Florida Theatre ranks #1 most attended venue in the region in 2024, according to Pollstar
Read full article: Florida Theatre ranks #1 most attended venue in the region in 2024, according to PollstarThe Florida Theatre was named the #1 Most Attended Venue in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia, according to 2024 statistics released by Pollstar, a leading concert industry publication.
Jacksonville preschoolers donate nearly 4,000 canned goods during annual Caring & Giving Food Drive
Read full article: Jacksonville preschoolers donate nearly 4,000 canned goods during annual Caring & Giving Food DriveStudents took part in the effort by earning money through household chores to purchase canned goods, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in helping others.
Home Grown: Mayport students living in food desert learn how to grow their own food
Read full article: Home Grown: Mayport students living in food desert learn how to grow their own foodBEAM, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, partnered with the school to transform an overgrow space on the school’s campus into a garden filled with vegetable boxes.
How Afghan refugees are stitching together new lives in America
Read full article: How Afghan refugees are stitching together new lives in AmericaFreedom, defined as “the power or right to speak, act, and change as one wants without hindrance or restraint,” remained elusive for many in Afghanistan during years of conflict. For three Afghan women now living in the United States, freedom signifies a fresh start.
The story of Jesus Christ comes to life at West Jacksonville living nativity scene
Read full article: The story of Jesus Christ comes to life at West Jacksonville living nativity sceneThe Westside Baptist Church has brought Bethlehem to Jacksonville once again with its living drive-thru nativity scene.
SpaceX scrubs Friday night Falcon 9 launch; will try again Saturday from Cape Canaveral
Read full article: SpaceX scrubs Friday night Falcon 9 launch; will try again Saturday from Cape CanaveralFriday night’s launch has been scrubbed, according to SpaceX. The next Falcon 9 rocket launch is scheduled for Saturday night, Dec. 14.
Lil Duval surprises students, staff during pep rally at Raines High School ahead of Saturday’s state title game
Read full article: Lil Duval surprises students, staff during pep rally at Raines High School ahead of Saturday’s state title gameDuring a pep rally Thursday at Raines High School, Lil Duval, a Jacksonville comedian and recording artist with a huge online following, surprised students and staff ahead of the 3A state title game in Miami against Miami Northwestern on Saturday.
UF Board of Trustees unanimously approves LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in Jacksonville
Read full article: UF Board of Trustees unanimously approves LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in JacksonvilleThe University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla
UF Board of Trustees to vote on LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in Jacksonville
Read full article: UF Board of Trustees to vote on LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in JacksonvilleThe University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla
Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in Miami
Read full article: Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in MiamiGood luck, Vikings! All of Jacksonville is rooting for you to bring the championship trophy back home.
Grab the tissues: Navy mom returns home for Christmas after final deployment, surprises daughter at Jacksonville school
Read full article: Grab the tissues: Navy mom returns home for Christmas after final deployment, surprises daughter at Jacksonville schoolChief Sisson returned from her final Navy deployment just in time for the holidays.
Nacho average fire dog: New therapy dog ‘Taco’ helps ease stress in Flagler County
Read full article: Nacho average fire dog: New therapy dog ‘Taco’ helps ease stress in Flagler CountyThere’s no better way for Flagler County Fire Rescue to embrace the holidays than with a pint-sized, er Taco-sized, therapy dog!
St. Augustine veterans receive eco-friendly holiday gift from FPL elves
Read full article: St. Augustine veterans receive eco-friendly holiday gift from FPL elvesA bright holiday makeover awaited 18 local veterans on Wednesday, as Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) “elves” transformed the Veteran’s Village in St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday wonderland.
Clay County Fire Rescue Chief awarded 2024 Frank A. Babinec Lifetime Achievement Award
Read full article: Clay County Fire Rescue Chief awarded 2024 Frank A. Babinec Lifetime Achievement AwardThis year, Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Lorin Mock was awarded the Frank A. Babinec Lifetime Achievement Award for his exceptional contributions to firefighters safety and health.
FDOT unveils plans for next phase of First Coast Expressway construction in St. Johns County
Read full article: FDOT unveils plans for next phase of First Coast Expressway construction in St. Johns CountyThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has shared details about the next phase of the First Coast Expressway, a significant infrastructure project that will expand connectivity in Northern St. Johns County.
‘Simply blown away’: Veterans community comes together to honor life of man many of them never knew
Read full article: ‘Simply blown away’: Veterans community comes together to honor life of man many of them never knewRobert Watkins and Gisela Bell thought they would be the only ones at their family member's funeral. Then, the dozens showed up to honor Richard Watkins.
After years of planning, the Moncrief Road Beautification Project is getting a big boost
Read full article: After years of planning, the Moncrief Road Beautification Project is getting a big boostAfter years of planning, a goal to make major upgrades to a roughly 10-block stretch of Moncrief Road in Northwest Jacksonville is getting a big boost.
Widow of Palm Coast U.S. Air Force veteran receives new roof as part of national project
Read full article: Widow of Palm Coast U.S. Air Force veteran receives new roof as part of national projectJanie Holley, a Palm Coast resident and widow of late U.S. Air Force veteran Alton Holley, received a heartfelt gift this holiday season.
List🎄🎅: Here are the best Christmas light displays & events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: List🎄🎅: Here are the best Christmas light displays & events around Northeast FloridaAre you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.
V Pizza announces crust recipe change after listening to customer complaints, reviews
Read full article: V Pizza announces crust recipe change after listening to customer complaints, reviewsV Pizza, a popular Italian restaurant in Northeast Florida, is changing things up heading into 2025 after stating the restaurant is changing its crust recipe.
Volunteers hand out more than 9,000 cold-weather items to those in need
Read full article: Volunteers hand out more than 9,000 cold-weather items to those in needMore than 9,000 sweaters, jackets, and blankets will be distributed to Clara White Mission and City Rescue Mission to help those experiencing homelessness on Monday morning.
Groundwork Jacksonville seeks community input for Emerald Trail as project moves on to Riverside Link
Read full article: Groundwork Jacksonville seeks community input for Emerald Trail as project moves on to Riverside LinkRiverside community members gathered at the Jacksonville Association of Firefighters Union Building on Stockton Street to voice concerns and learn about plans for the Emerald Trail.
‘It’s a leg!' Neptune Beach man honors beloved movie ‘A Christmas Story’ with 20-foot replica of iconic lamp
Read full article: ‘It’s a leg!' Neptune Beach man honors beloved movie ‘A Christmas Story’ with 20-foot replica of iconic lampA Neptune Beach man stepped up his holiday decorating game by honoring a holiday movie classic: “A Christmas Story.”
State mandate minus funding only intensifying Jacksonville’s homelessness crisis, mayor says
Read full article: State mandate minus funding only intensifying Jacksonville’s homelessness crisis, mayor saysMayor Donna Deegan said funding is a key issue in the push to help people who are experiencing homelessness.
25 companies looking to fill hundreds of positions during Jacksonville Job Fair on Dec. 10
Read full article: 25 companies looking to fill hundreds of positions during Jacksonville Job Fair on Dec. 1025 companies are looking to fill hundreds of jobs just before Christmas with the Jacksonville Job Fair.