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McDonald’s CEO promised more affordable menu items after backlash on social media caught his attention amid the outrage over inflation. “But $16,” a man said in a TikTok video. “$16 for a burger, large fries, and drink, that’s just crazy.” In another viral video, a person said they paid $7Continue Reading

New data from the Federal Reserve of New York suggests Americans battling inflation use their credit cards more than ever. RELATED: CBO projects a $188 billion decrease in this year’s federal budget deficit, but debt would then grow The Federal Reserve reported that credit card debt has climbed to aContinue Reading

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