New beginnings at Hallowes Cove: Families in Rivertown welcome new neighborhood school
Read full article: New beginnings at Hallowes Cove: Families in Rivertown welcome new neighborhood schoolFor families in the Rivertown community of St. Johns County, the new school year comes with more than just sharpened pencils and new backpack it comes with a brand-new school right in the heart of their neighborhood.
St. Johns County launches new apps for communicating with parents, tracking buses as school year begins
Read full article: St. Johns County launches new apps for communicating with parents, tracking buses as school year beginsNew St. Johns County Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen said the district is already making adjustments as it looks to the future. That includes a new communications app for parents and a new school bus tracking app.
Schedule changes, stronger background checks & a new bus app: Here’s what DCPS parents need to know as school begins
Read full article: Schedule changes, stronger background checks & a new bus app: Here’s what DCPS parents need to know as school beginsMore than 130,000 students are returning to class in Duval County Public Schools, starting Monday. DCPS, which is the 18th largest school district in the U.S., includes 197 schools served by 11,560 staff members. And for the first time, they will be attending school in an “A” district.
Positively JAX: Angelwood creates a place to grow with love and dignity
Read full article: Positively JAX: Angelwood creates a place to grow with love and dignityFor nearly 25 years, a local nonprofit has quietly made a powerful impact in our community — supporting individuals and families living with intellectual and developmental differences.
Applications now open for free, reduced price meals for Duval County students at 37 schools
Read full article: Applications now open for free, reduced price meals for Duval County students at 37 schoolsLow-income families can still apply for free or reduced-price meals, and students on programs like SNAP will be automatically registered.
Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sports
Read full article: Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sportsA new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school.
Thousands of Jacksonville students face homelessness, hunger as new school year begins
Read full article: Thousands of Jacksonville students face homelessness, hunger as new school year beginsAs the new school year begins, thousands of students across Duval County are facing more than just academic challenges. Many don’t know where they’ll sleep tonight—or if they’ll eat again after the school bell rings.
Hundreds of students ready to start school year on right foot after another successful ‘Kicks for the Kids’ giveaway
Read full article: Hundreds of students ready to start school year on right foot after another successful ‘Kicks for the Kids’ giveawayMore than 900 students walked away with new shoes last week during this year’s Kicks for the Kids giveaway.
Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to class
Read full article: Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to classAs students return to classrooms across Georgia, safety is taking center stage — especially in Pierce County, where new technology and statewide laws are reshaping the way schools approach security.
12-year-old avid thrifter shows off ‘thrill of the deal’ as she prepares for new school year
Read full article: 12-year-old avid thrifter shows off ‘thrill of the deal’ as she prepares for new school yearEmerson Smith loves thrifting and took her frugal shopping sense to Goodwill of North Florida’s Lakeside store on St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville.
LIST: Local Black-owned businesses in Northeast Florida & Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIST: Local Black-owned businesses in Northeast Florida & Southeast GeorgiaAugust is Black Business Month and News4JAX is highlighting the contributions of Black Americans to the workforce across various industries. So we've compiled a list to help you find them in your neighborhood.
Former FSU, NFL player hosts 6th annual James Coleman Community Giveback weekend in Jacksonville
Read full article: Former FSU, NFL player hosts 6th annual James Coleman Community Giveback weekend in JacksonvilleFormer Florida State and NFL player, James Coleman, is bringing his annual community giveback weekend back to Jacksonville.
Jacksonville store shows how to take advantage of deals as Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts Aug. 1
Read full article: Jacksonville store shows how to take advantage of deals as Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts Aug. 1Each week in August, Goodwill is offering certain items at 40% off. Goodwill is also offering 50% off on all books and media to customers who are a part of the store’s free loyalty program between Aug. 8-10.
Orange Park learning center helps parents overcome ‘summer slide’ before the new school year
Read full article: Orange Park learning center helps parents overcome ‘summer slide’ before the new school yearSylvan Learning in Orange Park helps parents combat summer learning loss with fun, effective strategies as the new school year approaches
The community history behind how Springfield survived Jacksonville’s Great Fire of 1901
Read full article: The community history behind how Springfield survived Jacksonville’s Great Fire of 1901During the Great Fire of 1901, they formed a bucket brigade to help stop the flames from spreading to their homes. Hogan’s Creek also acted as a natural barrier.
From Jacksonville’s first zoo to the street cars on Pearl Street, Springfield holds unique River City history
Read full article: From Jacksonville’s first zoo to the street cars on Pearl Street, Springfield holds unique River City historyIf you’re out at Klutho Park in Springfield, you might notice a modern-style giraffe statue overlooking the green spaces. It’s there to mark the site of Jacksonville’s first zoo, which was built in the early 1900s.
