A local nonprofit continues to be a beacon of hope for foster children for 17 years.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced on Tuesday the launch of the Conservation Leaders Collective (CLC), an initiative that aims to inspire young professionals by giving them opportunities to engage in conservation efforts, support the zoo’s mission, and grow their personal and professional networks.

News4JAX was there at the Duval County Courthouse in December when Londeshua Kendrick adopted her brother’s seven boys, making her a mom of 10. In a candid conversation with News4JAX anchor Joy Purdy, Londeshua opened up about what led up to the adoptions, and the one big wish on her heart: Finding Mr. Right.

Enjoy boatloads of seafood, artisan foods, fun entertainment and live music at the 42nd Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood festival this weekend.

Duval County is now outpacing the entire state’s average for children in foster care, with a total count of 1,366 children in 2023.

From cancer research to architecture to engineering, this week we featured women who led their respective fields to recognize Women's History Month.

If you're ready to run for a good cause and then earn a sweet treat you’re in luck because the Clarke Ice Cream Run is happening Saturday.

The fifth annual 2.2-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Seawalk Pavilion at 75 1st St. North.

Sporting Club Jacksonville, United Soccer League’s Northeast Florida expansion franchise, made forward steps Thursday to bring a soccer team to the city.

And if you don’t have a fur-baby (or wouldn’t mind adding to your pack), next week is the perfect time to adopt and start enjoying the hope, companionship and unconditional love pets can bring.

The Concorde Career Institute on Salisbury Road is giving kids free dental care this week. Children as young as 3 years old all the way through high school are able to get free services throughout the week.

Music lovers and philanthropists alike have a reason to celebrate as the much-anticipated Boots on the Green music festival is set to take place on April 6, 2025.

The City of St. Augustine said on Wednesday it will begin accepting applications for the Neighborhood Grants Program starting April 1.

Several years ago our WJXT family was personally touched by ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, when our beloved executive producer Sharon Siegel-Cohen was diagnosed. Now we walk to defeat ALS in her honor.

From cancer research to architecture to engineering, this week we featured women who led their respective fields to recognize Women's History Month.

Four sisters have been running Culhane’s Irish Pub for the past 20 years, but what many people don’t know, is that their dream as entrepreneurs began over 4,000 miles away in Ireland.

The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization announced on Monday it collaborated with the City of Jacksonville to plan a continuous shared-use path called the “Core-2-Coast Trail.”

Nevin Luna received two prestigious awards -- and a well-earned round of applause on Wednesday after he sprung into action last week when he saw another student get hit by a car.

Feeding Northeast Florida is partnering with a local nonprofit to ensure every child is fed while on spring break vacation.

Would you consider yourself a truck enthusiast? Have you ever wished you could sound the siren on a police car?

Due to lower debris volumes on the mainland and the ability to utilize larger equipment for hauling, it is expected that the mainland debris removal for the winter storm will move quickly.

Get ready to scream and be amazed because Monster Jam is back on Saturday at EverBank Stadium. It will be a weekend full of high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.

Due to the weather forecast and with a focus on guest safety , Hagerty Events moved The Amelia Concours d’Elegance from Sunday, March 9th to Saturday, March 8th.

Get ready to scream and be amazed because Monster Jam is back on Saturday at EverBank Stadium. It will be a weekend full of high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.

As more and more men in the U.S. Navy deployed overseas during World War II, someone needed to fill traditionally male-dominated positions on the bases back home, like Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Enter the WAVES.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will distribute food to Floridians in need on Saturday morning in Lake Butler.

If you live in the 32218 ZIP code, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed how the neighborhood is booming. As one local developer said, Northside growth is happening at breakneck speed.

Dunn Avenue on Jacksonville's Northside has seen quite a bit of development, and residents are concerned because crashes are becoming more frequent.

UF Health North opened in 2015 as a medical office building. Two years later, it expanded to include the only full-service hospital in North Jacksonville.

Pecan Park Flea and Farmer’s Market, a Northside Jacksonville staple, offers everything from everyday essentials to unique 3D-printed creations at D&A 3D Prints.

On Jacksonville’s Northside, Paintball Adventures stands as a lively testament to family tradition and the joy of shared experiences.

With kitten season upon us, these organizations are eager to share the purr-fect advice on how to lend a paw if you stumble upon a litter of kittens.

