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Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Providence, Jackson open at the top in first rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 boys basketball: Providence, Jackson open at the top in first rankingsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 19.
Super 6 girls basketball: BK, Providence, Bolles lead way into 2025
Read full article: Super 6 girls basketball: BK, Providence, Bolles lead way into 2025The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 18.
Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on Netflix
Read full article: Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on NetflixBeyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game.
Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared
Read full article: Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declaredThe world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.
Take a peek at the Pink Nickel Boutique and their Christmas in July SALE
Read full article: Take a peek at the Pink Nickel Boutique and their Christmas in July SALEPink Nickel is behind the scenes finding the latest fashions and bringing them to you with new arrivals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! They currently are celebrating Christmas in July and doubling down on deals with a wearhouse sale! Get ready to ADD TO CART!
Finally...The answer to: "What are we going to get dad for Father's Day?"
Read full article: Finally...The answer to: "What are we going to get dad for Father's Day?"The DadFrat brand and movement originated over 20 years ago. Originally as a brand of gifts for proud dads to be the answer to what do we get dad for his birthday, Father's Day, Christmas, and also New Dads. It has recently evolved into a movement to shine the spotlight on the 75 million proud dads in our country as they support and advocate for one another to raise health families.
Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shipping
Read full article: Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shippingIf you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four set
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four setThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 31.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four set
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Paxon jumps in rankings as Gateway final four setThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 23.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ribault moves back into rankings as Gateway tourney awaits
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ribault moves back into rankings as Gateway tourney awaitsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 16.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Top 5 teams steady, Oakleaf moves back into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Top 5 teams steady, Oakleaf moves back into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 9.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Top teams hold steady as action picks back up
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Top teams hold steady as action picks back upThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 8.
Feeling some regret about buy now, pay later holiday gifts? Consumer Reports is here to help
Read full article: Feeling some regret about buy now, pay later holiday gifts? Consumer Reports is here to helpSo 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.
Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London
Read full article: Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and LondonEurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.
Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
Read full article: Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from RussiaChristmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.
‘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.
We want to hear from you: Do you feel safe going out for the holidays given the recent number of shootings?
Read full article: We want to hear from you: Do you feel safe going out for the holidays given the recent number of shootings?Over the weekend, there have been a rash of shootings in Jacksonville. News4JAX wants so hear from you as you either attend holiday events or finish off Christmas shopping. Do you feel safe going out for the holidays? Sound off in the Hearken.
Doctors warn about popular toys that could be dangerous to children for Christmas
Read full article: Doctors warn about popular toys that could be dangerous to children for ChristmasEmergency room doctors are sounding the alarm about a number of popular toys and other items that could be dangerous to children for Christmas.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Read full article: The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be pickedErik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
Read full article: Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid warFrom Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Winter wonderland in Mandarin: Family decorates an icy display
Read full article: Winter wonderland in Mandarin: Family decorates an icy displayThere 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.
🔒 News4JAX wishes you Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️
Read full article: 🔒 News4JAX wishes you Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️As 2023 comes to an end, longtime News4JAX anchor Tom Wills, News4JAX Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn, the crew from River City Live, and the entire newsroom want to leave you with a few final messages.
Father of former UF basketball player freed after 28 years in prison with help of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban
Read full article: Father of former UF basketball player freed after 28 years in prison with help of Mavericks owner Mark CubanDorian Finney-Smith, a former University of Florida basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets, was reunited with his father this week after nearly three decades apart.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Surging Raines vaults to top spot
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Surging Raines vaults to top spotThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 19.
When you can expect the busiest travel days at airports this season
Read full article: When you can expect the busiest travel days at airports this seasonThe Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 2.5 million passengers each day during the Christmas and New Year holiday season.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Ribault, Ridgeview move into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Ribault, Ridgeview move into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 18.
News4Jax is tracking Santa on Christmas Eve!🎅 Tune in and show the kids!
Read full article: News4Jax is tracking Santa on Christmas Eve!🎅 Tune in and show the kids!We use an infrared satellite to sense the heat given off from Rudolph’s red nose, to give us an initial idea of where Santa and his sleigh are.
Santa Paws spreads holiday cheer for four-legged first responders
Read full article: Santa Paws spreads holiday cheer for four-legged first respondersYou heard of Santa Claus… but what about Santa Paws?A local nonprofit organization is making sure all K-9 officers serving Northeast Florida communities have a very merry Christmas.
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gifts golf carts to offensive linemen for Christmas
Read full article: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gifts golf carts to offensive linemen for ChristmasChristmas came early for the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive linemen last week when they were gifted brand-new golf carts by quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
Read full article: Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the billsAs Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
Read full article: Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued ChristmasBethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.
Gratifying day for volunteers, families at Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution
Read full article: Gratifying day for volunteers, families at Salvation Army Angel Tree distributionThousands of kids in our viewing area are on the verge of having a special Christmas thanks to the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida.
‘This adds to the joy’: Thousands of kids receive toys during annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘This adds to the joy’: Thousands of kids receive toys during annual Children’s Christmas Party of JacksonvilleSaturday was an exciting day at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as thousands of kids received toys for Christmas through the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville.
