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You’ll want to head to the nearest grocery store and grab the new Lay’s Potato Chip flavor! It’s Bacon Grilled Cheese! Bacon Grilled Cheese has been voted as the winner of the Lay’s Do Us A Flavor Contest! Three flavors were chosen from 700,000 submissions by chip lovers. Fans voted on their favorites! In 2nd […]
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The holiday season energizes hearts and minds with a focus on family and community. Jax Beach Deck The Chairs fulfills a meaningful chance to gather and celebrate. Decorators, concessions support, and community ambassadors are just a few areas where you can help out. Contact us if you would like to help this holiday season. DTC’s first exhibit in Latham Plaza was organized by […]
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Don’t have too much time to spare during your lunch break? We’ll point you in the right direction, towards which drive thru is the fastest! For the 4th year in a row, Taco Bell has won the “Fastest Drive Thru Service”. It’s drive thru time from order to pick up comes in at just over […]
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Picture This: You’re out fishing on your catamaran in the middle of the ocean, having a great time, when all of a sudden it starts sinking! This is what happened to four people. They sent out a distress call to the US Coast Guard as they were taking on water. The US Coast Guard noticed […]
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Happy Veterans Day! We have almost 20 million veterans living among us. Some, you would never suspect. Did they do a ‘all veterans stand up’ at church yesterday? There are always those you never suspected. Almost 10 million of those vets are over the age of 65, about 2 million under the age of 35 Some […]
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It’s that time of year again! We’ll “Fall Back” this Sunday! That means we’ll set our clocks back an hour. Even though it’s the time change where we get an extra hour of sleep, it’ll still take our bodies about two weeks to adjust. There are even stats that show there are more traffic accidents […]
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You can get some pretty good freebies around town today with a costume on: If you see adults running around in costumes today, that’s’ why!
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A ton of schools these days have been named after historical figures that may not have always led the perfect life… and now people rebel against their kids school that’s named after them. We think a small Missouri town has found the answer to naming schools! This school in Missouri decided to name their school […]
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We’ve all heard of the “Lettuce Sandwich”… If you want to cut carb, it’s a great idea but it’s really not all that delicious. Up until now, we though we had to give up flavor for health when it came to our sandwiches. BUT thanks to Jimmy John’s, we no longer have to. Now introducing […]
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We are exactly two months away from Christmas! That means we need to start Christmas shopping ASAP! Or at least have some type of idea of what the hottest toys this year are. That way, we can be a little ahead of the game: Here are the most popular:
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In one week, we’ll have folks running around in costumes… and your dog may be included in that! Want to dress your dog in the most popular costume? We have that info for you! Here are the most popular pet costumes for this year: 3. Pig 2. Cowboy 1. Cow Now… good luck getting your […]
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Do you need a topic of conversation for the workplace? We have you covered! How to clean your glasses: Step 1: Rinse your glasses with lukewarm water to help remove any gritty particles that could scratch your lenses. Step 2: Put a tiny drop of dish soap on your fingertips and gently rub it over the lenses […]
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Scottie Pippen, a retired professional basketball player had some words of wisdom he recently shared: As you get older, you’ll realize that a $30,000 watch and a $30 watch both tell the same time. A Gucci wallet and a Target wallet hold the same amount of money. A $10,000,000 house and a $100,000 house host […]
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Imagine having a normal day as a teacher… teaching to your classroom when all of a sudden your water breaks! That’s what recently happened to one teacher. She was in the middle of class, being your typical amazing teacher, when her stomach started to hurt. She went to the restroom and her water broke! She […]
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Have you ever gone out somewhere with your child and you specifically tell them not to touch anything and what do they do? They touch EVERYTHING and end up breaking something! A lot of the times when this happens you just have to fit the bill … unless it’s a 3,500 year old artifact! No […]
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A four year old girl was playing with her mom when all of a sudden, the mom collapsed and started to seize. Now the mom is actually prone to seizures, so the little girl knew exactly what to do. Call grandma! She went to grab her mom’s phone to make the call but it was […]
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Have you ever just tried to have a nice family outing… one kid is crying, another is running around and the other is well… just there. Then something is thrown in the mist to make this family event even more exciting! You’re not the only family going through that! Check out this perfectly captured video!
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Living somewhere fun just makes life so much more… FUN! So where are the best places to live in the United States of America if you want to have some fun? A list just came out: It feels good to come on on top on this list!
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Have you ever wondered the history of Tater Tots? Well wonder no more, we did the digging and found all of that out so you don’t have to! Back in the day, a couple of brothers in a small Oregon town near Idaho wanted to grow their frozen corn business, to include potatoes, because… Idaho. […]
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After beating cancer, Koa the rescue dog won her biggest prize … a surf competition! She is a 10 year old chocolate Lab and won the Large Dog Surf Competition! Koa’s owner said “Koa is the most confident, boldest dog I have ever met! She is very independent! Her favorite passion is definitely surfing. However, […]
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Are you one of those women that carry an extra pair of flats with you just incase your feet start hurting while you’re wearing your heals… or maybe you’ve just decided you cant even wear heels anymore because they hurt your feet so bad. If only there was something that was both classy and stylish […]
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Have you ever flown first class? For some people it may be out of their price range. You just have to be patient and wait for someone to make a mistake… then maybe you’ll be able to fly first class! An airline in Australia has an accidental price glitch that allowed customers to get super […]
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You know, cookie cutters aren’t just for cookies.. You can use them to spruce up interest in sandwiches, pancakes, quesadillas… You can also have your kids use them as they color and trace! Anything to help make parenting a little bit easier!
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We hear it every year … people up North having a fit about how hot it is … when it’s 85 degrees! But this year, they kind of have a point. It is expected to feel like 110 – 115 degrees this week in Detroit and Chicago and that area. The heat is starting to […]
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CONSUMER ALERT! If you have juice you’ve recently bought from Walmart … toss it out! It’s not a wasteful thing, it’s a safety thing. They’ve found high levels of arsenic in it… at least levels that exceed industry standards. The juice this is found in, is Apple Juice. Walmart has had to recall Apple Juice […]
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Chick-Fil-A is bringing back a popular item that hasn’t been around for over a decade… starting next week, you van get the Chick-Fil-A Banana Pudding Shake! It’s a mix of Chick-Fil-A ice cream soft serve with banana and vanilla wafer cookie crumbles, topped off with whipped cream and a cherry!
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Do you like where you live? Maybe you want to switch it up a little bit but you don’t know where to go! Luckily, a list of the best and worst to states to live in was just published to help you with that decision! It’s based off of housing cost, income growth, education rates, […]
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“The kids that come to us at our residential program have experienced trauma at some level. We have experts on our team that are trained in trauma therapy to help the child process what they’ve been through and kind of rewire their brain.” – Jamie Mericle, VP of Clinical Services DANIEL is here to improve […]
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“Everything we do on the ranch is intentional, so we have several different aspects that serve the children.” – Nathan Stanley, CEO Seamark Ranch is here to break the generational cycle of failure that affects the families they serve, and to nurture purposeful living in children who have experienced the impact of broken families. Nathan […]
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“Pregnancy and parenting definitely don’t come with a handbook. A lot of the questions we get are is this normal during pregnancy, different things mom might be feeling or experiencing and even when to call their doctor.” – Erin Addington, Chief Operating Officer Healthy Start Program is leading the community effort to reduce infant death […]
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We normally don’t take these things super seriously – Recalls. Often times it feels like they are just tricks to get you in the dealership so someone can sell you something you don’t need. But this one, IS serious. Ford and Mazda have issued “Do Not Drive” warnings for 475,000 vehicles because of their airbags. […]
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Get ready to look up in the sky! A rare Blue Super Moon will appear Monday. This will be August’s only full moon! It’s called “The Sturgeon Moon” because fish used to be abundant in lakes throughout the US this time of year. The moon will appear 14% bigger and around 30% brighter!
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The latest attempt at space flight may put an even bigger damper on the field of one day wanting to become an astronaut… Two astronauts made a test flight on the new Boeing Starliner Space Craft. The two were supposed to be on this test flight for 8 days. They have already been gone 60 […]
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Before the Hurricane season began, the authorities told us how it would be a more intense hurricane season than normal. We’re two months into the season and the professionals have altered their original forecast. They expect near 20 names storms, with 11 or so likely to be hurricanes with 5 major hurricanes. So far, we […]
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Back in the day, Olympic Athletes were amateurs and couldn’t get paid for their sport… but that’s not the case any more. Did you know each medal has a price tag? This is what they get for winning in the United States: Gold – $38,000 Silver – $23,000 Bronze – $15,000 It seems like a […]
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Several nights ago an American Swimmer won the Bronze Medal in a final … then was disqualified for turning the wrong way in the race. It was devastating for her. She recently posted on Social Media this statement (bear in mind, she is 23 years old), “Still Proud. Thank you to everyone who has reached […]
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This is for real. The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage. The American Red Cross is saying the hot weather and summer plans have lowered donations by 25% and there is a critical need right now. Any blood donations is appreciated and used, however donors with Type O blood are needed the […]
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Nothing helps beat the heat like air conditioning and watermelon! Isn’t it so disappointing when you buy a watermelon, get home, cut it open, only to realize it’s not a good one. There is an art to picking out a watermelon to help make sure you get the perfect watermelon every time. Don’t go for […]
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If you’re thinking your neighborhood has been eerily quiet and you haven’t been seeing many lemonade stands, around this summer… we’ve discovered why. HOAs are not having it! Some kids opened a lemonade stand and the Home Owners Association decided it was an eyesore (or some other made up violation) so they shut the stand […]
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This makes living in Florida a breeze! Houston Texas residents are dealing with toxic Hammerhead Flat Worms. Yup, that’s what they’re called! Apparently those folks are getting even more rain than us, which means these worms are popping up all of the place. They have a head that’s shaped like a hammer head shark and […]
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Two people were thrown into the ocean after a whale landed on their fishing boat off the New Hampshire Coast earlier this week. Two brother were fishing about one mile off the New Hampshire coast when one of the brothers saw a whale and started filming on his phone…. he kept filming as the whale […]
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The Millennial Mothership has come to our rescue! (Well the rescue to those that don’t cook). Costco is offering an emergency kit in a bucket that provides 150 freeze-dried food servings, with a shelf life of 25 years! You don’t need to cook at all, you just shake and warm up. You can do that […]
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America has a lot going on right now… are you wondering what Britain has going on? King Charles III has given a royal title to the rare Golden Guernsey Goat breed. This specific breed of goat will now be referred to as the ” Royal Golden Guernsey Goat” worldwide. The breed is considered “at risk” […]
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Want a new way to travel? The U.S. High Speed Rail Association have released a map detailing how a 17,000 mile high-speed rail system could be constructed. The system would run at 220mph from San Diego, California, to Vancouver, British Columbia and San Antonio to Montreal. There are several other high speed rail proposals out […]
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Do you remember eating Airheads? Specifically, the Mystery Flavored Airhead? It came in the white package and had a bunch of question marks all over the package. It was just labeled: “Mystery Flavor”. Well, it’s no longer a mystery! The flavor has been revealed: It’s literally a mix up of all the other taffy flavors […]
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Maybe you’re starting to plan your retirement, or you’re wondering how you’ll ever be able to retire… either way, The Lobster Lady is an inspiration! Her name is Virginia and she has been lobstering since she was eight years old… now she is 104 years young and is STILL lobstering! She goes out three days […]
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If you had to guess how smart a chicken is, chances are you’d say not very smart. In most cases you’d be absolutely correct… but not when talking about these special chickens! There’s a British Columbia chicken that earned a Guinness World Record by identifying different numbers, colors and letters. Some Veterinarian, Emily, started training […]
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Jacksonville is a sprawled out, and so are the fireworks for the 4th of July. They’re all over the city! Here’s where you can see them: They start at 9:00! We’ve also put all of the information on our website! Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
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“We don’t want any warrior left behind. We do know that sometimes the greatest casualty is being forgotten. Whether a warrior has a visible wound like an amputation or an invisible wound, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, we serve them.” – Jennifer Jenkins, Wounded Warrior Project Spokesperson Wounded Warriors Project is here to honor and […]
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“We have a lot of children that have really big feelings from how traumatic this has been and from that we’ll see behaviors that will be challenging to navigate. So really the calling in Foster Care isn’t fixing things, but one of healing.” – Cayela Moody, Northeast Florida Leader Foster Friendly Jax is here to […]
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You can grab some great deals during 4th of July! Here’s some things that are worth checking out during the holiday: Skip big tech purchases during the Independence holiday and wait for back to school sales for deals on computers, tablets and headphones! Happy Shopping!
