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Jacksonville airport officials showcase prohibited items, share tips for Thanksgiving travelers
Read full article: Jacksonville airport officials showcase prohibited items, share tips for Thanksgiving travelersRepresentatives from the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) will showcase prohibited items and share travel tips for passengers ahead of Thanksgiving.
All Friday morning flights from JAX canceled due to Hurricane Helene, future delays anticipated
Read full article: All Friday morning flights from JAX canceled due to Hurricane Helene, future delays anticipatedAll flights scheduled to depart out of the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) Friday morning have been canceled, according to the latest update on the airport’s website.
Most evening flights out of JAX canceled, delayed amid Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Most evening flights out of JAX canceled, delayed amid Hurricane HeleneMost flights scheduled to depart out of the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) Thursday after 2 p.m. have been canceled or delayed, according to the latest update on the airport’s website.
Chili’s is (baby) back at Jacksonville International Airport with renovated restaurant
Read full article: Chili’s is (baby) back at Jacksonville International Airport with renovated restaurantThe Chili’s Grill & Bar inside the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) has officially reopened after undergoing expansions and renovations.
PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" is back in Jax!
Read full article: PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" is back in Jax!The PAW Patrol is back in JAX with PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite.” Jump into the action with Marshall, Rubble, Chase, Rocky, Zuma, Skye, and the rest of the PAW Patrol as they come together for their most heroic rescue mission yet. And for the first time ever live on stage, see Liberty and Robo Dog! It’s fun, interactive, and non-stop excitement for the whole family. Coming to Moran Theatre Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 for four performances. www.pawpatrollive.com
LIVE RADAR: It is slowly drying out tonight
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: It is slowly drying out tonightScattered storms will produce heavy periods of rain with possible accumulation of up to/over 2″ due to slower-moving storms this afternoon/early evening. Highs continue in the 90s, 80s along the coast.
River City Plus: Local Singer-Songwriter Jesabel talks life -from modeling to moming and all the art in between
Read full article: River City Plus: Local Singer-Songwriter Jesabel talks life -from modeling to moming and all the art in betweenLocal Jax Singer-songwriter JESABEL has created a custom card line "Say-it-with-a-Song" available for purchase at her shop JESABEL home located at Avonlea Antiques & Interiors. Song lyrics typed on a 1970's typewriter and paired with an original watercolor painting done by JESABEL.
Say-it-with-a-Song Valentine cards made by local Singer-Songwriter Jesabel
Read full article: Say-it-with-a-Song Valentine cards made by local Singer-Songwriter JesabelLocal Jax Singer-songwriter JESABEL has created a custom card line "Say-it-with-a-Song" available for purchase at her shop JESABEL home located at Avonlea Antiques & Interiors. Song lyrics typed on a 1970's typewriter and paired with an original watercolor painting done by JESABEL.
Is this the last night for freezes?
Read full article: Is this the last night for freezes?After Thursday morning, we will possibly have another colder start in the upper 20s on Sunday. Beyond this weekend comes a warm-up with highs back into the 70s by Tuesday and no more freezes for the rest of January.
River City Plus: Coach Floyd of Level Up Fitness talks entrepreneurship, legacy, and staying healthy!
Read full article: River City Plus: Coach Floyd of Level Up Fitness talks entrepreneurship, legacy, and staying healthy!Coach Floyd’s body transformation at level up fitness Jax has taken the fitness industry by storm in the past five years.
Hundreds of first responders prepare for big crowds in Jacksonville for football games, NYE celebrations
Read full article: Hundreds of first responders prepare for big crowds in Jacksonville for football games, NYE celebrationsJax is ready: that’s the word from local officials as they gear up for an incredibly busy next couple of days.
Man accused of saying ‘bomb’ onboard plane diverted to JAX appears in federal court, faces 5 years in prison
Read full article: Man accused of saying ‘bomb’ onboard plane diverted to JAX appears in federal court, faces 5 years in prisonThe man accused of saying “bomb” onboard a Breeze Airways flight from Orlando that had to be diverted to Jacksonville International Airport was in federal court Thursday.
Jacksonville airport parking ‘completely full,’ alternative transportation recommended
Read full article: Jacksonville airport parking ‘completely full,’ alternative transportation recommendedThere are no more places to park at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), the airport announced Friday morning.
