Arrest of 4 women accused of retail theft in Nassau County points to nationwide issue
Read full article: Arrest of 4 women accused of retail theft in Nassau County points to nationwide issueThe arrest of four women accused of pulling off multiple heists at stores in Nassau County highlights a greater issue of organized retail theft.
Aldi will keep headquarters of Winn-Dixie parent company in Jacksonville
Read full article: Aldi will keep headquarters of Winn-Dixie parent company in JacksonvilleAldi has closed on its purchase of Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers -- including 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the southern U.S. The acquisition was announced last August.
Davis family making long-term plan for another 11,000 acres on Southside: report
Read full article: Davis family making long-term plan for another 11,000 acres on Southside: reportAccording to News4JAX news partner The Jax Daily Record, the Davis family is starting long-term planning to use more than 11,000 acres of property on Jacksonville's Southside.
New College Park Winn-Dixie store offers ‘enhanced shopping experience’ to Arlington community
Read full article: New College Park Winn-Dixie store offers ‘enhanced shopping experience’ to Arlington communityA new Winn-Dixie store officially opened its doors to the public at 8 a.m. Wednesday in the College Park Shopping Center.
Pharmacists say jobs are in jeopardy after Aldi, Winn-Dixie proposed merger agreement
Read full article: Pharmacists say jobs are in jeopardy after Aldi, Winn-Dixie proposed merger agreementThey said they recently received an email saying that the stores affected by this acquisition will start the process of closing their pharmacies in the coming months.
Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries in Southern US
Read full article: Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries in Southern USDiscount grocer Aldi says it's acquiring 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the Southern U.S. Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.
Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers selling 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys stores to Aldi
Read full article: Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers selling 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys stores to AldiAldi is buying 400 Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida from their parent company, Southeastern Grocers Inc.
Winn-Dixie shows off 15-foot drivable shopping cart to promote ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’ event
Read full article: Winn-Dixie shows off 15-foot drivable shopping cart to promote ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’ eventWinn-Dixie is launching its new curbside pickup service and honoring its commitment to alleviate hunger in the communities it serves this Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Southeastern Grocers raises more than $1.25M to support scholarships for military family members
Read full article: Southeastern Grocers raises more than $1.25M to support scholarships for military family membersWith the help of customers, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, raised more than $1.25 million through an annual six-week donation program to support scholarships for members of military families.
Southeastern Grocers pledges $100K to support scholarships for military family members
Read full article: Southeastern Grocers pledges $100K to support scholarships for military family membersSoutheastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, has announced the launch of its annual six-week community donation program to support scholarships for members of military families.
Winn-Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocers donating $1.1M in supplies to help people in Ukraine
Read full article: Winn-Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocers donating $1.1M in supplies to help people in UkraineSoutheastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, announced it is increasing aid to help people dealing with the war in Ukraine.
Winn-Dixie, Harveys double incentive if you get both COVID-19 & flue vaccines
Read full article: Winn-Dixie, Harveys double incentive if you get both COVID-19 & flue vaccinesSoutheastern Grocers announced Monday it is would increase efforts to safeguard the communities it serves by doubling vaccine incentives for customers who receive two vaccines on the same day at any of its in-store pharmacies.
Nassau County shoppers split on wearing masks in public
Read full article: Nassau County shoppers split on wearing masks in publicEven as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxes mask-wearing guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, Northeast Florida residents have mixed feelings about the new guidance.
Winn-Dixie resumes Johnson & Johnson shots; begins offering walk-up vaccinations
Read full article: Winn-Dixie resumes Johnson & Johnson shots; begins offering walk-up vaccinationsPharmacies at Winn-Dixie stores and Harveys supermarkets will again give Johnson & Johnson vaccines and now offer shots without an appointment, parent company Southeastern Grocers announced Thursday.
Winn-Dixie parent donates $147K to Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Winn-Dixie parent donates $147K to Wolfson Children’s HospitalThe parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys is donating more than $460,000 to eight children’s hospitals across the Southeast, including a $147,000 donation to Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville.