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Whether you’re a soccer player or fan, chances are you know that the USA Women’s Soccer team is pretty good… they’ve won multiple world cups, multiple Olympic Gold Medals and even won a massive law suit over equal pay. They have proven when you’re good, you’re good, no matter your gender and you deserve to […]
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You know how much we love dogs here, ESPECIALLY Rescue Dogs! Here’s one more way we can celebrate them! Right now, the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest is happening! You take a photo of your dog, share you adoption story and how your dog changed your life and submit everything to be featured in People […]
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Do you need a little bit of inspiration as you sign up for classes this Fall? Here’s Ginger, she is FULL of inspirtaion! Ginger earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Stanford University in 1940 and immediately started working on her Master’s. When her boyfriend was called to serve in World War ll, the couple decided to […]
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Well, we did it! We’re Number 1! But not for anything we want to be… Jacksonville has been ranked the worst Summer Vacation spot in the country! How did we earn this title? Well, Jacksonville scores the lowest for walkability and the third lowest for access to public transportation. Our Airport has the second highest […]
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Everyone knows Monopoly… just not everyone loves it.. Well you will now, if you live in Jacksonville! They are making a “Jacksonville Monopoly”. It’s not some knock off brand, but the true creators of Monopoly. The makers of the game said, “We look for sweet spots in the United States and Jacksonville just happened to […]
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I have never heard of anything like this! A woman was enjoying the glorious riches of a Golden Corral Buffet, when she started having some serious cramps and stomach pain. She went to the restroom… and when we came out, she was holding a baby… THAT SHE BIRTHED! The craziest part was, she has no […]
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Father’s Day is on Sunday, so we remember the things dad did to keep us in line… and entertained! After all, dad’s are the best at that! Here are some fun creative stories we’ve heard form dads, on how they’ve kept their kids in line! • Even before “smart” toothbrushes, I told my son that […]
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Are you sick of the “trending” slang words that are being used right now? What if we brought some of these phrases from the 70’s back?! Words like….. Skinny…..as in ‘What’s the skinny’….what’s happening?, Tell me about things…. Psych – As in…Just got you! Hairy Eyeball – Ever gotten a hairy eyeball? When you look […]
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It’s hurricane season! We can joke about all of the snacks we’re going to put into our Hurricane Prep kit (and we strongly encourage you to do that) but there’s also some serious stuff to put in that kit. Now is the week to go out and buy! Not only does it feel great to […]
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We often talk about how special our teachers are… none more so than Carissa. Carissa is a pre-school teacher who had a student a couple of years ago suffering with Liver damage from birth. The young man had been adopted as an infant and his parents were told he would need a liver transplant eventually. […]
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I love when our good news story has to do with kids… Daken, a 5th grader found out his classmate had a pretty large lunch bill at school.. not because the kid ate a lot… but the kid’s family couldn’t really afford it… but what do you do when your child needs to eat! As […]
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Here we are entering summer and we realize… that gym membership hasn’t been used since February and we have to put on a swimsuit. That’s fine! As long as you’ve been keeping up with your household chores! Research shows you can get a full body workout by doing everyday chores around the house! Going up […]
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All mothers, whether they realize it or not, teach their kids the importance of cleanliness. Cleanliness is next to Godliness! Now science is catching up with mom. A study determined that those who are “super clean” are twice as happy with their overall lives that those who believe themselves to be “messy”. Those who considered […]
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High School Valedictorian Alem Hadzic gave his speech at his graduation just hours after his father’s funeral. Only a handful of people knew his father had died, leaving most of the audience shocked when he shared what he had been through that day. Alem’s father had been diagnosed with cancer during his Senior year and […]
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Did you know Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to buy stuff?! It’s kind of like a summertime Black Friday. There’s great deals on really useful stuff. Here’s a list of things that are typically the best things to buy Memorial Day Weekend because they are usually on sale: Happy Shopping!
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A few days ago, some listeners chimed in and shared Parenting Hacks that have made life as a parent so much easier! A woman shared this one with us: “Sometimes I put movies on that are in Spanish and when my kids get really confused and ask why they can’t understand it I tell them […]
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Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer travel season. That’s THIS WEEKEND! That means there will be more people on the road this weekend than we have seen, probably since Christmas. Where are they all going? The number one destination this weekend is…. Orlando! Yep. Crazy people from up North coming for the weather and […]
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Jimmy Carter’s grandson says the former President’s life is “Coming to an end” after spending more than a year in hospice care. Jimmy is 99 years old is “is doing okay.” His grandson says, “He has been in hospice, as you know, for almost a year and a half now, and he really is, I […]
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The office can be full of lots of different language… Here’s some phrases we should STOP saying, whether we’re at the office or at home: • “My bad.” — This expression makes light of a mistake. Rather than a sincere apology, “my bad” is the verbal equivalent of a shrug.• “Same difference.” — So is it the same? Or […]
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Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children. Lauren May from Step Up For Students shares: Find out more at https://www.stepupforstudents.org/
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Do you want to sound a bit more educated and mature in your next office meeting? How about throwing in some Boomer lingo! That’ll really help, especially if your boss is one. But not quite sure what to say…. try these phrases! You can’t have your cake and eat it too – One of the […]
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Mother’s Day is Sunday! Maybe you forgot or maybe you’ve been super busy, either way, here are few last second gift ideas mom will love and appreciate! Offer yard and garden services: Maker her a book of gift certificates with “Put Down Mulch”, “Plant flowers”, “Pull weed”, whatever your mom needs and give it to […]
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Have you heard of “Grocery Store Hopping”? It’s when you hop around to different grocery stores (like the name implies) to get the best prices for whatever it is you need to buy. It may sound like a lot of work, but often times it pays off. Grocery store prices have gone up 21% over […]
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You’ve heard about people camping outside of a new restaurant all night for a chance to win a years worth of food from the place, right? Here’s a guy who did just that… but not for himself! For people who have a hard time affording food. He wouldn’t give his name, he said his name […]
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The U.S.S Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a recall on 16,000 pounds of beef products that were sold at Walmart stores nationwide over a possible E. Coli contamination. Six ground beef products based by Cargill Meat Solutions of Pennsylvania are being recalled after a “segregated product” was inadvertently used to make ground beef […]
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Gerber just announced their 2024 Gerber Baby contest! If you have a little one (between birth and 48 months old) You can submit a photo of them and they could be the next posterchild for Gerber! You’ll get lifelong bragging rights, $25,000 and a year supply of Gerber baby products! Submit an “Inchstone moment” photo! […]
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The Olympics embrace the ideal of amateur athletes who work hard to become the best in the world… even though they just decided to pay gold medal track and field winners $50,000 this year. BUT the ideal hasn’t completely fallen apart. There is a hurdler working to make it onto the US Olympic team as […]
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You know how we all have that fight or flight mode in us? What we choose tells us a lot about ourselves and other people. This little girls actions, tell us a lot about her bravery! A six year old girl was on a play date at her neighbor’s house. They went outside in the […]
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We’ve all felt this way, haven’t we? Like we’re just throwing our money away. Did you know there’s a company that literally goes through trash looking for money? That is their job and what they do! Last year they found $68 million that had been tossed in the trash. $10 million was just in coins […]
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Seven year old Emouree lost her young mother unexpectedly. Her mother was her whole world. She is now living with her grandmother. Emouree went with her grandmother to the cemetery to visit her mothers grave and saw that it didn’t have a headstone like most of the other sites. Her grandmother explained headstones are very […]
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We’ve all heard about recording artist Mandisa passing last week. No cause of death has yet been revealed, but we know Mandisa was very vocal about her struggles with depression. You’re able to watch her celebration of life Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhnyy-di4U We thought it would be a good idea to talk about the realities of depression […]
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“We’re not just a soup kitchen, we do so much more! We don’t just serve meals, but we’re meals, we’re shelter, we’re recovery, we’re work force development. So many things!” -Angela Washington, Director of Philanthropy City Rescue Mission is helping lead our community by serving the homeless with help, hope and healing, in the spirit […]
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“We want to help those that are currently in need. We also have a target goal of that younger generation so we can try to break the cycles of abuse that are happening.” – Julia Edward, CEO and Jackie Krug, Development Director The Quigley House is here to educate, equip and empower survivors of domestic […]
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Spring cleaning is in full effect! So let’s talk cleanliness! If you’re cleaning your house three times a week, you’re an average American and if you declutter your home three times a year, once again you’re right up there with the average American. What is the most disliked chore in America? Cleaning the shower!!
