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Jacksonville residents can now participate in the annual JAXBest contest to vote for their favorite lunch spots. Voting is open until October 2, with winners announced starting November 3. Community involvement is encouraged as Farah & Farah sponsors the event. Additionally, Jacksonville’s weather is shifting as autumn approaches, with scattered storms expected and caution advised for beachgoers due to Tropical Storm Gabrielle.
Jacksonville residents can now vote for their favorite lunch spots as nominees for the best lunch in the area have been announced as part of the annual JAXBest 2025 contest. Voting for the top four finalists is open until October 2, 2025, encouraging locals to support their preferred dining establishments.
The winners of the contest will be unveiled starting on November 3, 2025. As community participation is crucial, residents are urged to gather their friends, share their favorites, and cast votes in support of local culinary options. Farah & Farah sponsors the contest, enabling local businesses to gain recognition and engage with the community.
Residents have recently dealt with sporadic storms across Jacksonville, but the weather is expected to dry out as the weekend approaches. The forecast indicates a mix of partly cloudy skies with daytime highs reaching approximately 91°F. However, scattered afternoon storms may still appear this weekend, leading into increased rain chances from Monday through Wednesday.
This significant weather shift coincides with the official start of autumn, which takes place on September 22, 2025, at 2:19 p.m. Forecasts predict thunderstorms for Monday with a high temperature of 89°F. In addition, residents should remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the central Atlantic. Its maximum sustained winds are around 50 mph, and although it may strengthen as it approaches Bermuda, it does not pose a direct threat to Jacksonville over the forthcoming week.
As a precaution, local beaches are advising caution due to north-easterly winds that could result in dangerous conditions and minor tidal flooding. Coastal residents and boaters are encouraged to keep an eye on local forecasts and plan for rising water levels during high tides.
The center of Tropical Storm Gabrielle is currently advancing west-northwest at 15 mph, yet at this moment, there are no watches or warnings associated with the storm issued for Florida or the U.S. More updates on weather and the JAXBest contest will be available for community members.
For official campaign rules regarding the JAXBest contest, participants can refer to the information provided online. Engaging in local dining culture through this contest can foster community spirit, and with a mix of culinary excitement and changing weather patterns, Jacksonville residents have much to look forward to.
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- Jacksonville.com: Tropical Storm Gabrielle Tracker
- First Coast News: Jacksonville Weather Impact Alert
- News4Jax: Jacksonville Faces Extreme Heat
- Wikipedia: Weather of Florida
- Action News Jax: First Alert Weather Jacksonville
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
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