A Jacksonville mother is calling her 2-year-old son a miracle after he survived a near-drowning in a pond on his family’s property — an ordeal she says unfolded in less than 10 minutes during what began as a normal day at home.
One in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. That’s more than 93,000 children who do not have enough food at home.
Night to Shine returned to Jacksonville on Friday evening, marking an unforgettable celebration for people with special needs.
For 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.
Chef Barry Honan of Lotus Noodle Bar was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: South. The recognition makes Honan eligible for consideration for a James Beard Award later this year.
One grassroots idea in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside has grown into a movement that has uplifted Black-owned businesses, brought families together, and turned A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into an economic engine.
As brush fires continue to burn across parts of Putnam County, one local woman found a simple way to say thank you to the firefighters working long hours to keep flames from spreading: cupcakes.
A nonprofit organization focused on home repairs and rehabilitation services is expanding its presence to Jacksonville, with a particular emphasis on serving veterans and low-income homeowners.
A 250-year-old live oak, a landmark in an Atlantic Beach neighborhood, was recently cut down, leaving neighbors saddened and concerned about preserving the city’s historic trees.
Freezing temperatures were not going to stop dedicated Jacksonville Beach runners from completing the 19th annual DONNA Marathon.
As temperatures continue to plummet, Jacksonville officials have extended operating hours at The Legends Center to provide overnight shelter for those seeking warmth, while local shelters prepare for increased demand.
The 19th Annual DONNA Marathon, a longtime weekend tradition in the Jacksonville area, kicks off Friday.
A 14-year-old Fleming Island High student, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a crash while walking with his bicycle in August, continues to fight for his life in the hospital, his family told News4JAX.
Despite the cold temperatures, dozens of volunteers were out Thursday morning across Jacksonville to help count people experiencing homelessness. This effort, spearheaded by the nonprofit Changing Homelessness, is part of the annual Point-in-Time Count.
Nine months after announcing that he was looking to sell his beloved Intuition Ale Works brewery, owner and founder Ben Davis shared an updated post on Facebook, saying “the right buyer never came” and the eatery will be closing in April after more than 15 years in Jacksonville.
A 16-year-old Fletcher High School wrestler is facing a long road to recovery after she suffered a severe spinal injury during a match that left her partially paralyzed.
JEA crews headed north Friday morning to assist with potential power restoration efforts as a major winter storm threatens South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast.
For 12 hours, News4JAX, community volunteers, and business partners joined forces to raise money for Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Jenese Harris reports on how the community came together to give back.
News4JAX was selected as one of Report for America’s new 2026 newsroom partners, and by July 2026, more than 200 Report for America corps member journalists will be assigned to newsrooms across the country.
Since last May, News4JAX has been tackling the tough topic of affordable housing from every angle. Now, we’re taking our efforts a step further by joining a coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including digital, broadcast, and print media – to tackle the issue of housing costs as a shared editorial project in 2026.
The annual Wolfson Children’s Challenge Telethon at WJXT returns Thursday with an ambitious goal -- to raise $100,000 to help provide lifesaving and life-changing care for local children in need of important comprehensive therapy services.
The Timucuan Parks Foundation is hosting an MLK Day of Service beach cleanup at Little Talbot Island State Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday.
A Belgian man who spends time caring for a Jacksonville World War II soldier's grave is looking to connect with their relatives.
After Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Bills in the playoffs, Lynn Jones-Turpin, with the Jacksonville Free Press, shared a message praising head coach Liam Coen during the post-game news conference, highlighting his leadership, resilience, and what this season meant beyond the final score. The moment has gone viral, but the response has been mixed between those who celebrate Jones-Turpin's words of encouragement and those who say that's not the role of a reporter covering the game.
Sunday’s 27-24 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium was an emotional roller coaster for Jaguars fans as the game came down to the final minutes.
The Jacksonville community is rallying behind a local father who lost his wife just one day after she delivered their sixth baby, who was born premature at just 29 weeks.
A Nassau County woman was recently inspired to find a solution when she learned that thousands of children and teachers in the district carry debt from school lunch costs.
The National Guard Armory Building in Springfield is one step closer to being sold for redevelopment, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
A Middleburg High School teacher lost her catering business equipment and family heirlooms in a storage facility fire. Community members rally to support her through an online fundraiser.
