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an hour ago
- Climate
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‘We will be cleaned out': Make sure you're ready for hurricane season
Once you hear a storm is coming, it's often too late to stock up on the materials needed to be prepared. 'Things fly off the shelves in a heartbeat, and no matter how many we stock up ahead of time, we will be cleaned out within a few days,' Doug Kreie of Hagan Ace Mandarin explained on Saturday. That's why it's best to plan ahead. The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Kreie, the general manager of the Hagan Ace Hardware in Mandarin, outlined for Action News Jax the essentials needed for hurricane kits, as well as how much it'll cost to be ready in case of disaster. 'For your basic items, for flashlights, batteries, maybe a weather radio, toilet paper, water, those things can add up quickly,' Kreie highlighted. 'But about $100 to $200 should get most kits fulfilled.' Beyond those everyday household essentials, Kreie said one of the items needed for hurricane preparedness and that they typically see fly off the shelves first: gasoline cans. Kreie said those gasoline cans can go a long way in helping make sure you're not stuck waiting at the pump when it comes time to evacuate. 'Last year it was several hundred gas cans in just a few days [that we sold,] and we couldn't get 'em fast enough,' Kreie said. 'And we already had a good stock.' Maritzha Rivera-Clapp spoke to Action News Jax while shopping at the Ace on Saturday, and reminded us not to forget about those furry friends. 'You forget about the pets until the time comes,' River-Clapp explained. 'You need to make sure you have a plan for the pets, whether a shelter or a family friend that lives in a different part of town, prepare for your pets and have water and food for everybody in the house.' [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
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6 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
First Alert Forecast: Low humidity and beautiful weather for the weekend
Saturday starts out cloudy, but the sunshine will return by the afternoon. A northwest wind will usher in drier, comfortable air. Afternoon temperatures will top out in the 80s. It will be a cool night. Overnight lows will dip into the low 60s. We will remain dry through the weekend into early next week. By Tuesday, onshore winds pick up, and it'll be breezy through much of the week. The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts tomorrow. No tropical development is anticipated over the next seven days. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< TODAY: Cloudy to start. Clearing sky by the afternoon. Lower humidity and breezy. HIGH: 88 TONIGHT: Clear and COOL. LOW: 62 SUN: Mostly sunny. Low humidity. HIGH: 89 MON: Partly cloudy. Warmer. 68/91 TUE: Partly cloudy. Breezy onshore winds. 68/89 WED: Mostly cloudy, breezy. Isolated storms. 69/89 THU: Mostly cloudy, breezy. Scattered storms. 70/90 FRI: Mostly cloudy. Isolated storms. 70/91 [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
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a day ago
- Business
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Final restaurant at Regency Square Mall closes, raising questions about the mall's future
The last remaining restaurant inside Regency Square Mall will close its doors to customers on Sunday, June 1, according to what employees told Action News Jax. The closure of Tokyo Sakura leaves just one business still operating in the nearly 60-year-old shopping center: Rogers Jewelers. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Nicholas Brooks with Action News Jax visited the mall to find out what's next for the once-bustling space. A handful of loyal customers are still visiting the food court to grab one final meal at Tokyo Sakura. An employee confirmed that Sunday, June 1, will be the restaurant's last day of operations. Customers say they've been told the same. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] One local family dining at the restaurant said they were also informed of the upcoming closure. 'It's the end of an era. I used to come here as a kid myself,' said customer Carey Polling. 'I want to say goodbye before the store shuts down,' added family member Nicholas Dobbins. 'When I came here last week. I come here a lot. The owner told me they were closing down. Someone bought the building,' said a customer named Brown. Read: 'It's like a wasteland': Regency Square Mall racks up $1.8 million fines, city pushes for sale The new owner, Blackwater Development, purchased Regency Square Mall for $19.1 million on April 9. The mall has struggled for years, facing millions of dollars in code violations and fines. Structural issues such as caved-in roofs, water damage, and mold have contributed to its deterioration. The only other tenant, Rogers Jewelers, declined to comment on its future inside the mall. Action News Jax reached out to Blackwater Development by phone and email, but has not yet received a response. 'It's really sad because this area is dying,' said customer Karen Stein. City Councilman Ken Amaro, who represents the area, has not been informed of any redevelopment plans. According to his spokesman, the new owner has not shared any plans with him. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
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a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Park enhancements are underway in Jacksonville Beach
Exciting new park projects are in progress at Jacksonville Beach. An 8-foot-wide pathway is being created at Fountain View Park, improving access for pedestrians and increasing the enjoyment for both cyclists and walkers. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The new pathway will connect to the senior center. A new playground is set to be built at Carver Center, providing families with a safer and more enjoyable environment than the previous one. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] According to the City of Jacksonville Beach, the playground will be completed by July 4. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
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a day ago
- General
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Former FSU President and Florida House speaker, John Thrasher, dies at 81
Former Florida State University President John Thrasher died Friday morning in Orlando at 81, CBS affiliate WCTV in Tallahassee is reporting. He was president of FSU from November 6, 2014, to August 2021. As president, he presided over a $1 billion fundraising campaign, which helped advance the university's academic and research mission. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Thrasher served as general counsel of the Florida Medical Association in Jacksonville for 20 years. He also served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and was elected to the Florida Senate in 2009. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] A celebration of his life is expected to be held at FSU's Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on August 19, the family said. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
