23 hours agoAnnual Military Job Fair highlights need, value in hiring veteransA local veteran and an organizer of Saturday's annual Military Job Fair at TPC Sawgrass shared with News4Jax why it's important to hire veterans and what they can bring t...
1 day agoFarm Share distributing food at 4 events around Jacksonville area SaturdayFarm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area on Saturday.
2 days ago‘Safer Together’ explores how mentally ill are treated by policeOf the 2,466 inmates at the Duval County jail, 119 of them have a known mental illness, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
2 days agoWhiskers & Waves free adoption event in Jacksonville BeachDogs and cats will be available for adoption free-of-charge thanks to a sponsorship from the Petco Foundation.
2 days agoGoing to Saturday’s Military Job Fair at The Players? See this firstThe Players Championship hosts an annual Job Fair for veterans, active duty members, spouses and retirees to help them find a perfect fit in a new or continuing career.
2 days agoClay County Strawberry Festival offers family fun this weekendThe 5th Annual Strawberry Festival will be a sweet, family fun event this weekend at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs!
Duval County Teacher of the Year surprised with tickets to Players tourney, moreJim Schmitt, who teaches history and global perspectives and research at Mandarin High School, was named the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year.
Positively Jax: Local company collects water for Texas after winter disasterPaul Davis Restoration of North Florida is holding a water drive for Texas after it was hit by a massive winter storm that left millions without power and safe drinking w...
Farm Share serves over 500 families in need at Northside food giveawayFarm Share’s latest food giveaway Saturday served more than 500 local families in need at Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church on Interstate Center Drive in Jacksonville.
Local children open up about Black history in their communitiesNews4Jax spoke with members of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida NFL YET center about what Black History Month meants to them.
Teens join effort to honor enslaved voices of Kingsley PlantationA new generation is honoring the voices of their ancestors at the annual Kingsley Heritage Celebration through “The 400 Project – Honoring the Enslaved Voices of Kingsley...
Farm Share sets 3 food distributions this weekFood-insecure Floridians will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods at three drive-thru-only events to minimize contact and ensure the safety of all parti...
Father, daughter go magnet fishing to help clean local waterwaysThe daughter and father duo go magnet fishing on a weekly basis. Each time, finding a new location in Northeast Florida.
Nonprofit grocery store opens in Northwest JacksonvilleA new grocery store opened in Northwest Jacksonville to make sure families have access to fresh, healthy food options.
Local ballerinas want to inspire little girls during Black History MonthSome local dancers from the Florida Ballet and Bravo School of Dance did a photoshoot in honor of Black History Month.
‘Night to Shine’ special needs prom continues with COVID precautionsThe annual Night to Shine prom for people in Jacksonville with special needs took place Friday afternoon with new safety precautions.
Baptist Health workers head off for once-in-a-lifetime Super Bowl adventureA dozen health care workers from Baptist Health left for Super Bowl LV on Saturday.
Aldi opening new supermarket in JacksonvilleJacksonville residents will soon have a new grocery store opening on Philips Highway.
Hundreds of jobs available during upcoming Jacksonville job fairMore than 25 companies are registered for the event and will be recruiting for hundreds of positions in a variety of industries.
Bundle of Hope: The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida launches new program for expecting mothersThe program provides social services and transitional housing for expecting mothers who find themselves in a difficult situation and having nowhere else to turn.
Day of Dignity: Homeless Veterans Stand Down event focuses on mental healthThe City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department held its 18th Homeless Veterans Stand Down event this weekend at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.
Order Girl Scout cookies on GrubHub starting MondayLike so many businesses, the Girl Scouts are adjusting their business model to fit the needs of people in the community during the pandemic.
Positively Jax: Miss Clay County Teen’s platform brings attention to rare diseaseClay County teen Erica Carnegie is working to make a Positively Jax difference by showcasing something that is very personal.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue welcomes adorable new memberThe St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) welcomed a new (and adorable) member on Wednesday.
Small wonders: Construction underway for 1st HabiJax tiny homes projectConstruction is underway for a new housing community in Jacksonville's Westside, featuring 50 tiny homes.
Girl Scouts find new ways to distribute cookies during pandemicGirl Scout cookie season is upon us and Friday morning local Girl Scout troops lined up to pack their cars filled with cases of cookies. At least half a million cookies w...
Change a Pet’s Life Day: JHS offers unique adoption event in JanuarySunday, Jan. 24, is National Change a Pet’s Life Day, and the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) offered a unique adoption opportunity for community members.
Local church hosts drive-thru food giveaway Saturday Encouraging Relief Center, Inc. in Jacksonville is hosting a free food giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Jurassic Quest drive-thru experience comes to TIAA Bank FieldTIAA Bank Field is going to be transformed into a traveling dinosaur exhibit this weekend!
Holidays are over, but local nonprofit needs still high: How you can helpWhile the traditional holiday giving season is over, local nonprofits still need help meeting the increasing demand for services due to the pandemic.
County-by-county: How New Year’s affects trash pickupNews4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.
Stunning laser light show highlights Basilica in Jacksonville’s Cathedral DistrictThe Cathedral District Jax is wrapping up its “Let There Be Light” Christmas event with a unique light show at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Duval Street.
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign ends Christmas Eve, and you can still helpThe Red Kettle campaign is the organization's primary fundraiser to provide essential funds that help to operate year-round programs.
Pandemic problems: A look back at all the ways coronavirus hijacked 2020As we look back over the strangeness of 2020, we’ve compiled some of the biggest coronavirus-related stories of the year.
How will the Christmas holiday affect your trash pickup?News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.
How would you describe 2020 in a word or short phrase?It's been a year like no other. As News4Jax looks back to prepare some year-end stories, we're curious how our viewers would define 2020 in one word or a short phrase.
Free health screenings, food offered during community event on SaturdayThe event will be held tomorrow from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 1124 Edgewood Avenue West in Jacksonville.
JFRD, JSO surprises local 3-year-old for his birthday The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Jacksonville Fire And Rescue Department surprised a local 3-year-old for his birthday on Sunday.
Learning more about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccineAs the entire country waits for word about when and how much of Pfizer's vaccine will be released, we are learning more about what kind of reaction recipients should expe...
Diamond engagement ring dropped in Salvation Army red kettle in Jacksonville The diamond is a 1.75 carat stone, M/N color, VVS2 clarity set in yellow gold.
News4Jax viewers spread holiday cheer by donating toys to kids in need The weather outside was a little frightful, but the toys so delightful!
Help give Jacksonville shelters ‘Silent Night’ by fostering pet for holidays The goal is to empty the shelters by Christmas Eve.
Clara White Mission feeds hundreds at outdoor pre-Thanksgiving luncheonParticipants and volunteers said this year’s event, which featured 1,200 hot meals with all the fixings, was more vital than ever before.
Crime reduction program gathers community feedback at drive-thru eventThe Community Impact Day event near Edward Waters College on Grunthal Street was hosted by the Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program, New Town Success Zone, Cel...
City adds tree giveaway to shredding and recycling event Saturday in JacksonvilleIt's time to dig out those boxes of papers you've been waiting to shred!
