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Celebration of life remembers Navy airman killed by falling tree branch during Elsa
Read full article: Celebration of life remembers Navy airman killed by falling tree branch during ElsaA celebration of life was held Sunday to remember the Navy airman killed by a falling tree branch last week as Tropical Storm Elsa moved through North Florida.
Text message alerts CrossFitters to seek shelter as tornado tears through Jacksonville
Read full article: Text message alerts CrossFitters to seek shelter as tornado tears through JacksonvilleAround the time an EF1 tornado swept through Jacksonville’s San Jose area during Tropical Storm Elsa, a group of CrossFitters would have been jogging during their afternoon class, but they said a single text may have saved their lives.
News4Jax crew rescues kitten from debris after Elsa tears through Jacksonville
Read full article: News4Jax crew rescues kitten from debris after Elsa tears through JacksonvilleNews coverage during Tropical storm Elsa turned into a kitten rescue on Thursday when a News4Jax crew heard faint sounds coming from behind a downed tree.
Active-duty Navy airman killed by falling tree branch during Elsa
Read full article: Active-duty Navy airman killed by falling tree branch during ElsaThe man killed by a falling tree branch on Wednesday as Tropical Storm Elsa moved through North Florida was an active-duty Navy airman stationed at Naval Station Jacksonville, according to a public affairs officer for the base.
I-295 blocked near Main Street due to flooding
Read full article: I-295 blocked near Main Street due to floodingInterstate 295 East Beltway at Interstate 95 on the north end of Duval County was shut down Wednesday night due to about 2.5 feet of water over the roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jacksonville mayor stresses importance of knowing your flood zone following Elsa
Read full article: Jacksonville mayor stresses importance of knowing your flood zone following ElsaAs crews evaluated the damage and debris left behind by Elsa, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Wednesday night addressed the public, offering a reminder that’s it’s very early in the hurricane season.
Elsa’s first local strike: Tornado touches down in Columbia County
Read full article: Elsa’s first local strike: Tornado touches down in Columbia CountyWhen tornado warnings for areas including Columbia County early Wednesday expired by 7:30 a.m., residents of one Columbia County town came out to find their deck and fence blown away, a large tree down and several trees snapped.
JEA CEO urges patience if your power goes out: ‘We will respond’
Read full article: JEA CEO urges patience if your power goes out: ‘We will respond’JEA CEO Jay Stowe told The Morning Show on Wednesday that all reported outages will be addressed, but there’s an order to how JEA restores services, so customers might need to be patient.
As Elsa moves closer, angst over flooding is high in some Duval County neighborhoods
Read full article: As Elsa moves closer, angst over flooding is high in some Duval County neighborhoodsConcern over flooding in some Duval County neighborhoods remained high as Elsa on Tuesday moved closer to Florida’s west coast.
Cedar Key pounds as Tropical Storm Elsa brushes by
Read full article: Cedar Key pounds as Tropical Storm Elsa brushes byTropical Storm Elsa brought strong winds and rain to the Gulf Coast near Cedar Key on Wednesday as it moved past just 35 miles offshore. People who live and work on the small island were prepared to get some of the first and worst impacts of the storm.
JEA & other utilities prepared to restore power in the event of Elsa-related outages
Read full article: JEA & other utilities prepared to restore power in the event of Elsa-related outagesJEA, Florida Power & Light and other utilities are ready to restore power in the event that Elsa leaves people in the dark.
‘This is Florida. This is how you live’: Baker County residents prepare for Elsa
Read full article: ‘This is Florida. This is how you live’: Baker County residents prepare for ElsaPeople living near the St. Marys River in Baker County said Tuesday that the river was high from all the rain they’ve had, but they’re prepared for impacts from Elsa.
Will Elsa produce tornadoes? What to expect in Duval County? Plus more answers to your questions
Read full article: Will Elsa produce tornadoes? What to expect in Duval County? Plus more answers to your questionsWith so many of you sharing questions about Elsa, we hosted an Ask Me Anything chat Tuesday to provide some answers.
