Clay County residents share warning to keep pets safe ahead of Fourth of July weekend, summer
It can be easy to feed pets food with cookouts going on for the holiday, but it is important to keep in mind what foods are unsafe for them to try.
Sound off ๐ฃ: How do you feel about the publicly-owned utility, JEA, spending $72,000 on a holiday party?
JEA, the publicly-owned utility, recently spent $72,000 on a lavish holiday party for its employees at the Florida Theater.
These sobering St. Patrickโs Day facts give reason to be cautious during weekend celebrations
A tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrickโs life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.
Behind-the-scenes with local florist Kuhn Flowers on their biggest holiday of the year
One local florist, Kuhn Flowers, will make more than 5,000 deliveries for Valentineโs Day, not to mention the hundreds of people who came into the store to grab a bouquet.
Feeling some regret about buy now, pay later holiday gifts? Consumer Reports is here to help
So 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.
Does your county collect garbage on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Most counties collect garbage on a normal schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but a handful will have delayed pick-ups for the week following the Jan. 15 holiday.
Deck The Chairs announces winners from 2023 holiday display contest
Deck The Chairs organizers said despite multiple days impacted by weather, the holiday display event drew record crowds for its 11th season in Jacksonville Beach.
Logging off social media in the New Year could be a mentally healthy resolution
If youโre tired of the same old New Yearโs resolutions, like working out more or trying to lose weight, weโve got another idea for you. How about trying a social media detox?
Traveling home Thursday? Check flights often & leave early if youโre on the road
If you plan to travel Thursday, leave early -- itโs expected to be the busiest day this year to travel after Christmas.
Annual St. Johns County 'treecycling' program for Christmas trees begins Tuesday
St. Johns County Parks & Recreation is hosting its free "treecycling" program so residents can recycle their Christmas trees into mulch for the countyโs parks.
Kwanzaa: 7 essential facts to illuminate the celebration
Starting from the day after Christmas and ending on New Yearโs Day, Kwanzaa is a seven-day observance that encourages African Americans, and others, to embrace and remember African cultures and unity.
WATCH LIVE: President Biden and First Lady visit patients and families at Childrenโs National Hospital
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be visiting patients and families at the Childrenโs National Hospital in Washington Friday at 3:45 p.m.
Winter wonderland in Mandarin: Family decorates an icy display
There 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.
Gift card scams are rising at an alarming rate. Hereโs how to avoid falling victim this holiday season
As many people grab those last-minute gift cards, the FBI is warning that gift card scams are rising at an alarming rate.
FTC: 3 ways to spot rip-offs while youโre last-minute shopping
Scammers are impersonating real companies in ads on Facebook, TikTok, and other social media platforms. So, how do you navigate past the fakes without passing up the real bargains?
AAA activates 'Tow to Go' program Friday for year-end holidays
AAA will activate its Tow to Go program on Friday in Florida and other select states to help keep impaired drivers off the road during the year-end holidays.
Holiday travel season is here. How to make your trip less hectic
Across the country, the Transportation Security Administration expects Thursday to be one of the most hectic days for traveling as the official holiday travel period begins and lasts through Jan. 2.
Georgia DOT temporarily suspending lane closures to improve holiday traffic flow
As the holiday travel rush approaches, the Georgia Department of Transportation will be temporarily suspending lane closers along interstates, major state routes and roadways near major shopping centers, malls or districts.
When you can expect the busiest travel days at airports this season
The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 2.5 million passengers each day during the Christmas and New Year holiday season.
Don't be tempted by tech. These last-minute toys cost less, have more benefits
If you are looking for things that will improve language and learning, the American Speech Language and Hearing Association recommends considering non-tech options.
Timeโs almost up: Last chances to mail packages this week for them to arrive by Christmas
Weโre down to the final days for you to mail your packages so that they arrive in time for Christmas.
JAX travelers urged to plan accordingly ahead of holiday rush starting Thursday
If you traveled by air for Thanksgiving and thought the airports were crowded, the National Transportation Safety Board said even more of the same is in store for Christmas.
Penguins welcome Santa to ZOOLights holiday village
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' Colors of the Wild holiday ZOOLights experience launched Thursday night with a special encounter between the zoo's penguins and Jolly Old St. Nick.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Dec. 14-17
The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Gratifying day for volunteers, families at Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution
Thousands of kids in our viewing area are on the verge of having a special Christmas thanks to the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida.
Making Ends Meet: Gifts that will perk up the coffee lover in your life
In our series Making Ends Meet: Holiday Gifts, we're sharing budget-friendly gift ideas with you -- all products that Consumer Reports' experts have tried, tested, and now recommend.
Over 200 children go on shopping spree with Jacksonvilleโs first responders
Hundreds of children went shopping for toys with first responders and community volunteers for the 17th annual โChristmas for Kidsโ event held Tuesday by the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (JAXPAL).