Winn-Dixie to vaccinate 400 Nassau County educators on Saturday
Read full article: Winn-Dixie to vaccinate 400 Nassau County educators on SaturdayIn efforts to help protect educators and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 in Nassau County schools and communities, Winn-Dixie will offer 400 free Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to all Nassau County School District employees on Saturday. The one-dose vaccines will be administered at Yulee High School in the morning and West Nassau High School in the afternoon as part of the federal retail pharmacy program. Winn-Dixie pharmacists will administer the vaccines to any county school employees of any age including teachers, administrators and staff, including virtual employees and retired educators. Eligible individuals will be asked to stay at their school appointment location for 15 to 30 minutes for a brief observation period after receiving the vaccine. Current educators and school district staff must present their valid Nassau County employee ID and a copy of their pharmacy insurance card at their scheduled appointment time and location.
City searching for solutions to New Town food desert
Read full article: City searching for solutions to New Town food desertJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – City leaders are still looking for solutions to food deserts. On Thursday, Jacksonville City Council members and other organizations met virtually to explore some short- and long-term solutions to food deserts, or areas with less or no access to fresh, healthy food. One of those areas is the New Town neighborhood near Edward Waters College. “This is a food desert without fresh fruit, fresh vegetables,” said Marcia Ellison, a 19-year resident of the New Town neighborhood. Another initiative is food pantries like the one by Feeding Northeast Florida that’s open twice a month right outside of the New Town neighborhood.
Here are some of our favorite Random Jax of Kindness
Read full article: Here are some of our favorite Random Jax of KindnessSIGN UP: Join the Positively Jax movementTo help spread that message on Wednesday, we asked you to share your good deeds (or Random Jax of Kindness) with us. Kaitlyn Walker teaches at Ortega Hills Preschool and when she mentioned Random Jax of Kindness to her class, her students took matters into their own hands. About Positively JaxEvery month we get to tell you about great things happening in our community through Positively Jax. But this year, we’re challenging you to get involved by helping us document 1,000 good deeds around town. To get involved, sign up and take the pledge to be Positively Jax on PositivelyJax.com.
JTA working to improve access to Jacksonville vaccination sites
Read full article: JTA working to improve access to Jacksonville vaccination sitesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Walmart locations in Jacksonville start offering COVID-19 vaccines, public transportation officials are working to adjust routes to make sure people can get to their appointments. Since mid-January, the state-run vaccination clinic at Regency Square Mall has been the primary vaccination site in Duval County. A bus stop was also added to the front of the vaccination site. AdAccording to JTA, 211 people have used the routes to get to the state-run vaccination site and 20 people used JTA services to get to the pop-up site on the Northside of Jacksonville last week. If you need transportation to a vaccination site, visit health.jtafla.com
COVID-19 vaccine shots to start next week at some Winn-Dixie, Harveys locations
Read full article: COVID-19 vaccine shots to start next week at some Winn-Dixie, Harveys locationsSoutheastern Grocers is preparing to administer 8,100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine throughout Florida, the supermarket company announced Thursday. Beginning Feb. 11, Southeastern Grocers will start giving COVID-19 shots to eligible recipients at select Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket and Fresco y Más locations. The shots will be for health care workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, and people age 65 and older while supplies last. Those with health insurance must provide their health insurance card during their scheduled appointment, and those without insurance will need to present a valid driver’s license or social security card. Southeastern Grocers said that in the coming months, it will also provide additional COVID-19 shots at pharmacy locations and will coordinate future drive-thru clinics to administer vaccinations in additional underserved communities as availability expands.
COVID-19 vaccines coming soon to CVS, Walgreens, other pharmacies
Read full article: COVID-19 vaccines coming soon to CVS, Walgreens, other pharmaciesCVS, Walgreens, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco are among the big-name companies will soon join Publix in getting COVID-19 vaccines out into senior citizens and others who qualify for a shot. Walgreen’s website says the CDC is working with their pharmacies to optimize vaccine access in areas with a high social vulnerability index score. The number of participating pharmacies and the allocation of vaccines is expected to grow as drug makers increase production. It is allowing state and local governments to receive additional federal dollars to cover previously incurred expenses relating to the pandemic. Participating are major chains like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid, big box stores such as Walmart and Costco, and supermarket pharmacies.
Many seniors having trouble getting to COVID-19 vaccine sites
Read full article: Many seniors having trouble getting to COVID-19 vaccine sitesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly 35% of the seniors in Florida have received at least the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to Gov. Many others are still having problems, particularly those seniors who don’t have transportation or can’t get out of the house. “My doctor’s appointment is in March, so I was going to hope he has the vaccine (by then),” Stephens said. There is also the question of seniors who can’t leave the house, those who are homebound. Now that the state has taken over vaccine distribution in Jacksonville, that service for vaccine help is no longer available.
