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Traveling for Thanksgiving? What to expect this holiday season
Read full article: Traveling for Thanksgiving? What to expect this holiday seasonThe Holidays are here, and what that means to travelers is abnormally heavy traffic and travel time, which can mean unexpected delays or even cancellations.
AAA expects record numbers of 6 million people to fly; 60 million to drive for 4th of July
Read full article: AAA expects record numbers of 6 million people to fly; 60 million to drive for 4th of JulyAAA expects record numbers of 6 million people to fly and 60 million people to drive for the Fourth of July.
Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
Read full article: Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from titleThe Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue Holiday.
Jrue Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals
Read full article: Jrue Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finalsJrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
CDC data shows spike in respiratory illnesses during holiday season and its burden on the healthcare system
Read full article: CDC data shows spike in respiratory illnesses during holiday season and its burden on the healthcare systemThe latest data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed tens of thousands of people are being admitted to hospitals each week for one of three sicknesses, the flu, COVID-19, or RSV.
‘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.
Keeping your mail safe: Unwrapping the secrets of security
Read full article: Keeping your mail safe: Unwrapping the secrets of securityThe holiday season is a bustling time for the United States Postal Service (USPS), with millions of packages and letters in transit. However, with the rise in mail theft, it's crucial to take steps to keep your holiday mail safe.
Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in OT for 11th straight win
Read full article: Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in OT for 11th straight winJrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.
Home for the holidays: Dog reunited in Jacksonville with family after disappearing from North Carolina in 2020
Read full article: Home for the holidays: Dog reunited in Jacksonville with family after disappearing from North Carolina in 2020Nicholas Dawson was reunited with his dog, Isis, in Jacksonville after she disappeared from her Fayetteville home back in March of 2020.
Jax Best spots for holiday lights
Read full article: Jax Best spots for holiday lightsWe have the top lights around Jax and First up girven road lights located in the black hawk bluff subdivision off of Atlantic blvd. They won our jay best holiday lights three years in a row from 2019 through 2021 It has become famous for some of the best lights in Jacksonville. Ride through the streets and enjoy the beautiful lights and displays throughout the neighborhood. This is a free neighborhood drive through, and I never knock free stuff!
Giannis has triple-double, Bucks beat Wolves for 8-0 start
Read full article: Giannis has triple-double, Bucks beat Wolves for 8-0 startGiannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 to improve to 8-0, the best start to a season in franchise history.
Juneteenth: A look at the history of the federal holiday & its meaning
Read full article: Juneteenth: A look at the history of the federal holiday & its meaningThe U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.”
Holiday stops Celtics' last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead
Read full article: Holiday stops Celtics' last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 leadBobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Boston’s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.
Chic looks for this Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Chic looks for this Valentine’s DayAngela Widener Powell joined RCL to talk about chic Valentine’s Day looks that go beyond the Holiday! She shows trending styles from casual to dressy and reveals some of the top colors for 2022! She also shared some fun try-ons with a few pieces from The Pink Nickel boutique!
FBI Jacksonville warns of scams affecting local shoppers
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville warns of scams affecting local shoppersScammers are ready to pounce now that the holidays are here. You may think you won’t fall prey — but crooks can be sneaky — and if they get to you, it will hit you where it hurts the most: your wallet.
Bucks blow big lead, then rally to edge Nets 86-83 in Game 3
Read full article: Bucks blow big lead, then rally to edge Nets 86-83 in Game 3Jrue Holiday made a go-ahead driving layup with 11.4 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Brooklyn Nets 86-83 in Game 3 after two blowout losses in New York.
Curry, Warriors use furious finish to hold off Bucks 122-121
Read full article: Curry, Warriors use furious finish to hold off Bucks 122-121Kelly Oubre Jr. converted a pair of free throws with 7.7 seconds left to give Golden State the lead and Milwaukee missed at the end as the Warriors held off the Bucks 122-121.
Purim celebrations threaten fresh virus outbreak in Israel
Read full article: Purim celebrations threaten fresh virus outbreak in IsraelUltra-Orthodox Jewish girls wear costumes to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the biblical Book of Esther. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)JERUSALEM – Mass gatherings took place in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israelis celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in violation of coronavirus restrictions. Authorities had been concerned about a repeat of last year, when Purim celebrations helped fuel an initial wave of the coronavirus in the earliest days of the global pandemic. Purim marks the victory of Jews over a tyrant in ancient Persia and is celebrated with costumes, drinking and parties.
