44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society
Read full article: 44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane SocietyA total of 44 cats and dogs were adopted during Winn-Dixie’s Memorial Day Weekend adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
ArchWell Health to hold grand opening for senior-focused primary care center in Jacksonville’s Arlington neighborhood
Read full article: ArchWell Health to hold grand opening for senior-focused primary care center in Jacksonville’s Arlington neighborhoodThe Jimmy Buffett-inspired, island-themed celebration will include tours of the facility, opportunities to meet with staff and physicians, and informational sessions about ArchWell Health’s services and community offerings.
Jaguars’ Travis Hunter scores another viral moment when he surprises Jacksonville high school player mid-workout
Read full article: Jaguars’ Travis Hunter scores another viral moment when he surprises Jacksonville high school player mid-workoutA freshman football player at Christ’s Church Academy in Mandarin got an unexpected visitor during his at-home workout -- and the moment has gone viral.
AAPI Month: Celebrating local Filipino couple’s global health care mission
Read full article: AAPI Month: Celebrating local Filipino couple’s global health care missionDr. Philipp and Carmina Aldana are a Filipino power couple in Jacksonville who have dedicated their lives to helping others through their nonprofit organization, the Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation.
‘Meeting them where they’re at’: How a former EMT is now a beacon of hope as a first responder peer support specialist
Read full article: ‘Meeting them where they’re at’: How a former EMT is now a beacon of hope as a first responder peer support specialistSince launching its First Responder Peer Support Program in June 2022, LSF Health Systems has answered calls from over 4,600 EMS professionals, law enforcement, firefighters and their families across 20 counties in Northeast and North Central Florida.
AAPI Heritage Month: Highlighting the long-time Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Highlighting the long-time Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm on Jacksonville’s WestsideOn Jacksonville’s Westside, Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm was a long-lasting example of the Chinese-immigrant farms that sprang up in the city during the early 1900s.
Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on K9s For Warriors, 2 lovable dogs looking for homes
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on K9s For Warriors, 2 lovable dogs looking for homesK9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD. What makes their mission even more inspiring is that the majority of their service dogs come from rescue shelters, offering these animals not just a second chance, but a purpose.
Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the project
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the projectAs the driving force behind the Passion 4 Pets project, Doc Tony has teamed up with News4JAX to help find loving homes for Jacksonville’s shelter animals.
Passion 4 Pets: Jacksonville Humane Society highlights need for kitten foster families
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Jacksonville Humane Society highlights need for kitten foster familiesWith kitten season in full swing, the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is putting out an urgent call for foster families to care for a growing influx of young felines.
Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine Rescue
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine RescueDuring our Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event on Wednesday, Founder and CEO of SGER, Heather Gavitt, shared the heartwarming—and sometimes heartbreaking—stories of a few of their current residents.
Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services“She’s incredibly smart,” Smith shared, demonstrating Pumpernickel’s ability to sit, lie down, and even offer her paw—all in exchange for a few treats and some praise. “Just a few sessions and she caught on fast.”
Fernandina Beach asks for input from residents for Flood Adaptation Plan
Read full article: Fernandina Beach asks for input from residents for Flood Adaptation PlanThe city of Fernandina Beach is developing a Flood Adaptation Plan to protect the community from tidal flooding, storm surge, rainfall, and sea level rise.
Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference today
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference todayOn Wednesday, May 21, on Channel 4, Passion 4 Pets is teaming up with local shelters to roll out the red carpet for rescue animals across the region with a heartwarming adoption event.
Meet the artist behind the critters that are displayed around Jacksonville
Read full article: Meet the artist behind the critters that are displayed around JacksonvilleIf you’re from Jacksonville or have explored the area, chances are you’ve noticed colorful, whimsical creatures perched on trees, nestled in yards, or brightening up local businesses.
Vibrancy, culture headline city event recognizing AAPI Heritage Month
Read full article: Vibrancy, culture headline city event recognizing AAPI Heritage MonthThe city of Jacksonville brought the city together to celebrate the 40 countries that represent the vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community.
AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie Young
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie YoungWe’re shining the spotlight on Kie Young, president of the Japanese Association of Jacksonville. She’s also a member of the Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board.
Clara White Mission serves up joy, hope, 1,500 meals for 31st annual ‘Miracle on Ashley Street’
Read full article: Clara White Mission serves up joy, hope, 1,500 meals for 31st annual ‘Miracle on Ashley Street’For 30 years, the "Miracle on Ashley Street" event has offered a beacon of light, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Clara White Mission's efforts to uplift those experiencing homelessness.
‘Nobody knew what happened’: USS Stark survivor recounts harrowing attack 38 years ago in Persian Gulf
Read full article: ‘Nobody knew what happened’: USS Stark survivor recounts harrowing attack 38 years ago in Persian GulfIt was 38 years ago this week that 37 brave sailors aboard the USS Stark gave their lives during a catastrophic missile attack in the Persian Gulf.
Farm Share distributes food to food-insecure Floridians in Macclenny
Read full article: Farm Share distributes food to food-insecure Floridians in MacclennyFarm Share, Florida’s leading food nonprofit and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area.
Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 days
Read full article: Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 daysJHS is calling on the community to save the lives of baby kittens after 443 kittens were brought into the shelter in the last 30 days.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will transform into the Honey Drippers for Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will transform into the Honey Drippers for Memorial Day WeekendThe Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will celebrate Jacksonville’s historic Eastside neighborhood by adopting a new identity and becoming the Jacksonville Honey Drippers for a pair of weekends
Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local shelters
Read full article: Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local sheltersOn Wednesday, May 21, on Channel 4, Passion 4 Pets is teaming up with local shelters to roll out the red carpet for rescue animals across the region with a heartwarming adoption event.
‘I don’t want to die like that’: Veteran finds hope and housing after years of homelessness
Read full article: ‘I don’t want to die like that’: Veteran finds hope and housing after years of homelessnessKen Hearda, 80, is one of the 135 veterans who were experiencing homelessness in 2024. Now, he's got a life-changing opportunity, thanks to Operation Barnabas and Operation Lifeline in Clay County.
Salvation Army campaigning for $1M to save programs that are now at risk because of depleted emergency reserves
Read full article: Salvation Army campaigning for $1M to save programs that are now at risk because of depleted emergency reservesFor years, the Salvation Army has been a lifeline in Jacksonville, serving hundreds of people facing hard times. Now, the organization is trying to raise $1 million to keep providing services. If it doesn’t reach its goal, services could be cut.
2025 summer camps list: Art, animal, STEM, and outdoor programs across Northeast Florida
Read full article: 2025 summer camps list: Art, animal, STEM, and outdoor programs across Northeast FloridaTo help parents navigate summer for their children, News4JAX has compiled a list of summer camps around Northeast Florida they can check out. There’s a variety of summer classes offered. Most of them are offered to children of all ages.
A local woman got by for 2 years with no running water in her home. Then a kind deed sparked a life-changing mission
Read full article: A local woman got by for 2 years with no running water in her home. Then a kind deed sparked a life-changing missionBuilders Care is a local organization that is changing lives with its mission to help the elderly, disabled and veterans stay in their homes.