Ocean heatwaves are underway across part of the world’s oceans and are forecast to increase. These heatwaves could have an impact on tropical activity, climate and marine life. What is an ocean heatwave? Just like on land, the ocean is capable of experiencing heatwaves. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,Continue Reading
It’s one of the hottest topics in modern medicine. A smattering of new weight-loss drugs is finally helping those fighting the battle of the bulge. You’ve probably heard the names and seen the non-stop commercial blitz on TV. Be honest, you’ve caught yourself singing, “Oh! Oh! Oh! Ozempic!” haven’t you?Continue Reading
During this dangerous heat wave, Sulzbacher announced Monday it is prepared to provide hot weather relief for the area’s unsheltered homeless. Seven days a week, Sulzbacher’s Urban Rest Stop is open until 5:30 p.m. The provides air-conditioned areas for people who do not have a shelter bed. Water, snacks, meals,Continue Reading
A man walking on I-95 southbound was hit by a semi near State Road 16 just before 6:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The man, whose age was not released, suffered fatal injuries. The 37-year-old man driving the tractor-trailer and a 25-year-old male passenger in the semiContinue Reading
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on 103rd Street in Jacksonville suffered damage Sunday after heavy storms rolled through Jacksonville. A large section of the roof was ripped from the building around 2 p.m. Churgoers told News4JAX that an hour before the storm blew through people were gathered there for an iceContinue Reading
What exactly is in those energy drinks you buy? Some may seem to be mostly infused with juice, but they are actually cauldrons of caffeine. The FDA is now intervening because these drinks may be putting people at risk of serious health effects. Some lawmakers are asking the Food andContinue Reading
Florida gas prices suddenly increased an average of 20 cents per gallon last week, according to AAA. The increase snapped a 22-day streak of declines, that sent the state average to $3.26 per gallon — the lowest daily average price since March, AAA said. Sunday’s state average was $3.46 perContinue Reading
Good Morning! Todays highs will be in the low 90′s. Showers and potentially severe storms are possible throughout the day. The primary threats will be heavy rain, 40-50mph wind gusts within a storm, and lightning. Hail could be possible, too. The rain continues each day this week, with the possibilityContinue Reading
It takes millions, if not billions, of dollars to take a drug from the lab to the pharmacy. Last year out of thousands of drugs in clinical trials, the FDA approved 37, the fewest to pass regulatory scrutiny since 2016. But now, artificial intelligence, or AI, may help to weedContinue Reading
The old Jacksonville Landing site is finally getting a makeover. After more than three years of waiting for development, the city of Jacksonville said construction will begin Monday at Riverfront Plaza. The goal of the construction is to transform Riverfront Plaza into a park with a large green space andContinue Reading
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