Consumer Reports rounded up the best bargains on some of their top-rated products, so you can make your money go further this month.

Palestinian hospital workers say overnight Israeli strikes on homes in Gaza have killed at least 12 people.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that this year’s Gulf Red Snapper season will be extended to 126 days, starting on Memorial Day weekend.

We’ve all heard that flying is the safest way to travel, but you’re not alone if you still get anxious before stepping on a plane.

After a second person died following a pair of shootings at Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend, the company that owns the private park in Gilchrist County released a six-point plan to enhance safety and security at the popular park.

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A Jacksonville group chose to celebrate its freedom at a rally on the Main Street Bridge despite a Florida initiative to light bridges in patriotic colors until Labor Day.

New Jersey’s attorney general is blaming a Jersey Shore town for not having enough police officers patrolling its boardwalk over the Memorial Day weekend, when the force was overwhelmed and the city temporarily closed the walkway.

One of three people injured in the second shooting at Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend has died, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on Friday.

Residents across Texas are recovering again from storms that ripped off roofs in Dallas and flooded roads in Houston.

A 12-year-old was among 15 arrests made by the Jacksonville Beach Police Department over a busy Memorial Day Weekend.

Memorial Day has come and gone, and this week marks the start of the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers.” AAA reports an average of seven people will die, every day, in crashes involving teen drivers between now and Labor Day.

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Members of a church put flags on the graves of service members buried in one of Jacksonville’s oldest African American cemeteries for the first time.

Thousands of locals and tourists went to Jacksonville Beach to celebrate Memorial Day, and police were out in full force to ensure beachgoers stayed safe.

City pools in Jacksonville are now open to the public.

It was a somber day at Jacksonville’s National Cemetery as hundreds of people laid wreaths and said prayers for the brave service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

President Joe Biden is making a Memorial Day pledge that his country will continue the work of the nation’s fallen toward a more perfect union, “for which they lived, and for which they died.”.

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President Joe Biden on Monday is expected to mark Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery.

Veterans, service members, government leaders, loved ones and other citizens will gather in memory of Jacksonville’s fallen heroes at the City’s annual Memorial Day observance.

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Many pools will be reopening this Memorial Day. And if you’re planning to take your little ones swimming, there are some safety tips parents should keep in mind.

Shares have advanced in Europe and Asia ahead of Monday's Memorial Day holiday in the United States.

With millions of people on the road for Memorial Day weekend, all types of things can happen on the road. News4JAX rode with the Florida Highway Patrol to learn how to stay safe and call for help if needed.

The Memorial Day box office is cruising for a two-decade low.

The Jacksonville National Cemetery held its traditional “Memorial Day Observance “ ceremony Saturday morning to remember those who died while fighting for our country.

A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports.

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

Plenty of sun and heat today! Plan accordingly.

The Coast Guard and other first responders will be out patrolling the water this Memorial Day weekend and are asking the public to follow the law and be safe while boating.

Memorial Day is May 27 and News4JAX wants to help pay tribute to those heroes who died while serving our country.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival kicks off Memorial Day weekend at Met Park and Daily's Place.  Tomas Jonsson won the 2023 Jazz Piano Competition.  After touring with his Tomas Jazz Trio, he returns to Jacksonville for a special performance."It is an honor to return to Jacksonville after a year with my Jazz Trio. I look forward to performing in an intimate setting like Breezy Jazz House. It will be much different from the pressure of competing in the Florida Theater or in front of thousands of jazz fans on stage at the festival. Breezy Jazz House is the premier jazz venue in Jacksonville, bringing nationally acclaimed jazz musicians and groups to perform in an elegant supper club atmosphere."    www.breezyjazzhouse.com

From one side of U.S. 90 near Lowder Street to the other, it's impossible to miss the touching display of crosses and flags lining that stretch of road in honor of local military heroes for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is around the corner, and the experts at Consumer Reports have gear, gadgets, and tips to prepare you for barbecue season’s opening day!

The Transportation Security Administration predicted that Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over the Memorial Day weekend, with nearly 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints. It could rival the record of 2.9 million, set on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.

Volunteers are needed Thursday to help place thousands of flags on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

If you’re planning to travel for Memorial Day weekend, now is a good time to get your trip underway, especially if you’re driving.

Travelers are contenting with big crowds and flight delays on what is expected to be the busiest day of the Memorial Day weekend.

A record 2.3 million Florida residents are expected to join you on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. The last thing you need is for something to go wrong with your car. What you need to do before you pack up the family and hit the road.

An adviser and two ambassadors who served in the Trump administration have met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials from the country.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Navy completed its first operational deployment of ghost fleets in the Pacific, according to Warrior Maven.