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We are Americans, which means we must have our condiments. Mustard, Ketchup, Mayo, Ranch… We’ve gotta have them! So, which are the healthiest and the least healthy? Here are the worst condiments: #1 Mayo – Full of saturated fat #2 Ketchup – Full of sugar #3 BBQ Sauce – Full of sugar Here are the […]
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Do you ever take “The perfect picture” only to have someone obstructing the back ground? Google’s Magic Eraser fixed that a little bit ago, while also fixing blurry photos. People with Google phones used to be the only ones that had access to it, but now we all can! Google’s Magic Eraser photo editing technology […]
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“We will say our expectations are great. We’re not giving away jobs, these students are earning jobs through the points based system. Yes, the expectation is great, but the award is even greater!” – Dee Wilcox, Founder The Annie Ruth Foundation is here strengthening underserved communities by providing educational programs and resources in an effort […]
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The American Heart Association is here to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Caitlin Brunell from The American Heart Association shares: Find out more at https://www.heart.org/en
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On Monday, it was the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. That day, a double rainbow appeared in the skies above New York City! The photo is such a beautiful sight! An incredible reminder that after a storm comes a rainbow and it’s God’s way of saying “I know you’ve been through a storm and […]
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Look at your Drivers License… are you smiling in the picture? If you look more annoyed than happy in your Drivers License photo, I cant blame you. By the time you get to that point at the DMV, you probably were pretty annoyed! But there’s a good reason you SHOULD be smiling in that photo: […]
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We’ve talked about if we won the lottery, whether or not it would change us. Many people who win an immense amount of money soon learn that they’re not equipped to handle that kind of money. Mainly because it changes them. Yea, it changes their lifestyle, but a lot of times it unfortunately changes who […]
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Have you ever been out fishing and hooked up on something weird that wasn’t a fish? Yea… probably a rock! This guy hooked up on something that clearly wasn’t a fish … but it wasn’t rocks either. Connor was out fishing with his dad and cousin and hooked up on something. He started reeling and […]
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“We have had many amazing people who have looked at education in the state and said I would like to give families options. I think if they have options, their children will succeed.” – Lauren May, Director of Advocacy Step Up For Students is empowering Florida families to personalize their children’s education. Select a scholarship […]
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“There has been a huge cultural shift in the acceptance of surfing in general and especially in women surfing. It has turned into admiring and idealizing the surfer and the Surfer Girl.”– Samantha Ryan and Chrissy Bush, Founding Members of Sisters of the Sea Sisters of the Sea is here to foster a sense of […]
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“The way that we do adoptions at JHS is also a little different than what you might normally think of when you think of an animal shelter. We practice something called Open Adoption. We don’t do a background check on you. You can come to JHS and the only thing you have to do to […]
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“So it’s instances like that where the family and particularly the child in this case, have been able to make a comfortable not only living but a comfortable environment that they can thrive in.” – Lori Weber, Regional Director Catholic Charities is putting faith into action by serving the most vulnerable in our community, advocating […]
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“They’re still developing and growing. The problem is what they’re developing is negative skills, of how to succeed inside prison. Most of those skills are going to get you right back into prison, if you do them on the outside.” – Jeff Witt, President Prisoners of Christ is here giving every person their very best […]
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Even though we havent mentioned it lately, the wild fires in Maui are still taking a toll on the community. It’s hard to think about something that doesn’t directly affect us. One little boy showed that even when that’s the case you can still care AND make a big difference. Edison is 5 years old. […]
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Do you have a messy desk? We all have a lot going on and sometimes loose track of how messy our desk gets. Need a little encouragement to clean it… get this! A clean desk has massive perks! For 1: It looks nice. For 2: Its been scientifically proven to boost your positive behavior! People […]
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A few years ago, the basketball team from Loyola made a deep run in the March Madness Tournament. They made it all the way to the Final Four! The Chaplain of Loyola University is Sister Jean. She was 90 something a the time, but went to every game, prayed over every player and became a […]
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Jason was out golfing with his dad and grandpa. His grandpa had this really good shot onto the green! He lifted his hands high in the air and at first Jason though his grandpa was celebrating … you know since his shot was SO GOOD! But… then his grandpa fell to the ground and started […]
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Tropical Storm Idalia intensified early Monday and was expected to become a major hurricane before it reaches Florida’s Gulf coast, the National Hurricane Center said Monday, warning of an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds in Florida as soon as late Tuesday. Current forecasts show the potential for inland hurricane-strength wind […]
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This Wednesday, we will not only have the second Full Moon of the month, which is called a Blue Moon, but it will also be a Super Moon! This is the moon that looks super big in the sky! The moons orbit is at its closest during this full moon, so it will make it […]
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Summer is almost over! Labor Day is next week and is the unofficial end of Summer. If you’re headed somewhere for the long weekend, here’s some travel tips: Travel overall is up about 5% over the last Labor Day, so it will be busy. A lot of people are going on a cruise for that […]
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“We don’t want people to have to make choices about whether to feed their families or feed their pet. But we also don’t want people to come up and think that we’re a local grocery store.” – Lynn Washington, Volunteer Coordinator & Allison Mcbride, Fund Development Director The St. Augustine Humane Society is committed to […]
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“It’s enhancement services. So students are getting support with their academics, they’re taking exposure Field Trips. There’s a ton of support in areas like character development and workforce development.” – Kenneth Darity, Chief Program Officer Kids Hope Alliance is here to build and ensure access to a continuum of comprehensive and integrated programs, services and […]
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“It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood!” My. Rogers was right! It’s a wonderful day… especially when you’re being kind to your neighbors. There’s now research that shows the benefits of being a good neighbor. They say when you great your neighbors, your sense of well being goes way up! They say the most regular […]
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“There have been countless studies on how public art positively affects safety, how it positively affects the livability of a city. All of these factors that are important to a community growing.” – Josue Cruz, Director of Development The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is here to enrich Northeast Florida by investing in arts and […]
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“A lot of people think that hunger is just during the holidays, but it’s a year round issue. When a hurricane is in the picture, that need escalates.” – Eli Darkats, Director of Compliance and Capability Feeding Northeast Florida is here to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. […]
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Six year old Rory, is this years winner of the National Kid Mullet Championship! Did you know they get to name their mullets? He named his the “Cheddar Wiz”. He beat out 300 kids between the ages of 3 and 8 … 300 kids! Rory won $5,000 in prize money and has big plans for […]
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“That was the first time I ever knew anyone in my family had heart attacks at a young age. That raised a red flag for me. This means there’s a potential possibility for me to have one if I don’t make a difference in my health.” – Dr. Burat Gummadi, Cardiologist from Baptist Health The […]
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“At the end of this experience, they are better positioned to make a more informed decision as to whether or not this is what they really want to do or if they need to examine their Plan B.” – Dee Wilcox, Executive Director The Annie Ruth Foundation is here to strengthen underserved communities by providing […]
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Can a hug make a difference? A young girl from Louisiana is on a mission: To spread love, support and understanding by hugging police officers in cities and towns across the United States. Rosalyn is 13 and has traveled to 44 states, giving out thousands of hugs to police officers. She founded an organization called […]
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We hear about these stories of people that live to be over 100 and are happy, healthy and joyous! We wonder… what’s their secret! Ms. Francis just celebrated her 114th birthday and she is sharing her secret to her long, happy, healthy and joyous life. She started off by saying that through out her life […]
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As school is starting back up, do you remember the Nine year old that graduated High School in the Spring? His parents were recently interviewed and they shared their #1 Parenting Tip: They said “When a system isn’t built for your child, don’t try to change your child. Change the system.” They shared that a […]
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Next time you think about getting your loved ones a bouquet of flowers, think about this … Get them a bouquet of lettuce instead! Think about it, Take a head of lettuce or spinach, it’s very flower-like. Now wrap that lettuce in decorative paper and you have a lovely gift! What do you do with […]
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All of our lives, we have been cheesing our cheeseburger all wrong… well, that’s what some influencer is telling us. He starts off by saying we should NOT place the cheese on the patty while the patty is still on the grill. He says the grill is too hot and ends up melting the cheese […]
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Not only is school back in session but so is FOOTBALL! Whether you follow football or not, heres a story that will tug at your heartstrings! Two guys play college football. One is on a football scholarship and the other is paying his own way. You can only imagine how tough it is to work […]
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Peggy is 102 years old and has been teaching swim classes for over five decades and doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon! Peggy lives in Oregon and says this is not the route she expected her life to take. She was a stay-at-home mom and was originally studying to be a hairstylist when she […]
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It seems like everyone is out to scam us! Here’s the latest scam to watch out for: If you get a cardboard envelope from a delivery service with a letter inside that has the IRS Logo and wording that the notice is “In relation to your unclaimed property”… Toss it IMMEDIATELY! The bogus letter is […]
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This story is so crazy it seems fake… but it’s REAL! A woman was out mowing her lawn the other day, in Texas, when a snake falls out of the sky. This falling snake hits her arm and wraps itself around her arm… tightly. There was a lot of questions going through my head when […]
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There was a contest going on for America’s Best Looking Cruiser, when it came to State Trooper Vehicles. The conest was recently hosted by the American Association of State Troopers. How it worked: Each state submits a photo of their State Trooper vehicle and people vote on which is the best looking one. And the […]
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As we’re gearing up for the weekend and the weekend storms, we have a surfing statistic that has to do with men and lightning. First of all, did you know that Florida is the lightning capitol of the world?! On top of that, 85% of those who loose their lives to lightning… are male! Men… […]
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Back in April, a baby Jaguar was born at the Jacksonville Zoo. The Zoo wanted everybody to get excited, so they opened up a naming contest for the baby Jaguar. You could submit a name for him and push your friends and others to vote. Whichever name got the most votes, is the name the […]
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Trying to come up with a fitting anniversary celebration can be tough! The stakes are pretty high when you reach our 50th wedding anniversary… you better plan a fitting celebration. A Kansan farming couple juts celebrated their 5th. He wanted to get his wife flowers… but that seemed kind of small, so he decided to […]
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Next time you go out to your mailbox, you may find a sticker on it. Before you get worked up, no it’s not a political sticker. The US Postal Service says more than 5 thousand postal carriers were attacked by dogs last year. So now, they’re placing little paw stickers on mailboxes where dogs live. […]
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There’s nothing like good local food… especially when you’re in the airport. The Jacksonville airport has grown over the years. Right now they have a local coffee shop in it, called Southern Grounds (Colbi is partial to this place because she worked at one of their locations in college). But the Jax airport isn’t stopping […]
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There are things in life that just cannot be done gracefully. Here’s a couple that we thought of:
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People like to express themselves in whatever way they can… including the color of their car! The color of your car can say a lot about you… here’s what researchers have determined about you, based on the color of your car: Black (This is what color Gary’s car is) – You are blessed with Elegance […]
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Back to school season is here! There is a time where saving any little bit of money helps big time! Today from August 6th is Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday! Depending on the item, you can save up to a certain amount on tax. This includes: Have fun Shopping!
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We’ve had a lot of new folks move to Florida. One little is really helping those newbies realize what Florida is all about. He’s doing that by competing in the National Mullet Contest! If you remember, last year local Jacksonville boy from Murray Hill made it to the finals. This little boy is 7 years […]
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Have you noticed the past couple of days how its been a bit hazy out? We were doing some research and it’s because of the Canadian wildfires that are happening. We thought no way that smoke is coming all the way down from Canada… oh, but it is! Before you freak out, know that we’re […]
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We’ve been talking a lot about retiring. Don’t worry, it’s not because Gary is retiring(… well I hope not anyway). The 2023 Best Places to Retire list just came out. You can already guess Florida was on there. It’s no surprise, right?! BUT only one city in Florida… Jacksonville Florida is the only place in […]
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Do you feel like you’re getting up there in age? Okay, maybe you’re NOT getting up there in age, but you still want to retire… what happens (other than a lot of free time) when you retire? Well, retirement might not be as blissful as we think. A study found that retirement is harmful to […]
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The fine folks of Wilton Manor, Florida are not as worries about mosquitos (like the rest of us) as they are rabbits. There are at least 100 Lionhead Rabbits hopping around their neighborhood. It sounds all cute and fun at first, but that’s not the case. These rabbits are chewing electrical wiring, digging holes, becoming […]
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Monday has a pretty bad reputation and has for a while now. It’s widely considered the worst day of the week… but is it truly? A study was done and women chose Wednesday as the worst day of their week. It seems women feel Wednesday is when they realize they are not accomplishing as much […]
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Did your kids have a “Biting Problem”? It’s one of those things you have to remind your kids to not do. BUT Biting, saved this one little girl’s life. A six year old girl was playing outside with her friends when this strange white SUV came strolling through. The kids didn’t think anything of it, […]
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Do you sometimes feel like your energy has been zapped out of you? You know there are ways to zap that energy back INTO you… and it doesn’t involve caffeine! There are foods you can eat that give you energy (we already knew that) but there are several that you don’t even have to cook. […]
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Have you met Bonecutter? Sounds like a guy you don’t really want to meet… BUT after hearing this, you will. Bonecutter has been on a quest to perform 143 acts of kindness in 40 days. 143 isn’t a random number either. Bonecutter’s hero is Mr. Rogers and 143 was one of the ways Mr. Rogers […]
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Everyone has dreams they’re chasing after and pursuing. What are tangible ways you can reach those goals? First things first, pray and make sure that dream is what God has in mind for you. Otherwise, you really don’t want your dream to come true. 2. Think well of others. In a survey of successful business […]
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“I want to brag on this young man named Hayden…” That’s how a social media post started. Jason went to McDonalds and ordered his meal. He handed the young man behind the counter his credit card for his $8 order. The carded was declined. The young man behind the counter (that’s Hayden) whipped out his […]
