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It‘s 3 weeks before Thanksgiving and it feels like spring. What is going on?
Read full article: It‘s 3 weeks before Thanksgiving and it feels like spring. What is going on?While Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia don’t typically fall into the seasons pattern of leaves changing into bright reds, golden yellows, and glowing orange, we should at least be feeling more like Fall.
Northeast Florida Salvation Army accepting holiday assistance applications through Oct. 4
Read full article: Northeast Florida Salvation Army accepting holiday assistance applications through Oct. 4The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida announced that the Thanksgiving assistance and Angel Tree applications are now open through Oct. 4.
Busy holiday weekend not over yet for those still flying, driving home
Read full article: Busy holiday weekend not over yet for those still flying, driving homeMonday 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.
‘It is not about self’: Volunteers help deliver hot meals to older Northeast Florida residents on Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘It is not about self’: Volunteers help deliver hot meals to older Northeast Florida residents on ThanksgivingMore than 1,200 older adults in our area had something to eat this Thanksgiving thanks to Ascension St. Vincent’s and other local groups who prepared and delivered meals to those who may have not had something special to eat otherwise.
‘A relief on my chest’: Northwest Jacksonville families receive bags filled with groceries ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘A relief on my chest’: Northwest Jacksonville families receive bags filled with groceries ahead of ThanksgivingMore than 100 families in Northwest Jacksonville will have a hot meal for Thanksgiving.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Don’t bring bedbugs home from vacation!
Read full article: Traveling for Thanksgiving? Don’t bring bedbugs home from vacation!Bedbugs are gross but they’re not generally dangerous. They don’t transmit disease, but their bites can cause a variety of problems, including skin infections and allergic reactions.
The psychology behind Black Friday: Thrills, obsessions and strategies
Read full article: The psychology behind Black Friday: Thrills, obsessions and strategiesAs November 24th approaches, so does one of the biggest shopping days of the year—Black Friday. While it’s renowned for its deep discounts and doorbuster deals, did you know there’s a fascinating psychology behind the shopping frenzy?
2.8M Floridians expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving starting Wednesday
Read full article: 2.8M Floridians expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving starting WednesdayDepending on the day you choose to travel for Thanksgiving could make all the difference in how much traffic you see on the highway.
Local foundation to deliver free groceries to more than 100 families Wednesday in Jacksonville
Read full article: Local foundation to deliver free groceries to more than 100 families Wednesday in JacksonvilleVolunteers with the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation are preparing to hand-deliver free groceries to more than 100 families’ doors during their annual Thanksgiving Drive Wednesday in Jacksonville.
Today, Wednesday expected to be busiest travel day this Thanksgiving: What you need to know
Read full article: Today, Wednesday expected to be busiest travel day this Thanksgiving: What you need to knowAAA expects nearly 210,000 Floridians to fly for the holiday, which is up six percent from last year.
‘It makes a difference’: Farm Share helps over 3K Jacksonville residents at food giveaway
Read full article: ‘It makes a difference’: Farm Share helps over 3K Jacksonville residents at food giveawayIn the spirit of giving, Farm Share hosted its annual Thanksgiving food giveaway at the Florida School of College of Jacksonville’s downtown campus on Saturday morning.
Thanksgiving travel: When to hit the road to avoid the holiday gridlock
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel: When to hit the road to avoid the holiday gridlockThe holiday travel season officially starts Friday and 3 million Floridians are expected to hit the road or head to the airport over the next week.
🔐 Before the Pilgrims, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in St. Augustine
Read full article: 🔐 Before the Pilgrims, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in St. AugustineAccording to historians and archeologists at the Florida Museum of Natural History — The Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving wasn’t the first.
Farm Share to host free food distribution ahead of Thanksgiving festivities
Read full article: Farm Share to host free food distribution ahead of Thanksgiving festivitiesFarm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will host a free food distribution to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area on Saturday.
Checks you should make on your vehicle before you travel for the holidays
Read full article: Checks you should make on your vehicle before you travel for the holidaysAAA 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.
