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FAA probes holiday drone show accident that injured boy in Florida
Read full article: FAA probes holiday drone show accident that injured boy in FloridaThe Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into why several drones collided and fell from the sky during a holiday show over the weekend in downtown Orlando, Florida.
FAA investigating after drones collide, fall into crowd during downtown Orlando holiday show
Read full article: FAA investigating after drones collide, fall into crowd during downtown Orlando holiday showThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after drones collided and fell into a crowd during a holiday show Saturday evening in downtown Orlando, according to the agency.
Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL in left knee
Read full article: Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL in left kneeOrlando center Moritz Wagner will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, that news coming to the injury-riddled Magic one day after they pulled off one of the more improbable wins in franchise history.
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hot dog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hot dog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
Sober season: Navigating an alcohol-free holiday
Read full article: Sober season: Navigating an alcohol-free holidayDecember has been the month that Americans spend the most on alcohol for the past four years, last year, Americans spent over $37 billion on alcohol. So, it’s very likely any holiday party you go to will have alcohol at it.
Chilly challenge: Pros and cons of colder temps
Read full article: Chilly challenge: Pros and cons of colder tempsThe 208th edition of the Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this year, much of the U.S. will see a wet winter as opposed to the usual white. But most of the country will still feel the chill of the season. So how do colder temps impact the body?
The cost of Florida home insurance is stabilizing. Here’s when homeowners could start saving money
Read full article: The cost of Florida home insurance is stabilizing. Here’s when homeowners could start saving moneyThe cost of home insurance in Florida was a hot topic at this year’s Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit in Orlando.
Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFallOn Thursday, an Orange County jury ruled the family of Tyre Sampson will be given $310 million, $155 million each to the father and mother, according to our sister station WKMG in Orlando.
Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild card
Read full article: Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild cardKarl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source saysGus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator.
Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title
Read full article: Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns titleBarbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship.
New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting
Read full article: New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as settingHarry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for you
Read full article: Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for youOver 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?
Thanksgiving: The science behind gratitude
Read full article: Thanksgiving: The science behind gratitudeThanksgiving, National Gratitude Month … November is packed with opportunities to express your thanks to friends and family, over 90 percent of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?
Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for you
Read full article: Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for youOver 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?
UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M
Read full article: UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&MDarius Johnson scored 24 points and assisted on a go-ahead slam dunk with less than a minute remaining to lead UCF to a 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M.
Did the new Florida constitutional carry law impact the deadly downtown Orlando shooting? Orlando police chief weighs in
Read full article: Did the new Florida constitutional carry law impact the deadly downtown Orlando shooting? Orlando police chief weighs inEight people were shot — two fatally — early Friday in downtown Orlando, prompting questions about police security in an area that has been plagued with violence in recent years, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG reported.
Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in OrlandoPolice in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.
Going Ringside Ep. 89: Shawn Michaels
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 89: Shawn MichaelsSome say he's the greatest of all time and HBK is our guest on Going Ringside this week. We sit down with Shawn Michaels to discuss his career and role overseeing NXT. Host Scott Johnson will ask him what it's like to be the former anti-authority bad boy who's now the boss of the hit show NXT, which airs on CW. We're also joined by one of his up-and-coming stars, Tank Ledger.
Descending the corporate ladder: How ideas of success in the workplace are shifting
Read full article: Descending the corporate ladder: How ideas of success in the workplace are shiftingWorking hard and rising to the top has long been a marker of career success and happiness. But that notion may be a thing of the past. According to Indeed and a new study, workplace priorities are shifting, especially among younger generations.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
Florida woman found guilty of murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase
Read full article: Florida woman found guilty of murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcaseA woman accused of leaving her boyfriend to die after he was zipped into a suitcase in their home has been found guilty of second-degree murder by a jury in central Florida.
How to succeed in the pursuit of happiness
Read full article: How to succeed in the pursuit of happinessAre you happy? Are you truly happy? And what makes people happy? The global happiness report found that 71 percent of people say they are rather happy. But that’s down from 79 percent last year. People in the Netherlands top the list when it comes to happiness, and Hungary and South Korea are at the bottom. The United States ranks 23rd out of 140 nations. And it turns out younger people are sadder than boomers. But what qualifies as true happiness?
Orlando doctor facing prison time is accused of illegally using liquid silicone for butt implants
Read full article: Orlando doctor facing prison time is accused of illegally using liquid silicone for butt implants54-year-old Nham Pham, Orlando doctor, was accused of receiving, proffering delivery, misbranding, and failing to register shipments of liquid silicone with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countries
Read full article: Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countriesFlorida and Texas were the two U.S. states with the largest number of new residents last year, and their biggest source was other countries.
Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown
Read full article: Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdownFlorida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.
Caught on Camera: Hurricane Milton shreds roof of Tampa Bay Rays' stadium in St. Petersburg
Read full article: Caught on Camera: Hurricane Milton shreds roof of Tampa Bay Rays' stadium in St. PetersburgThe fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida on Wednesday night, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.
Milton damages the roof of the Rays' stadium and forces NBA preseason game to be called off
Read full article: Milton damages the roof of the Rays' stadium and forces NBA preseason game to be called offThe fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.
Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching Florida
Read full article: Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching FloridaHurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don’t speak English.
‘Well, damn!’ Video shows Milton jostling Hurricane Hunter aircraft
Read full article: ‘Well, damn!’ Video shows Milton jostling Hurricane Hunter aircraftOne shouldn’t expect a smooth ride through a hurricane, but Milton knocked the Hurricane Hunter crew around a bit as they entered the storm’s eye Tuesday.
Money matters: Giving kids a financial head start
Read full article: Money matters: Giving kids a financial head startLearning how to manage money is an essential life skill. But according to a 2023 Edward Jones survey, 80 percent of respondents said they never learned financial skills in school. So how can parents step in?
Going Ringside Ep. 82: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 82: Bianca Belair and Montez FordOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the most popular couple in all of pro wrestling: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford. The couple met up with Host Scott Johnson at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to discuss the changing media landscape, which includes NXT debuting on CW on Oct. 1.
Beyond the job description: Considering company culture
Read full article: Beyond the job description: Considering company cultureThere’s a lot to consider during a job interview. Is the job itself good? Is the pay in the right range? What about the benefits? But experts say people often miss one of the most important questions: Will I be happy working here?
Surviving the first semester as the parent of a college student
Read full article: Surviving the first semester as the parent of a college studentMore than 19 million new students are expected to enroll into colleges in the U.S. this year, but while there is a lot of information for new students, what about their parents? Sending your child off to school can be hard not only on them.
How newborn specialists are helping new moms navigate early days of motherhood
Read full article: How newborn specialists are helping new moms navigate early days of motherhoodMore than 3.5 million babies will be born this year. That means 3 million new moms will be navigating the world of endless diaper changes, feedings and sleepless nights.
Probe is closed into owners of Pulse nightclub, where 49 died in mass shooting
Read full article: Probe is closed into owners of Pulse nightclub, where 49 died in mass shootingThe Orlando Police Department has closed its investigation into the former owners of the Pulse nightclub without filing any charges.
Help your child thrive: Back-to-school homework strategies
Read full article: Help your child thrive: Back-to-school homework strategiesA study of the largest urban school districts in the U.S. found that students take an average of 112 standardized tests between Pre-K and 12th grade. While some students excel at test-taking, others can get stressed out.
Plastics are everywhere and pose a real threat to our health
Read full article: Plastics are everywhere and pose a real threat to our healthPlastics are everywhere and popular because of their convenience or cost. But researchers have warned tiny fragments, known as microplastics, can seriously impact your health. Now a new study is showing some of the dangers.
Man, 83, missing in Orlando after CrowdStrike outage hits flight home
Read full article: Man, 83, missing in Orlando after CrowdStrike outage hits flight homePolice are looking for an 83-year-old man who was unable to make his flight out of Orlando due in part to the worldwide CrowdStrike outage, according to investigators.
Theft suspect caught after escaping hospital in Palm Coast, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Theft suspect caught after escaping hospital in Palm Coast, sheriff’s office saysThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the community to help find a theft suspect who escaped from a hospital in Palm Coast on Saturday, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.
Lower blood pressure naturally
Read full article: Lower blood pressure naturallyHigh blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other serious health conditions. The CDC says high blood pressure contributed to more than 691 thousand deaths in the US in 2021. So how can you lower your blood pressure without medication?
Jacksonville woman killed, children among 3 injured in crash near Davenport, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Jacksonville woman killed, children among 3 injured in crash near Davenport, sheriff’s office saysA Jacksonville woman was killed and her two children were among three others hurt in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening near Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a resort near Disney World found dead in water
Read full article: 3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a resort near Disney World found dead in waterA 3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a resort near Walt Disney World in central Florida has been found dead.
Nutrition lies: Serving up fact from fiction
Read full article: Nutrition lies: Serving up fact from fictionForty two percent of Americans are obese. One in three people is overweight. Lack of exercise, eating too much processed foods, genetics, there are several reasons but what you think you know about nutrition may be adding to the problem.
Jacksonville strip club, sex shop among businesses suing Florida over new stripper age-limit law
Read full article: Jacksonville strip club, sex shop among businesses suing Florida over new stripper age-limit lawA lawsuit has been filed against several Florida state officials after a new law went into effect this week, according to court records filed on Monday.
Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in Paris
Read full article: Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in ParisCanadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris, while the Warriors countered it was a mutual decision between the team and Wiggins.
Cyber safe: Protect yourself online
Read full article: Cyber safe: Protect yourself onlineWomen and girls are increasingly becoming the target of online harassment. Some examples are cyberstalking, revenge porn, name-calling, threats, or other forms of exploitation. Research shows about 9 out of 10 Americans say being harassed or bullied online is a problem.
Finfluencers: Good advice or social media misinformation?
Read full article: Finfluencers: Good advice or social media misinformation?Instead of stepping into a financial office, many people are logging onto social media for money-saving steps. Financial influencers or “Finfluencers” are everywhere, attracting young people looking to invest. In fact, 25 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds are using social media when seeking financial advice. But experts warn to be careful who you trust.