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Everybody loves classic Disney movies! Several classic Disney movies are returning to Cinemark Theaters through the summer! Movies like Lion King, Frozen, Moana, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and so many more! You probably have these in your personal library, but there’s something cool about going to a movie theater […]
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A salute to one who has kept their Promise. Their Promise to treat others as they wish to be treated. Ten people who were vacationing in a historic Washington port were stranded when some storms (similar to that one we had last night) moved in and forced all the ferries in the port to stay […]
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In Ocala, Florida they have a Safe Haven Baby Box. Meaning someone can place a baby in this place and the baby will be taken care of… no questions asked. Last January, Baby Zoey was placed in that Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station. Vincent was working an overnight shift that day. When […]
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One of the best parts of the 4th is all the fireworks! But what happens to all of that trash and debris from them… a lot of times it’s just left out. Last year, there was a Firework Beach Clean Up party and a group of almost 500 volunteers picked up over 4,000 pounds of […]
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Nothing like heading to the pool over the 4th of July Holiday! However…. Pools all across the country are closing due to lifeguard shortages. Who stepped up to the rescue? Grandma! An Ohio grandmother, Gail Rodgers, who is 66 and also the president of her condominium board, stepped up so the condominium pool can stay […]
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Plenty of people are going to be traveling for the 4th of July Weekend. The actual holiday is on Tuesday, so plenty of people taking advantage of that and are making it a long weekend. AAA estimates more than 43 million people will hit the road for the holiday. Just to put it in perspective, […]
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Even though the school year just ended, you’ll be back to school shopping before you know it! And boy To help relieve SOME pressure, Kicks for the Kids, a local organization here in Jacksonville is asking folks who are able to, donate a pair of shoes to their organization. The pair will go to a […]
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When she moved in, a neighbor promised to keep her neighborhood safe. She was walking to the park with her son when she saw some smoke coming out of a building. She thought “Hmm maybe they’re having a cookout.” Then she thought “Ehh that’s a little too much smoke for a cookout.” She went inside […]
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A couple months ago, there was a Jaguar Cup born at the Jacksonville Zoo. NOW you gave the chance to name the little guy. How cool would it be to go to the zoo, see the cub and know that you helped name him. The contest starts TODAY! The Winner / Name of the cub […]
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Most of us have a favorite sleeping position. There’s benefits and drawbacks to each way to sleep. For example: If you sleep on your Left Side is considered the best for your overall health. AND its the ideal way for pregnant women to sleep. Generally speaking, it’s better to sleep on our left side. Especially […]
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Here’s a story of someone that kept their promise. Their promise to super serve! Even when the job wasn’t in their wheelhouse. A mom posted on Facebook asking if anyone in their neighborhood had a bucket truck she could borrow because she needed to hang a tire swing for her kids. (I guess it was […]
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You’ve said it… I’ve been told it… “No you can’t have pizza for breakfast. And no, you can’t have ice cream either.” You still can’t technically have pizza for breakfast BUT … Now you can at least have ICE CREAM! Or you can at least trick yourself into thinking its ice cream.. it won’t be hard to do because the beloved […]
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“It’s not just clothes. It’s anything they left behind, I call it treasures! Think about that treasure toy you played with. We are recreating those treasure toys and moments at the Foster Closet. It’s anything that these kids have had to leaver behind at a moments notice.” – Tammy McGuire, Executive Director Foster Closet is […]
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Are you looking to impress the ladies? Well look no further! Women voted that the MOST ATTRACTIVE THING a man can wear is (Drumroll please because this is going to make your life so much easier) a Baseball Cap BACKWARD! To be clear, this isn’t juts Millennial women saying this either. This is women of […]
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Thank you for your interest in the Sharing Hope Music Festival The purpose of this event is to highlight local talent and give you the opportunity to share the hope you have with others. The Basics: The event will be Saturday October 7th at Francis Field in St Augustine. It will consist of local talent […]
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We all know the dangers of holding a phone and talking while driving… it’s a pretty bad idea. We have laws against it and for good reason! As it turns out, the problem with talking on the phone while driving does have something to do with the physical act of holding the actual phone, but […]
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Do you know the seven deadly sins? (It’s okay if you don’t… sometimes I get them mixed up with the 10 Commandments) They are Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Wrath, Envy, Pride and Sloth. All of these are an issue. One that has been highlighted and become more of an issue in our society is Sloth. It’s […]
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A community came together to save 25 puppies that were trapped in a burning building. A passerby saw the building on fire, then saw some puppies trapped on an upper floor. The passerby said he has a puppy of his own and he couldn’t just stand by and watch what was going on. He needed […]
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I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines about the kids that survived a plane crash in Columbia. The story is truly a miracle! A plane carrying a pilot and co-pilot, a mom and her four kids crashed in the Amazon Jungle. The crash instantly ended the life of the pilot and co-pilot and critically injured the […]
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“What I found is women felt alone. They were struggling and they felt like they were the only ones going through whatever it was they were going through. When we got together, we started connecting!” – Heather Crawford, Founder Sisters in Christ is here to help transform women into warriors through the Word of God. […]
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God bless school bus drivers. They drive around a bunch of rowdy, smelly kids to school and back. That has got to be a trying job. BUT THEN you still have to keep the kids safe! A school bus driver in Milwaukee (who is eight months pregnant) was just doing her job, and driving a […]
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How many scam calls have you gotten just this week? They’re impossible to avoid, even if you do have “Scam Call Blockage” on your phone. Aside from calling you, there’s another tactic the scammers have. They’re trying to hack your social media account. It might not seem like that big of a deal if your […]
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“We had a little girl that was empowered after hearing about the Five Safety Rules and she came forward to her mother, that her mother’s Fiancé was not a Safe Adult.” – Beth Dudjack, Outreach Manager The Monique Burr Foundation is here to educate and protect children and teens from all types of bullying, abuse […]
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Chinese scientists have begun drilling a 33,000 foot hole into the Earth’s crust. This type of deep drilling can identify new mineral and energy resources, they say. Not sure who approved this but it sounds like they have never watched any of the Center of the Earth movies. No matter what happens, I just hope […]
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Graduation season is pretty much over for this year, which means we can talk about this without putting any ideas in kids heads. Senior Pranks! Gary said “Back in my day we would prank our rival school. Not our own school.” No matter who you pranked, or what your prank was, you have to admit […]
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Summer time is here, which means loads of beach days! But juts a fair warning (Even though they say this every year…) There is a Flesh Eating Bacteria out there that is coming to Florida. Here’s how it works…. there’s this massive blob of seaweed (5,00 miles wide to be exact) that’s called Sargassum. This […]
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It’s about that time where we start to sign our kids up for summer camps! There are so many great ones to chose from! Day camps are great, and so are sleep away camps but they can be pretty intimidating, especially for a first timer! If you’re signing your child up for their first sleep […]
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“She was in Flight, Fright, Freeze for 10 years. Trauma literally steals your ability to think, so you loose all rational. You can’t problem solve and you can’t make rational decisions because your focus is on surviving.” – Kristin Keen, Founder & CEO Rethreaded is here to harness the power of business, time and community […]
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“The host families, we say are really just cheerleaders for these parents. They are there to love on the kids and give them a really safe place for them to stay so the parents don’t have to worry.” – Mellissa Foster, Church Relations Executive Director Better Together is keeping families together and children out of […]
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Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has its yearly predictions. They are predicting a “Near Normal” hurricane season with between 12 and 17 named storms. Out of those, anywhere from five to nine storms could develop into hurricanes. Now out of that, they’re predicting one to four of them […]
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We’ve known it all along, but now it’s official. The Surgeon General announced that social media is a main contributor to mental health issues in our teens. He said, “It’s not just the harmful content and subversive posts, it’s their excessive use of it.” He went on to say, “Teens who spent more than three […]
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Are you happy at work? It seems like in today’s culture, it’s popular to complain about work and act like / tell people you’re unhappy. BUT the truth is, 62% of us say they’re satisfied with their job. That’s the highest since 1987! So why are we so happy? Job flexibility for one. We’re able […]
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Social media takes a lot of heat…rightfully so. But none of the social media platforms are as controversial as TikTok. TikTok is getting a lot of attention, but not the good kind. There has been threats to ban the whole program from operating in the United States. Most often, the justification is that the Chinese […]
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Florida People… am I right? This story is actually pretty coo. A professor from the University of South Florida just broke the world record for time spent living underwater. Its been 74 days. Just to clarify, he’s not actually in the water. He’s 30 feet underwater, down in Key Largo, in their Undersea Lodge. It […]
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At what point do you move from the kids table to the grown up table…? A survey was done asking “When does a person become a grown up?” There were varying measures like graduating, getting started on your own, getting married and having your first child. All of these things help grow you up quickly. […]
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“A middle schooler came to us and after that, the dad said I just want you to understand that by doing this, my wife and I are finally able to go on a date and we haven’t done that in years.” – Joanne Alicea, Founder and CEO Ability Tree First Coast is here to come […]
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It’s not all that often you see a Dirt Devil here in Florida. (I’m not talking about the little vacuum. I’m talking about the little tornadoes.) I’ve never seen one and I’m not sure what I would do if I was stuck in one… a local seven year old boy didn’t know what to do […]
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It’s always such a hard thing to go through when a family pet passes. There’s a guy that lives in Portugal who got dog when he was eight years old and he has never felt the sting of his best friend passing. The guy is now 39 years old. That means his dog is 31! […]
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If you listen to the news and watch social media, you may think everybody is less happy than they used to be. That may be true. So, we found a few habits the happiest people on the planet have that help keep them happy: They Practice Gratitude – Those of us who stop to realize […]
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General Mills has voluntarily recalled four types of Gold Medal Flour. Two bleached and unbleached versions could be contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected are Gold Medal Unbleached All – Purpose Flour in 5 and 10 pound bags and Gold Medal Bleached All – Purpose Flour in the 2 and 5 pound bags. The recalled […]
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School is so close to being done! That means High School Seniors have gotten their acceptance letters. They’ve figured out where they’re going to college and now they have to figure out how they’re going to pay for it. It seems like one Senior in High School has it all together, though! First off, Dennis […]
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“The kids get a chance to touch these officers everyday. They get a chance to see them in and out of uniform. They get to see them as a coach, as a mentor and as a person just like them.” – Mary Bishop, Executive Director The Police Athletic League enriches the lives of children by […]
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We all have our favorite comfort foods. They’re usually the food we grew up eating. For example, Colbi’s is seafood and Gary’s is Mexican food. However, everyone recognizes some things as comfort food, something we crave after a hard day! There are foods most widely regarded as the Best Comfort Food:
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” During the summer time, as you may surmise, the abuse escalates. Because children are home, there are more opportunities for them to see and experience violence as well.” – Tammy Taylor, Chief Program Officer The Hubbard House is a full service certified domestic violence center providing emergency shelter and supportive services to survivors of […]
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All of the rainy weather we had last week had us in the mood for some Chili! If you’ve never had Wendy’s Chili then you’re missing out. But don’t worry, you don’t have to actually go to Wendy’s anymore to grab it! Wendy’s Chili is hitting grocery store shelves! You can buy a can of […]
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A lot of families are starting to plan their summer vacations. If a commercial flight is part of your plan, here are some helpful tips from flight attendants:
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Most of us find ourselves fighting to stay awake at some point of our day. We’ve shared some reasons why you may be tired all the time… maybe what you’re eating isn’t the healthiest, maybe you’re not getting up and moving enough…. but maybe you’ve “fixed” everything and you’re STILL tired! Here’s the #1 reason […]
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It’s all over the local news here in Florida, this missive seaweed blob that’s supposed to cause havoc. They’re saying there’s going to be a lot of the seaweed and that it smells like rotten eggs… they say it smells so bad that it literally sickens people. GROSS! This seaweed blob has made its way […]
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Earth Day is Saturday, 4/22! There are a ton of ways to celebrate nature this weekend. How about with the Jacksonville Garden Club: It was founded in 1922 by a group of 17 women who shared a passion for gardening. Now they can be found on Riverside Avenue which opened in 1948 and includes a […]
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Are you a touchy person? Do you like hugs? Do you feel like your “Hug Tank” is full? They say we need 8 hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day for growth. If you want to get real technical, you could really benefit from a 20 second hug! When you hug for […]
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One of the recorded histories oldest meteor shower will be making its annual return to the might sky on Saturday. It’s called “The Lyrids Meteor Shower”. It’s fueled by the dust of a passing comet and is known to produce short but vibrant bursts of “fireballs” in the sky. You can start seeing some of […]
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“They’re all in different poses and because of that they really have unique personalities. We have our favorites and ones we’re not very crazy about. You get to know them and they’ve grown up so well.” – Patrick MacRae, Doolittle Family Director of Gardens and Horticulture The Cummer Museum is the largest fine arts museum […]
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How’s that Hand-Me-Down car seat holding up? Maybe it’s your turn to give it away. But this time you’ll get something in return. Right now, you’re able to trade your used car seat in at Target and get a discount on a new one! This is going on until April 29th. They call it “Upcycling”. […]
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Have you felt it? Tired all the time? Here’s some of the most common reasons you may feel that way: Your Diet – Food is fuel. If you eat a lot of processed foods, sugars and unhealthy fats, then you’re filling your tank with lousy gas. You’re not getting enough Exercise – A body in […]
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Do you ever notice how your phone dies twice as fast when you’re traveling? Airports and other places you go through when you’re traveling always have some sponsored device where you can charge your phone for free! They’re so helpful! At least that’s what we thought… The FBI is warning us not to use those […]
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We’ve had a couple of gloomy days this week, how has your productivity been? Ours has for sure suffered! One of those scientific studies found 10% of us say we tend to be less productive on gloomy and rainy days. And 21% of us say weather negatively impacts our demeanor.
