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Measles cases are rising in Florida. What to know about vaccines
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (515+ words) As measles cases increase in Florida, health officials urge people to monitor for symptoms if they believe they may have been exposed. Measles is a'highly contagious, serious airborne disease'caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract and then spreads…...
Dogs and cats up for adoption at Jacksonville-area shelters
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (21+ words) Dogs and cats up for adoption at Jacksonville-area shelters'jacksonville.com Dogs and cats up for adoption at Jacksonville-area shelters...
Purple alert issued for missing Florida woman. What is a Purple Alert?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (261+ words) On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Purple Alert for Sonia Taylor, 60, who was reported missing on Friday from the 7900 block of Ridge Road in Tallahassee. The FDLE release describes Taylor as 6 feet tall and 175 pounds,…...
Popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain opens in Middleburg
2+ week, 2+ day ago (114+ words) Known for Mexican-inspired made-to-order tacos, burritos, salads and bowls, a nationwide fast-casual restaurant chain opens in Middleburg. Popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain opens in Middleburg A popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant will debut its newest restaurant featuring its signature drive-thru pick-up…...
Halloween, daylight saving time change 2025 on the same weekend. What to know
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (934+ words) Fall is in full swing, and Halloween is creeping closer. As of Oct. 26, we are one week away from falling back and changing our clocks to get one more hour of sleep on Halloween weekend 2025. Daylight saving time has been…...
Daylight saving time change 2025: With Sunshine Protection Act, why Florida falls back
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (727+ words) It's almost time for daylight saving time. Despite efforts to permanently end daylight saving time in Florida and beyond, it'll soon "end" in 2025. The age-old practice starts up in March, when we'll set our clocks forward one hour " unless you…...
What and when is Yom Kippur? Judaism's holiest day, the Day of Atonement, is coming soon
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began at sundown on Monday, Sept. 22, and lasted for two days, marking the beginning of a series of special dates on the Jewish calendar, called the High Holidays or High Holy Days. The High…...
What is Rosh Hashanah? When the Jewish New Year holiday ends, how it's celebrated
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (822+ words) Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began at sundown on Monday, Sept. 22, and lasts for two days. It marks the beginning of a series of special dates on the Jewish calendar, called the High Holidays or High Holy Days. The…...
Delores Barr Weaver's grants to end medical debt are among her many philanthropic efforts
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (33+ words) Jacksonville philanthropist Delores Barr Weaver has removed a massive chunk of medical debt for financially struggling Northeast Florida residents. Delores Barr Weaver's grants to end medical debt are among her many philanthropic efforts...
Trump family members who did (and didn't) attend Charlie Kirk funeral in Arizona
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (297+ words) President'Donald Trump'spoke at Charlie Kirk's funeral " with some of his biggest supporters by his side. On Sunday, Sept. 21, thousands of mourners honored the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona....