick demonstration: Hip thrusts | burpees | sumo squats | high knees | skater lunges | dips.
Increase in alcohol-related deaths over past 2 decades in U.S. is jarring
Read full article: Increase in alcohol-related deaths over past 2 decades in U.S. is jarringTo look at the numbers of alcohol-related deaths in the United States over the past 18 years, it can be quite jarring -- and that number is increasing at an alarming rate, experts say. Of the deaths associated with alcohol between 1999 and 2017, there was an increase in the rate of death of women by 85%, as compared to men at 35%. Experts will diagnose someone with AUD once a drinking problem becomes severe. MedicationsThere are now currently three medications in the United States that have been approved and can help people stop or reduce their drinking and prevent relapse. Click here to learn more about alcohol’s effect on the United States.
In an especially active hurricane season, could we run out of names?
Read full article: In an especially active hurricane season, could we run out of names?After all the years of recorded named storms, one has to wonder: What happens when we run out of names? The World Meteorological Organization came up with a six-year rotating list of names for hurricanes, Gross said. Now we arrive at our initial question: What happens when we run out of names? So, lets say we have a storm named Walter. The first and last instance in which the Greek alphabet was needed was in 2005, during the busiest hurricane season on record, when there were 28 named storms.