Flagler County cancels garbage, yard debris pick up for Wednesday
Read full article: Flagler County cancels garbage, yard debris pick up for WednesdayFlagler County officials have canceled Waste Pro services in the unincorporated areas for Wednesday due to anticipated high winds in the county from Tropical Storm Elsa. These services have been rescheduled for Saturday.
Ware, Glynn close school campuses Wednesday as Southeast Georgia readies for Elsa
Read full article: Ware, Glynn close school campuses Wednesday as Southeast Georgia readies for ElsaAll Ware County Schools offices and campuses will be closed Wednesday because of the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa, the district announced Tuesday.
Tuesday will be final prep day before Elsa impacts the area
Read full article: Tuesday will be final prep day before Elsa impacts the areaMonday evening downpours continue to push off the coast. Nassau and Camden counties seeing the bulk of the tropical downpours the past few hours. Plus, light to moderate rains extend all throughout Southeast Georgia. These too will roll of the coast before midnight.
Neighbors in flood-prone Ken Knight Drive area ready for rain from Elsa
Read full article: Neighbors in flood-prone Ken Knight Drive area ready for rain from ElsaHeavy rainfall typically leaves parts of Ken Knight Drive in Northwest Jacksonville flooded, and Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring rain to the area.
Neptune Beach resident knows importance of preparing for a storm
Read full article: Neptune Beach resident knows importance of preparing for a stormAs Elsa continues on a likely collision course with Florida’s west coast, the storm is still expected to bring some wind gusts and heavy rain to parts of Northeast Florida.
DeSantis: ‘Don’t focus on the cone’; Elsa impacts could be widespread
Read full article: DeSantis: ‘Don’t focus on the cone’; Elsa impacts could be widespreadFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday issued an executive order expanding the state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Elsa to include Alachua and Columbia counties.
Flooding a continued issue in Arlington Hills residential area, neighbors say
Read full article: Flooding a continued issue in Arlington Hills residential area, neighbors sayResidents of an Arlington Hills subdivision say flooding has been an issue for years, and they’re concerned over the potential for heavy rainfall from Elsa.
Putnam County to activate Emergency Operations Center to Level 2, offer sandbags
Read full article: Putnam County to activate Emergency Operations Center to Level 2, offer sandbagsPutnam County officials activated the Emergency Operations Center to a Level 2 on Tuesday morning as they prepare for Tropical Storm Elsa.
What to expect: Tropical forecast for your neighborhood
Read full article: What to expect: Tropical forecast for your neighborhoodTropical Storm Elsa remains on a projected path just off Florida’s Gulf Coast with possible landfall early Wednesday in the Big Bend region. This potentially puts us on the powerful, “dirty” side of the storm with a greater chance of severe weather.
Jacksonville monitors Elsa, works to make sure infrastructure is in good shape
Read full article: Jacksonville monitors Elsa, works to make sure infrastructure is in good shapeElsa could be the first major storm this season for the Jacksonville area and city crews are preparing the known flood-prone areas the best they can.
A big fork in Tropical Storm Elsa’s path
Read full article: A big fork in Tropical Storm Elsa’s pathAt 8 a.m. Thursday, newly named Tropical Storm Elsa had 40 mph sustained winds and was moving rapidly west, but still 780 miles east-southeast of the Windward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Frozen II hits theatres on Thursday and we can’t let it go!
Read full article: Frozen II hits theatres on Thursday and we can’t let it go!The release date is set for Nov. 22, but it will be showing in a theatre near you on Thursday! While details about the film remain shrouded in secrecy for the time being, most of the original Frozen original cast members are expected to return, including Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and more. In addition to the original cast members, Frozen directors, Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, are expected to return at the helm of the sequel. The original Frozen hit theaters in 2013, becoming an instant classic amongst both diehard Disney fans and casual moviegoers alike. Frozen went on to become not only Disney’s highest-grossing animated film but also the highest-grossing animated movie of all time – period.