Clara White Mission feeds hundreds at outdoor pre-Thanksgiving luncheon
Read full article: Clara White Mission feeds hundreds at outdoor pre-Thanksgiving luncheonNinety-three volunteers helped prepare and serve the meals for the line of people that stretched from Clara White Mission Center, south a block to Church and Broad. At least 50 people were waiting in line for a Thanksgiving meal when our News4Jax cameras were there. “We’re still doing a lot of the same services we have always provided, that hasn’t changed,” said Michelle Paul, Board president for Clara White Mission. Drop-off for food donations/contributions will be accepted from Wednesday, Nov. 25 until Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Clara White Mission in historic LaVilla on the corner of Broad & Ashley streets. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, call the Clara White Mission at 904-354-4162 or visit our web site at www.clarawhitemission.org.
AP Source: Bucks getting Holiday to play with Antetokounmpo
Read full article: AP Source: Bucks getting Holiday to play with AntetokounmpoThe Pelicans are getting Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a package of future first-round draft picks from the Bucks, the person told The Associated Press. The Pelicans are getting Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a package of future first-round draft picks from the Bucks, the person told The Associated Press. The trade of Holiday was the second blockbuster involving a point guard since the league allowed transactions to begin again Monday. Holiday is due to earn $25.4 million this season and holds a $26.3 million player option for next season. And it’s now almost certain that the Bucks will have to fill out their roster for this season with several minimum-salary players, since they’ll owe about $86 million to just Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Holiday this season.
Thanksgiving Travel Tips: The dos and don’ts for holiday travel
Read full article: Thanksgiving Travel Tips: The dos and don’ts for holiday travelAAA released its annual Thanksgiving travel report and said 2.4 million people will be hitting the skies for this holiday. UF Health Jacksonville’s Director of Infectious disease, Chad Neilsen, told News4Jax it is important to be prepared to travel with other people during a pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance that says a double layer mask could help not only stop the spread of COVID-19, but protect the person wearing it. Neilsen said a double layer mask is exactly how it sounds it’s two pieces of fabric. “Start limiting certain events that could be risky so particularly college students, stop going to bars, stop going to restaurants so that way you’re limiting your risk of bringing it home,” Neilsen said.
Holiday-holics rejoice! St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights to begin early this year
Read full article: Holiday-holics rejoice! St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights to begin early this yearST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The 27th annual Nights of Lights will brighten 20 blocks of St. Augustine’s historic district early this year. The City of St. Augustine said the tradition will begin on Nov. 14. St. Augustine City Commission passed Resolution 2020-26, allowing the event to begin even earlier than last year. Nights of Lights 2020 Update:St. Augustine City Commission has passed Resolution 2020-26, allowing for Nights of Lights to begin early this year, on November 14! #CityStAug #NightsOfLights pic.twitter.com/DxksJK5Av9 — City of St. Augustine (@CityStAug) October 2, 2020We will update this article when more infroamrion becomes available.
Missing Florida boy found safe; Amber Alert canceled
Read full article: Missing Florida boy found safe; Amber Alert canceledHOLIDAY, Fla. – UPDATE: 10:40 A.M. -- Authorities have canceled the Amber Alert for a 9-year-old Florida boy after the child was found safe on Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An Amber Alert was issued Monday morning for a missing 9-year-old Florida boy believed to have been abducted in Pasco County. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Michael Morris was last seen near the 4000 block of Sail Drive in Holiday. Michael was described as a white boy with blond hair and green eyes. He’s 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 95 pounds.
Here is how you can show your support on this unique Memorial Day
Read full article: Here is how you can show your support on this unique Memorial DayAnd Monday marks Memorial Day, the federal holiday in the U.S. for honoring and mourning the military personnel who’ve died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a great way to show your followers that this day means more to you than just a barbecue or the day off work. Another neat way to honor the ultimate sacrifice is to create an online memorial for a loved one with the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website. If you really want to show your support, hang up an American flag outside your home or perhaps honor the day with a sign or sidewalk chalk in your front yard. That’s likely the easiest way to honor the day while still socially distancing and following CDC guidelines.