Mayor Deegan pushes for direct flights from Jacksonville to London during her trip overseas to lure businesses
Read full article: Mayor Deegan pushes for direct flights from Jacksonville to London during her trip overseas to lure businessesDeegan is meeting with 50 companies and agencies to promote the city. Most of it deals with financial technology, known as “Fintech.”
JAX offers flyers tips ahead of an expected summer travel surge
Read full article: JAX offers flyers tips ahead of an expected summer travel surgeThursday airport officials announced important information for people traveling in and out of JAX in the coming months , to make things as smooth as possible.
Travel Savvy: Which airports have worst delays, most cancellations? When is best time to fly?
Read full article: Travel Savvy: Which airports have worst delays, most cancellations? When is best time to fly?News4JAX analyzes the best time of day to fly, which airports have the most delays and which airports have the most cancellations in the region.
Positively JAX winners provide nurturing environment for refugee students through mentoring, tutoring
Read full article: Positively JAX winners provide nurturing environment for refugee students through mentoring, tutoringThis month’s Positively JAX winners are proof that age is nothing but a number. Teenagers who are shaping and helping develop their peers.
Florida grand jury issues scathing report on migrant flights through JAX, as attorney general calls for changes in laws
Read full article: Florida grand jury issues scathing report on migrant flights through JAX, as attorney general calls for changes in lawsA scathing grand jury report from the Florida Supreme Court details federal flights filled with migrant children coming through Jacksonville International Airport in 2021.
TSA officers seize knife at JAX after they say passenger shoved it in deodorant stick
Read full article: TSA officers seize knife at JAX after they say passenger shoved it in deodorant stickOfficers with the Transportation Security Administration at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) made an interesting find recently.
Jacksonville hazmat firefighter reveals how to minimize battery fire risk
Read full article: Jacksonville hazmat firefighter reveals how to minimize battery fire riskIt was a scary scenario for travelers on board a Spirit Airlines flight on Wednesday as crew members and passengers used fire extinguishers to put out a small fire in an overhead bin.
WATCH LIVE: Crash with fuel spill on I-95 north by airport, causing traffic backup
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Crash with fuel spill on I-95 north by airport, causing traffic backupJacksonville Fire Rescue Department is reporting to a traffic crash with a fuel spill on I-95 north, north of Max Legget Parkway. Anyone travelling to or from Jacksonville International Airport this Friday afternoon will face delays.
Attention turns to FAA after damaged database file causes outage in safety-alert system
Read full article: Attention turns to FAA after damaged database file causes outage in safety-alert systemU.S. air travel returned mostly to normal Thursday, a day after a computer system that sends safety information to pilots broke down and grounded traffic from coast to coast.
Aviation expert weighs in after air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage
Read full article: Aviation expert weighs in after air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outageThousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours.
TSA reports a record breaking year for the number of guns found at JAX security checkpoint
Read full article: TSA reports a record breaking year for the number of guns found at JAX security checkpointThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2022, including JAX.
Southwest flight cancellations continue Wednesday, leave passengers stranded in Jacksonville
Read full article: Southwest flight cancellations continue Wednesday, leave passengers stranded in JacksonvilleThe cancellations of thousands of Southwest Airlines flights are leaving passengers stranded for days.
'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' to feature Duran Duran, New Edition
Read full article: 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' to feature Duran Duran, New EditionRyan Seacrest will usher in 2023 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with iconic bands from the 1980s and 1990s as well as a member of BTS and a TikTok sensation.
New military lounge opens at Jacksonville International Airport
Read full article: New military lounge opens at Jacksonville International AirportThe Jacksonville Aviation Authority on Wednesday officially opened a new military lounge at Jacksonville International Airport for active-duty service members.
Jax Best spots for holiday lights
Read full article: Jax Best spots for holiday lightsWe have the top lights around Jax and First up girven road lights located in the black hawk bluff subdivision off of Atlantic blvd. They won our jay best holiday lights three years in a row from 2019 through 2021 It has become famous for some of the best lights in Jacksonville. Ride through the streets and enjoy the beautiful lights and displays throughout the neighborhood. This is a free neighborhood drive through, and I never knock free stuff!
JAX Airport: Passengers should arrive at least 2 hours before flights this week
Read full article: JAX Airport: Passengers should arrive at least 2 hours before flights this weekThousands of people are expected to fly out of Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) every day next week as Thanksgiving approaches.
