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1 week ago | news4jax.com | Ariel Schiller |Walter Pendergrass

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory, urging people to avoid traveling to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza due to concerns about terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. The fighting continues between Israel and Iran overseas, and this week, the State Department is warning travelers not to visit that part of the world.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Ariel Schiller |Walter Pendergrass

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A chance encounter led to a heartwarming show of support for a local Door Dasher. Ireland Dannehold, posted a video on TikTok of her DoorDash driver, Larry Bailey, wanting to find him to help raise money for him. The TikTok video reached millions worldwide, prompting Dannehold to start a GoFundMe campaign for Bailey. “I’ve done a lot of things in my life. I’ve just handed someone that you don’t know a bag of food from Panera Bread. You don’t expect a whole lot,” Bailey said.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Ariel Schiller |Walter Pendergrass

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Interacting with delivery drivers is usually a one time thing, but for one Duval County woman, her recent food delivery turned into a chance to lend a helping hand. A GoFundMe set up by Ireland Dannehold is going viral after she interacted with a Doordasher at her apartment. She said she couldn’t stop thinking about him after their interaction.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Ariel Schiller |Walter Pendergrass

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Residents on the Westside of Jacksonville are expressing concerns about Shores Liquor Store’s proposal to add a tasting room as part of its new project. The store is currently under construction at the intersection of Collins Road and Old Middleburg Road, just over 1,300 feet from Enterprise Learning Academy. City code stipulates that any establishment where alcohol is consumed, but food is not served, must be located at least 1,500 feet from a school or church.

1 month ago | news4jax.com | Ariel Schiller |Walter Pendergrass

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is home to approximately 15,000 Jewish residents, and the University of North Florida offers several resources for Jewish students, one of which is Chabad UNF, which aims to create a welcoming and supportive space at the university. RELATED: Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in Northeast FloridaRabbi Shmuli Novack, co-director of Chabad UNF, emphasizes the importance of community and connection. “Being Jewish is fantastic.