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There’s a study called ‘The Takeout’ that has listed some of the most common types off food injuries. Between scrapes, burns, slices and more, the most common food related injuries include:
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“Our number one, everything we do is to support the kids. Our school is there for the kids, our athletics area is there for the kids, the agricultural program is there for the kids, the animals are there for the kids. So everything we do needs to support that effort.” – Greg Voss, CEO Seamark […]
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Is your mom a clean freak? What bout your wife? Your sibling? If so, while planning your summer vacation, you’ll want to route through Idaho. In Pocatello Idaho, you’ll find the Museum of Clean. At the museum you’ll learn how integral cleanliness is to health and well-being. The museum’s exhibits cover the history of cleaning, […]
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Baseball is back! What’s not to love about it. The weather is amazing and so is the food! You’ll be amazed at how many hotdogs are eaten at baseball games every season. Americans ate 26 Million Hotdogs last season! Want some more hotdog trivia?
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“Our art teacher likes to call it Sticky Learning because it’s learning that sticks! When it comes time for that standardized test, the student is recalling it because it was hands-on learning. They’re able to remember the activity they did.” – Melanie Hammer, VP of Strategy and Operations The heart of The Cathedral Arts Project […]
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You cant scroll through social media around this time without seeing at least one of your friends post engagement photos. Are you thinking about getting engaged, or maybe you already are? Here’s some good questions to ask as you gear up for marriage! You can never communicate too much!
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We’re less than a week away from Easter! Though we all know and celebrate the meaning of Easter (Jesus paying for all our sins and giving us the path to a relationship with God) We all grew up loving Easter for another reason… THE CANDY! Here’s the Top 10 most popular Easter candy: 10. Branch’s […]
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Have you been to the Jacksonville Zoo lately? The weather has just been perfect for it! Not to mention, how great of a zoo it is! The Jacksonville Zoo was just ranked in “Top 10 Best Zoo Exhibits in the U.S.” All of their exhibits are amazing! But the one that put them on the […]
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Have you ever heard of a Radiated Turtle? It’s the name of a turtle species. Mr. Pickles is a Radiated Turtle and he is 90 years old! Mr. and Mrs. Pickles (She’s just 53 years old) just had little Radiated Turtle hatchlings! This is a big deal because Radiated Turtles don’t reproduce much and the […]
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As you know, The Promise loves local businesses… after all, we are a local Jacksonville business… so as we bring Women’s History Month to a close, we have another local Jacksonville woman owned business to highlight. Nana Hammond and her family moved from London nearly 15 years ago. She is a natural entrepreneur… she wasn’t […]
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A rare alignment of five planets will be visible in the night sky this week, starting THIS EVENING! Just head outside right after sunset, look West, and you’ll see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus appear to line up in an arc shape right below the crescent moon. Everyone on Earth should be able to […]
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It has happened to just about everyone. You have an ongoing service or membership where you’re charged often and you try to cancel it, but it’s next to impossible to cancel! It’s maddening! It’s so easy to sign up for that $8 a month charge to watch something we really want to see, but then […]
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Did you know one of the top 5 reasons for divorce is SNORING! They says it’s because when your partner snores, you don’t sleep very well… And we all know what happens when we don’t sleep well. We’re easily aggravated and just all around moody. We’re all about helping marriages, so here’s some tips on […]
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March is Women’s History Month. There’s no shortage of incredible women who changed the world… but what about here in Jacksonville? Did you know the Cummer Art Museum was a gift from a local woman named Ninah Cummer? Mrs. Cummer organized relief after the fire of 1901 and as a Red Cross volunteer during World War […]
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It’s Election Day! If you haven’t already, get out there and vote! It’s so easy to have the mindset that “My vote doesn’t really matter.” But that’s not true! If we don’t vote, then we CANCEL OURSELVES! Get out and vote. Especially if you’re smart… we need more smart people voting. To find out where […]
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Daylight Saving starts on Sunday! This is the one where we Spring Forward. Our days are longer, but we do loose an hour of sleep. It can be hard to adjust. Here’s some tips to help you and everyone else adjust to the time change that’s happening this Sunday. Get outside as much as you […]
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Do you need a reason to stop wearing shoes? Here’s one! There’s a guy named Mr. DeRuvo that had really bad bunions. His bunions were so bad that the doctors wanted to do surgery. Mr. DeRuvo decided to forgo the shoes to lessen the pain before his surgery. He soon found his life was simpler […]
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Remember when the internet was young and big companies and governments thought they could get people involved in their campaigns if they asked the people online to name things? It would be random thinks like snow plows and storm drains. In the early days people were horrified by what people suggested and voted in. One […]
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If you’re trying to loose a little weight, consider this tip: Eat Three Apples a Day! Apples have a way of filling you up so you eat less! On top of that, they really are good for you! Apple fiber decreases the time food spends in your digestive system, apples keep you hydrated, the enzymes […]
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We’ve all heard these saying “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Maybe we’ve even said it a time or two. That’s a dangerous attitude to have. Studies show, most people who regularly get less than seven hours of sleep just simply don’t know the damage that fatigue and sleepiness are doing to their bodies. Scientists say […]
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Amy Grant has had quite a career! She is now getting ready to release her first full album in 10 years. It’s kind of her comeback after a devastating brain injury she suffered in a bike accident last July. She was riding her bike, hit a pothole and slammed into the pavement, knocking her unconscious […]
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Groceries are getting more and more expensive… You7 go to the grocery store and end up dropping a majority of your paycheck. So research has been done and a list of the least expensive grocery stores has been determined. The good news is we have two of them right here in Jacksonville. Aldi and Trader […]
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When your child has a passion, you want to fan that flame! You never know what could come out of it. Gary was sharing that when his boys got to an age to play sports, he did everything he could to make sure they excelled! One of his sons even got a college scholarship to […]
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A cheerleader competed alone at the Nebraska State High School Cheer and Dance Championship recently. That’s when something remarkable happened. A little backstory, two weeks before the cheer competition, her cheer coach broke the news to Katrina that she was the only one left on the cheer squad after three girls had to quit for […]
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For some it’s natural and for others it’s the hardest thing you have to do all day.. getting out of bed. If you’re not a morning person, but you want to become one, here’s some tips on how to start: Certain Essential Oils can help you wake up! Try sniffing and diffusing Eucalyptus or Citrus. […]
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Are you thinking about having kids anytime soon? Or maybe you already have and you’re wondering what that “Perfect” number of kids is. According to science, It seems parents with more than 2 kids face an increasing risk of heart disease with each child over 2. Interestingly…having no children or only 1 child increases your risk, […]
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February is Black History Month and we have a couple opportunities where you can celebrate locally. The Jacksonville’s Children’s Chorus presents the 14th Annual “Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing” concert, celebrating Black History Month and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The piece they’ll sing was written in Jacksonville by James Weldon Johnson. […]
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Take a look in your fridge for any Vanilla Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino’s. If you have some in there, you just may have to throw them out. Starbucks is recalling them because there is a possibility there’s glass in the bottle. Before you just toss every Starbucks drink out, check the ‘Best By’ dates. They’re saying […]
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Its been a topic of conversation on the Morning Show for almost a Month… The Carnivore Diet. Gary says that all Colbi eats is Ground Beef since she started this diet, but what exactly is it? We’re clearing the air and removing any confusion here! Just like any other diet, there’s different tiers to the […]
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Have you heard of the organization Make-A-Wish? They provide wishes to children with life threatening illnesses, and they bring hope back to many families. If you’ve had the privilege of working with them, chances are you have gotten more out of working with them than you have been able to give back. They’re just that […]
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Everyone has their own way of parenting. Things they’ve learned from their own parents or maybe from books. Here’s something you can try! 1 – Do you need a hug? Often the child is acting up out of frustration or stress…just a simple hug can help them deal 2 – Do you want to talk […]
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Who doesn’t love a parade? To help celebrate Black History month there is a parade Saturday from noon till 5. It starts on A Phillip Randolph Blvd. Afterwards there is a whole market with over 100 minority-owned businesses. Live Music, a kid’s zone, food, and all kinds of fun for whole family! Check out the […]
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Have you ever been on a plane that experiences real difficulties mid flight? I’ve been through some decent turbulence, but the plane was always solid. That’s not the case for these folks… Last Friday a plane left Scotland, heading for New York. A passenger said, “We were on the plane and there was a bit […]
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Looking for something different to do on Valentine’s Day?!? It’s a day when we usually show our friends, family, or that special someone, how much we love them… well here’s an opportunity to share that love for nature! Bring your loved ones out tomorrow to join the community for the Valentine’s Day Beach Cleanup. Meet […]
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You’ve heard that LeBron James just broke the all time points scored record in the NBA. Who previously held that record? Kareem Abdul Jabar. So people started asking…how does Kareem feel about this…I read an article Kareem wrote on just that subject…Here’s a little part of it. I love Earvin Magic Johnson and he recently […]
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Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday, which has many of us scrambling to find things we can do. Here’s a good idea that also supports a local business: Saturday, the Murry Hill Theatre is bringing back its Swing Dance Night! No problem if you don’t know how to swing, come and learn! There will be free […]
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Every Super Bowl Sunday, Americans hammer down chicken wings. Last year, the National Chicken Council (That sounds like a fun job) estimated that 1.4 billion wings were consumed while watching the big game. Did you know the first sports bar opened in 1979, with many more following soon after. These establishments needed a snack that […]
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The Super Bowl will be played Sunday and most of us have been planning our Super Bowl Snacks. Here’s a fun fact to serve up if you’re serving nachos: Did you know nachos were invented by accident in Mexico, at a restaurant called Victory Club? Back in 1943, Chef Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya needed to feed […]
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When you think of breakfast, what restaurant do you think of? Cracker Barrel! How can you not! They have amazing breakfast, and with Valentines Day coming up they also should be the restaurant you think of for a romantic dinner. Hear me out before you blow it off. Cracker Barrel is going to award five […]
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Any idea on what you’ll be snacking on for the Super Bowl? Here’s a few creative ideas that line up with each team! For the Philadelphia Eagles: Philadelphia Crab Fries – Fries topped with Old Bay seasoning and a cream cheese sauce Cheese Steaks – A Philadelphia staple Water Ice – Shaved ice topped with […]
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This is what we’ve been waiting for! It’s Ground Hog day and Punxsutawney Phil was brought out of his home to tell us whether or not we would experience another six weeks of winter. So what’s the verdict… (Drumroll please) Phil SAW HIS SHADOW this morning! Which means we’ll have another six weeks of winter. […]
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There’s two types of people in this world, those that hold in a sneeze, and those that LET IT OUT! You may want to think twice if you’re one of those that hold it in… A case report reaffirms one of life’s important lessons: don’t try to hold back a sneeze. Especially don’t do it […]
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Donna Kelce is a mom just like you… who is proud of her kids… JUST LIKE YOU! Why is she proud of her kids? She has one son who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles and another son who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs! She’ll be the first mother who has ever had two sons […]
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You remember the name Damar Hamlin, right? He is the 24 year old Buffalo Bills football player who collapsed and had to be resuscitated on the field. He has spoken publicly for the first time since the incident. He said, “I think it was important for me to wait and speak publicly at the right […]
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One of the most popular resolutions every year is getting a new hobby! How about a local Jacksonville business who can help with that? Lori McDonald is from Fernandina Beach. She has a favorite hobby… thrifting and garbage day! She found she loved finding old and worn things and making them into something new and […]
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We’re almost one month into the new year… How’s those diet goes coming along? We could all, always eat healthier! A major thing that can help us is not going out to eat so often. You never know exactly what they’re putting in your food, or where they got it. Whereas, when you’re cooking at […]
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Kids love birthday parties! The best part is usually how creative the birthday parties are. Gary shared how his grandkids are always going to birthday parties and how fun the themes are. They’ve been to horseback riding, gymnastic, tie die parties and so many more! Here’s another fun idea for your kids next birthday party… […]
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Part of a new year is re-evaluating what you are doing and how it is working. Many, if not all, of us re-evaluate our health and what we are doing to maintain it. A local Jacksonville business to look into is Bold City Health. They say, “Our mission is to restore hope and provoke change […]
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Have you had to buy a prescription lately? Depending on your insurance and what type of drug you have to get, it’s expensive! Back in 2012, Hody, a farmer and US Air Force veteran, walked into a drug store in Alabama and got to talking to his old friend, the pharmacist. He found out there […]
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We all want to be happier and live a happier life. Dr. Robert has been researching how to achieve real happiness for decades now. Here’s one thing you can changer that can make all the difference in being happier! Dr. Robert says “We’ve spent so much time studying what goes wrong in life. And so, […]
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It’s a fact…and I find it troubling. Today, most people dine out more than they cook at home. Was one of your resolutions, or even just New Year thoughts…we need to eat at home more? Local Jacksonville business Jax Cooking Studio is here to help. Terri Davlantes grew up in a large family here in Jacksonville. She […]
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This may not have been true a month ago… but today every Jaguar player is a bonafide hero in Jacksonville! We would love to see them go all the way to the Super Bowl, right!? Maybe the Super Bowl is where heroes go, because that’s where this guy is going! Jay is a mechanic in […]
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Mom, when your kids were babies, you’d reach down and pick them up and carry them about…which side of your body did you carry them on? I’m not a mom, but I tend to carry kids on my left side…. A study says the left side is the best side because it creates a […]
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We love our Law Enforcement Officers! They have to step in at people’s lowest point, they often get blamed, unfairly, for being the cause of trouble that we got ourselves into. All they’re doing is helping to keep us safe. Officer Melissa Martin responded to a noise complaint on New Year’s Eve. When she arrived, […]
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It’s a pretty cool concept, having those deliveries that come straight to your door… by drone! I’m not sure how practically it is, but it does sound pretty cool. Walmart started doing it and they currently have drones delivering things in seven different states. They did just over 6,000 deliveries via drone last year. C […]
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I bet most American Households have at least one person in them who plays video games… maybe to a level of annoyance for others in the house. We don’t have a solution for that, but this guy might be onto something! This guys son is 23, unemployed and living at home. The son apparently spends […]
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It’s a pretty cold morning…how does a nice cup of hot chocolate sound right now? Do you want the most out of your hot chocolate experience? Use an orange mug. Cream colored will do too. Tests were done where people drank hot chocolate in various colored mugs. When they drank out of orange and cream […]
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Maybe you’re already pretty strong… or maybe this is your year to get strong! Either way, you could probably beat a Nine year old in a strength test, right? I thought I could until I saw this video! Maybe the fair will hire her as one of those travel acts “World’s strongest child!”