Winn-Dixie parrent company Southeastern Grocers pulls IPO
Read full article: Winn-Dixie parrent company Southeastern Grocers pulls IPOJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Late Thursday, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced it is was postponing its planned initial public offering -- just one day before the deal was expected to be priced. “The company will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop,” Southeastern Grocers said in a news release. Southeastern Grocers said in an updated filing last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission it wanted to sell 8.9 million shares at $14 to $16. They were issued shares in exchange for debt when Southeastern Grocers completed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2018. Southeastern Grocers expects to operate 423 supermarkets under the Winn-Dixie, Harveys and Fresco y Mas brands after completing the sale of more than 100 stores, including stores operated under the Bi-Lo banner.
Winn-Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocers pulls IPO
Read full article: Winn-Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocers pulls IPOJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Late Thursday, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced it is was postponing its planned initial public offering -- just one day before the deal was expected to be priced. “The company will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop,” Southeastern Grocers said in a news release. Southeastern Grocers said in an updated filing last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission it wanted to sell 8.9 million shares at $14 to $16. They were issued shares in exchange for debt when Southeastern Grocers completed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2018. Southeastern Grocers expects to operate 423 supermarkets under the Winn-Dixie, Harveys and Fresco y Mas brands after completing the sale of more than 100 stores, including stores operated under the Bi-Lo banner.
More retailers plan to help with COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Read full article: More retailers plan to help with COVID-19 vaccine rolloutJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Within about 2 ½ hours Friday, all Publix COVID-19 vaccine appointments were booked up, including at locations in St. Johns and Flagler counties. The Publix vaccine appointments are for health care workers, people age 65 and up and long-term residents and staff. As the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues, more retailers are expected to help with the distribution. According to its website, Winn-Dixie plans to offer the vaccine to people, health care workers and long-term residents first. COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Northeast FloridaWalmart said it’s prepared to administer the COVID-19 vaccine at its more than 5,000 stores and Sam’s Club pharmacies nationwide when it’s asked to do so.
Southeastern Grocers issues voluntary recall of organic basil
Read full article: Southeastern Grocers issues voluntary recall of organic basilJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Southeastern Grocers -- the parent company of Winn-Dixie, BI-LO, Fresco y Más and Harveys Supermarkets -- has issued a voluntary recall of SE Grocers Naturally Better Organic Fresh Cut Basil. The company said cyclospora was found on the product, which was sold in all Southeastern Grocers stores. The affected product is in a 0.5-ounce container, and the corresponding UPC code is 6-07880-20230-4. If you have this product, you’re advised to throw it out or return it for a refund. Customers with questions about the recall may contact the Southeastern Grocers Customer Call Center toll-free at 844-745-0463, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.
Hundreds of Jacksonville military families receive free turkeys at drive-thru USO event
Read full article: Hundreds of Jacksonville military families receive free turkeys at drive-thru USO eventNEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Three hundred military families in need will be getting a little extra help for the holiday’s thanks to Winn-Dixie, the Greater Jacksonville USO and current and former Jaguars players. Winn-Dixie, Jaguars' defensive end Lerentee McCray and former Jaguar Drayton Florence donated 300 turkeys for a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday night in Neptune Beach. For Tuesday’s event at the Neptune Beach Winn-Dixie in Penman Plaza, the USO invited 300 active-duty and veteran families to receive the turkeys and other holiday meal essentials. The event was by invitation only and was not open to the public. Because of the ongoing pandemic, participants were encouraged to wear protective equipment during the drive-thru event.
Harveys Supermarket, Winn-Dixie will host a COVID-19 safe Trick-or-Treat event
Read full article: Harveys Supermarket, Winn-Dixie will host a COVID-19 safe Trick-or-Treat eventJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Halloween right around the corner, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are ready to share some candy! Candy stations will be placed throughout the stores, which will be served safely by store associates wearing masks and gloves. The Candy filled event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. However, face masks are required for the health of customers and supermarket associates. All Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will be participating in the event.
