Sarah Thompson
WOKV News
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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St. Johns County reminding community about start of sea turtle nesting season
St. Johns County is asking the community for help supporting endangered and threatened sea turtles ahead of the 2021 Sea Turtle Nesting Season. → Read More
Clark Howard warns of rental car shortages, ‘sticker shock’ as travel picks back up
The next time you rent a car, WOKV’s Consumer Warrior Clark Howard warns you may experience some sticker shock. That’s as Howard says the COVID-19 pandemic has made a mess of the rental car industry. → Read More
Solomon Calhoun Community Center to stop offering first doses of COVID-19 vaccine after April 28
If you still need to get your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, be aware that changes are planned in St. Johns County. → Read More
Florida Department of Health in Duval County hosting walk-up COVID-19 vaccination event Monday
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County is hosting a walk-up COVID-19 vaccination event on Monday. → Read More
JAXPORT hosting COVID-19 vaccination mobile clinic on Friday
JAXPORT will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination mobile clinic on Friday, April 16th, thanks to a partnership with JAX Chamber and the non-profit health center Agape Family Health. → Read More
FL Senators Scott, Rubio help introduce legislation to reopen cruise industry
Florida's leaders are continuing their push to reopen the cruise industry. → Read More
VIDEO: Clay County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new station dog ‘JP’
There’s a new face at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office-- a Labradoodle named JP. → Read More
Clay County warns of curbside collection delays
Clay County is warning families they may see curbside collection delays of yard waste, garbage, and recycling. → Read More
Jax River Jams Concert Series to kick off Thursday in downtown
Final preparations are underway as the Jax River Jams Concert Series will be kicking off Thursday in downtown Jacksonville. → Read More
Clark Howard: Travel costs will be ‘unusually expensive’ later this year
If you’re hoping to take a vacation in 2021, WOKV’s Consumer Warrior Clark Howard recommends booking your flight soon → Read More
Economy Lot #1 reopens at Jacksonville International Airport
Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re seeing signs of normalcy returning to the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). → Read More
Clark Howard issues warning about debt collectors amid recent round of stimulus checks
With stimulus checks continuing to go out as part of the recent American Rescue Plan, WOKV’s Consumer Warrior Clark Howard says you need to be on guard for debt collectors. → Read More
JSO arrests man for allegedly performing Botox treatments without proper certifications
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people to research their doctors as it announced the arrest of a 47-year-old man that investigators say was performing Botox treatments without the proper certifications to possess or administer Botox. → Read More
Clark Howard: Suez Canal shipping delays will mean ‘most minimal disruption ever’ to you
With the Suez Canal now clear and back to normal operations, WOKV’s Consumer Warrior Clark Howard says you don’t need to worry about supply shortages. → Read More
Clark Howard warns of new scams targeting your stimulus check
With this latest round of stimulus checks going out as part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan, WOKV’s Consumer Warrior Clark Howard says you need to be on the lookout for a new round of scams. → Read More
Jacksonville’s federal COVID-19 vaccine site to administer Pfizer vaccine through April 7
The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced that the Gateway Mall, a federally-supported vaccination site in Jacksonville, will administer 500 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine per day beginning March 24 through April 7. → Read More
Clay County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program begins accepting applications on Monday
Clay County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will begin accepting applications on Monday, March 22. → Read More
Jacksonville’s federal COVID vaccine sites to stop administering first doses next week
As Florida gets ready to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include everyone age 50 and older on Monday, WOKV has learned Jacksonville’s three federally-supported vaccination sites plan to stop administering first doses starting March 24th. → Read More
2021 Gate River Run 15K taking place Saturday
If you need to get around downtown Jacksonville this weekend, be aware that the annual Gate River Run will be taking place. → Read More
Some areas of Clay County may see delay in yard waste pick-up due to high springtime volumes
Clay County families may see a delay in the pick-up of yard waste over the next week or two. → Read More