{"id":168247,"date":"2026-02-25T08:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/168247\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:43:14","slug":"counselor-explains-warning-signs-and-how-to-de-escalate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/168247\/","title":{"rendered":"Counselor explains warning signs and how to de-escalate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">There have been a string of shootings involving drivers on local roads stemming from road rage. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The most recent happened in broad daylight outside the Lowe\u2019s store in Mandarin. Two drivers opened fire on one another after an argument in the parking lot last Sunday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">A mental health counselor joined Jennifer Waugh on News4JAX+ at 10 a.m. to discuss why these sudden bursts of rage happen, the warning signs, and the steps all drivers should take if they feel themselves losing control.<\/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 AuthorJennifer Waugh headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/FF3Q5WNQDVFTZGVWX4QJW2PBJU\/\" title=\"View Jennifer Waugh&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Waugh<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Jennifer, who anchors The Morning Shows and is part of the I-TEAM, loves working in her hometown of Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>Carrico addresses \u2018big favor\u2019 wording amid JEA controversy; says there is \u2018no quid pro quo\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>Carrico addresses \u2018big favor\u2019 wording amid JEA controversy; says there is \u2018no quid pro quo\u2019Carson Crawford Dropped 50 Points<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:37<\/p>\n<p>Carson Crawford Dropped 50 PointsFormer JEA chief of staff breaks his silence on current controversy involving CEO Vickie Cavey<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:34<\/p>\n<p>Former JEA chief of staff breaks his silence on current controversy involving CEO Vickie Cavey\u2018Teen takeover\u2019 that sparked gun violence impacts Jacksonville Beach businesses<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Teen takeover\u2019 that sparked gun violence impacts Jacksonville Beach businessesEpiscopal School of Ponte Vedra plans 850-student K-8 campus to open in 2027<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Episcopal School of Ponte Vedra plans 850-student K-8 campus to open in 2027We have sprouts!  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