Annual tributes and commemorations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. are underway around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Today the world will celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be a day to remember the past events that unfolded during the Civil Rights movement. It is a reminder that Dr. King took a stand to end institutionalized racial discrimination, disenfranchisement and segregation in the United States. As this is a Federal holiday, not only will schools and libraries be closed, but most federal and state offices will be closed and there will be no mail deliveries. Click here to see a full list of what’s open and closed today.
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Hundreds of people will gather at 10 a.m. in downtown Jacksonville for the 42nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. News4JAX will stream the parade online and on News4JAX+.
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Today’s forecast: Mostly Sunny & cool ☀️
It’s cold and calm this morning with frost making an appearance across our inland areas. We will see sunny skies with seasonal highs today. Stay updated on your forecast by visiting News4JAX.com or downloading the WJXT Weather app for iPhone or Android.
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