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local business. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list…like…. The Florida Theatre in Downtown Jax, The St. Augustine […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local business. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list…like…. Bogers Shoes – For over 60 years, Boger’s […]
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If you are wondering what to get your dog for Christmas…this will help… Apparently there’s a science to what toys dogs find interesting or boring. The science says dog toys should be “soft and easy to manipulate…toys that can be chewed easily and/or make a noise.” What dogs don’t tend to like are toys with […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local business. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list…like…. Curry Thomas Hardware. Here’s what Gary has […]
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It’s coming down to last minute Christmas Shopping… What do you do? You’ve thought and searched and just can’t come up with the right thing for at least someone on your list… Here’s a thought. Make a donation in their name. The charity is worthy of the donation. The person on your list is recognized […]
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The United States of America is northing if not diverse. Every area of our country has its own charm, dialect and food preferences. Betty Crocker has a website with great recipes for all kinds of food. The website has compiled the recipes most used from each state of the union. The most searched recipe in […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local business. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list…like…. A Army Navy Depot . They’re located on […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local business. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list…like…. Annabelle’s of Orange Park. Annabelle’s has been […]
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It’s so easy to be impatient while Christmas shopping. The cashier is taking forever, you had to deal with traffic to get to the store, you’re in a hurry and have to hit three other stores after this ones… We’ve all been there. I was Christmas shopping and was talking to the cashier, and asked how […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local business. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list…like… Zen Cog! Garf Cooper opened Zen Cog […]
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It’s go time! We’re in the teens, with only 17 days left until Christmas.. which means we can’t push Christmas Shopping back anymore than we already have. (I’m preaching to myself) But wondering what to get your kids… Chances are they don’t need another toy… how about some sort of experience! After years of research, it’s been […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local business. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list…like…. Vintage Exchange – Local mother/daughter duo, Carrie McCloskey […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local businesses. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list… like… San Marco Books and More! They […]
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Earth Pets was established in 1979 to address the need for improved nutrition for our four-legged friends. They started in Gainesville and then grew 2 Jacksonville locations in San Marco and Mandarin. Earth Pets brings you only the very best in pet nutrition and supplies. Whether it’s food, toys, or bedding, our products are healthy, earth-friendly, […]
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Tis the season! And I’m not just talking about for Christmas trees and Hot Coco, but for the word of the year to be announced. In this years case, we have multiple words… The Oxford Dictionary is still voting on their word of the year, but it looks like “Metaverse” is going to be the […]
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100.7 The Promise supports and honors local businesses. After all, we are a local Jacksonville business, too. Through this season of gift giving we will highlight a few local Jacksonville businesses you might want to check out as you think of great gifts for those on your list… like… First Place Sports! Their story is […]
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There’s some people that are just obsessed with the beach. Don’t really understand why? Or maybe you’re that person and you can’t really explain that obsession? Well, science can! They’ve studdied all different things about the beach and they learned that everything you find at the beach is good for us: The sounds of the […]
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Let’s just say you over-indulged on the Thanksgiving meal. No shame, we all did! But want to burn off those extra calories you consumed? (They say we eat an average of 7,300 calories during our Thanksgiving meal!) Start with running! Depending on how much you actually consumed, plan on running for five hours. Want something […]
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The expert prediction is EVERYBODY will be traveling over this Holiday. Whether it’s by boat, car or plane, people are going to be out and about. So, when’s the best time to drive and avoid gridlock? If you’re leaving today, hit the road before 11:00. The worst time to drive today will be between 11:00am […]
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There’s an article that says families with traditions tend to be happier and healthier than those without traditions. On our Facebook, we asked what your favorite Holiday tradition was and we loved what you said. Here’s just a few of the responses we got: Candy for breakfast Having a piñata for for adult kids on […]
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Still not totally sure what you’re going to bring to Thanksgiving dinner? Truth be told, it sometimes seems like bringing a dish is just one more thing you have to spend money on this Holiday season. You have to bring something though, you can’t just be a Grinch! If you want to save money, bring […]
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We love and support local Jacksonville business. Many times preparing an entire Thanksgiving meal at home is….crazy….so we thought we would highlight 3 local Jacksonville businesses that may come in handy for dessert. European Street Cafe (San Marco) is a family-owned restaurant for more than 40 years. Three locations throughout Jacksonville, Fla. The first location under […]
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The holidays are coming up, which means load and load of people are traveling. If you’re planning on taking a flight anywhere, which seat do you choose? For me, hands down the window seat ALWAYS! Even though I’m that person on the flight that gets up three times to use the bathroom… This article came […]
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There are literally hundreds of places to get your Christmas tree. Tis the season where you can’t drive down more than two streets without seeing a tree lot. Many charities have Christmas tree lots where they fund their great work through the sale of trees. Utilize one of those if you can! However, if you […]
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It’s Friday! FINALLY! Its been a long week. The election… The Hurricane… We worked hard this past week. How do you tend to sleep during the weekend? It turns out, of all the days during the week, more adults have trouble sleeping on Sunday. So why Sunday? More than half say it’s because of the […]
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Have you ever had a desire to go Paragliding? You’re just gliding through the air like a bird… Or this guy, who was more like Superman! He was paragliding in South Florida, having a grand ole time when he noticed something kind of weird below him. He looked closer and saw it was a car […]
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Who would have thought we would be dealing with a Hurricane in the middle of November! Well, in defense of the hurricane, it still technically is Hurricane Season. But none the less, Tropical Storm Nicole is still ruining some of our plans… including a local wedding. The officiant of the wedding reached out to the […]
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There’s a lot of talk about the Powerball right now, and rightfully so. The winning pot is over $1.9 Billion! This guy in China didn’t win quite that much, but he did win $30 Million. When he went to claim his prize, he wore a mascot suit so no one would be able to identify […]
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This is the last Lunar Eclipse of the year… Actually the last for another three years! Unlike a Solar Eclipse, this one is okay to look at (you won’t blind yourself staring at the moon). The Beaver moon (full moon for November) will pass through the earth’s shadow for about three and a half hours. […]
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This is the weekend the time changes. It technically happens at 2am Sunday morning. The clocks will move BACK an hour. It’s an unpopular opinion, but this is the time change I am not a fan of. Yea we get an extra hour of sleep, but the days are so much shorter! However you feel […]
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Everyone and their dog wants to move to Florida. I mean, who can really blame them, it’s the best place in the whole wide world! To help make it a little easier with where new Floridians should move it, an article called “The Best Place to Raise a Family in Florida” was written. They figured […]
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God gives us all talents and abilities. He gave James, who lives in Denver, the ability to build. James said he saw a woman waiting at a bus stop sitting in a dirt and thought… that’s not right. Now, what he could have done is complain to the city government and demand action. But what […]
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Flood Warning COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY… Minor coastal flooding. Inland St. Johns, Eastern Clay and South Central Duval Counties. Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be […]
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Gary tells me there are benefits to growing older (still not sure I believe him), but he may have a point in knowing more about taking pills than me. Here’s some advice (He takes multiple pills a day… so I guess he knows what he’s talking about) Let’s say you have a headache and take […]
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This Fall weather has me in the mood for CHRISTMAS!! Last year there was a record 144 television movies released ahead of Christmas from channels like Lifetime, Hallmark, Netflix and more. 2022 is already looking like it’ll be packed in the Christmas movie department, too! This year a new family movie channel called Great American […]
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Today marks the beginning of Customer Service Week. How do you feel about the customer service you’ve received? (I’m currently on hold with customer service as I type this if that gives you an answer) Here’s some things we would rather do than deal with customer service: 30% would rather do their taxes 28% would […]
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All this hurricane prep and waiting for the worst has gotten old. Here’s something to get your mind off of all of that… The All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off begins today in Massachusetts. People from all over get cranes to lift their giant pumpkins into heavy duty trucks and journey to Massachusetts to see […]
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Have you ever bought clothes and then returned them for a refund… on purpose? Apparently this sort of thing is not rare… There’s even a term for it. Wardrobing. And that’s far from the only thing we do. 43% of people disagree with those who create multiple emails for discounts. 40% don’t agree with those […]
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You know how you’ve heard every study on Earth that suggests everything you use on a daily basis has more germs than can be counted and will probably infect you with some dire disease? Here’s the REST of the story… Yes, all those germs are present on your toothbrush and on your kitchen sponge and […]
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Hurricane Ian is making his way up. I went to the store yesterday to grab some canned food and water bottle just in case. We know how to be prepared for a Hurricane when it comes to ourselves, but what about helping our pets prepare? Here’s some tips to get them ready for Hurricane Ian: […]
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Go ahead and label me, I’m the type of person that likes to talk to the people I’m sitting next to on a plane. But the fact is, most of us really don’t like the strangers that are sitting near us, talking to us. You’re already squished into seats that were originally designed for really […]
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It’s not nice to laugh at others. However… If you mess up a robbery well, I’m going to laugh at you. A thief in Colombia tried to pull off a robbery at the wrong place. He attempted to rob a martial arts school, but students used their combat skills, took away his gun and put […]
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We saw this post the other day: “On my way home from a 12 hour day of cutting lawns, I saw this older gentleman, I have no clue who he is to this day… but there was no way I was gonna let this guy tackle his big yard with long grass all by himself. […]
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It’s Christmas in September! Florida passed a bill this year that sets aside a 7 day period for TAX-FREE purchases of TOOLS!! Buy a wide range of home repair and construction tools starting THIS WEEKEND running through September 9th… and pay NO tax! Even if you have all the tools you could ever need… who […]
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Jacksonville is doin our part to keep the ‘Florida Man’ legacy alive and well. A guy walked into a Bank of America here in town to cash a check… made out to him… for $368 Billion Dollars. Somehow, this drew the suspicion of bank tellers. His explanation was that a homeless man named “Tito” sold […]
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When’s the last time you went to a movie in a real life movie theatre? You may want to consider making this Saturday your next time. In honor of National Cinema Day,most all movie theaters will sell tickets this Saturday for only $3! They’ll have movies like Top Gun: Maverick and re-releases of Spider-Man: No […]
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The other day we talked about Burger King adding another plant based chicken product to its menu. It’s pretty reasonable… This on the other hand isn’t. A group of scientists say that insect larvae – better known as mealworms – can serve as an abundant meat alternative that helps to alleviate hunger around the globe. […]
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Used correctly, robots and really help our society. I’m sure you’ve heard of the robotic French Fry makers, right? There’s a company making a fully robotic system that makes French Fries. Fast Food places are snapping them up to cover the work they can’t find humans willing to do. Now I read about this company […]