Four friends from different upbringings and age groups have embarked on a march from Jacksonville to Washington, D.C., advocating for expanded social welfare programs and raising awareness about homelessness.
Lorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his food truck trailer missing. The local food truck community helped him to recover it on New Year's Eve.
Lorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.
Ponte Vedra cyclist Patrick McGarry is training for a 2026 cross-country ride from San Diego to St. Augustine to honor his sister lost on 9/11.
No. 25 Missouri (8-4) and No. 20 Virginia (10-3) will square off at EverBank Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m., for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Here’s more on what fans -- especially those visiting from out of state -- should know before they head downtown.
Veterans Memorial Park off U.S. 90 in Baker County now has a special memorial marker dedicated to all from the county who served in the U.S. military.
Baptist Health said close to 10 babies were born on Christmas Day at several of the health system's locations around Northeast Florida.
Players from Missouri and Virginia met Friday with children from Dreams Come True ahead of Saturday’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium.
Lorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.
The mother of Jacquez Anlage, who was shot and killed a little more than five years ago, just before his 21st birthday, shared with News4JAX on Christmas Day how she and other survivors support each other during the holidays and other hard times.
Families worldwide have started traditions of watching new movies on Christmas Day at the theater.
One local Jewish congregation stepped up Thursday to make sure seniors across the community didn’t go without a warm meal, and that the workers of Aging True, who normally deliver those meals, could have the holiday off with their families.
A Jacksonville mother and her two children, who lost everything in an apartment fire earlier this month, are celebrating a Christmas miracle, thanks to an outpouring of community support.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it took teamwork on land and water to save a soaked and shivering French bulldog last week when it got stuck on a small island in the Ribault River.
Minds of the Future Academy, a STEAM-focused Jacksonville private school with 150 students, was nearly ready to move into the permanent “dream” space it had spent years searching for. Then burglars struck the property last week, leaving the school looking to its community for help.
Volunteers of all backgrounds will come together to support hands-on projects focused on neighborhood revitalization, meeting basic needs, and strengthening financial well-being—the building blocks of strong, thriving communities.
Kady Yellow, vice president of PlacemakingJax, is a driving force behind one of the largest movements shaping downtown Jacksonville. Since arriving four years ago, she has redefined placemaking through a people-first, community-engagement approach that brings life to public spaces. In the season finale of Voices of the 904, Kady explains what placemaking is, why it matters, and how education and activation work together through initiatives like the Placemaking School.
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Close to 200 children who will be spending Christmas in a Jacksonville hospital are going to have presents to open that morning, thanks to a local group.
The city of Jacksonville has launched its 2025 Get Covered Jax! campaign, which is designed to help Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.
A week on the streets, freezing nights and a moment of hope. How one man’s story shows why Jacksonville’s annual sweater drive matters now more than ever.
Dozens of people in need will receive an early Christmas gift on Wednesday morning, a layer of warmth for the cold days. It’s all part of a tradition that takes place every year for the Mister Rogers Sweater Drive.
A family is asking for the community’s help after their 4-year-old son lost his left ear following a dog attack in November on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Dozens of Duval County teachers, students and their families came together Saturday morning for the 13th annual “Let’s Move Jacksonville” event at Henry J. Klutho Park.
A Jacksonville program that teaches girls life lessons and how to roller skate needs the community’s help right now. Sk8her Inc. is looking for a permanent place to consistently meet several times every week.
Chef Kalin Anderson, owner of FeedtheVille and the next guest on Voices of the 904, transforms any space into a kitchen with his expressive, unrestricted style. In this episode, he leads a live cook-along while sharing his culinary journey, the pivotal moment that pushed him into full-time entrepreneurship, and how he uses food to expand palates and build community through events like his “Curated by Kalin Anderson!” pop-up.
Morning Show anchor Jennifer Waugh invites News4JAX viewers to join her weekdays at 10 a.m. on News4JAX+ for her new streaming show, which will include deeper conversations with guests we invite on the show.
Feral cats are contributing to large numbers of animals being taken in by the Jacksonville Humane Society in 2025.
A week after her 18-year-old son was gunned down while working at a Westside Burger King, Natasha Jackson shares the harrowing story of learning about his death, her personal heartbreak and gratitude for the community's support, and the lesson she hopes the city can learn from the senseless violence that took her son's life.
Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Waterpark have created three decades of memories for many local families. And now, the parks are inviting the community to take home a piece of the park’s history.