Lounge for traveling military members, their families abruptly closes at Jacksonville International Airport
Read full article: Lounge for traveling military members, their families abruptly closes at Jacksonville International AirportA well-known resource for traveling military members and their families has closed at Jacksonville International Airport — abruptly.
Jacksonville International Airport to open for operations on Friday
Read full article: Jacksonville International Airport to open for operations on FridayOfficials with the Jacksonville International Airport announced late Wednesday night that all flights out of JAX airport Thursday have been canceled.
River City Beats | Robbie Wayne
Read full article: River City Beats | Robbie WayneToday on River City Live we host a new artist to the River City Beats stage. Robbie Wayne is a local singer-songwriter living in Jax. His music combines old time sounds with an upbeat tempo. Keep an eye out for his new single “Chase my tail.”
Local film “The Ride” hits the silver screen
Read full article: Local film “The Ride” hits the silver screen“The Ride” is Paul Sorvino’s last film shot in Jacksonville. Filmmaker Jessica Rosko, a JAX local, joins us on River City live to discuss the film and her upcoming festival. For more information visit www.2treefilms.com or www.serfilmfestival.com.
POLL QUESTION: Have you had a family member or someone close to you overdose?
Read full article: POLL QUESTION: Have you had a family member or someone close to you overdose?New data released by Project Opioid on Wednesday showed overdose deaths increased 11% nationwide in 2021. Between December 2020 and December 2021 there were 538 overdose deaths in Duval County, a 3% increase from the year before, according to The Changing Overdose Crisis in JAX.
Head of TSA at JAX weighs in on influx of guns found in carry-on luggage
Read full article: Head of TSA at JAX weighs in on influx of guns found in carry-on luggageThe head of the Transportation Security Administration at Jacksonville International Airport weighed in Thursday on an influx of guns being found in carry-on luggage.
Popular Jacksonville chicken wing restaurant, home to Buffalo Bills fans, to close this month
Read full article: Popular Jacksonville chicken wing restaurant, home to Buffalo Bills fans, to close this monthA popular restaurant in Mandarin is closing shop later this month after serving the community for more than two decades.
Breeze Airways to add new nonstop route from Jacksonville to New York City
Read full article: Breeze Airways to add new nonstop route from Jacksonville to New York CityBreeze Airways is adding a new nonstop route from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to New York City’s Westchester Airport (HPN), just north of Manhattan, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority announced Thursday.
A passenger at Jacksonville International Airport found with a loaded gun in carry-on luggage
Read full article: A passenger at Jacksonville International Airport found with a loaded gun in carry-on luggageThe Jacksonville Airport Authority confirmed Friday that a passenger was found with a loaded gun in his carry-on luggage.
Positively Jax: Beaches Go Green beach cleanup!
Read full article: Positively Jax: Beaches Go Green beach cleanup!Anne Marie Moquin of Beaches Go Green joined us for two segments. First, she discussed easy ways to be more eco friendly. She told us which items you should use that will leave less of an impact on our environment.
Episcopal student hopes research will help treat aggressive brain cancer
Read full article: Episcopal student hopes research will help treat aggressive brain cancerOne of six local International Science and Engineering Competition finalists is researching how nanoparticles can treat Glioblastoma Multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Start-up airline Breeze landing in Jacksonville with nonstop service to 7 cities
Read full article: Start-up airline Breeze landing in Jacksonville with nonstop service to 7 citiesStartup discount carrier Breeze Airways said Tuesday it will add 35 routes from 10 more cities and will be the newest carrier at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) with new, nonstop service to seven cities.
Delta jetliner coming into JAX lands safely after pilots report mechincal problem
Read full article: Delta jetliner coming into JAX lands safely after pilots report mechincal problemA Delta jetliner coming into Jacksonville International Airport landed safely Wednesday morning after a mechanical problem was reported, according to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.
Over 70,000 meals donated in Positively JAX food drive to benefit Feeding Northeast Florida food bank
Read full article: Over 70,000 meals donated in Positively JAX food drive to benefit Feeding Northeast Florida food bankThe kindness of Jacksonville was on full display as over 15,000 pounds of food were donated on the Dr. Martin Luther Kind, Jr. Day of Service.