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How is your house doing? Is it cluttered? It can be clean… but still cluttered. I ran across this stat and it blew my mind! “There are 300,000 items in the Average American Home.“ Look around your house. Every knick knack, every coaster, every kids toy, dog toy… not to mention the garage! 300,000 items. […]
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Things aren’t getting any cheaper, so it’s time we start to think about a side hustle. If you own a pool, this side hustle just might be for you. It’s called Swimply. It’s like Air BnB but for your pool… Hear me out. You rent out your pool to random strangers (again, just like Air […]
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Guys, have you ever started a household project and wound up in the ER? It happens a lot. Gary said one time he pretty much crushed a finger and had to go to one of those Doc-in-a-boxes for help. Here’s the stats: More than 126 Thousand guys a year are hurt falling from ladders or […]
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I’m not quite there yet… but I’ve seen it in my parents. As they’ve gotten older, I’ve seen them wonder if they’re suffering early stages of Dementia. Both sets of my grandparents struggled with Alzheimer’s, so my parents are constantly aware of their mental health and I plan to be as I get older as […]
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Some fads we would love to see come back! And others we’d love to go just go away. One fad that is back (if you hadn’t already noticed) is the Mullet Hairstyle. My youngest brother wanted one and my mom said “Not until after your sister’s wedding!” … and what did he get right after […]
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I don’t think Capri Sun’s will every go out of style. There’s something about them! The only downfall is actually getting to that sweet nectar! It’s so hard to get the straw through those pouches without destroying it! I used to have to get my dad and he would use his pocket knife and make […]
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Do you have a good friend? Like a REALLY good friend? You know, the type you KNOW you can count on… What makes them such a good friend? The list goes on and on and It’s a number of things I’m sure! Experts are saying the Number 1 Trait a good friend carries, is their […]
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It must work… taking our favorite foods and changing up the flavors. It seems like everyone is doing it. So who’s the latest to follow this trend? Doritos. They’re coming out with a ketchup and a mustard flavor. They’ve had these in Canada for a while and they are some of their best sellers. The […]
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Let’s say you’re handed four million dollars today. That’s four million after taxes. Four million to do as you please. What would your reaction be? This guy who won four million dollars in the lottery said, and I quote… ‘ I don’ think that kind of money will go very far in today’s economy.’ Whoa! […]
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How are you at writing Thank You Notes? I’m pretty good at it, Gary is pretty awful. We can all understand the importance.. I think it would be easier to write them if we were royal. A young girl invited Prince George, William and Kate’s little 9 year old royal nugget, to her 6th Birthday […]
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All this talk about football, but there’s a Regional Little League Tournament happening right now! I only bring this up because of what happened at one of the games. Isaiah is up to bat… the pitch is thrown anddddd it knocks Isaiah in the head. His helmet fly’s off and Isaiah hits the ground. Coaches […]
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There’s several restaurants that have the calorie count on their menus. Presumably you can make better choices and stay within a fixed intake with the help of that information. I’m pretty heal conscious, so I always take a peak at the calorie count. But at the end of the day, if I want to eat […]
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They’re here!!! The Amazon Drone Deliveries have begun! They’re only doing it in one California town right now, but they’re planning to roll them out in more locations soon. They have had a few difficulties they’ve needed to work through… like a few incidents where they dropped some things in a tree and one crashed […]
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Do you use your dishwasher or do you hand wash? A lot of people feel that dishwashers are ineffective… there are drawbacks from using a dishwasher, for sure. They’re machines after all! But the EPA begs to differ about the inefficiency argument. They say a machine dishwasher uses only 10% of the water hand washing […]
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Some people think it’s funny, but I think t’s rude. Wedding Crashers. If you weren’t invited, don’t show up. Well, that’s what I thought before I saw the cutest wedding crasher ever! His name is Braia and he’s a stray dog. For a wedding crasher, he was pretty well behaved. When the bride began to […]
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When you think of driving in Jacksonville, do you think of “Stress Free”? I sure don’t! We always have some kind of back up and something in the road. Just the other day we had a bathtub blocking a lane on the Buckman Bridge! According to a survey that was done across the whole country, […]
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You just get done with a hardcore work out and you have to choose between the two to replenish you, a Gatorade or a Banana. I would instinctively go for the Gatorade, that sounds so much more fueling and refreshing than a banana! It turns out while Gatorade says it has everything you need to […]
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There’s usually some type of intention behind our hug when we hug someone. Sometimes it’s a greeting, sometime it’s to show our love for them and sometimes it’s to help them feel better. It turns out there’s a “Scientific Method” behind hugging. If your intention is to make someone feel better with a hug, then […]
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For some, it doesn’t matter on the weather, they have a go to coffee temperature. I fluctuate between hot and iced coffee, but I prefer iced. Gary on the other hand likes hot. (What’s new, we disagree on just about everything.) Out of curiosity, I wanted to see which form of coffee is healthier. If […]
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Think back a bit… what were you doing when you were 13? Gary said he was desperately fighting a loosing battle with ache (weren’t we all?) I was freaking out about going into high school. Alena is 13 and she’s probably worried about her ache, but she’s not worried about going into high school… that’s […]
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Truly. Can anything be worse than walking through your kid’s room, barefoot, and stepping on a Lego? Probably not. They’re engineered to bring hours of fun and creativity to your child… but extreme and lasting pain to the adult foot. So really, what’s worse than stepping on a Lego… anything? That question was recently asked […]
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Chances are you’ve heard of famous actors and artists being honored at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. It’s a huge honor. Guess who’s being honored this year? George Clooney, because of his “unique brand of earnest charisma and his complete embodiment of a character has led us to root for him every time.” U2, […]
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We have a couple of months before the county fairs start up around Jacksonville, but in Wisconsin it’s not 100 degrees so they start theirs in August. You might think what does that have to do with us? Well, the Wisconsin State Fair kind of sets the done for fair foods each season and their […]
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Have you ever left something important at the airport? There’s so much going on and a whole lot you have to keep track of. Last time I traveled, I was with my mom. Last minute our flight got canceled and we had to run across the airport to make it to another one. While we […]
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There’s some events in life we’ll remember forever… like the first time we took the training wheels off of our bicycle… Mykle decided that today was the day he was going to do that. He’s seven years old and figured he was ready to ride a “Big Boy Bike”. It’s one of the things that […]
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We usually hear about parents saving kids from drownings, not the other way around. But in this case, a dad owes his life to his sons. It was just your average afternoon. A dad and his twin 10 year old boys were playing in their backyard pool, they also had one of their friends over. […]
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We’re seeing it at our own beaches… the lifeguard shortages. It’s affecting the whole country. There’s only so much we can do and helping looks different for everyone. For one person, it looks like coming out of retirement! Mrs. Robinson was a lifeguard when she was 16 and remembers loving it! She’s been retired from […]
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Look up at the sky TONIGHT to see the biggest moon of the year! It’s called “The Full Buck Moon” because this is the time of year deer’s antler’s begin to grow. The moon was the closest to earth for 2022 this morning. No biggie if you missed it, because you’ll be able to see […]
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Do you ever want to do something, but you hesitate because you are afraid you may not be good at it? We’ve all been there, but how will you know if it’s something you can do, if you never try it?! Here’s a guy who wasn’t sure he was any good at it so he […]
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I don’t know if you remember, but back in 2020, over in Atlantic Beach, a man on drugs attacked a police officer. It was bad… the police officer was left unconscious and ended up having to get reconstructive surgery on his face… Last week was the trial for the criminal that did that. He was […]
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Have you ever asked “Where can I find a spouse?” This might answer that questions… Every 5th of July, there’s a huge beach clean up at Jacksonville beach. Because there’s fireworks and garbage everywhere from the night before! Back in 2020, two locals who shared a heart for clean beaches went to the beach clean […]
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Some folks have an easy time looking at things with a “Glass Half Full” perspective and others have to work about harder at it. Hopefully this helps a bit: • Instead of “I have to…” → “I get to…” • Instead of “Why is this happening to me?” → “What can I learn from this?” […]
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We’ve talked about the shortage of lifeguards around the country… it means we need to be on our best behavior around the water. Last Saturday Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue responded to 56 calls. Even with red flags flying, a large number of folks went to the each. That’s great, as long as we’re aware of […]
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Who isn’t hoping to get a raise? I’m sure we could all use one right about now… Here’s how you’re more likely to get one, exercise! Stats say those who work out more make more money! Even those who hit t he gym just three times a month make more than people who don’t work […]
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There are some things that happen in life and you can’t help but say “Man, that was only God.” But sometimes that statement only comes after a tragedy. Last Friday there was a terrible fire that totally engulfed a church in Texas. The fire completely destroyed all but one thing… a cross. The cross was in the church […]
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Are you trying to go somewhere this summer and your flight keeps getting canceled? That happened to me twice last week! It snowballed into me missing other flights and loosing my luggage. (So it’s not juts you, I promise.) I don’t know the real reason behind all of these flights getting canceled but the airlines […]
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We are all aware of the conflict in Ukraine. Well, lets call it what it is. A war. Russia has invaded Ukraine. There is death, injury, destruction, refugees…all the hallmarks of war. What also comes with war is the impression that anyone who happens to be from the country we feel to be in the […]
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We’re paying an absurd amount of money at the pump… the LAST thing we need is to get ripped off by a crook that has installed a credit card skimmer at the gas station pump. It’s crazy how common these are! It’s a device that’s attached to any pay terminal, like a gas station pump, […]
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In my experience, nice people have a hard time with this However, we all know people who will take full advantage of someone who has a hard time saying no. The nicer of us know them well, because they are taking full advantage right now. There is a full template of emails available to you […]
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Nationally the average price of gas just dipped below $5 dollars per gallon It hurts to recognize how excited I am about that. In Jacksonville, if you work at it, you can find gas around $4.59 or so per gallon. AND THAT’S CHEAP! So, now may be the time to stock up. I know I […]
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Do you ever misspell a word so badly, no suggestions even come up on what that word was meant to be… and auto correct can’t even help you? I’ve had to Google “How to spell _____” and hope the word I’ trying to get at pops up. So, what are the most misspelled words according […]
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The answer is no…but you are not in as much of a majority as you used to be. Gallup started asking people back in 1945 if they believed in God. 98% said they did. In 1967 the answer was still yes at a 98% clip. They didn’t ask again till 2011. 92% said they believed […]
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So, Fathers Day can be awkward. It seems to be a lot easier to talk to most Moms, than Dads. Dads just sort of….stare….with an enigmatic look on their face. Mainly because Dads don’t have a need to talk. We are just as comfortable sitting in silence…and prefer it to idle conversation about nothing. Let […]
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A while back Ashley was driving her father back home after a chemo treatment, when she was pulled over. Turns out the speed limit had changed, but she was pre-occupied and didn’t notice. The officer asked where they were going and got the story. He walked back to his patrol car and came back and […]
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Fathers day is Sunday. One of the many things Fathers are famous for is the advice they so freely give. Mow the lawn slowly. It’s really good advice. You not only have a much smoother and more even cut….your wife may have something else for you to do….. “You Are the Average of Your Five […]
