This is the weekend when we celebrate the men and women who paid the ultimate price while fighting for the future of democracy and the American way, that ineffable mixture of confidence and courage, sacrifice and humility,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Memorial Day weekend is considered a peak time for drownings and other water-related accidents. Data shows drowning is still the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 nationwide. News4Jax spoke with a swim school about important tips to keep children safe in water.

Some storms moving through Florida could be severe, bringing a potential for hail and localized flooding. There just might be some rain in Florida's forecast as we move into the Memorial Day weekend. For some, there might be too much of a good thing.

Though for some the federal holiday, which falls on May 26 this year, also signals the unofficial start of summer, there’s much more to know and value about Memorial Day — from its origins

Impact Weather - Flooding Concerns in Central Florida as Wet Memorial Day Weekend Continues | May 25th Forecast

For Memorial Day​ on Monday, a lighter breeze will allow showers and storms to linger longer along the east coast through the morning before pushing back inland.

When is 2025 hurricane season in Florida? June 1 to Nov. 30, with most activity from August to October. No tropic storms expected Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here, and there are a lot of visitors in the area, which means there is more traffic than usual. Traffic is particularly heavy in more populated areas such as Pier Park. Florida Highway Patrol is asking drivers to please be patient.