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German authorities received a warning last year about the suspect in Christmas market attack
Read full article: German authorities received a warning last year about the suspect in Christmas market attackA German government office says it received a warning last year about the suspected perpetrator in a car attack at a Christmas market.
Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP
Read full article: Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFPWill Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.
J.P. Hall Children Charities spreads holiday joy by donating thousands of toys, bikes for Clay County families
Read full article: J.P. Hall Children Charities spreads holiday joy by donating thousands of toys, bikes for Clay County familiesSanta arrived early, bringing joy to children this Christmas. The 43rd annual Christmas event, hosted by J.P. Hall Children Charities, provided thousands of toys and bikes to families in Clay County, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.
What we know about the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany
Read full article: What we know about the deadly Christmas market attack in GermanyOfficials say five people have been killed, including a 9-year-old, after a Saudi doctor drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday.
German Christmas market ramming is the latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons
Read full article: German Christmas market ramming is the latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weaponsPolice are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attack.
Germans mourn the 5 killed and 200 injured in the apparent attack on a Christmas market
Read full article: Germans mourn the 5 killed and 200 injured in the apparent attack on a Christmas marketChurch bells rang out in the German city of Magdeburg exactly 24 hours after authorities say a man drove into a busy Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others.
At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack
Read full article: At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attackAuthorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market what officials called a deliberate attack.
News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Bartram, Fleming, Wolfson move up
Read full article: News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Bartram, Fleming, Wolfson move upThe News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 19 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Fleming Island jumps to top of rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Fleming Island jumps to top of rankingsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 17.
Super 6 girls basketball: Jackson, San Jose Prep join rankings as holiday break looms
Read full article: Super 6 girls basketball: Jackson, San Jose Prep join rankings as holiday break loomsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 16.
Ponte Vedra Beach resident wins $1 million prize from scratch-off one week before Christmas
Read full article: Ponte Vedra Beach resident wins $1 million prize from scratch-off one week before ChristmasChristmas came early for a Ponte Vedra Beach resident who recently took home a million-dollar prize.
Not feeling the holiday cheer? Here’s why that’s okay and how to cope
Read full article: Not feeling the holiday cheer? Here’s why that’s okay and how to copeChristmas is near and not everyone may be in the holiday spirit. A mental health counselor said that’s normal and could be a sign of holiday depression.
Holiday shipping deadlines are looming; When carriers say to get your gifts in the mail
Read full article: Holiday shipping deadlines are looming; When carriers say to get your gifts in the mailMail carriers are preparing for a busy holiday shipping season. Several major carriers published their holiday calendar on when to get items in the mail.
Hundreds receive toys, bikes at Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveaway
Read full article: Hundreds receive toys, bikes at Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveawayChildren and their families packed the Prime Osborn Center on Saturday for the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveaway.
How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts
Read full article: How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the expertsHave you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.
JEA volunteers assemble hundreds of bikes ahead of Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution
Read full article: JEA volunteers assemble hundreds of bikes ahead of Salvation Army Angel Tree distributionHundreds of kids in Duval County are going to have a bike this Christmas as a part of Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
What to stream: MrBeast jumps to TV, Little Big Town's holiday special and Squid Game: Unleashed
Read full article: What to stream: MrBeast jumps to TV, Little Big Town's holiday special and Squid Game: UnleashedThe griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Surging Wolfson moves into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Surging Wolfson moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 12 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Top teams hold steady as Fortegra tourney looms
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Top teams hold steady as Fortegra tourney loomsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 10.
Super 6 girls basketball: Providence, Bolles move up in rankings as Christmas approaches
Read full article: Super 6 girls basketball: Providence, Bolles move up in rankings as Christmas approachesThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 9.
Small businesses plan events, start marketing earlier to deal with shorter holiday shopping season
Read full article: Small businesses plan events, start marketing earlier to deal with shorter holiday shopping seasonThe holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.
Cell-a-bration or cell-a-mistake? Is your child ready for a phone this holiday?
Read full article: Cell-a-bration or cell-a-mistake? Is your child ready for a phone this holiday?Smartphones are on the top of the Christmas list for many children, preteens and teen. But are they ready to have one or will it just lead to more screen time and less family time?
