The Jacksonville metro area was ranked among the cleanest in the nation for ozone pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of the Air” report, which was released Wednesday.

Viruses tend to spread more easily in colder weather due to less humidity. There are a billion cases of the flu every year. According to the American Lung Association, adults get two to four colds a year.

The American Lung Association’s 15th annual “Fight For Air Climb” was Saturday at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of people embraced the climb Saturday morning in efforts to help end lung cancer and lung diseases. This is the American Lung Association’s 13th annual “Fight For Air Climb,” which includes a combination of ramps and stairs at TIAA Bank Field. They have their own stories and climb for their friends and loved ones who suffer from lung cancer and lung diseases. Ad“Whether it’s asthma, lung cancer, or other lung conditions, a lot of people are really here to promote lung health in our community and to honor and memorialize those that they love,” Hughes said. The funds will support research, education and advocacy for anything from lung cancer to clean air.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Happening Saturday, hundreds of climbers will take to the steps of TIAA Bank Field for the American Lung Association’s 13th annual “Fight for Air” stair climb. News4Jax spoke to John Finn, who has participated in the climb every year since it began. According to the American Lung Association, nearly 37 million Americans live with a chronic lung disease. “If you have lungs, you can have lung disease, it really is that simple. Ad“It’s usually a pretty quick race, you can do it usually within 10 or 15 minutes, 20 minutes,” Finn said.