If you are ready to celebrate speed and style, then you want to be at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island this weekend for the 30th annual Concours d’Elegance.

Around 14,000 runners are getting ready to participate in the Gate River Run this Saturday, and there are some things you need to know ahead of the race – especially if you’ll be around the downtown area.

The board’s 11 newly appointed members will be having their first meeting Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Room at City Hall.

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will hold a food distribution Saturday morning in Palatka.

Teen Challenge, a faith-based discipleship program dedicated to helping adult men overcome life-controlling issues, primarily substance abuse, earned the Positively JAX award.

Since June 2024, Jordan, Jaylen Fowler and Rique Bentley — all born and raised in Jacksonville — have been bringing the community together every Saturday morning, and recently Tuesday evenings, at Friendship Fountain to run different routes around downtown.

The focus is 2030, which is the projected year when all of the construction is expected to be done.

Even while acting on various movie sets thousands of miles from his hometown, one piece of Ronald “RJ” Cyler II that will never depart from him is his love for his city – Jacksonville, Florida.

The sailors of the USS St. Louis returned to Mayport on Monday after an eight-month deployment.

The Jacksonville Sharks and the University of North Florida (UNF) are joining forces for a historic event: UNF’s first-ever football game.

The Big Bounce America found a new home in Jacksonville. It moved to Westside Golf Center on Parrish Cemetery Road after being at Riverfront Plaza downtown for many years.

To help food-insecure Floridians, Farm Share is hosting a food distribution in Jacksonville on Saturday.

United Way Northeast Florida teamed up with JEA employees Wednesday morning to help spread awareness of customers going through financial struggles.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers and Capt. Jen Parramore will share a presentation on the PATH team with the finance committee during a 9:30 a.m. meeting Wednesday at City Hall.

America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focused on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow through Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida in early March.

What adult life skill do you wish you knew how to do? Share it with us, and we’ll see if we can help!

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Jacksonville during Black History Month after the 44th annual parade was postponed in January.

Twelve couples tied the knot Friday during a group wedding Valentine’s Day event in downtown St. Augustine.

News4JAX got a sneak peek Friday morning into the weekend lineup of events for the Bold City Motorcycle Challenge.

First responders are meeting in the boxing ring for “Fight Night” on Thursday night at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. It has become a tradition in St. Johns County. All the money raised is going to a baseball field and playground being built to accommodate those with physical and intellectual challenges.

To help food-insecure Floridians, Farm Share is hosting two food distributions in Putnam County on Friday.

The Jacksonville Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering a weekend packed with opportunities to spread the love to homeless pets.

Tom Coughlin's Jay Fund has provided more than $32 million in assistance to 6,700 families dealing with childhood cancer. The group’s annual Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala is on Thursday, Feb. 27 at EverBank Stadium.

The Impact Clay Train was created after the organization learned of an issue facing food banks and food pantries throughout Clay County.

Our Morning Show team celebrated National Weddings Month on Tuesday morning by sharing some of their wedding photos. And we want to see yours!

Dozens of students gathered at City Hall for a mock city council session led by Councilmember Jimmy Peluso to introduce young people to the workings of local government.

Kevin Waters is the first African American to be an owner of a professional sports team in Jacksonville, and the first to be named as a head coach of a professional sports team in the city.

Farm Share, Florida’s leading food nonprofit and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in Lake Butler on Saturday.

Jacksonville officials, business owners and other leaders on Wednesday will introduce Florida Avenue Main Street, a new organization focused on revitalizing the historic A. Philip Randolph Blvd. corridor to foster business and economic development in the Eastside.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Jacksonville during Black History Month after the 44th annual parade was postponed in January.

As part of the News4JAX “4 Your Neighborhood” campaign in Orange Park, 10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talked about what the Clay County community means to him, his achievements and more.

After winning a 2024 Hyundai Tucson as part of News4JAX’s Hometown Heroes contest, we caught up with Howell, who shared why she takes her role as a teacher so seriously, calling it “her calling,” and why she spends time investing in the youth.

Moosehaven, a retirement community located in the heart of Orange Park, is known for its amazing 4th of July fireworks show.

The Fort Mose Jazz and Blue Series is continuing its tradition of bringing live music to one of the most historical sites in the nation—Fort Mose Historic State Park.

Positioned just off Wells Road, Calico Station serves as a kind of sanctuary for local quilters who call the shop their second home.

