Sea cow spotlight: Manatees at Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens featured in new habitat at updated entrance
Read full article: Sea cow spotlight: Manatees at Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens featured in new habitat at updated entranceVisitors who want an up-close look at the manatees being cared for at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens won’t have to travel far from the zoo’s new entrance to see them.
Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens cuts ribbon on new SkyScape entrance
Read full article: Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens cuts ribbon on new SkyScape entranceThe Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens debuted its new $72 million VyStar SkyScape entrance on Friday with a ribbon-cutting event featuring top civic leaders, philanthropic partners, and executives from VyStar and the zoo.
Positively JAX: Here Tomorrow is saving lives by meeting people where they are
Read full article: Positively JAX: Here Tomorrow is saving lives by meeting people where they areThis month’s Postively JAX winner, Here Tomorrow, is redefining suicide prevention in Northeast Florida by offering something many families say they couldn’t find when they needed it most: immediate, personal support at no cost and with no wait.
Passion 4 Pets: Chowder needs a furever home and a Pancake Breakfast supporting St. Augustine Humane Society
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Chowder needs a furever home and a Pancake Breakfast supporting St. Augustine Humane SocietyChowder is a three year-old Rottie mix with a wonderful personality.
Scratch Season: Hidden health risks for pets this Spring
Read full article: Scratch Season: Hidden health risks for pets this SpringThey play, they roll, they run! And they itch! What looks like playtime can actually be a sign of fleas, ticks or allergies. New national forecasts show flea and tick season is starting earlier and lasting longer across much of the U.S.
Flights, cruises could also experience price hikes due to oil supply impacts in Middle East, travel expert warns
Read full article: Flights, cruises could also experience price hikes due to oil supply impacts in Middle East, travel expert warnsTravel expert recommends delaying booking a flight if possible for awhile
We're taking you behind-the-scenes as Concourse B takes shape at JAX
Read full article: We're taking you behind-the-scenes as Concourse B takes shape at JAXThe highly anticipated Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport continues to take shape, and News4JAX got a tour inside the construction zone on Friday.
Nonstop flights from JAX to Toronto returning in May
Read full article: Nonstop flights from JAX to Toronto returning in MayNonstop service between Toronto and Jacksonville International Airport is scheduled to return this spring, according to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority and confirmed by the airline’s website.
Spoil yourself for the holidays. Here’s how you can travel luxe for less
Read full article: Spoil yourself for the holidays. Here’s how you can travel luxe for lessStressed from the holidays? Tired of the crowds? Over the cold? A new survey shows 92% of Americans plan to travel next year, but with airfares and hotel costs on the rise, scoring a deal can feel impossible.
How much caffeine is really in your coffee?
Read full article: How much caffeine is really in your coffee?Black, hot, over ice: the ways we drink our coffee are endless, and for many of us, it’s an essential part of our morning routine. But there’s a catch, too much caffeine can leave you jittery, wide awake at midnight, or nursing a headache.
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Senate passes bill to move forward with Florida Museum of Black History in St. Augustine
Read full article: Senate passes bill to move forward with Florida Museum of Black History in St. AugustineIn the making since 2023, legislation is now pressing in the Florida Legislature that will lay the foundation for the new Florida Museum of Black History to be built in St. Augustine.
Split Happens Ep. 8: Protecting Your Children During Divorce—What Parents Need to Know
Read full article: Split Happens Ep. 8: Protecting Your Children During Divorce—What Parents Need to KnowDivorce doesn’t just impact spouses—it reshapes entire families. In Episode 8 of Split Happens, hosts Katie Garner and board-certified family law attorney Jay Henderlite focus on what matters most during separation: your children.
An inside look into some of the stories told in the Front Porch History project
Read full article: An inside look into some of the stories told in the Front Porch History projectThe Front Porch History project, showcased at the Ritz Theater and Museum in LaVilla, presents first-person accounts of African Americans who have influenced education, politics, and daily life in the city.
Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Blvd Passion 4 Pets adoption event matches 30 dogs with new families
Read full article: Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Blvd Passion 4 Pets adoption event matches 30 dogs with new familiesDogtopia of Jacksonville on Beach Boulevard held its first-ever Passion 4 Pets adoption event, matching about 30 dogs with new families as local rescues and humane societies teamed up to find animals new homes.
From food to health care: Community Health Outreach & American Heart Association support military families & more
Read full article: From food to health care: Community Health Outreach & American Heart Association support military families & moreA collaboration between the Community Health Outreach and the American Heart Association is working to change the number of nutrition-insecure military families in Jacksonville, starting with a truck carrying 3,500-5,000 pounds of food that will feed roughly 6,000 families a month.
How a Clay County woman gained over half a million followers on TikTok by keeping it real and breaking stereotypes
Read full article: How a Clay County woman gained over half a million followers on TikTok by keeping it real and breaking stereotypesRonsina Ray, better known on social media as “Real Ronsina,” has built a loyal following of more than half a million by keeping it real. But according to Ronsina, her goal goes beyond the numbers. For her, it’s about visibility, giving mothers who look like her a voice and a place to feel seen.
Celebrating 60 years: Jacksonville’s Channel 17 reflects on decades of broadcasting milestones and memories
Read full article: Celebrating 60 years: Jacksonville’s Channel 17 reflects on decades of broadcasting milestones and memoriesOur sister station CW-17, which is owned by our parent company, Graham Media Group, officially began broadcasting exactly 60 years ago as WCWJ on this date in 1966.
Looking for a job? Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announce 2 preseason job fairs for 2026 season
Read full article: Looking for a job? Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announce 2 preseason job fairs for 2026 seasonIf you’re looking for a fun, flexible job in a high-energy environment this spring, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are hiring.
Voices of the 904: Live from LaVilla edition - A conversation on Black history and culture
Read full article: Voices of the 904: Live from LaVilla edition - A conversation on Black history and cultureVoices of the 904 hosted its first live show at the inaugural LaVilla Black History Market, bringing the conversation to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park. In honor of Black History Month, host Kendra Mazeke spoke with four local leaders about the legacy of Jacksonville’s historic LaVilla neighborhood.
‘Fighting Cancer on My Terms’: Bruce Hamilton shares cancer journey to inspire hope, resilience
Read full article: ‘Fighting Cancer on My Terms’: Bruce Hamilton shares cancer journey to inspire hope, resilienceMorning Show anchor Bruce Hamilton wanted to share an important update with News4JAX viewers about his health. He’ll be chronicling his cancer fight in hopes that others will find hope and healing through his journey.
Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event Returns Feb. 21 at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event Returns Feb. 21 at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach BoulevardOur Passion 4 Pets adoption event returns on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Boulevard, bringing together local pet rescues, humane societies, and adorable animals all looking for their forever homes.
Meet the man who’s kept MLK’s legacy living through downtown Jacksonville for 45 years and counting
Read full article: Meet the man who’s kept MLK’s legacy living through downtown Jacksonville for 45 years and countingFor Gary Thomas, Jacksonville’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade isn’t just a procession through downtown streets — it’s a “Freedom Walk” that has defined nearly half a century of his life.
Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war
Read full article: Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran warThe Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy.
Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ
Read full article: Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differShakira says her new world tour is turning lifelong dreams into reality as she sets attendance records and earns major recognition.
Ken Follett's next epic heads to Victorian Britain, where strict morals meet secret passions
Read full article: Ken Follett's next epic heads to Victorian Britain, where strict morals meet secret passionsKen Follett’s next historical epic is a story of forbidden romance set during a time of official propriety, the Victorian age.
Dudamel says Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming 'no one cares' about opera and ballet
Read full article: Dudamel says Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming 'no one cares' about opera and balletGustavo Dudamel is pushing back after Timothée Chalamet said “no one cares” about opera and ballet.
Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance
Read full article: Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chanceA New York federal judge is urging over two dozen states to settle their antitrust claims against Ticketmaster and its parent company this week after the Justice Department reached a deal and dropped out of an ongoing trial.
