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.
Are pet vaccines safe for your fur-babies?
Read full article: Are pet vaccines safe for your fur-babies?About 1 in 6 parents in the U.S. have skipped or delayed vaccinating their kids against diseases other than COVID or the flu. Now those same fears over vaccine safety are spreading to pet owners.
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.
Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall is opening this month. Here’s an inside look at the family-focused venue
Read full article: Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall is opening this month. Here’s an inside look at the family-focused venueA new outdoor food hall and entertainment venue is set to open later this month in Jacksonville. The Block Jax plans to hold its grand opening March 20, followed by a full opening weekend celebration March 20-22, according to founder and owner Daniel Moffatt.
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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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.
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.
Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
Read full article: Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court caseNewly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial.
A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death
Read full article: A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of deathA new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments.
Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep
Read full article: Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleepBritish rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest.