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A Birthday party 200 years in the making… and it’s finally happening! This weekend and EVERYONE is invited! The city is celebrating its Bicentennial with a huge party that starts today, (6/10) and goes until Sunday afternoon, (6/12). You need a lot of space for a party this important. The party will be out front […]
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Do you ever get offered to do something and your response is “I’m just too old for that”? Ms. Larson is an inspiration to us all after proving you’re never tooo old to go SKYDIVING! She just became the world’s oldest skydiver at 103 years young. She did a tandem jump, which is where you’re […]
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Do you ever wish you could take back something you said… or take back something you texted? Apple can help with one of those things! They don’t have a time machine that’ll take back the words you said, but they do have a new IOS Update. With their new iPhone update, you’ll be allowed to […]
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Are there condiments you love so much that you would drink them? What about eat them in frozen form? Someone went a little to far with their love for Mustard and created Mustard Icecream. The team at Van Leeuwen and Grey Poupon are working together to create a special flavor ice cream. They’ve already brought […]
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It’s a guarantee argument starter… Monopoly. The argument usually starts before the game even officially kicks off. Most folks start arguing over who gets what piece to play with! Back in 2017, the Wheelbarrow and Boot game pieces were kicked to the curb. As far aw we know, they’re not coming back, but one special […]
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As a fan, catching a homerun ball is pretty noteworthy. It’s even more noteworthy if you do it while holding your child! A 31 year old dad takes after a homerun ball and catches the thing while holding his one year old child! He said “I new I was not going to have time to […]
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Tomorrow (Friday, June 3rd) is National Donut Day! What better way to celebrate than getting to eat FREE DONUTS! Here’s some places that are helping us celebrate! Dunkin’ has this deal where they’re giving you a free classic donut with the purchase of a beverage. Krispy Kreme is giving away one free donut per customer […]
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Do you ever get bored? Growing up, when my brothers and I would say those three annoying words “Mom! I’m Bored!” she would respond with “Go grab a broom.” All of a sudden, we weren’t bored anymore! But boredom can create some problems. A security guard just kicked off his first night at his new […]
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We go through it every year, and some years are better than others… Hurricane Season. The season officially starts this week! What also starts this week is Tax Free Hurricane Preparedness. You can get anything from ratchet straps to fire extinguishers, tax free! This is happening until June 10th. The best part is you can […]
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We’re gearing up for a beautiful Memorial Weekend! It’s going to be hot and sunny! If you’re thinking about heading towards the beach… like most people, remember one phrase “Leave only Footprints”. It’s easy to let trash blow away or accidently leave a couple of toys on the beach. However, all of those things have […]
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The senseless and tragic incident in Texas this week has left no one unnaffected. No one. Some are affected much more than others, often those most affected are children. To be honest, we all have questions and are not always sure where to turn for answers. Perhaps this can help…. Student Crisis ResponseStrategies for Parents […]
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Jacksonville is home to some powerhouse nonprofits. Like V for Victory! They help those going through cancer treatments. There are several organizations that do this, but V for Victory does it with their own personal spin. Anyone, no matter the age, that is going through cancer treatment or on their way to cancer treatment gets […]
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It happens to everyone and it’s so frustrating! You’re driving and you grab that cold coke bottle that’s in the cup holder next to you. You take a couple sip and go to put the cap back on… but you accidently drop the cap. No point in looking for it now. It’s lost somewhere in […]
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Do you ever have a DoorDash worker show up just to learn the order isn’t for you… That happened to Kelsey. A DoorDash driver showed up to her hours with 31 McDonald cheese burgers. At first Kelsey thought the driver was at the wrong house but then she remember her two year old son had […]
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When dogs bark sometimes it’s cute! It’s like they’re saying hello or responding to whatever you said to them! But when they bark and bark and bark… that’s just annoying. The folks in Chicago have had enough and they’ve made a new law that revolves around dogs barking.If your dog makes excessive noise during certain […]
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It happens to everyone. You’re enjoying a burrito when all of a sudden it rips and burrito guts go everywhere. Or maybe you packed it too much and you cant even get the burrito to close. Now you’re just stuck with a mess. Finally! A solution has been created! It’s called ‘Tastee Tape’! It’s tape […]
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“People make mistakes and people change in the same aspect.” That’s what Shelar, who was just given a second chance, said.Shelar got in a lot of trouble with the law in 2018 and has been in prison for the past 3 and a half years. When he was in prison, he said he found a Christian […]
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I’m a strong advocate for birthday’s being fun! So is Ms. Sullivan. She’s celebrating her 100th birthday and she said she wanted to celebrate it doing something she’s never done before. Now at 100, you’ve kind of seen it all and done it all… except for skydiving! She’s a one and done kinda gal, so […]
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There’s a ton of different “Self Help” books that promise a better, grander life. But a better, grander life is just a cold shower away. A cold shower for just 30-90 seconds a day is proven to be life changing. But fair warning, I don’t just mean cold.. I mean an icy 38 degrees cold. […]
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Who’s your best friend? I say Gary is my best friend… but that’s not entirely true (Sorry Gary) At my wedding I had my best friend give a speech… and that was my mom. She’s my true best friend! Its been that way for as long as I can remember I even got teased growing […]
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Today is national day of prayer. Sometimes we think “I don’t know what to pray about…” I don’t even know where to start… well, start with yourself! I was reminded this just the other day. I get to lead an all girls surf / mission trip in June and we just started a group chat […]
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Have you ever had a staycation? Instead of going out of town for vacation, you just stay here. Not too bad of a place to stay. A lot of people spend a lot of money to do what we get to do every day! Forbes Travel Guide for 2022 just came out and few different hotels […]
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We can’t say “thank you” enough to every single teacher. You have dedicated your life to shaping the minds of our kids. I will always remember my 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Connor. She had a “Cozy Reading Corner” in her classroom full of beanbags, good books and sometimes snacks. Her class was where I learned […]
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Sometimes, that’s the best choice. (I know I’m not officially supposed to say that, but it’s true) However, it’s only a good choice if you have thought it through and are prepared. Are you: Ready to live without power, water, gas, phone, and internet for a long time? Have a plan for how to deal with […]
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The dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to… man I sound old. But really. If you think you’re the only one struggling financially, you’re not. Nearly half of Floridians are having a hard time paying their bills because of inflation. Sometimes it’s easy to look over at our neighbor and think they have it all together […]
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Hurricane season officially begins June 1st. Seems a long way away, doesn’t it? That is, until you consider how quickly we burned through April! Were’nt we playing April Fools jokes early last week? We find oursleves in the midst of Hurricane Preparedness week. Couple tips. How you prepare depends a lot on where you live. […]
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America is built on small businesses.Whether you run a mom and pop Italian place or you run a local construction company, man we appreciate you. This radio station is family owned! Every year an award is given for “Small Business person of the Year”. For Florida, a local won!Chef, Dennis Chan won Small Business person of […]
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Have some love to spare… Jacksonville animal shelters are FULL!! This is a major issue. Today and Tomorrow, adoptions are free at the Jacksonville Humane Society and at Animal Care and Protective Services. Maybe you’re not totally sure if you want to adopt an animal. That’s okay, it doesn’t hurt to look around at the […]
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We’ve all been there… You’re taking a walk in the neighborhood and you see a child standing with a poorly drawn sign that says “Lemonade $1” The kid is usually saving up to buy some toy. A nine year old had a lemonade stand to raise money for a toy but not for himself. He […]
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What makes Jacksonville the happiest place to live? Is it the culture, the food the beach? A survey came out stating the happies countries in the world. Guess what ranks #1… Finland! For the 5th year in a row! So what makes Finland so happy? Credit is given towards how the country takes car of […]
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Our phones are so addictive… but now we know just HOW addictive they are. The average user unlocks their phone 79 times per day. That’s a lot! Gary and I did a little experiment to see how addicted we are to our phones. I feel like Gary is CONSTANTLY on his and I am NEVER on […]
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Mom’s are super stars! And extra credit to those mom’s that are doing it all on their own. When’s the last time these single mom’s did something truly just for themselves? Several local, women owned businesses are coming together to give away one huge makeover for Single Mother’s, this Mothers day. I’m calling it the works! […]
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We all have our ways of managing stress. Some are healthier than others. I go out for a surf and Gary does something physically demanding in the yard. While that stuff might work… so does hugging a cow. Seriously! It turns out if you cuddle a cow, it reduces your stress levels. I was pretty […]
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Are office birthday parties awkward?
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Now’s about that time where you’re hopefully getting those college acceptance letters! College can be CRAZY expensive! Thankfully, college students in Georgia are getting a bit of a break. If you’re attending or planning on attending a public college in Georgia this fall, you’ll be able to save between $200 and $1,200 a year because […]
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Michael W. Smith in Jacksonville
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The Harlem Globetrotters April 22
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Didn't catch a shark...but I 'saw' a fish!
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At least the most flavorful way to battle high blood pressure
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Chances are you own an iPhone. If you do…I ran across this little tip that blew my mind…you may not know it either. If you are using ios 14 or later (you probably are) you can set the ‘Back Tap’ feature. Tap your phone twice on the back and it will, for example, open your […]
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PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner starring Caroline Borole and featuring a special guest performance by Belinda Davids Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this glorious, energetic stage production, brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. The powerful raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence […]
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The Bible says…don’t say what you don’t mean. Don’t manipulate words for your own favor. Case in point…. Last week was International Womens Day. Lots of companies sent messages out on social media praising the great work done by women and how that particular company values the contributions of women…. But heres the thing. For […]
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Cody is a rodeo cowboy. He rides bulls. He was riding a bull the other night when he and the bull bonked heads. The bull was fine, Cody was out like a light. The incredibly brave bull fighters jumped out to distract the bull to protect Cody. Cody’s Dad jumped down on the arena floor […]
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SOURCE: SUNNYSKYZ.COM Do you ever see somebody and realize…that person needs a hug? We all do from time to time, don’t we? This is a story about a guy, who is a garbage truck driver, who saw a woman walking down the street and he realized…she needed a hug. He said, “So, I hugged her.” […]
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We all use tools. Whether we are fixing a car or cooking, cleaning or moving something heavy. So, what tools have you found that are the most essential. I have 3 essentials. I keep these with me all the time. Duct Tape. It can seemingly do everything. Hold stuff together, hold things apart, seal, separate, […]
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Pastor Terry chats with jazz musician, Elisha Parris about his new album, life and his upcoming participation in the Jacksonville Jazz Festival
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Saturday Feb 20 at The Florida Theatre
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Get Up and Power Up come together as Erica Campbell chats with Pastor Terry and Brittany.
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On The Power Up, Jenn Weeks talks about the shortage of toilet paper in some places and what one newspaper company is doing to help. OMG!
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March 17th at The Thrasher Horne Center
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Pastor Terry discusses how much we need God to clean even our secret sins!
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Pastor Terry and Brittany share how we gotta fix our credit with God.
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