Selena Gomez takes little sister to 'Frozen 2' premiere
Read full article: Selena Gomez takes little sister to 'Frozen 2' premiere(L-R) Anna, Gracie Teefey, Olaf, Selena Gomez, and Elsa attend the world premiere of Disney's "Frozen 2" at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Nov. 7, 2019, in Hollywood, California. Selena Gomez and her little sister, Gracie Teefey, 6, wore matching princess outfits at the "Frozen 2" premiere Thursday night in Hollywood. Gomez captioned a picture from the premiere on her Instagram, "Hope I'm officially the best big sissy ever now.. she was LIVING her best life!! The sequel to the 2013 film has been all fans could think about since it was announced. "Frozen 2" hits theaters Nov. 22.
Selena Gomez and Little Sister Gracie Wear Adorable Matching Outfits at 'Frozen 2' Premier
Read full article: Selena Gomez and Little Sister Gracie Wear Adorable Matching Outfits at 'Frozen 2' PremierLook out Elsa and Anna, Selena and Gracie are ready to build a snowman! Selena Gomez brought her adorable little sister, Gracie Teefey, along to the Frozen 2 premiere in Hollywood on Thursday night, and the pair could not have been cuter in their matching, Frozen-inspired fashions. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesKevin Winter/Getty ImagesAfter releasing two new songs -- "Lose You to Love Me" and "Look at Her Now" -- last month, Gomez is gearing up for a major performance later this month. Gomez took to her Instagram Story last month to set the record straight on her relationship status. Selena Gomez Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Selena Gomez to Perform at 2019 American Music AwardsSelena Gomez Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status After She's Spotted At Same Restaurant as ExThis Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber Mashup Is the Breakup Anthem We've Been Waiting For
'Frozen 2' soundtrack to feature Panic! at the Disco, more
Read full article: 'Frozen 2' soundtrack to feature Panic! at the Disco, moreDisney via CNN(CNN) - "Frozen 2" will feature some very interesting music choices. Demi Lovato had covered "Let It Go" on the end credits to the first "Frozen" movie. Other artists on the soundtrack include Kacey Musgraves singing "All is Found" and Weezer singing "Lost in the Woods." Additional songs include titles, "Some Things Never Change," "When I Am Older," and "Show Yourself." The sequel's soundtrack will be released on Nov. 15.
'Frozen 2' Directors Reveal Why Elsa Doesn't Have a Love Interest (Exclusive)
Read full article: 'Frozen 2' Directors Reveal Why Elsa Doesn't Have a Love Interest (Exclusive)Even during a recent press day for Frozen 2, much of the movie was still shrouded in secret. There's nothing more frustrating than not knowing where you're ending a movie and your characters just wander. You very definitively said, "Elsa does not have a love interest in this movie." I also love that you could have the two look like an Anna and Elsa. Del Vecho: In some respects, the world named the movie, because they referred to it, "When is Frozen 2 coming?
New 'Frozen 2' Trailer Teases More Magic and Sterling K. Brown
Read full article: New 'Frozen 2' Trailer Teases More Magic and Sterling K. Brown"Magic is very alluring," the wise troll Grand Pabbie cautions in the newest trailer for Frozen 2. "Excuse me, I climbed the North Mountain, survived a frozen heart and saved you from my ex-boyfriend," Anna says in the clip. See more of Frozen 2's new characters -- including Alfred Molina's King Agnarr and a charmed little salamander named Bruni -- in the just-released photos below. Frozen 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 22. RELATED CONTENT:Kristen Bell Talks 'Frozen 2' and Reveals Her Biggest Critique of the First Film (Exclusive)Sterling K. Brown Thinks His Role In 'Frozen 2' Will Earn Him Cool Points With His Kids (Exclusive)'Frozen 2' Will Reveal How Elsa Got Her Powers, Cast Debuts New Song 'Some Things Never Change'
Latest 'Frozen 2' trailer full of action
Read full article: Latest 'Frozen 2' trailer full of action(CNN) - We can't let it go, let it go. Disney released a new trailer for the "Frozen" sequel Monday and it looks suitably frosty -- and packed with adventure. Along the way they must battle a mysterious storm, massive ocean waves, an array of monsters and other forces that threaten our favorite characters. Fans have eagerly been awaiting the followup to the smash 2013 animated movie, which raked in more than $1.27 billion at the worldwide box office. The first trailer for the new movie was released in June, but this new one reveals more of the story.