Finland gets the top spot on World Happiness Report. Here’s where the US ranks
Read full article: Finland gets the top spot on World Happiness Report. Here’s where the US ranksThe World Happiness Report is out for 2024. For the seventh year in a row, Finland was number one. But there was some bad news for the United States. It dropped several spots this year.
When it roars, go indoors: Lightning safety tips
Read full article: When it roars, go indoors: Lightning safety tipsLightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year! Your odds of being struck by it is one in 15 thousand. That sounds slim but if you play the lotto, your odds of winning is one in 300 million.
The father effect: Science behind dads impact on children
Read full article: The father effect: Science behind dads impact on childrenJune 16th is Father’s Day, a day to celebrate 50 percent of why you are here. But a paternal bond can mean so much more. Children who are close to their fathers are twice as likely to go to college or find a stable job after high school, 80 percent less likely to spend time in jail and half as likely to experience multiple depression symptoms.
With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
Read full article: With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointeesDisney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
From campus to career: Job hunting 101
Read full article: From campus to career: Job hunting 101College graduations are in full swing, and many students are gearing up to enter the workforce. But with fierce competition and changing job market dynamics, the search for that first job can be daunting. It takes three to six months for the average college grad to secure employment right after graduation and about 53 percent of college grads are either unemployed or working a job that doesn’t require a degree.
After years of delays, scaled-back plans underway for memorial to Florida nightclub massacre
Read full article: After years of delays, scaled-back plans underway for memorial to Florida nightclub massacreSurvivors and relatives of the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre in Florida had hoped by now to have a permanent memorial place at the site.
Forever Vets takes us behind the scenes to explore Furever Vets Central Emergency Urgent Care & Pet Resort
Read full article: Forever Vets takes us behind the scenes to explore Furever Vets Central Emergency Urgent Care & Pet ResortForever Vets Animal Hospitals in Florida are full-service veterinary facilities completely dedicated to the well-being of both you and your pet. We are proud to serve the Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Nocatee, and Orlando markets to provide a mixture of exceptional customer service and top-notch pet hospital care.
Prescription predicament: Fallout from drug shortages
Read full article: Prescription predicament: Fallout from drug shortagesMillions of people in the U.S. depend on prescription drugs to manage pain, treat medical conditions, and even to help them stay alive. But the country’s drug shortage is making it hard for some people to get the medication they need or pay for the drugs that are available.
Up in Smoke: The dangerous truth behind vaping
Read full article: Up in Smoke: The dangerous truth behind vapingAlthough fewer teens are lighting up a cigarette these days, more and more are turning to vaping. In fact, about one of every five high school students vape. But is it safer than cigarettes?
Migraines are the 3rd most common disease in the world. Here’s how to stop them before they start
Read full article: Migraines are the 3rd most common disease in the world. Here’s how to stop them before they startMigraines affect millions of people in the United States. According to the American Migraine Foundation, it’s the third most common disease in the world. Now, a new study found people who suffer from migraines might be able to predict when one is coming, hours before symptoms even start.
When to tell a lie: Survival through deception
Read full article: When to tell a lie: Survival through deceptionEvery 68 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in America, and out of every 10 victims of rape, nine of them are female. Fifteen percent of sexual assaults occur in public places, so it’s imperative to be aware of your surroundings and who you give any information to. Experts say it’s more than ok to tell a lie when it comes to your safety.
Fish oil supplement: Is more actually better?
Read full article: Fish oil supplement: Is more actually better?One in five Americans over the age of 60 take fish oil supplements for various health benefits, like better heart, brain, eye, joint and skin health. But despite these potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and efficacy of fish oil supplements, particularly in high doses.
Happy Mother’s Day! Exploring the unique bond between mother and child
Read full article: Happy Mother’s Day! Exploring the unique bond between mother and childMany would say that the bond between a mother and child is one of the strongest relationships. There’s the physical connection during the pregnancy, followed by the emotional one. But scientists say it goes beyond that, even to a cellular connection.
Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston nextDonovan Mitchell scored 39 points, Caris LeVert added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a potentially franchise-shifting loss by rallying for a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7.
Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff series.
Mitchell scores 28, Mobley has huge block as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5
Read full article: Mitchell scores 28, Mobley has huge block as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic 104-103 in Game 5.
Subscription shock! How much are you spending?
Read full article: Subscription shock! How much are you spending?With the rise of streaming services and online subscriptions, many consumers may be unaware of the total costs they're spending each month. According to Forbes, the average household spends over 552 dollars a month on various subscriptions, ranging from streaming platforms to software services.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in local qualifier and fails in bid to play in US Open
Read full article: Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in local qualifier and fails in bid to play in US OpenCharlie Woods failed to qualify for his first U.S. Open after shooting 9-over 81 in a local qualifying event in Florida.
News4JAX honored for work in the community, stories that make a difference
Read full article: News4JAX honored for work in the community, stories that make a differenceThe Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists held its annual Florida News Awards ceremony Saturday night in Orlando. The program celebrates excellence in broadcast and digital journalism across the state.