Lights, camera, action! Springfield was epicenter of movie world in early 1900s when Jacksonville was first ‘Hollywood’
Read full article: Lights, camera, action! Springfield was epicenter of movie world in early 1900s when Jacksonville was first ‘Hollywood’These days, Hollywood is the movie-making capital of the world. But had Los Angeles not lured filmmakers to go west, we might be hearing “Lights, Camera, Action!” in Jacksonville, and the River City could have been the film-making capital of the world.
Resident, developer share excitement for potential growth in Springfield
Read full article: Resident, developer share excitement for potential growth in SpringfieldSpringfield has historic homes and neighborhoods that give it a charming feel, but the area has also seen a major boom in new construction, growth and potential.
Get heart-shaped falafel, handmade croissants and ice cream with ‘a little Jesus’ at these must-eat spots in Springfield
Read full article: Get heart-shaped falafel, handmade croissants and ice cream with ‘a little Jesus’ at these must-eat spots in SpringfieldIn an effort to learn about the best food offered in the Springfield area, we called around and were provided three spots, though if we had time, we would have visited every restaurant.
Historic Springfield in Jacksonville blends timeless charm with a strong sense of community
Read full article: Historic Springfield in Jacksonville blends timeless charm with a strong sense of communityJust north of downtown Jacksonville, Historic Springfield is a neighborhood where history lives on through restored homes, century-old streets, and a close-knit community.
RL Brown in Springfield prepares for influx of about 75 students from RV Daniels after DCPS-approved consolidation
Read full article: RL Brown in Springfield prepares for influx of about 75 students from RV Daniels after DCPS-approved consolidationR.V. Daniels consolidated into R.L. Brown at the end of last school year. The principal shares how they're preparing for the new school year, and a community member shares the emotional impact of losing a neighborhood school.
Study Hacks: Our anchors share some tips that help keep their families on track. What works for your students?
Read full article: Study Hacks: Our anchors share some tips that help keep their families on track. What works for your students?Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and we want to help our viewers and their families be ready for the transition. That includes getting back into the groove of studying.
Kicks for the Kids: How one Jacksonville shoe drive is changing lives, one step at a time
Read full article: Kicks for the Kids: How one Jacksonville shoe drive is changing lives, one step at a timeAs families gear up for the back-to-school season, one Positively JAX event is reminding the community what really matters: showing up for kids—literally.
Nature in action! Sea turtles captured live on The Morning Show as they emerge, make their way to ocean
Read full article: Nature in action! Sea turtles captured live on The Morning Show as they emerge, make their way to oceanWe’re halfway through sea turtle nesting season, and volunteers who track sea turtle nests and hatchlings say Fernandina Beach is below average for nests at this point.
From bedtime tricks to teaching teens to multitask, our anchors share their back-to-school life hacks. What’s yours?
Read full article: From bedtime tricks to teaching teens to multitask, our anchors share their back-to-school life hacks. What’s yours?Our Morning Show anchors want to help you out by sharing some of the life hacks they’ve learned over the years when it comes to back-to-school time. And we want to hear from you!
$20M project to save Fernandina Beach shoreline finishes months ahead of schedule
Read full article: $20M project to save Fernandina Beach shoreline finishes months ahead of scheduleThe $20 million Nassau County Shore Protection Project to renourish the Fernandina Beach shoreline from Fort Clinch to Saddler Road has finished months ahead of schedule.
LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaWe’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.
Casting off for cash: Mayport’s red snapper tournament hooks anglers with a 2-day format and $10K prize
Read full article: Casting off for cash: Mayport’s red snapper tournament hooks anglers with a 2-day format and $10K prizeWith $10,000 at stake and no boundaries along the Atlantic, anglers have a better shot at landing the biggest red snapper in Mayport's expanded tournament.
75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cut
Read full article: 75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cutThe Giving Closet Project has quietly become a safety net for thousands of Jacksonville students facing homelessness and housing insecurity. But after losing $150,000 in state funding through Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget vetoes, the organization is now leaning heavily on the community to survive.
Kindred Care EMS: A beacon of trust and cultural connection in Jacksonville’s health care landscape
Read full article: Kindred Care EMS: A beacon of trust and cultural connection in Jacksonville’s health care landscapeHandling non-emergency medical transport, Kindred Care’s personnel don’t just show up with a stretcher – they show up with understanding and a focus on care that connects to the community.
HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communities
Read full article: HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communitiesThe University of Florida’s new HealthScreen program will use mobile health vehicles to send community health workers and nurses throughout North Central Florida to conduct critical health screenings for heart issues, prediabetes and diabetes.
How you can help protect Atlantic Beach from invasive plant threatening dunes
Read full article: How you can help protect Atlantic Beach from invasive plant threatening dunesThe city of Atlantic Beach is working to combat the spread of Beach Vitex, an aggressive invasive plant threatening the vital dune ecosystems.