Townsend and Ahn excel at US Open
Read full article: Townsend and Ahn excel at US OpenLater, wildcard Ahn overcame a leg injury to down the error-strewn 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, 6-3, 7-5. Townsend reached the top of the junior world in 2012 but is seeking her first title -- or semifinal -- at the highest level. Bianca Andreescu, currently a teen phenom herself, is Townsend's next challenger after the Canadian beat last year's Australian Open champion, Caroline Wozniacki, 6-4, 6-4. Ahn back to US Open after a decadeAhn, meanwhile, played the US Open as a 16-year-old qualifier in 2008, acquitting herself well in a first-round loss to then seventh-ranked Dinara Safina. But instead of turning pro, as she wanted to, the parents of Ahn -- who was born within walking distance of the US Open -- wanted her to go to college and get an education.
Who is Taylor Townsend, the 23-year-old who upset Simona Halep?
Read full article: Who is Taylor Townsend, the 23-year-old who upset Simona Halep?Photo by Elsa/Getty Images(CNN) - Taylor Townsend has created a seismic impact in the US Open women's singles draw. 4 seed Simona Halep 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(4) at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest stadium in the world for tennis. "This means a lot," Townsend said through tears on court to ESPN. I didn't really know why it was bothering me. On court after Thursday's win, Townsend gestured toward her player box, giving credit to her coach, Donald Young Sr."Every person says they've been through a lot," Townsend said.
Simona Halep stunned by qualifier Taylor Townsend at US Open
Read full article: Simona Halep stunned by qualifier Taylor Townsend at US OpenPhoto by Elsa/Getty Images(CNN) - Simona Halep might have just won Wimbledon, but the Romanian's struggles continue at the US Open after she was upset by a net-rushing American qualifier, Taylor Townsend. Halep will be ruing the match point she missed, too, a makeable forehand return as her foe served and volleyed. Townsend incredibly approached the net 105 times against one of the game's top counterpunchers, and even though her percentage of points won -- 60 -- wasn't overly high, the 23-year-old ultimately won the most important ones. Townsend was in tears after collecting her first top-10 win, having been so close at Wimbledon when she held a match point on Kiki Bertens. She trailed Nina Stojanovic in the final round of qualifying by a set and 5-1 in a second-set tiebreak.
Target teams up with Disney to open shops
Read full article: Target teams up with Disney to open shopsNEW YORK (AP) - Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall. And it's planning a new store near the entrance of the Walt Disney World Resort in 2021. Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, said there's a 90% overlap between Disney and Target customers. But unlike Target's Disney shops, they're not Disney store branded and do not have the breadth of merchandise or the interactive features. Target, which has long sold Disney merchandise, says the Disney shops will average about 750 square feet (70 sq.
'Frozen 2' Will Reveal How Elsa Got Her Powers, Cast Debuts New Song 'Some Things
Read full article: 'Frozen 2' Will Reveal How Elsa Got Her Powers, Cast Debuts New Song 'Some ThingsPrincesses Anna and Elsa themselves, Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, were on hand during Saturday's D23 Expo to reveal new details about the sequel -- and perform a new song, too. "Some things never change / Like how I'm holding on tight to you," Bell sang as Gad kissed her on the cheek. Wood voices Queen Iduna, mother to Elsa and Anna, in the movie's prologue. Frozen 2 will be "bigger and even more epic" than the first, according to co-director Chris Buck, who explained that "Frozen 1 and Frozen 2 work together to form one complete story." Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel on Film's Success and SequelKristen Bell Responds to 'Heartbreak' Over Shocking 'Veronica Mars' Death (Exclusive)