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Jacksonville Humane Society Summer Camp | What to know, how to register
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (190+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Parents interested in an animal-focused summer camp can soon sign their children up for the 2026 Jacksonville Humane Society Summer Camp. Registration opens Wednesday at 2 p.m. The program offers seven week-long sessions designed for children entering grades 2 through 8. Hosted by…...
Registration opens for free JaxParks Spring Break Camp 2026
3+ week, 3+ day ago (83+ words) Registration opens for free JaxParks Spring Break Camp 2026Action News Jax Jaxparks Spring Break 2026 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Registration is now open for the JaxParks Spring Break Camp 2026. The weeklong program is free for children ages 6 to 12. Enrollment is offered on a first-come,…...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Cooler with occasional rain the next few days
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (104+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Temperatures this morning are mainly in the 70s with a few showers developing offshore. Monday morning tropical update First Alert Meteorologist Trevor Gibbs is tracking the tropics. TODAY: Becoming mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. HIGH: 84 TONIGHT: Partly…...
15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (529+ words) Unfortunately, warmer-than-average summers are quickly becoming the norm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that the summer of 2024 was the fourth-hottest recorded in the nation's history. The month of August 2024 alone set a new standard as the warmest August…...
Summer Haven Shoreline protection project completed, but raises safety concerns
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (436+ words) ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. " A multi-year effort to protect the Summer Haven shoreline has officially wrapped up, with St. Johns County completing the $14 million Summer Haven Revetment Project. While many residents are thankful for the improvements, others are voicing concerns…...
First Alert Weather: Hottest weekend of the summer so far
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (194+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " The first heat advisory of the year was issued Friday, lasting until 6 P.M., and more are expected this weekend. First Alert Weather Forecast: Friday will see isolated ... First Alert Weather: Hottest weekend of the summer so far JACKSONVILLE, Fla....
Cooling centers, pools, and splash pads part of City of Jacksonville’s 2025 ‘Stay Cool Jax’ plan
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " The City of Jacksonville has unveiled its 2025 "Stay Cool Jax" plan to combat extreme heat, with cooling centers set to activate across the city starting Friday. The plan, which builds on previous years" efforts, will see cooling centers…...
“It is definitely warm”: Jacksonville opens 80+ cooling centers for hottest weekend of the year
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (381+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " It's going to be scorching hot this weekend, which means the City of Jacksonville will be opening cooling centers throughout the city. It's expected to be the hottest weekend of the summer with "feels like' temperatures up to…...
The history behind dog days of summer
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (569+ words) We often hear people refer to "the dog days of summer," but does anyone really know what that means? Oliie did some digging to help people celebrate the dog days of summer (and impress barbeque guests with a little history…...
How solar attic fans offer relief from soaring energy costs in 2025
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1553+ words) Cooling your home this summer will likely cost more than ever. Across the U.S., residential electricity bills are climbing fast, just as forecasters warn of another season of unrelenting heat. According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, the average American…...