Winn-Dixie donates over 4,000 pounds of pet food to Jax Humane
Read full article: Winn-Dixie donates over 4,000 pounds of pet food to Jax HumaneWinn-Dixie is doing its part to make sure no pet goes hungry. On Thursday, the supermarket chain donated more than 4,000 pounds of pet food to the Jacksonville Humane Society, which has been struggling to keep its pantry stocked amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now, thanks to Winn-Dixie, the Humane Society’s supplies are in much better shape. The grocery chain dropped off four pallets of pet food at the organization’s warehouse. The Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry helps feed pets of seniors, veterans and others in the community who are in need.
4 new Winn-Dixie stores coming to Florida
Read full article: 4 new Winn-Dixie stores coming to FloridaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four new Winn-Dixie stores are coming to Florida on Nov. 11, including one in Jacksonville. The four new Winn-Dixie locations opening on Nov. 11 include:8855 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL1459 N.W. "We’ve expanded our product assortments in these new stores to ensure our customers have fresh, quality products at the right price for every meal. As we expand our footprint, we are able to support more communities throughout Florida and be the grocer our customers and communities can always count on.”These store openings are the first of eight new Winn-Dixie stores throughout the state of Florida. The eight new Winn-Dixie stores will provide more than 700 jobs and opportunities to community members throughout Florida.
Free drive-up flu vaccines Saturday for Duval County teachers, their families
Read full article: Free drive-up flu vaccines Saturday for Duval County teachers, their familiesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Don’t put off getting your flu vaccine this year -- that’s the message from the Florida Health Department and Duval County as the #FluVaxJax campaign continues. Winn-Dixie, in partnership with Duval County Public Schools and Florida Blue, will offer free flu vaccines for all county teachers and other DCPS employees at a drive-up clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months and older get a flu vaccine every year. Winn-Dixie pharmacists will administer the free flu vaccines to DCPS employees and any family member 18 and over along with retired DCPS educators, while supplies last. To receive a free regular or high-dose (age 65 and over) flu vaccine, DCPS employees must show their valid employee ID.
Turn around, don’t drown: Glynn County streets flooded after 7 inches of rain
Read full article: Turn around, don’t drown: Glynn County streets flooded after 7 inches of rainBRUNSWICK, Ga. – Drivers in Glynn County need to heed the warning “Turn around, don’t drown” this morning after a storm system dumped 7 inches of rain in the area, according to the National Weather Service. News4Jax’s Brittany Muller is surveying areas overrun with water in Storm Track and saw two vehicles that stalled in water, one near the middle of an intersection. The parking lots of the Winn-Dixie and Waffle House in Brunswick are flooded out; as is F-J Torras Causeway and Glynn Avenue. A flood warning for Glynn County expired at 5:30 a.m, but as high-tide is expected at 8 this morning, waters may rise higher.
'It lightens my burdens': Area residents grateful at food pantry event
Read full article: 'It lightens my burdens': Area residents grateful at food pantry event'It lightens my burdens': Area residents grateful at food pantry eventPublished: September 15, 2020, 6:22 pmWinn-Dixie, Feeding Northeast Florida team up to give 25,000 pounds of food to those in need
‘It lightens my burdens’: Area residents grateful at food pantry event
Read full article: ‘It lightens my burdens’: Area residents grateful at food pantry eventFeeding Northeast Florida is holding nearly 45 drive-thru food pantries a week to keep up with the needs of area residents, but Tuesday’s event was a bit different. Winn-Dixie paired up with Feeding Northeast Florida and helped provide groceries for more than 400 families at the Paxon Revival Center. It lightens my burdens … Winn-Dixie is Jacksonville’s backbone,” said one woman at the event. Winn-Dixie has not set a date for its next food pantry event but says it will be around the holiday season. Feeding Northeast Florida says it will be hosting a drive-thru food pantry on Thursday at Redemption Church on Lane Avenue.
Winn-Dixie’s mask requirement is now in effect
Read full article: Winn-Dixie’s mask requirement is now in effectWinn-Dixie’s mask requirement is now in effectPublished: July 27, 2020, 6:14 pmStarting Monday, customers heading to Winn-Dixie will be required to wear a face covering if heading into a store.
