Today’s Forecast: Workweek warm-up begins
Sure the day started in the 40s, but we’ll reach the 70s by afternoon and even 80s tomorrow. How long will this fling with spring weather last? Stay updated on your forecast by visiting News4Jax.com or downloading the WJXT Weather app for iPhone or Android.
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Outrage over attack: After a van ran through a tent where volunteers were registering voters in a Walmart parking lot, President Trump tweeted: “Be careful tough guys who you play with!” This morning we’ll hear from leaders of the Duval County Republican Party and volunteers with Trump Victory. Read more
Disgusted: That’s the word City Council members investigating the JEA use to describe the millions of dollars the utility spent trying to find a buyer. More documents and a plan forward for the probe into the public utility’s attempt to privatize will come out at the special committee’s initial meeting this morning. Read more
And the winner was... In case you couldn’t stay past 11 p.m. last night to watch, “Paradise” made history with its Best Picture win at the Oscars. That was just one of the highlights of the 2020 Academy Awards. Read more
Handpicked stories The Morning Show team doesn’t want you to miss.
Bruce: We all know our kids are encouraged to stay home from school when they’re not feeling well. And now in an effort to protect our children, they may be able to take a mental health day.
Jennifer: My best Valentine’s Day is spending it with my children and husband eating Peterbrooke chocolate covered popcorn! I can’t imagine what I’d do if either of my children was in the hospital. Now we can help brighten the day for any child who is hospitalized. Click here to send them an inspirational message for Valentine’s Day.
Melanie: Gestational diabetes numbers are skyrocketing. It’s a dangerous situation for babies and moms. This article explains the steps you can take to lower your risk and improve your chances of a healthier, less stressful pregnancy.
Lena: Many people often donate calling cards, toiletries and even used cellphones to our service members overseas. But have you ever considered donating a box of Girl Scout cookies? Soldiers’ Angels can help you send arguably the best cookies in the world to someone who probably needs a taste of home.
Richard:
The temperature in northern Antarctica hit nearly 65 degrees (18.3 degrees Celsius) on Thursday. that might seem like a normal Febuary high for use, but it’s likelya all-time record high on the continent best known for snow, ice and penguins. Why the Earth’s polar regions are warming faster than other parts of the planet.
A local man spent more than four decades doing hard time. “They said I would never get out of prison. I’m going to die in there. But God had other plans,” he said. The surprise of a lifetime he found on the outside -- tonight at 11. Watch a sneak peek
The wife of Jaguars QB Nick Foles, Tori, announced on Instagram that she’s pregnant and due in June. Why this baby will be special for the Foles’ family. Read more
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