Orange Park is home to many fast-food restaurants, but one stands out not just for its longevity but for its remarkable owner. This McDonald's, the first in Clay County, has been a staple for over 50 years.

The biggest challenge for the fire department in the Town of Orange Park is keeping firefighters and filling vacancies.

While Jacksonville residents might visit Orange Park often, especially those who live on the Westside, they might not know the history of the town.

Across three schools in the Town of Orange Park, there are more than 1,700 students, and the Clay County School District says work is underway on each campus to keep facilities up-to-date.

Orange Park Junior High School has enhanced its campus security with new safety protocols, including ID checks and increased monitoring of social media threats, to protect students and staff.

Known as the “Little school with a big heart,” Orange Park Elementary has become a shining example of educational excellence in Florida. The school’s success can be attributed to a combination of love, passion, and strong parental involvement.

The search for 7-year-old Somer Thompson brought hundreds to the town of Orange Park 15 years ago. Her mother, Diena Thompson, reflects on what the support meant to her during the worst time of her life.

The oldest barber shop in Orange Park and arguably the oldest in the Jacksonville area, the Modern Style & Barber Shop remains a hidden, timeless gem on Kingsley Avenue.

Jacksonville and its surrounding areas are deeply rooted in rich Black history, leaving a lasting impact on the world we know today.

Jacksonville’s historic Durkeeville neighborhood was the center of a unique Black History Month celebration—a guided urban bike tour that included stops at significant cultural and historical sites.

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is hosting its 38th Annual Extravaganza! showcase on Feb. 1 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.

Emmalyn Custis has accomplished in a few years, what some scouts never do. She is an Eagle Scout with 8 more years of scouting ahead of her. She dropped by the station with her scoutmaster Christina Thomas to speak on her experience and goals for the future. Scouting America Troops offer youth development activities and outdoor adventures for kids ages 11-17. As a part of Troop 5 at Christ the King Church in Arlington, we meet every Monday night at 7, and we camp every month. Go to www.beascout.org and join a Troop near you.

A Nocatee walking group is bowing out of a legal battle with a company over the group’s name.

An American hero who dedicated six years to serving in the Navy now has a custom home in Jacksonville designed to meet his specific needs.

The Jacksonville City Council will introduce two resolutions during Tuesday’s meeting to honor and congratulate Raines High School’s principal and football team for an outstanding performance.

Ragtime, a beloved tavern and seafood restaurant in Atlantic Beach, announced Monday its permanent closure after serving the community for more than 30 years.

CamiCakes, a beloved cupcake bakery in Jacksonville, has officially closed its doors after 19 years of serving sweet treats to the community.

The pie shop that previously served delicious sweet treats on Jacksonville’s Riverside is resurging in its next chapter with a downtown location.

One of the iconic Clydesdales from the world-renowned Budweiser hitch is coming to Northeast Florida.

The district said the community’s feedback is crucial in helping them identify the best leader to guide the district toward continued success.

A hands-on program helped high school students in St. Johns County learn about health care.

A new music venue came to life after Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Some counties in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia adjusted trash service this week because of dangerous icy roads from the rare winter storm that slammed the area.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream of equality for all. Behind the scenes, many people helped make that dream a reality.

An 8th grade student named Neora Varghese is being recognized for achieving a perfect score on her 7th grade FAST ELA Reading Assessment last spring.

The MLK Holiday Grand Parade in Jacksonville has been postponed due to cold weather concerns, a city spokesperson confirmed.

Easton Schirra has turned California’s tragedy into hope by spearheading a fundraising effort to support displaced families and animals and raise money to help get supplies to those in need.

The United Way of Northeast Florida is hosting a Weekend of Service to honor King’s legacy and keep his spirit of unity alive.

As we remember MLK and his work to demand equal opportunities for all, we’re looking at how the next generation is following in his footsteps and galvanizing supporters from their phones.

During Black History Month, we want to highlight those in the Black community locally who own their businesses!

Jacksonville is gearing up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a variety of events and service opportunities. The annual MLK Breakfast will be held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, with tickets available at JaxMLKBreakfast.com.

Life South and HCA Orange Park Hospital are hosting a blood drive in Orange Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rashaud Fields was shot at a party just a few hours after he graduated from Raines High School. His mother, Janice, is keeping his memory alive while also supporting other families in pain.