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Passion 4 Pets: Annie with Fur Sisters is looking for her furever home

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Snyder Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Jacksonville is waiting for a new purpose.
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Jacksonville takes a step toward reviving historic Snyder Memorial Church with extra $1 million in restoration funds

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AAPI Month: Highlighting hospitality industry leader Olivia Hoblit

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44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
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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 Society

A 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
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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 neighborhood

The 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.

Travis Hunter surprises Christ Church Academy freshman Isaiah Johnson
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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-workout

A 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.

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AAPI Month: Celebrating local Filipino couple’s global health care mission

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Dr. 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.

LSF Health Systems’ Peer Support Program has helped 4,600 first responders since June 2022

‘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 specialist

Since 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.

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The Memorial Day flag etiquette you need to know

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We often show respect by displaying flags on Memorial Day, but many don’t know the special flag traditions and etiquette for the day.

Farm offices are usually cluttered with an assortment of strange things stuffed in desk cubby holes. There were actually two desks in the main office, with a safe. A portrait of my great Grandfather and Grandmother overlooks the operation

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 Westside

On 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.

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Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue in St. Augustine

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Wednesday night, we heard from S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue, a nonprofit organization making a big impact in St. Augustine.

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Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Swamp Haven in Saint Augustine

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Brenda isn’t alone in her journey. Swamp Haven is also home to other amazing dogs ready for adoption.

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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 homes

K9s 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.

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Passion 4 Pets: Doc Tony shares the passion behind the project

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As 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.

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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 families

With 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.

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Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine Rescue

Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine Rescue

During 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.

Clay County Animal Services shines during Channel 4’s Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event

Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services

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“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.”

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AAPI Month: Highlighting Blue Bamboo chef & owner Dennis Chan

Read full article: AAPI Month: Highlighting Blue Bamboo chef & owner Dennis Chan

Chef Dennis Chan is the owner of Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro -- a Chinese restaurant in Mandarin.

Flooding in Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach asks for input from residents for Flood Adaptation Plan

Read full article: Fernandina Beach asks for input from residents for Flood Adaptation Plan

The city of Fernandina Beach is developing a Flood Adaptation Plan to protect the community from tidal flooding, storm surge, rainfall, and sea level rise.

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Bolles student creates nonprofit to help pay sports-related fees for foster children

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Isaiah Drinkard, 19, is set to join the military
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‘I wake up, thank God’: Andrew Jackson High School grad overcomes homelessness to achieve diploma

Read full article: ‘I wake up, thank God’: Andrew Jackson High School grad overcomes homelessness to achieve diploma
44 cats, dogs adopted over Memorial Day Weekend during Winn-Dixie’s adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
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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 Society
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Passion 4 Pets: Jacksonville Humane Society highlights need for kitten foster families

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Passion 4 Pets: Spotlight on Southeast Georgia Equine Rescue

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Clay County Animal Services shines during Channel 4’s Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event

Passion 4 Pets: Highlighting Clay County Animal Services

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All day coverage on May 21 featuring adoptable pets from local shelters
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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 today

On 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.

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Meet the artist behind the critters that are displayed around Jacksonville

Read full article: Meet the artist behind the critters that are displayed around Jacksonville

If 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.

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Vibrancy, culture headline city event recognizing AAPI Heritage Month

Read full article: Vibrancy, culture headline city event recognizing AAPI Heritage Month

The city of Jacksonville brought the city together to celebrate the 40 countries that represent the vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community.

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Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day by sharing your photos, stories on SnapJAX

Read full article: Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day by sharing your photos, stories on SnapJAX

Tuesday, May 20, is National Rescue Dog Day!

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Asian Night Market Jacksonville thriving after 1 year of being open

Read full article: Asian Night Market Jacksonville thriving after 1 year of being open

News4JAX anchor Aaron Farrar shows us how the relatively new Asian Night Markets are bringing the AAPI community together.

Young is current member of Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board

AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie Young

Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie Young

We’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.

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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.

Gil Berrios was a Signalman 2nd class aboard the USS Stark and survived the missile attack.

‘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 Gulf

It 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.

Celebrate National Bike Riding Month in Historic Durkeeville

Cruising through Jacksonville history on an artsy E-bike

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Art Bikes is celebrating National Bike Riding Month in Historic Durkeeville with a fun bike tour along the S-Line of the Emerald Trai

Families in need get free supplies from Farm Share and other local groups who donated supplies.

Farm Share distributes food to food-insecure Floridians in Macclenny

Read full article: Farm Share distributes food to food-insecure Floridians in Macclenny

Farm Share, Florida’s leading food nonprofit and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is seeking the community’s help to save the lives of baby kittens. (Provided by Jacksonville Humane Society)

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 days

JHS 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.

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 Weekend

The 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

Ava’s performance garnered over 324,000 views on TikTok in just one month

12-year-old goes viral after National Anthem performance at Jumbo Shrimp’s game

Read full article: 12-year-old goes viral after National Anthem performance at Jumbo Shrimp’s game

“She is 12 years old and so proud of our country,” Andrea Larsen, Ava’s mother, said.

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‘It’s nothing like coming back home’: Funk Fest returns to Jacksonville after 7-year hiatus

Read full article: ‘It’s nothing like coming back home’: Funk Fest returns to Jacksonville after 7-year hiatus

The Jacksonville Funk Fest made its return to Metropolitan Park after seven years.

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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 shelters

On 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.

This photo provided by the Oceanic Society shows a young leatherback turtle in Trinidad in 2019. (Brian J. Hutchinson/Oceanic Society via AP)

St. Johns County is hosting its 22nd annual Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup event

Read full article: St. Johns County is hosting its 22nd annual Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup event

Sea turtle nesting season is here and keeping the beaches clear is a priority in St. Johns County.

Operation Barnabas and Operation Lifeline join forces to create Clay County’s first permanent supportive housing for veterans

‘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 homelessness

Ken 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 turning to community for support with Hope in Action campaign

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 reserves

For 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.

Campers hang out before closing campfire, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at YMCA Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio. As the first heat wave of the season ripples across the U.S., summer camps are working to keep their children cool while still letting the kids enjoy being outside with nature. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

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 Florida

To 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.

When Dorothy Fennell’s neighbors learned of her plight, they knew they had to help. That led them to Builders Care

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 mission

Builders Care is a local organization that is changing lives with its mission to help the elderly, disabled and veterans stay in their homes.

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