42 guns confiscated at Jacksonville International Airport in 2021
Read full article: 42 guns confiscated at Jacksonville International Airport in 2021A total of 42 guns were confiscated at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at Jacksonville International Airport last year, according to TSA.
JAX flight cancellations continue amid bad weather, COVID-19 surge
Read full article: JAX flight cancellations continue amid bad weather, COVID-19 surgeFlight cancellations, delays, and disruptions are soaring in airports across the country, including Jacksonville, as a result of bad weather and employee sick-outs due to COVID-19.
JetBlue cancels nearly 1,300 flights through mid-January as virus sidelines staff
Read full article: JetBlue cancels nearly 1,300 flights through mid-January as virus sidelines staffAirline cancellations surged for a seventh straight day and threatened to throw off weekend flights home for holiday travelers.
‘Merry & Joy’: Mother thankful for help from community, holiday meal & gift from police union
Read full article: ‘Merry & Joy’: Mother thankful for help from community, holiday meal & gift from police unionWe are continuing our Positively JAX series “Merry & Joy” in the hopes of inspiring you to pay it forward this holiday season.
Long waits expected at nation’s airports Sunday as travelers head home
Read full article: Long waits expected at nation’s airports Sunday as travelers head homeLong lines and crowds were expected at Jacksonville International Airport on Sunday, but early in the day there wasn’t much of a rush as expected.
I Know Jax 10th Anniversary!
Read full article: I Know Jax 10th Anniversary!Joe Talentino and his show I Know Jax have cemented their status as the go to program (besides River City Live) to learn about all that is going on in Jacksonville. Food is featured, but Joe has made the effort to shine a spotlight on on all Jacksonville businesses. This Sunday, I Know Jax celebrates 10 years of showing love to Jacksonville at Dennis Chan’s new Blue Bamboo restaurant in Mandarin from 6-9pm. Tickets are available at iknowjax.com.
Jax By Jax Literary Arts Festival | River City Live
Read full article: Jax By Jax Literary Arts Festival | River City LiveThe Jax by Jax Literary Festival returns to an in person setting after last year’s virtual presentations. The event focuses on writers of all genres presenting poems, stories and more on this year’s theme Gun Violence. The event expands some to include a dramatic reading of event founder Tim Gilmore’s play “Repossessions: Mass Shooting in Baymeadows” on Friday night. Workshops begin at 10am Saturday at Jessie Ball Dupont Center. As well as literary art, attendees can take in the visual creations of local artist Overstreet Ducasse inside the Corner Gallery curated by Shawanna Brooks. Rance spoke with Tim and current co-coordinator Brad Kuhn about this weekend’s event.
Staffing shortages in Jacksonville, bad weather lead to widespread flight delays, FAA says
Read full article: Staffing shortages in Jacksonville, bad weather lead to widespread flight delays, FAA saysThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) blamed widespread flight cancellations this weekend on bad weather and air traffic control issues in Jacksonville.
Hot and humid today; It’s not feeling like Fall... ya’ll
Read full article: Hot and humid today; It’s not feeling like Fall... ya’llSkies are partly cloudy and some showers will develop over the next few hours. Most of us will be on the drier side around Jax with only a 30% chance of rain. Showers will stay away from the beaches and be in the inland vicinity west of the St. Johns river out and out toward highway 301. Those that develop will tend to fade after 8 pm.
Ramona Flea Market Turns 50! | River City Live
Read full article: Ramona Flea Market Turns 50! | River City LiveRamona Flea Market has been voted Jax Best Flea Market 2 years in a row. Evidently they have connected with the community beyond the most recent years, though. The flea market has big plans to celebrate 50 years of existence. They are offering 50% off specials on food and other experiences all weekend. They are hoping to connect with a new group of entrepreneurs and vendors by offering 50% off of 50 vendor spaces to new sellers. General Manager Lee Largin chatted with Rance Adams about this weekend’s celebration which will go on...rain or shine!
Meet the Filipino-American artist behind the 151-foot ‘Jax’ sculpture coming to new downtown park
Read full article: Meet the Filipino-American artist behind the 151-foot ‘Jax’ sculpture coming to new downtown parkThe artist known as Jefrë, born Jefre Figueras Manuel, has created life-size public art pieces in cities like Manila, London, Abu Dhabi and Orlando.