Jacksonville’s first-ever outdoor ice skating rink opened Friday morning in downtown Jacksonville, near the Riverside Arts Market.
Ascension St. Vincent’s associates and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving to prepare and deliver more than 1,000 warm meals to local seniors in need.
Thousands of people woke up early on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the traditional turkey trot race in Atlantic Beach.
One of Northeast Florida’s most popular holiday attractions will return to Jacksonville Beach on Wednesday.
A Jacksonville educator with three decades of teaching experience has been named Preschool Educator of the Year by the Florida Association for the Education of Young Children.
Nick Kano revitalized his granddad’s historic Paulus Music Company, transforming the longtime musician hub at 41 E. Duval Street into a thriving creative space with five community-focused businesses. This week on “Voices of the 904,” he shares his family’s multi-generational story, the partnership with PlacemakingJax that helped bring the project to life, and why contributing to downtown Jacksonville’s resurgence is deeply meaningful to him.
Dozens of Northeast Florida families say they were blindsided by steep increases in their monthly mortgage payments after buying new construction homes from D.R. Horton, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders.
Having a meal on the table means everything to families during the holiday season, but there is some hope, thanks to local food drives happening across the area.
Dozens of local parks dot the Golden Isles, offering everything from gorgeous views and amphitheaters to mini golf and salutes to service. On our 4 Your Neighborhood trip to Southeast Georgia, we’re highlighting a few of these hidden gems.
Every corner of the US has either a horror story or a haunted tale that has been passed down through generations, and the Golden Isles are no exception. One act of horror that happened more than 100 years ago mirrors stories of present-day mass murder, and it’s known as the “Brunswick Massacre of 1915.”
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, the only facility of its kind in the state, has been dedicated to rehabilitating injured sea turtles and educating the public for nearly 20 years.
If you weren’t aware, Brunswick, Georgia, has a simmering rivalry with another area of the same name: Brunswick County, Virginia. Both Brunswicks claim to be the birthplace of the original “Brunswick stew.”
As the population of Brunswick and the Golden Isles continues to climb, community leaders say the demand for affordable homes is outpacing construction, and the gap is widening.
Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon, a beloved Brunswick institution, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, serving up the same quality hot dogs, burgers, and their famous boneless pork chop sandwiches that have made them a local legend.
Frederica Academy’s graduating class this year is the largest it’s ever been -- 50 students -- and the school's homecoming queen is also one of its varsity football team kickers.
The St. Simons Lighthouse, a significant historical landmark on St. Simons Island, has been a beacon for over 150 years.
A local man turned a hobby into an award-winning business in Brunswick, featuring more than 200 pinball machines.
You might not realize it, but the city of Brunswick and some surrounding areas have been captured in dozens of big-time movies and TV shows. For decades, film crews have stopped in the area to shoot scenes that millions of people have seen.
The Fire Watch, a community effort to end veteran suicide, has reached a major milestone: 10,000 Floridians trained to identify veterans in crisis.
A French Bulldog helped Greyson Pacifico through brain cancer at age 12. Now in remission, his foundation donates support dogs to pediatric cancer patients, but one pup needs the community's help.
Volunteers like Dr. Linda Hilton, a U.S. Navy veteran, dedicate their time to helping feed hungry children and families. She and her team visit schools such as Sebastian Middle School to fill pantry shelves with essential food items.
Military families in the Jacksonville area will have a special opportunity this Saturday to connect with nature and each other through a free fishing clinic at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park near Mayport.
The iconic PorchFest is back this weekend in the historic Springfield neighborhood, where dozens of porches will be ringing with music.
Our News4JAX Insiders picked Safe Harbor Seafood in Mayport as the top spot in the Jacksonville area for seafood in our JAXBest 2025 contest.
Beer lovers in the 904 have voted for their favorite brewery/distillery in the Jacksonville area, and have decided that The Wicked Barley is the best place to get the perfect cold beer.
Sneakers Sports Grille made itself number one in the hearts of sports fans in the Jacksonville area, winning the Best Place to Watch the Jags Game category.
Out of the four nominees, Dorami, a Japanese-based food truck, won the title as Jacksonville’s best kitchen on wheels.
When it comes to the best sushi in Jacksonville, our News4JAX Insiders chose Crazy Sushi on Deerwood Lake Parkway.
