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Students at a local middle school are learning more about the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) thanks to a partnership with CSX. It’s part of a program called “Innovation Day” where students at Twin Lakes Academy learn from professionals. “It’s important because we need to spark the mindsContinue Reading

Open Window Weather, Celebrate it like a Holiday Are you thinking of warmer days?  Maybe some open window weather, flip flops and something cold and frosty in your hands?  That does sound good and it’s part of your weekend forecast.  That’s right, warmer highs and light wind are less thanContinue Reading

New federal standards for child car seats took effect Monday to address side-impact crash tests, minimum child weight labels, school bus-specific restraint requirements and more. The long-awaited upgrades by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will make car seats easier to use for caregivers and provide greater protection toContinue Reading

Secretary Mayorkas will participate in the National Football League’s press conference on the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVIII at the Super Bowl Media Center; United States Secret Service (USSS) Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service’s Las Vegas Field Office Karon RansomContinue Reading

We’re continuing our series on Severe Weather Awareness Week to help you understand the weather phenomena that affect us here in Florida. Wednesday’s focus is on Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Thunderstorms are closely linked to our Day 1 topic: Lightning. Fun fact: you can’t have thunder without lightning, so if you’reContinue Reading

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said Wednesday a JSO officer has resigned after he was arrested and accused of two counts of offenses against computer users, a third-degree felony. Christopher Barr is accused of using protected databases while he was an employee to access and disseminate law enforcement information to unauthorizedContinue Reading

A 72-year-old man was seriously injured on Tuesday when a train engine towing multiple cars collided with his SUV, which was parked on a Clay County railroad track. The collision happened at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday right off Allen Lane in Orange Park. The driver, who is from Orange Park, wasContinue Reading

A bill designed to crack down on illegal street racing in Florida is one step closer to a vote on the Senate floor. Since early last year, News4JAX has been covering the ongoing issues surrounding these so-called “street takeovers.” The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has already gone after some of theseContinue Reading

Local furry friends and their owners in need are set to receive $1.1 million worth of veterinary relief. First Coast No More Homeless Pets is receiving the more than a million dollar grant from PetSmart Charities over the next three years. The hope is that the money will make veterinaryContinue Reading