Israel's Independence Day is normally a raucous affair, celebrated with day parties and barbecues in parks, but this year, celebrations — from Monday evening through Tuesday — were muted.

Memorial Day is always a somber occasion in Israel.

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The Treasury Department is spelling out the rules for tax credits designed to stimulate production of sustainable aviation fuel.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest level since October 2021, but the labor market remains one of the healthiest parts of the U.S. economy.

With graduation season underway and Father’s Day almost here, Consumer Reports says June is a great month to save big on the items that’ll help you celebrate the ones you love.

Two systems helped move dry air back into the area, pushing back the likely start of our more active weather pattern.

French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley France’s highest medal of honor for his role in coordinating support for Ukraine and for his more than 40-year military career spent in defense of democracy.

America’s top military officer says training for Ukrainian forces on advanced U.S. Abrams tanks has started, but those weapons crucial over the long term in trying to expel Russia from occupied territory will not be ready in time for Kyiv’s imminent counteroffensive.

It’s hard to believe it but Memorial Day weekend has come and gone –and the unofficial start of summer is here.

Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens ages 16-19, according to AAA.

Conditions were beautiful on Monday, but lifeguards warned they were still dangerous.

News4JAX insiders share photos on SnapJAX to pay tribute this memorial day holiday

Carnival Cruise Lines says that one of its ships that navigated rough seas off the South Carolina coast has resumed sailing on its next cruise.

See the world in a new light this Memorial Day with a drone bundle that's less than $140

The Jacksonville Beach Police are investigating a Memorial Day shooting.

Happy Memorial Day!

Many businesses, government offices and schools will be closed Monday because of Memorial Day.

The community honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in service to our country.

At 11 a.m., President Biden and the First Lady will participate in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Summer is the deadliest time on the roads for teens

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisaíl García will be joining the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp for rehab assignment. García's first series with the Jumbo Shrimp is Monday at the Durham Bulls.

Gold Star Family discusses held from Tuesday's Children.

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announced that 20 community pools across the city will open Saturday, May 27 — just in time for Memorial Day festivities.

Mayors and police officials around the U.S. are rolling out familiar strategies in response to the traditional summer bump in violent crime.

More than 2.1 million Floridians are expected to take a road trip for Memorial Day, according to AAA. Unfortunately, it means thousands of them will experience car trouble, AAA said.

Improving weather arrives for the Palatka Blue Crab Festival.

It may be time for a grill checkup from an ER doctor who has seen a lot of what can happen when things go wrong.

Today will be partly sunny with a 30% scattered showers and isolated storms.

Here’s a chance to win big this Memorial Day with a 10-Pack 2 Million Dollar Puzzle for only $100

Post of a photo of a service member who made the ultimate sacrifice on SnapJAX in honor of Memorial Day.

Cook easy, healthy meals on Memorial Day with this $17 grill

More than 2.1 million Floridians are expected to take a road trip for Memorial Day, according to AAA. Unfortunately, it means thousands of them will experience car trouble, AAA said.

Scattered showers continue to develop, and we’re under a Marginal Risk for severe storms today. Cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated storms will be possible through the week.

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A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew.

It's turning into another difficult day for airline travelers in the United States.

Do you know the right way to display and honor the flag?

The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for young drivers.

Vice President Kamala Harris says the U.S. is safer if people in other countries have sufficient water to drink, grow food and safely dispose of sewage.

Even as the United States reeled over the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas, multiple mass shootings happened elsewhere over the Memorial Day weekend.

The unofficial start of summer is offering a troubling look at what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season.

Authorities say a central Florida man was killed from an apparent bonfire explosion over the Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: How familiar are you with the holiday?

Take a look at this exciting footage of the U.S Army Parachute Team putting on a show with smoke canisters and aerial stunts over Miami Beach on Saturday.

People came together Monday at Memorial Day services across Northeast Florida to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States armed forces.

The City of Jacksonville added four names to the Veterans Memorial Wall at the annual Memorial Day Observance Monday to honor fallen heroes.

President Joe Biden says there may some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman in the Texas school shooting.

If your grill has seen better days, Consumer Reports is here with recommendations from its latest tests of charcoal and gas models.

An active sea breeze will carry showers and storms, between I-75 and Highway 301/US1, mainly after 2 pm.  Some showers may drift toward I-95 late afternoon, evening as the sea breeze weakens.  Remember and honor those who have paid the ultimate price to afford us our freedoms, today and every day.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.

Tom Cruise got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.”.

Hundreds of flights worldwide were canceled by mid-afternoon Sunday, adding to the mounting number of scrubbed flights during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the most dangerous weekends to drive each year in the United States.

Airline travelers are not only facing sticker shock this Memorial Day weekend.