List🎄🎅: Here are the best Christmas light displays & events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: List🎄🎅: Here are the best Christmas light displays & events around Northeast FloridaAre you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.
News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Sandalwood moves in as top teams hold steady
Read full article: News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Sandalwood moves in as top teams hold steadyThe News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 5 games.
Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Jackson, Ribault make jump to Nos. 1 and 2
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Jackson, Ribault make jump to Nos. 1 and 2The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 3.
Local Olympians Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel join Jacksonville holiday celebration downtown
Read full article: Local Olympians Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel join Jacksonville holiday celebration downtownThe festivities surrounding the City of Jacksonville’s Christmas tree lighting begin at 5 p.m., and at 5:30, News4JAX will have LIVE coverage from James Weldon Johnson Park, with a special appearance from Olympians like Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, and Caeleb Dressel.
River City Plus: "Joy" presented by Yohnnas Performing Arts Company
Read full article: River City Plus: "Joy" presented by Yohnnas Performing Arts CompanyCool Stuff Vintage, voted Jacksonville’s Best Antique Store for two consecutive years, is spreading holiday cheer by helping locals get creative with recycled, handmade decorations and gifts.
Vote Now! Which News4JAX personality has the best (worst?) ugly Christmas sweater?
Read full article: Vote Now! Which News4JAX personality has the best (worst?) ugly Christmas sweater?It’s the holiday season! That means it is time for decorations, Santa Claus and, of course, some really ugly sweaters.
Capitol tree lighting ceremony in Washington, DC
Read full article: Capitol tree lighting ceremony in Washington, DCOn Tuesday, The Office of the Speaker of the House hosts the annual ceremony for the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, an 80-foot spruce selected from Zarembo Island in Alaska.
Super 6 girls basketball: Creekside, Tocoi Creek move into rankings after Thanksgiving break
Read full article: Super 6 girls basketball: Creekside, Tocoi Creek move into rankings after Thanksgiving breakThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 2.
Fernandina Beach begins Christmas celebration with pajama party, tree lighting
Read full article: Fernandina Beach begins Christmas celebration with pajama party, tree lightingWith Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, hundreds of people in Fernandina Beach kicked off Christmas with a Black Friday Pajama Party event.
News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Mandarin opens in familiar spot at No. 1
Read full article: News4JAX Varsity 4 boys soccer Super 6: Mandarin opens in familiar spot at No. 1The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Nov. 21 games
Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Providence, Jackson open at the top in first rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Providence, Jackson open at the top in first rankingsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 19.
Super 6 girls basketball: BK, Providence, Bolles lead way into 2025
Read full article: Super 6 girls basketball: BK, Providence, Bolles lead way into 2025The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 18.
Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared
Read full article: Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declaredThe world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.
Take a peek at the Pink Nickel Boutique and their Christmas in July SALE
Read full article: Take a peek at the Pink Nickel Boutique and their Christmas in July SALEPink Nickel is behind the scenes finding the latest fashions and bringing them to you with new arrivals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! They currently are celebrating Christmas in July and doubling down on deals with a wearhouse sale! Get ready to ADD TO CART!
Finally...The answer to: "What are we going to get dad for Father's Day?"
Read full article: Finally...The answer to: "What are we going to get dad for Father's Day?"The DadFrat brand and movement originated over 20 years ago. Originally as a brand of gifts for proud dads to be the answer to what do we get dad for his birthday, Father's Day, Christmas, and also New Dads. It has recently evolved into a movement to shine the spotlight on the 75 million proud dads in our country as they support and advocate for one another to raise health families.
Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shipping
Read full article: Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shippingIf you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four set
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four setThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 31.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four set
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four setThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 23.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ribault moves back into rankings as Gateway tourney awaits
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ribault moves back into rankings as Gateway tourney awaitsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 16.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Top 5 teams steady, Oakleaf moves back into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Top 5 teams steady, Oakleaf moves back into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 9.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Top teams hold steady as action picks back up
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Top teams hold steady as action picks back upThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 8.
Feeling some regret about buy now, pay later holiday gifts? Consumer Reports is here to help
Read full article: Feeling some regret about buy now, pay later holiday gifts? Consumer Reports is here to helpSo Consumer Reports is here to make sense of buy now, pay later short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.
Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London
Read full article: Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and LondonEurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.
Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
Read full article: Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from RussiaChristmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.
‘There’s a lot of pressure to feel good for everything’: clinical social worker addresses dealing with holiday grief
Read full article: ‘There’s a lot of pressure to feel good for everything’: clinical social worker addresses dealing with holiday griefDealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult especially during the Christmas holiday, but there are resources available that can help you get through.
We want to hear from you: Do you feel safe going out for the holidays given the recent number of shootings?
Read full article: We want to hear from you: Do you feel safe going out for the holidays given the recent number of shootings?Over the weekend, there have been a rash of shootings in Jacksonville. News4JAX wants so hear from you as you either attend holiday events or finish off Christmas shopping. Do you feel safe going out for the holidays? Sound off in the Hearken.
Doctors warn about popular toys that could be dangerous to children for Christmas
Read full article: Doctors warn about popular toys that could be dangerous to children for ChristmasEmergency room doctors are sounding the alarm about a number of popular toys and other items that could be dangerous to children for Christmas.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Read full article: The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be pickedErik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
Read full article: Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid warFrom Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Winter wonderland in Mandarin: Family decorates an icy display
Read full article: Winter wonderland in Mandarin: Family decorates an icy displayThere are some fabulous light displays all over Northeast Florida, but there's one that's invite-only. Here's your invitation to a house in Mandarin where the snow is always falling.
🔒 News4JAX wishes you Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️
Read full article: 🔒 News4JAX wishes you Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️As 2023 comes to an end, longtime News4JAX anchor Tom Wills, News4JAX Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn, the crew from River City Live, and the entire newsroom want to leave you with a few final messages.
Father of former UF basketball player freed after 28 years in prison with help of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban
Read full article: Father of former UF basketball player freed after 28 years in prison with help of Mavericks owner Mark CubanDorian Finney-Smith, a former University of Florida basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets, was reunited with his father this week after nearly three decades apart.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Surging Raines vaults to top spot
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Surging Raines vaults to top spotThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 19.
When you can expect the busiest travel days at airports this season
Read full article: When you can expect the busiest travel days at airports this seasonThe Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 2.5 million passengers each day during the Christmas and New Year holiday season.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Ribault, Ridgeview move into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Ribault, Ridgeview move into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 18.
News4Jax is tracking Santa on Christmas Eve!🎅 Tune in and show the kids!
Read full article: News4Jax is tracking Santa on Christmas Eve!🎅 Tune in and show the kids!We use an infrared satellite to sense the heat given off from Rudolph’s red nose, to give us an initial idea of where Santa and his sleigh are.
Santa Paws spreads holiday cheer for four-legged first responders
Read full article: Santa Paws spreads holiday cheer for four-legged first respondersYou heard of Santa Claus… but what about Santa Paws?A local nonprofit organization is making sure all K-9 officers serving Northeast Florida communities have a very merry Christmas.
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gifts golf carts to offensive linemen for Christmas
Read full article: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gifts golf carts to offensive linemen for ChristmasChristmas came early for the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive linemen last week when they were gifted brand-new golf carts by quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
Read full article: Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the billsAs Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
Read full article: Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued ChristmasBethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.
Gratifying day for volunteers, families at Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution
Read full article: Gratifying day for volunteers, families at Salvation Army Angel Tree distributionThousands of kids in our viewing area are on the verge of having a special Christmas thanks to the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida.
‘This adds to the joy’: Thousands of kids receive toys during annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘This adds to the joy’: Thousands of kids receive toys during annual Children’s Christmas Party of JacksonvilleSaturday was an exciting day at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as thousands of kids received toys for Christmas through the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville.
Lights of Love: SnapJAX Stories goes behind-the-scenes at the popular Blackhawk Bluff light display
Read full article: Lights of Love: SnapJAX Stories goes behind-the-scenes at the popular Blackhawk Bluff light displayIf you want to see something really magical this holiday season you might head over to the holiday lights on Girvin Road. Every year people in the Blackhawk Bluff community come together to create a winter wonderland filled with lights for the community. We found the story behind the lights.
Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Read full article: Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitisPope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.