Six children in St. Johns County are starting the holiday season with new families, thanks to a heartwarming adoption ceremony.

To celebrate, we asked our News4JAX Insiders to share their adoption stories.

More than a dozen children in Jacksonville now have a family to call their own.

Mentors and kids in foster care build trust and heal trauma along the riverbank.

Several Northeast Florida organizations wrapped up a pet adoption event on Sunday. Dozens of pets found new homes in Jacksonville Beach for the Whiskers and Waves event.

Angela McDonald has chosen a life of sacrifice and profound love, dedicating herself to raising four medically disabled children. Her story is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of love.

Judges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.

Since CarePortal launched in Central Virginia in 2020, they’ve served served more than 3,000 children with an economic impact of $1.3 million.

Local animal rescues and shelters are coming together for an event on April 2 at the Clay County Agricultural Fair where hundreds of dogs will be up for adoption.

Saturday marks National Adoption Day, so with that in mind, we’d love to see your pictures.

More than 200 animals are up for adoption in Clay County after they were seized from a home.

The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) are participating in PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Weekend in an effort to reduce crowding at both locations.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is holding its second annual “Whiskers and Waves” adoption event on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Latham Plaza in Jacksonville Beach. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption free-of-charge thanks to a sponsorship from the Petco Foundation. “We are excited to find forever homes for pets at this fun event at the beach,” ACPS Division Chief Jennifer Walter said. “This is a great opportunity to meet your new best friend since a variety of pet adoption agencies will be showcasing adoptable pets. Thanks to the Petco Foundation, adoptions are free, so this is an ideal time to find that perfect furry companion,” said Walter.

HOUSTON – It was an emotional reunion for one Tomball, Texas father and his daughter, who were separated at her birth and then came together again after 50 years. Winski’s daughter, Kerri Beggs, said at the age of 19, she began a quest to find her biological father. Beggs, who now lives in Tucson, Arizona, took a plane to Hobby Airport on Friday, a flight that was delayed. For the first time after a lifetime of missing each other, the father and daughter embraced each other. For the last four months, I’ve been looking forward to this day.”Added Winski, “She’s my little girl.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS), in collaboration with Subaru of Jacksonville and the ASPCA, will be hosting a free adoption event in honor of the Subaru Loves Pets grant program on Oct. 24 and 25. The public is invited to visit JHS between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on either day and bring home their newest family member. The goal of this 2-day event is to bring pets and people together with new homes for at least 50 shelter animals. Masks and social distancing are required at JHS. For more information please visit www.jaxhumane.org or call the Jacksonville Humane Society at 904.725.8766.

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