Grocery chain Winn-Dixie reverses policy, will require masks
Read full article: Grocery chain Winn-Dixie reverses policy, will require masksATLANTA – The parent company of Southern supermarket chain Winn-Dixie said Monday that it is reversing its policy and will now require customers to wear masks at its stores to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Southeastern Grocers Inc. said the requirement will go into effect next Monday. The company had initially rejected a mask mandate, saying it did not want to put its workers in the position of having to ban customers. But in a statement, the company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, said its position had “evolved” and it wanted to more clearly emphasize the importance of its customers', workers’ and communities’ safety. Still, the company said state and federal officials should be responsible for issuing mask requirements.
Winn-Dixie chalk mural salutes frontline heroes
Read full article: Winn-Dixie chalk mural salutes frontline heroesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A giant chalk mural decorated the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie on Baymeadows Road near Interstate 295 Wednesday as a salute to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mural depicted a caped super hero with a medical cross symbol on its chest and read, “Happy nurses week. Thank you to our frontline heroes.”A giant mural of a superhero clad with a medical cross decorated the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie on Baymeadows Road Wednesday as a salute to frontline heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. A giant mural decorated the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie on Baymeadows Road Wednesday as a salute to frontline heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. (WJXT)The store had commissioned the piece from local mural artists Danielle and Ian Cleary.
Grocers adjusting to coronavirus pandemic with new precautions
Read full article: Grocers adjusting to coronavirus pandemic with new precautionsVIDEO: Publix, Winn-Dixie among grocers installing plexiglass shields at registers. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Chick-fil-A will start selling bottles of its signature sauce
Read full article: Chick-fil-A will start selling bottles of its signature sauceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Chick-fil-A sauce lovers, rejoice! Chick-fil-A is entering the grocery business with bottles of its signature and Polynesian sauces, CNN reports. Starting in April, the 16-ounce bottles will be sold in Florida at Publix, Target, Walmart and Winn-Dixie stores. It’s the first time that Chick-fil-A will sell its products in retail stores, CNN reports. All proceeds from the bottle sales will go to Chick-fil-A’s scholarship fund for employees.
Southeastern Grocers to open Winn-Dixie stores at five closing Lucky’s Markets
Read full article: Southeastern Grocers to open Winn-Dixie stores at five closing Lucky’s MarketsJacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers said Feb. 4 it agreed in principle to take over five Lucky’s Market locations in Florida. Southeastern Grocers will open Winn-Dixie supermarkets at closing Lucky’s stores in Gainesville, Melbourne, Fort Myers, Naples and Lake Mary. Lucky’s, which is reorganizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws, initially intended to keep the Melbourne store open. Previously, Aldi agreed to take over six Lucky’s stores, while Publix Super Markets Inc. agreed to take over leases at five properties including the Lucky’s store in Neptune Beach. Lucky’s said Feb. 4 it entered into asset purchase agreements with Southeastern Grocers, Seabra Foods and Hitchcock’s Markets for seven locations in Florida.
Winn-Dixie to open Brentwood store Feb. 12
Read full article: Winn-Dixie to open Brentwood store Feb. 12If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Copyright © 2020 News4Jax.com is managed by Graham Digital and pubished by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
Announcement expected on new grocery store in Brentwood, notorious food desert area
Read full article: Announcement expected on new grocery store in Brentwood, notorious food desert areaJACKSONVILLE, Fla – City leaders and representatives for Winn-Dixie are expected to discuss it's new location in the Brentwood neighborhood on Wednesday morning. NEW STORY: Open for details of Wednesday’s eventThe grocery chain is taking over the old Publix building in the Gateway Town Center. The store is currently being renovated and remodeled, but until it opens its doors, residents in the area are living in a food desert. To make sure residents have access to fresh food, Gaffney said Feeding Northeast Florida and Farm Share are teaming up to distribute free food to about 300 residents every week. The press conference is scheduled for 8 a.m. at the Gateway Town Center.