Lights of Love: SnapJAX Stories goes behind-the-scenes at the popular Blackhawk Bluff light display
Read full article: Lights of Love: SnapJAX Stories goes behind-the-scenes at the popular Blackhawk Bluff light displayIf you want to see something really magical this holiday season you might head over to the holiday lights on Girvin Road. Every year people in the Blackhawk Bluff community come together to create a winter wonderland filled with lights for the community. We found the story behind the lights.
Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Read full article: Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitisPope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.
WATCH LIVE: Jacksonville kicks off holiday season with Christmas tree lighting at James Weldon Johnson Park
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Jacksonville kicks off holiday season with Christmas tree lighting at James Weldon Johnson ParkThe city of Jacksonville is kicking off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree.
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ponte Vedra moves up as Fortegra tourney looms
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ponte Vedra moves up as Fortegra tourney loomsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 4,
River City Plus: Holiday Film and Music Awards rolls out the red carpet for their second season!
Read full article: River City Plus: Holiday Film and Music Awards rolls out the red carpet for their second season!What makes my story unique is that I have an award show that recognizes and awards those that spread love, peace, and togetherness via Christmas music and film.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When you need to mail packages for them to arrive by Christmas
Read full article: Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When you need to mail packages for them to arrive by ChristmasThe holiday season is in full swing, and time is ticking down on deadlines to mail your packages so that they arrive in time.
Toy donations flood into Northwest Jacksonville barber shop after News4JAX story
Read full article: Toy donations flood into Northwest Jacksonville barber shop after News4JAX storyThanks to many of our News4JAX viewers, hundreds of children in Northwest Jacksonville will be able to receive new toys at an annual community Christmas party later this month.
Jacksonville barber shop that hosts long-running Christmas toy drive struggling to get donations this year
Read full article: Jacksonville barber shop that hosts long-running Christmas toy drive struggling to get donations this yearAn annual event that helps children from less fortunate households is in jeopardy of not being able to provide new toys and clothing to hundreds of kids this Christmas holiday.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
Read full article: US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American AirlinesThere will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Deck The Chairs returns to Jacksonville Beach Wednesday
Read full article: Deck The Chairs returns to Jacksonville Beach WednesdayThe free, six-week holiday event features a nationally recognized decorated lifeguard chairs exhibit. This year’s exhibit will feature more chairs, more shows and more memories!
Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals
Read full article: Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham returned home to London to tape her first holiday special for Apple TV+.
Salvation Army to kick off Red Kettle Campaign with annual 5K race in Jacksonville Saturday
Read full article: Salvation Army to kick off Red Kettle Campaign with annual 5K race in Jacksonville SaturdayThe Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles will soon start ringing again as their annual Red Kettle Campaign will be kicking off Saturday in Jacksonville.
TELL US: How early is too early for Christmas trees or holiday decorations?
Read full article: 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.
The White Stripes announce new book full of lyrics to all their songs just in time for the holidays
Read full article: The White Stripes announce new book full of lyrics to all their songs just in time for the holidaysIf someone bought me this for Christmas, I could tell that we’re going to be friends pretty quickly.
Many Americans already planning ahead for holiday spending, report finds
Read full article: Many Americans already planning ahead for holiday spending, report findsTwo in five Americans are willing to spend less on food and gas now to have money for holiday gifts, according to a new report from Trustpilot.
NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travel
Read full article: NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travelMaximizing player rest and limiting travel demands were again part of the NBA’s formula for the coming regular season.
Grandfather says he wants to live to see justice for couple, infant girl slain in 2017 triple murder
Read full article: Grandfather says he wants to live to see justice for couple, infant girl slain in 2017 triple murderQuasean Trotter, his fiancée, Ariyan Johnson, and their infant daughter, Arielle, were all found dead in their home in the Woodland Acres neighborhood of Arlington shortly before Christmas in 2017.
Start your new year on the right foot with this Shiatsu heated foot massager
Read full article: Start your new year on the right foot with this Shiatsu heated foot massagerAnother Christmas under our belts. Another New Year’s Eve party in the history books. And while it may all seem like a blur to you, we’re sure that your feet are remembering it. With all the running around at the malls, standing in the kitchen cooking, and dancing up storms at all the festivities, your feet are now asking for a little “me” time. Why not grant their request with this Zyllion Shiatsu Foot Massager?
DUI crash survivor who lost brother, unborn twins now pays for NYE Uber rides for others
Read full article: DUI crash survivor who lost brother, unborn twins now pays for NYE Uber rides for othersA woman who lost her brother and her unborn twins in a DUI crash is turning her pain into action. This is her second year of paying for Uber rides for those who had too much to drink and should not be behind the wheel on New Year's Eve.
Flight cancellations persist at Jacksonville International Airport Tuesday
Read full article: Flight cancellations persist at Jacksonville International Airport TuesdayCanceled and delayed flights on Monday were causing headaches for some travelers, even as temperatures started to warm up in Jacksonville.
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.
Children from Police Athletic League, Big Brothers Big Sisters surprised with new bike
Read full article: Children from Police Athletic League, Big Brothers Big Sisters surprised with new bikeIn the throws of toy giveaways and surprise shopping sprees — one Jacksonville donor didn’t want anyone to know where the funds were coming from to give more than 80 local children their Christmas wish: a new bicycle.