{"id":485676,"date":"2026-01-01T22:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/485676\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T22:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:13:10","slug":"from-living-healthy-to-thriving-in-college-here-are-some-jacksonville-residents-2026-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/485676\/","title":{"rendered":"From living healthy to thriving in college, here are some Jacksonville residents\u2019 2026 resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 From being a better parent, to living healthy, and thriving in college. Here are some of Jacksonville residents\u2019 2026 resolutions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">News4JAX visited Friendship Fountain to ask a few visitors their New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Click the play button above to see what they had to say.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the Authors<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 jbJvfh cLUOeE author-container\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 grUvMp iQviKm author\">Walter Pendergrass headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/WPendergrass\/\" title=\"View Walter Pendergrass&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walter Pendergrass<\/a>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Before joining the \u201cnight beat\u201d at WJXT in 2024, Walter spent 10 years in Miami at WSVN and CBS Miami.\u202f\u202fWalter first picked up a camera in 1998 in Charleston, SC. In his off time, Walter loves playing sports and spending time with his family.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 grUvMp iQviKm author\">Jonathan Lundy headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/JLundy\/\" title=\"View Jonathan Lundy&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jonathan Lundy<\/a>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Owner of stolen Jacksonville food trailer says he&#8217;s working to get it operational<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>Owner of stolen Jacksonville food trailer says he&#8217;s working to get it operational6-week-old baby dips her toes in water for Polar Plunge at Jacksonville Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:15<\/p>\n<p>6-week-old baby dips her toes in water for Polar Plunge at Jacksonville BeachMeteorologist Katie Garner tracks rain through the weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Meteorologist Katie Garner tracks rain through the weekend3 separate shootings in Jacksonville during New Year&#8217;s celebrations in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>3 separate shootings in Jacksonville during New Year&#8217;s celebrations in JacksonvilleFernandina Beach drops the shrimp to celebrate New Year&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:54<\/p>\n<p>Fernandina Beach drops the shrimp to celebrate New Year&#8217;sStudy raises concerns over property values if Florida nixes HOAs<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:49<\/p>\n<p>Study raises concerns over property values if Florida nixes HOAsFreeze warning, bitter wind chills as new year approaches<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Freeze warning, bitter wind chills as new year approachesFernandina Beach store owner\u2019s funny response to burglary goes viral<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:57<\/p>\n<p>Fernandina Beach store owner\u2019s funny response to burglary goes viralThat\u2019s a wrap! Thank you for supporting season 1 of \u2018Voices of the 904\u2032<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:33<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a wrap! Thank you for supporting season 1 of \u2018Voices of the 904\u2032\u2018They\u2019re not indestructible\u2019: Child e-bike injuries jump by almost 4,000% in three years<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>\u2018They\u2019re not indestructible\u2019: Child e-bike injuries jump by almost 4,000% in three yearsJonas Brothers show to mark last concert at Daily\u2019s Place before closure for stadium renovations<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:34<\/p>\n<p>Jonas Brothers show to mark last concert at Daily\u2019s Place before closure for stadium renovationsMan killed in officer-involved shooting<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>Man killed in officer-involved shootingCold snap returns to Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:17<\/p>\n<p>Cold snap returns to Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaConcerns raised after Jacksonville sees 3 pedestrians killed by vehicles in past week<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Concerns raised after Jacksonville sees 3 pedestrians killed by vehicles in past weekMizzou fans get in the spirit at Jacksonville Beach pep rally for TaxSlayer Gator Bowl<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:31<\/p>\n<p>Mizzou fans get in the spirit at Jacksonville Beach pep rally for TaxSlayer Gator BowlVirginia fans get hyped for TaxSlayer Gator Bowl with pep rally in Jacksonville Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:31<\/p>\n<p>Virginia fans get hyped for TaxSlayer Gator Bowl with pep rally in Jacksonville BeachWill the Jacksonville Icemen play Friday night despite ECHL strike?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:41<\/p>\n<p>Will the Jacksonville Icemen play Friday night despite ECHL strike?Community steps up to help after food truck owner&#8217;s trailer stolen on Christmas morning<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:27<\/p>\n<p>Community steps up to help after food truck owner&#8217;s trailer stolen on Christmas morningMan dies in Christmas Eve shooting outside business near St. Augustine Road: JSO<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>Man dies in Christmas Eve shooting outside business near St. Augustine Road: JSOJacksonville family moves into home donated by church after losing everything in apartment fire<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville family moves into home donated by church after losing everything in apartment fireWatch Katie&#8217;s hilarious fail at re-gifting gift cards on The Morning Show<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Watch Katie&#8217;s hilarious fail at re-gifting gift cards on The Morning ShowDefense team in Jared Bridegan murder case wants \u2018crucial\u2019 witness to answer written questions<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>Defense team in Jared Bridegan murder case wants \u2018crucial\u2019 witness to answer written questionsSinkhole on apartment property leaves Westside residents without water since Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:52<\/p>\n<p>Sinkhole on apartment property leaves Westside residents without water since FridayJacksonville street racers will have new option with groundbreaking of Callahan drag strip<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville street racers will have new option with groundbreaking of Callahan drag stripJacksonville private school faces setback after $200K in technology stolen<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville private school faces setback after $200K in technology stolenPrevious photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 From being a better parent, to living healthy, and thriving in college. 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