With Publix out at Gateway Town Center, organizations to provide free food to community
Read full article: With Publix out at Gateway Town Center, organizations to provide free food to communityWith Publix out at Gateway Town Center, organizations to provide free food to communityPublished: December 29, 2019, 10:33 pmJacksonville City Council member says goal is for Winn-Dixie to open by beginning of March
Winn-Dixie will replace Publix in Brentwood, councilman says
Read full article: Winn-Dixie will replace Publix in Brentwood, councilman saysJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council member Reggie Gaffney announced Wednesday that he expects Winn-Dixie will replace Publix in the Gateway Shopping Center in Brentwood after Publix closes Dec. 28. “While Publix may be leaving, it creates an opportunity for other grocery stores to build a new relationship with the good people in Brentwood,” Gaffney said in a news release. I am excited to have a grocery store who wants to be in District 7.”Gaffney said Winn-Dixie could open in early 2020. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has requested $850,000 in city financial incentives to open the store, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported. Residents and city leaders worried that the closure of Publix would create a food desert because the next closest supermarket is about a mile away.
Budweiser Clydesdales are in Jacksonville!
Read full article: Budweiser Clydesdales are in Jacksonville!JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Jacksonville! The Budweiser Clydesdales have been American icons since their first public appearance in 1933. 220Fleming Island, FL 32003Tuesday, Nov. 19Winn-Dixie Store #126 p.m.12333 Sago Ave. W.Jacksonville, FL 32218Wednesday, Nov. 20Winn-Dixie Store #186 p.m.1209 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223Friday, Nov. 22Winn-Dixie Store #76 p.m.10915-122 Baymeadows Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32256For more information, click here.
Winn-Dixie holds mobile food pantry for Hunger Action Month
Read full article: Winn-Dixie holds mobile food pantry for Hunger Action MonthJoe Raedle/Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - One in seven people struggle with hunger in Florida and the food insecurity rate is nearly 18% in Duval County, according to Winn-Dixie. The grocer is partnering with Feeding Northeast Florida to recognize September as Hunger Action Month with a drive-thru food pantry event for the community. Feeding America member food banks are lifelines for people who may not have access to a healthy meal, Winn-Dixie said. This is a part of Winn-Dixie's ongoing effort to fight food insecurity and to provide associates with the hands-on opportunity to positively impact communities in the Jacksonville area. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Peanut butter cookies recalled because peanuts weren't listed ingredient
Read full article: Peanut butter cookies recalled because peanuts weren't listed ingredientThe parent company of Winn-Dixie is recalling packages of peanut butter cookies because – and no, we’re not joking about this – peanuts weren’t listed in the ingredients. Since they’re peanut butter cookies, it seems like that should go without saying. Then again, it’s totally possible shoppers might be surprised to find traces of peanuts lurking inside these confectionery treats. In addition to the 18-count packs of peanut butter cookies, Southeastern Grocers is recalling some of its 18-count variety packs of cookies because peanut butter cookies are among those included. Questions and concerns about this voluntary recall can contact the Southeastern Grocers Customer Call Center by dialing 844-745-0463 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT.
Peanut butter cookies because peanuts weren't listed ingredient
Read full article: Peanut butter cookies because peanuts weren't listed ingredientThe parent company of Winn-Dixie is recalling packages of peanut butter cookies because and no, were not joking about this peanuts werent listed in the ingredients. Since theyre peanut butter cookies, it seems like that should go without saying. Then again, its totally possible shoppers might be surprised to find traces of peanuts lurking inside these confectionery treats. In addition to the 18-count packs of peanut butter cookies, Southeastern Grocers is recalling some of its 18-count variety packs of cookies because peanut butter cookies are among those included. Questions and concerns about this voluntary recall can contact the Southeastern Grocers Customer Call Center by dialing 844-745-0463 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT.
GALLERY: Stores run out of water, bread ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Read full article: GALLERY: Stores run out of water, bread ahead of Hurricane DorianAll of the water was gone Wednesday night at the Winn-Dixie store at the corner of University and San Jose boulevards. The manager said a new shipment could be coming in Thursday. Hide Caption
1 trapped after industrial accident on West Beaver Street
Read full article: 1 trapped after industrial accident on West Beaver StreetJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - One person was seriously injured in an industrial accident Friday morning at the C&S Wholesale Grocers distribution center near Baldwin, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. Firefighters called just after 7 a.m. to the site off Beaver Street which has long been known as the Winn-Dixie warehouse found someone trapped under a large load and needed to be rescued. They managed to pull the individual out and transported him to the hospital and his condition was not reported. C&S released a statement about the accident:There has been an incident in our Jacksonville, Florida facility. At C&S, our employees safety is our priority and we are investigating the cause of this incident.