Building gingerbread houses for the holidays? Share with us your creations!
Submit a photo of your gingerbread house, and if you are still in the midst of building one or plan on doing so, also read for best tips and practices on how to do so.
Making Ends Meet: Game-changing tech gifts for every budget
Consumer Reportsโ own experts have tried and tested a wide range of products and have compiled their own list of budget-friendly tech gifts -- with one that will cost you as little as $25.
How to โsleighโ your budget & save hundreds this holiday
NerdWallet says the average American is expected to spend $831 on gifts this holiday season, and when you add it all up, thatโs a whopping $184 billion spent in December on holiday gift-giving.
Jewish community remains mindful of threat concerns as Hanukkah begins
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday as the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department and law enforcement agencies remind members of the community that some may use the war between Israel and Hamas as an excuse to increase calls for violence.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Dec. 7-10
The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
WATCH LIVE: Jacksonville kicks off holiday season with Christmas tree lighting at James Weldon Johnson Park
The city of Jacksonville is kicking off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When you need to mail packages for them to arrive by Christmas
The holiday season is in full swing, and time is ticking down on deadlines to mail your packages so that they arrive in time.
Sheriff: Expect large crowds, road closures, traffic delays with 12 major events on Saturday in Clay County
Clay County will have at least 12 major events happening in different parts of the county on Saturday, Sheriff Michelle Cook announced at a Tuesday morning news conference.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 30-Dec. 3
The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
7 ways to prevent packages from getting stolen this holiday season
In light of Wednesday being National Package Protection Day, there are some security measures that can be taken to ensure the gifts you order stay in your possession, and not get in the hands of porch pirates.
Busy holiday weekend not over yet for those still flying, driving home
Monday is also a popular day to fly after the Thanksgiving holiday. Officials at Jacksonville International Airport expect 14,000 passengers to fly out of JAX on Monday.
Deck The Chairs display temporarily shut down due to rain, expected to resume Monday
Organizers with Deck The Chairs announced they are temporarily shutting down the holiday display due to the rainy conditions in Jacksonville Beach.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 22-26
The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Nights of Lights returns Saturday to delight visitors with more than 3 million lights in downtown St. Augustine
The extraordinary light display Nights of Lights is ready to kick off Saturday in downtown St. Augustine for the 2023 holiday season.
๐ Before the Pilgrims, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in St. Augustine
According to historians and archeologists at the Florida Museum of Natural History โ The Pilgrimsโ Thanksgiving wasnโt the first.
Checks you should make on your vehicle before you travel for the holidays
AAA expects to rescue over 360,000 stranded motorists nationwide over Thanksgiving weekend. The three most common reasons expected for service calls are flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 16-19
The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Chef Harvey Foundation giving away 500 turkeys Saturday in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville chef who wants to make sure hundreds of people will have a meal for Thanksgiving is hosting a turkey giveaway event Saturday morning in Brentwood.
TELL US: How has inflation impacted your holiday budget and planning?
The holidays are just around the corner, and for many people, this time of the year means a little extra spending on gifts and other holiday-related activities and items.
Making Ends Meet: Ways to save on your Thanksgiving meal
For those looking to save time (and money), we compared options for pre-made heat and serve Thanksgiving meals at eight restaurants and grocery stores -- and here's what we found.
Nonprofit founder became โobsessed with helpingโ put smiles on critically ill childrenโs faces
While most kids are beginning to draft their wish lists for Santa, there are children like Isabella who are critically ill during the holiday season.
TELL US: How early is too early for Christmas trees or holiday decorations?
You may still be eating your Halloween candy and not even thinking about the holidays. But, Christmas and the holidays will be here before we know it, and there are various schools of thought when it comes to putting up decorations.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 9-12
The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
Hallmark Christmas movies: See list, descriptions of premieres for Nov. 2-5
The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.
5 things to do with Halloween candy you donโt want to eat
There are other options to reducing or getting rid of all that candy now that the fun of dressing up in a costume and going trick-or-treating with friends is over.
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy the spooky and scary?
If you love watching scary movies, going on ghost tours or visiting haunted houses, youโre not alone.ย Many people enjoy that feeling of fear.ย But, why is that?
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Participants โ who must be certified divers โ draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
โShiver me timbersโ: All aboard the eerie-sistible adventure of St. Augustineโs Black Raven Ghost Tour
Spooky pirates, ghost stories, the nation's oldest city. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a creepy -- but fun -- way to celebrate Halloween!
Katie tries to โcreepโ her cool with โfrightโ-fully fun tour of 13th Floor
It's Friday the 13th and Halloween is a little over two weeks away. That means it's time for some frightening fun with a Morning Show tradition.