Chef Harvey Foundation giving away 500 turkeys Saturday in Jacksonville
Read full article: Chef Harvey Foundation giving away 500 turkeys Saturday in JacksonvilleA 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.
Gobble, grin and give: Unwrapping the science to holiday gratitude
Read full article: Gobble, grin and give: Unwrapping the science to holiday gratitudeThe act of expressing gratitude is a powerful force for happiness and emotional well-being. Individuals who engage in a one-time act of mindful gratitude experience a 10% increase in feelings of happiness and a 35% reduction in depressive symptoms, as found by scientists specializing in positive psychology.
Turkey Trot: Annual charity 5K feasts on largest turnout for Thanksgiving race
Read full article: Turkey Trot: Annual charity 5K feasts on largest turnout for Thanksgiving raceThousands of runners took part in the annual Tony’s Turkey Trot 5K in Atlantic Beach on Thanksgiving morning. The goal was to raise $200,000 for UF Health’s Trauma Center to help those with brain injuries.
‘Connection of love’: Volunteers deliver over 500 meals to seniors in Duval, Clay counties
Read full article: ‘Connection of love’: Volunteers deliver over 500 meals to seniors in Duval, Clay countiesOver 500 meals went out on Thanksgiving Day to those in need in Duval and Clay counties thanks to the efforts of volunteers with Ascension St. Vincent’s, Z-Trip and local law enforcement.
‘We believe in giving back’: Arlington restaurant offers free Thanksgiving meals
Read full article: ‘We believe in giving back’: Arlington restaurant offers free Thanksgiving mealsFrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., anyone can show up to 2111 Restaurant and Daiquiri Lab on University Boulevard and get a hot cooked meal for free, courtesy of Chef Phantom.
Protecting your health at the holidays: Avoid ‘extreme stress’ in relationships
Read full article: Protecting your health at the holidays: Avoid ‘extreme stress’ in relationshipsThanksgiving is usually a time of togetherness, but it can also be a time when tense conversations can happen at the dining room table.
Are you one of the millions of people driving or flying this Thanksgiving? Fellow travelers share their advice
Read full article: Are you one of the millions of people driving or flying this Thanksgiving? Fellow travelers share their adviceIt’s one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, and it’s expected to break records for the Thanksgiving holiday as millions take to the skies and hit the roads for their destinations.
Frying a turkey? 5 safety reminders before you cook your bird
Read full article: Frying a turkey? 5 safety reminders before you cook your birdNo one ever thinks it will happen to them, but Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said it receives calls on Thanksgiving day all the time about fires or burns from a turkey frying accident.
Making Ends Meet: Ways to save on your Thanksgiving dinner
Read full article: Making Ends Meet: Ways to save on your Thanksgiving dinnerBecause we know making ends meet is tough right now, News4JAX has been trying to help you save on the bills that really add up like your car insurance and homeowners’ insurance.
Thanksgiving travel: Millions of Floridians expected to hit the roads, head to airport this week
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel: Millions of Floridians expected to hit the roads, head to airport this week2.7 million Florida travelers will drive to their Thanksgiving destination. That’s about 91 percent, but it couldn’t come at a better time.
Thanksgiving dinner at Clara White Mission honors Jordan Davis, longtime chef at nonprofit
Read full article: Thanksgiving dinner at Clara White Mission honors Jordan Davis, longtime chef at nonprofitThe Clara White Mission teamed up Saturday with the father of Jordan Davis, a 17-year-old who was shot and killed 10 years ago outside a Southside gas station.
‘No shame in hunger’: Farm Share Thanksgiving giveaway lightens load for 2,500 households
Read full article: ‘No shame in hunger’: Farm Share Thanksgiving giveaway lightens load for 2,500 householdsAs Thanksgiving gets closer, the need for the popular fixings at the table is growing. There have already been several food giveaways locally to help those in need.
Help for the Holidays: Hundreds receive Thanksgiving meal during ‘Turkey Time’ drive-thru giveaway
Read full article: Help for the Holidays: Hundreds receive Thanksgiving meal during ‘Turkey Time’ drive-thru giveawayThe Jaguars Foundation and Feeding Northeast Florida will hand out meals drive-thru style. There will be enough food to feed 600 households this year.
Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway in St. Augustine
Read full article: Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway in St. AugustineThe SEA Community Center and We Feed, Inc. partnered for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway. The event was organized to help families in need as the holiday season revs up. They give away free turkeys, free chef prepared meals, produce and hygiene products. With live music to make it a festive affair, families and friends came out to receive and support. Tyrone Bennett owns the Heart and Soul Food Truck and has made it his mission to give back to the St. Augustine community any way he can.
‘Turkey Time’ drive-thru Thanksgiving giveaway returns to TIAA Bank Field lot
Read full article: ‘Turkey Time’ drive-thru Thanksgiving giveaway returns to TIAA Bank Field lotThe Jaguars Foundation and Feeding Northeast Florida will hand out meals drive-thru style. There will be enough food to feed 600 households this year.
LIST: Turkey giveaways, food distribution events ahead of Thanksgiving in Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIST: Turkey giveaways, food distribution events ahead of Thanksgiving in Northeast FloridaNews4JAX has compiled a list of giveaways and distribution events in Northeast Florida to make your Thanksgiving a little brighter.
Jacksonville’s ‘Longest Table,’ turkey giveaway spotlight holiday spirit, giving thanks
Read full article: Jacksonville’s ‘Longest Table,’ turkey giveaway spotlight holiday spirit, giving thanksThanks to the generosity of some Jacksonville-area organization and their supporters, local families will have a happy Thanksgiving — and a big bird for the holiday.
Travel Time: When to leave if you’re driving this Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: Travel Time: When to leave if you’re driving this Thanksgiving holidayNearly 55 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving. That includes 3 million Floridians. That's the most people since 2005.
Annual Turkey Trot in Atlantic Beach honors legacy of the late Dr. Leon Haley Jr.
Read full article: Annual Turkey Trot in Atlantic Beach honors legacy of the late Dr. Leon Haley Jr.The 7th annual Tony’s Turkey Trot for Brain Injury Awareness 5K drew hundreds of participants to the Beaches Town Center in Atlantic Beach on Thanksgiving morning to honor the legacy of Dr. Leon Haley Jr.
5 ways to have the best-ever Thanksgiving football game with your family, friends
Read full article: 5 ways to have the best-ever Thanksgiving football game with your family, friendsFamily bragging rights, and maybe even some made-up trophies, are usually on the line for a game people look forward to annually.
Love sharing food with pets? Here’s what’s OK from the Thanksgiving table
Read full article: Love sharing food with pets? Here’s what’s OK from the Thanksgiving tableWe all love spoiling our pets, and amid the spoiling we do to ourselves on Thanksgiving with all the delicious food, some of us consider doing the same for our pets.
How expressing gratitude can improve your mental health
Read full article: How expressing gratitude can improve your mental healthIf there ever was a month to be grateful it's November. The month of Thanksgiving and if you find yourself smiling after you take stock over your life there's something to that.
Moving company pitching in to help deliver meals ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: Moving company pitching in to help deliver meals ahead of Thanksgiving holidayThanksgiving is nearly a week away and with the ongoing supply chain issues , local groups are working harder to get food for those in need before the holiday.
Finding a turkey could be tough this Thanksgiving. Lauren Verno seeks out the best deals
Read full article: Finding a turkey could be tough this Thanksgiving. Lauren Verno seeks out the best dealsFrom supply chain issues, to shortages at some stores -- feeding a family this Thanksgiving might be a bit intimidating.
When will we see Thanksgiving’s impact on Florida’s COVID-19 cases?
Read full article: When will we see Thanksgiving’s impact on Florida’s COVID-19 cases?JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Over the last two days, Florida saw an increase of 17,344 COVID-19 cases and the state could reach one million cases by Monday. The pandemic didn’t keep people from traveling for the holiday and some weren’t interested in getting tested beforehand to check if visiting family was wise. Dr. Reza said this holiday will expose thousands more cases in the coming weeks. During that time, he says you should quarantine, even if you know a family member tested positive after the holiday. We asked News4Jax viewers if they planned on getting tested after traveling for the holiday.