Holiday travel is one of the busiest times on Florida’s roads, and agencies like the Florida Department of Transportation work around the clock to ensure a smooth and safe trip for drivers.

No one wants to bring a plate of ugly cookies to a party, so to help you make the perfect cookie — and avoid some common mistakes — the owner of JAX Cooking Studio, Shelbi MacDonald, and executive pastry chef Angela Tumey joined the Morning Show on Thursday to teach us all of her secrets!

Kidney cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the U.S., and until recently, a diagnosis of advanced disease often meant just a few years to live. Now, new immunotherapy combinations are helping many patients live 10-15 years longer than ever before.

As holiday deliveries surge, the number of porch pirate thefts are climbing, with thieves snatching packages right off doorsteps across the country. Law enforcement agencies say it's one of the fastest-growing theft trends this season. Morning Show Anchor Melanie Lawson shows us several ways to protect your packages and outsmart these thieves before they ever reach your front porch.

During the holidays, people often make common mistakes that can attract thieves. Morning Show Anchor Melanie Lawson walked us through some things people do around their home that could make it a target.

Police warn thieves and con artists target last minute shoppers every holiday season. News4JAX Anchor Melanie Lawson joined us live from San Marco to go over some mistakes you don't want to make as you pick up final gifts from the store.

If Obamacare subsidies expire at the end of the year, Florida will be hit harder than any other state. Scott Darius, executive director of Florida Voices for Health, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show on Wednesday to talk more about what's at stake if Congress doesn't act.

The holiday season isn’t just about spreading cheer, scammers are spreading fear. The FTC reports consumers lost $12.5 billion to fraud last year, with more than 2.6 million reports filed. The top ways scammers strike? Email, phone calls, and text messages. A new Pew Research study finds 73 percent of Americans have experienced some form of online scam.

New parents are bombarded with misleading posts and images about what’s safe when it comes to infant sleep. That’s according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports. Information shared by social media influencers, AI chatbots, and even retailers may be confusing parents and putting babies at risk.

A.I. is changing the world as we know it. Data shows 77 percent of companies are either using A.I. or exploring it. And the travel industry is no exception. From airlines to hotels, bots are setting prices and personalizing offers. So, how can you outsmart artificial intelligence and still get the best deal?

The holidays can be especially stressful for people in recovery, with disrupted routines and social pressure increasing the risk of relapse. Experts say having a holiday relapse prevention plan can help protect your sobriety. That includes preparing for high-risk situations, leaning on supportive people, and setting boundaries at gatherings. Nick Padlo, the CEO of Sophros Recovery, discussed how individuals can navigate holiday stress.

The U.S. Senate will vote Thursday on two separate plans to address health care premiums that will skyrocket for millions of Americans if health care subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of this month. Those subsidies are tax credits offered to people who enroll in the government's health care marketplace, these are people who don't have access to private insurance through their employer or can't afford it. Matthew McGough, a policy analyst at KFF, joined The Morning Show to talk more about what’s at stake.

The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to hit a record $900 per person this year. Research shows the “thrill of the deal” can lead to emotional spending and regret. From “buy now, pay later” plans that can hurt your credit to “limited-time offers” that are hard to resist. How do you shop smarter, not spend harder?

The holidays can be magical — but for many families, they're also overwhelming. Between school events, shopping, travel, and trying to keep kids grounded, it's easy for the true meaning of the season to get lost. Megan Kilis, Co-owner of Jacksonville Mom, joined The Morning Show on Wednesday to share how a different kind of calendar is helping families reconnect with what really matters.

Chase and Jordan Hansen joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show Wednesday. They have a home-grown business that features wristbands, ring bands, strings and other things with a coastal motif that are all designed with conservation of our oceans, beaches, and surf zones in mind.

Instacart shoppers may be paying very different prices for the exact same groceries — even when they live in the same neighborhood. A new Consumer Reports investigation found that the company has been running AI-assisted pricing experiments across several major grocery chains, and in some cases, the discrepancies were significant. Some shoppers saw prices that were as much as 23 percent higher for identical items.