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Keep the cheer flowing by protecting your plumbing during holiday celebrations
Read full article: Keep the cheer flowing by protecting your plumbing during holiday celebrationsCleaning up after a holiday meal with family and friends is no easy task. It can be tempting to dump food left on plates down the drain. But plumbers say that will lead to problems.
Government shutdown could cost thousands of local military service members their pay over the holidays
Read full article: Government shutdown could cost thousands of local military service members their pay over the holidaysA warning from the Pentagon that a government shutdown would cost troops their paychecks over the holidays includes thousands of service members in Northeast Florida.
Venardos Circus celebrates 10th anniversary with animal-free magic in St. Augustine
Read full article: Venardos Circus celebrates 10th anniversary with animal-free magic in St. AugustineThe Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is returning to St. Augustine to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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Jacksonville Beach community and News4JAX honor 2 sanitation workers with Positively JAX award
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach community and News4JAX honor 2 sanitation workers with Positively JAX awardOur super secret mission was a success Friday morning as we surprised two local sanitation workers who were nominated for the December Positively JAX award by their neighborhoods!
St. Johns County medical examiner again seeks funding for new building
Read full article: St. Johns County medical examiner again seeks funding for new buildingAccording to Jax Today, St. Johns County chief medical examiner Dr. Wendolyn Sneed said the aging ME building needs to be replaced and is asking the state for money to build a new one.
Government shutdown could cost thousands of local service members their pay over the holidays
Read full article: Government shutdown could cost thousands of local service members their pay over the holidaysA warning from the Pentagon that a government shutdown would cost troops their paychecks over the holidays includes thousands of service members in Northeast Florida. The shutdown would primarily impact active duty service members because they are not typically paid during a government shutdown.
It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
Read full article: It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travelDrivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S.
Which stores have the best & worst return policies
Read full article: Which stores have the best & worst return policiesYou might be one of the millions standing in line at customer service after Christmas to return a gift. Some stores will let you return anything, even without a receipt. Others have time limits and restocking fees. Consumer Reports did the homework, so you don’t have to. Here are retailers with the best and worst return policies.
Keep the cheer flowing by protecting your plumbing during holiday celebrations
Read full article: Keep the cheer flowing by protecting your plumbing during holiday celebrationsThe holiday season is the busiest season for plumbers! It can be tempting to dump food left on holiday celebration plates down the drain. But plumbers say that will lead to problems.
Northwest Jacksonville park once used as dump site for incinerated trash ashes to receive upgrade
Read full article: Northwest Jacksonville park once used as dump site for incinerated trash ashes to receive upgradeThe city of Jacksonville is rolling out plans to clean up Lonnie C. Miller Park in Northwest Jacksonville. It was once used as a dump site for the city’s incinerators and decades later, hazardous waste remains next to where children play.
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City hosts open house on how to clean Northwest Jacksonville park
Read full article: City hosts open house on how to clean Northwest Jacksonville parkThe city of Jacksonville wants input on how to clean hazardous waste in Lonnie C. Miller Park, which was once used as a dump site for the city’s incinerated trash ash.
Venardos Circus celebrates 10th anniversary
Read full article: Venardos Circus celebrates 10th anniversaryThe Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is returning to St. Augustine to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The show will run from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
How to avoid risky behavior of overindulging this holiday season
Read full article: How to avoid risky behavior of overindulging this holiday seasonMany of us know it can be easy to overindulge at holiday parties, especially when you’re catching up with family and friends, eating all kinds of delicious food, and the alcohol may be flowing freely too. However, as Dr. Deborah Plate, a family medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic explains, it’s best to keep moderation in mind.
Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River
Read full article: Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns RiverJareesha Wilkerson’s body was recovered Sunday, exactly one week after the 27-year-old was reported missing following a multi-vehicle crash at the top of the Mathews Bridge.
Scientists learn certain chemical linked to early puberty in girls
Read full article: Scientists learn certain chemical linked to early puberty in girlsOver the last several decades, studies have shown puberty is starting earlier in young girls. It’s a trend researchers call alarming. And now they’ve identified a specific chemical that may be part of the problem.
Positively JAX: Local group has unique way to give back through animals
Read full article: Positively JAX: Local group has unique way to give back through animalsWe had some special guests outside the house Wednesday morning. The impact you could have on a family half the world away -- thanks to a cow?!
Consumer Reports experts share the top-tested items for your holiday list
Read full article: Consumer Reports experts share the top-tested items for your holiday listFrom sheets to slippers, mixers to mattresses, the experts at Consumer Reports are constantly testing products for your home and garden and everywhere in between. Here to help: Consumer Reports’ Home for the Holidays Gift Guide!
ICE to establish national headquarters of mortgage technology division in Jacksonville
Read full article: ICE to establish national headquarters of mortgage technology division in JacksonvilleIntercontinental Exchange announced Tuesday morning that it will establish the national headquarters of its mortgage technology division in Jacksonville.
Festive finances: Banishing financial fears
Read full article: Festive finances: Banishing financial fearsStudies show stressing over money can increase your risk of depression, insomnia, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other chronic illnesses. But there are ways to help lessen holiday shopping anxiety.
The worst time to be on the road this holiday season & breaking down the hottest year on record
Read full article: The worst time to be on the road this holiday season & breaking down the hottest year on recordGetting ready to travel? Yup, you and about 7 million other Floridians. We’ll find out the worst time to be on the road this holiday season, so you don’t get stuck. And if you’re losing sleep because of holiday debt you’re not alone. Also on Morning Show Plus, we went through what is bound to be the hottest year on record.
Rising energy costs force budget cuts for 34% of Americans, research shows
Read full article: Rising energy costs force budget cuts for 34% of Americans, research showsMore than a third of Americans say rising energy costs are forcing them to make sacrifices with their budgets, according to researchers at Lending Tree.
Talking Health: How early cancer detection can increase chances of survival
Read full article: Talking Health: How early cancer detection can increase chances of survivalThis year, more than 2 million people in the U.S. will get a cancer diagnosis. That's roughly 5,500 every day. Over the last 30 years, chances of surviving dramatically increased because of new technology that allows early diagnosis In this edition of Talking Health, Oncologist Scot Ackerman talks about the importance of early cancer detection.
Interview: Tackling tough holiday stains
Read full article: Interview: Tackling tough holiday stainsIt's the most wonderful time of the year, until a guest at your Christmas party spills red wine all over your holiday dress or knocks coffee across your best table linens. To help you stress less, Mike Harris, owner of Oceanside Cleaners, joined The Morning Show to show us how to get out those tough holiday stains.
Tech gift guide: Finding the perfect gift for the techie in your life
Read full article: Tech gift guide: Finding the perfect gift for the techie in your lifeFinding the perfect gift for the tech lover on your list can feel overwhelming with all the great options. So, if you haven’t finished your shopping yet, you’re in luck — the tech experts at Consumer Reports are sharing some advice for gifting gadgets and their favorite tech picks this holiday season.
Sober season: Navigating an alcohol-free holiday
Read full article: Sober season: Navigating an alcohol-free holidayDecember has been the month that Americans spend the most on alcohol for the past four years, last year, Americans spent over $37 billion on alcohol. So, it’s very likely any holiday party you go to will have alcohol at it.
Home Grown: BEAM volunteers are teaching students living in food desert how to grow their own food
Read full article: Home Grown: BEAM volunteers are teaching students living in food desert how to grow their own foodMayport is considered a food desert as there is not a grocery store within walking or biking distance. But now, volunteers with BEAM are working to change that one child at a time.
Consumer Reports staff shares kitchen gift guide
Read full article: Consumer Reports staff shares kitchen gift guideIt’s that time of year — more gatherings, more cooking, more eating, and more gift-giving! The experts at Consumer Reports culled together a list of some of their favorite cooking and kitchen gadgets — just in time for gifting or rounding out your own kitchen for the holidays.
Interview: Mental health counselor shared techniques to help manage holiday stress
Read full article: Interview: Mental health counselor shared techniques to help manage holiday stressFrom heightened expectations to disrupted routines and uncomfortable family gatherings, the holiday season can leave even the most resilient people feeling overwhelmed. Nicole Davidson-Harshaw, a mental health counselor with the Dupont Counseling Group, joined The Morning Show to share some ways to manage that holiday stress.
Think less! The case of critical ignoring
Read full article: Think less! The case of critical ignoringA Harvard Business Review study found that 80% of people feel overwhelmed by the constant flow of information. A survey of U.S. adults found 67% feel overwhelmed by their email inboxes and 82% miss crucial emails because of too many messages in their inboxes.
Addressing food insecurity through community gardens and education
Read full article: Addressing food insecurity through community gardens and educationA local organization is working to address food insecurity across Jacksonville, and the group is doing it by making sure families have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Weight loss and wellness trends: Is their help behind the hype?
Read full article: Weight loss and wellness trends: Is their help behind the hype?Drinking green tea, overloading on electrolytes, following a low-carb diet, can all these things really keep you healthy and fit? New research weighs in on the topic and what they found might surprise you.
Cure Violence lacked oversight, had several deficiencies, report finds
Read full article: Cure Violence lacked oversight, had several deficiencies, report findsAn investigation into a Jacksonville crime prevention program that ended last year found it lacked oversight -- just one of several deficiencies highlighted in a new report on “Cure Violence” from the Office of Inspector General.
Raines football players share excitement ahead of state title game
Read full article: Raines football players share excitement ahead of state title gameExcitement is sweeping through Jacksonville as the Raines High School football team prepares to face Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend.
Band, students send Raines football team off to Miami
Read full article: Band, students send Raines football team off to MiamiFrom prominent alumni to community leaders, the city is rallying behind the Raines High School football team ahead of Saturday’s state championship game in Miami. A crowd gathered at the school Friday morning to send the team off in style after fundraising efforts helped make the trip for the team and the band possible.