At Central Park in Fernandina Beach, the community gathered to honor transgender people who lost their lives to violence.

The 2024 Miracle on the Hudson Turkey Drive needs your help in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The JEA board of directors will meet on Tuesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the utility’s headquarters on North Pearl Street.

It may seem counterintuitive, but you will need to sacrifice some of the new growth to make room for your vegetables to thrive.

Free Park and Ride shuttles will operate for the Nights of Lights season starting on Light-Up! Night, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

With duck hunting season coming up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to review safety guidelines and learn about the new e-stamp.

Dozens gathered in downtown Jacksonville Friday to honor the lives lost to pedestrian and traffic crashes.

Millions of people killed or seriously hurt in traffic crashes worldwide will be recognized Friday for the “World Day of Remembrance.” For the first time ever, one of the 40 events planned around America is being held here in Jacksonville at 12 p.m. Friday at James Weldon Johnson Park.

Notices were issued in January for a water pipe break, in May due to an electrical issue caused by a storm, and again in September, October, and twice this month.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Jacksonville wants to honor and remember those affected by pancreatic cancer and increase awareness of the deadliness of the disease.

Looking to get rid of documents, electronics or used cooking oil? The city of St. Augustine is hosting its annual free community recycling event from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at the Solid Waste Facility at 301 Riberia St.

With two weeks until Thanksgiving, 700 families are requesting meals from BEAM and right now it only has enough food donations to provide half of those requests.

Over 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?

The Mini Bar doughnut shop will no longer be in the Deerwood neighborhood near Gate Parkway.

A beloved holiday tradition is making its return to the city of JAX in time for Thanksgiving weekend.

JWB Rental Homes is launching the Homestep Program to make housing more affordable for the Jacksonville Community and hosting an event.

Infant and pregnancy loss affects thousands of women each year across the country, and many mothers grieve and suffer in silence. The Liam Lives Foundation aims to help those women and let them know they are not alone.

Saturday is going to the dogs at the third annual canine crime fighter competition.

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is hosting the Colors of the Wind, a ZOOLights Lantern Experience event this month. Guests may remember it from last year. This event will light up the Zoo and gardens starting on November 23rd and going until February with new never-before-seen asian lanterns.

The Clara White Mission (CWM) held a Flag & Wreath Memorial Service to remember African American veterans who served in World War I and II.

Farm Share is distributing food starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hal Y. Maines Community Center at Lakeside Park in Lake Butler.

We've got everything you need to know if you're planning to head to the Jacksonville Fair over the next two weeks.

The City of Jacksonville officially launched its 2024 Get Covered JAX! campaign to help residents without health insurance get coverage.

The Fall Career Fair is coming to FSCJ in partnership with CareerSource Northeast Florida and Paychecks for Patriots.

You can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project through Nov. 25.

Black organizations have historically been at the forefront of civic engagement, and as Election Day gets closer, the groups are making sure the community is ready to vote.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will host a food distribution Saturday in Macclenny.

Daniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.

Beaches Habitat for Humanity helps military veterans, senior citizens and others who qualify get needed repairs done to their homes.

The devices can help save someone in cardiac arrest. AEDs can significantly increase the chance of survival, specifically in that vital first minute after someone collapses.

Over 20 organizations gathered at JEA for the 10th Light it Forward awards breakfast. The groups help provide utility bill assistance, housing and other services.

Four of the victims were from Jacksonville. Two of them were members of the church where the vigil is being held.

Ten children who rely on wheelchairs were in for a surprise when they set their eyes on their personalized Halloween costumes for the first time.

Holley’s Bar-B-Q — which has been a staple in Jacksonville since 1937 — located on Moncrief Road has two claims to fame: It’s the oldest continuously operating barbecue restaurant in Jacksonville -- and it’s said to be where curly fries were invented.

Drug Free Duval has partnered with JTA to provide Narcan training, which is offered on board the stationary bus.

Your feedback can help shape the future landscape of Jacksonville’s parks.

The reviewers put together a list of the top 25 places to eat in the 904, and it includes a variety of flavors and cuisines.

Military Working Dog Bronco, a chocolate Labrador, will receive a full retirement ceremony Friday at Naval Station Mayport.

Ascension St. Vincent’s is partnering with Feeding Northeast Florida to host a free food distribution on Nov. 16 in Jacksonville.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island hosts the second annual Amelia Island Cookout with four days of epicurean delights.

One Clay County home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area!

Holley’s Bar-B-Q — which has been a staple in Jacksonville since 1937 — located on Moncrief Road has two claims to fame: It’s the oldest continuously operating barbecue restaurant in Jacksonville -- and it’s said to be where curly fries were invented.

Hubbard House hosted its annual breakfast on Wednesday, an event dedicated to honoring survivors, remembering victims, and striving for a violence-free future.

Beaches Habitat for Humanity helps military veterans, senior citizens and others who qualify get needed repairs done to their homes.

Taylor Swift has made a significant donation toward helping those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

All blood types are needed, however there is an increased need for O Negative, O Positive, as well as platelet donors.

If you’re a pickle fan, you’ll love this new edition coming to Jacksonville.

Publix will reveal the Grand Opening of its new Jacksonville retail location in Harbour Place on Oct. 3.

“The World Famous Pelicans” are returning home to Naval Air Station Wednesday after a 6-month deployment in Italy.

The two-day event will also feature a Celtic festival showcasing Celtic music, food, and vendors.

Angie's Subs owner Ed Malin had one day to collect as much as possible, saying he would be leaving Wednesday morning with four other trucks pulling trailers to head to an area outside Asheville.

Don’t be alarmed when you see the River City covered in pink in October.

After school, hundreds of students walk to a community center in Durkeeville, which hopefully feels like a second home. The MaliVai Washington Community Foundation has changed the lives of thousands of students through sports, academics, life skills and love.

With Hurricane Helene moving out of our area, nearly 800 runners decided to take advantage of the nicer weather Saturday morning.

News4JAX will update this list as we learn more from our local counties about locations for free sandbags.

The Diaper Bank for Northeast Florida is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established to streamline the collection and distribution of diapers to low-income families throughout Northeast Florida.

Melanated Growers held its 2nd annual conference at the University of North Florida over the weekend.

Melanated Growers held its 2nd annual conference at the University of North Florida over the weekend.

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital hosted its annual NICU reunion Saturday where former patients and their families were able to reconnect with the caregivers who supported them.

Thousands gathered at the University of North Florida on Saturday to get moving. Runners, walkers and rollers hit the course as a part of the 7th annual Dreams Come True 5K.

Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is a day to remember Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Events are planned around our area over the next two days to honor them.

Mary Hoff was instrumental in the creation of the iconic POW/MIA flag. United States. Her husband's plane was shot down in 1970. He is still missing in action.

Chief Gunner’s Mate Justin Olson is a hero, and he’s about to receive a medal to prove it.

Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is a day to remember Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Events are planned around our area over the next two days to honor them.

Sip & Stroll made a comeback Thursday on Jacksonville’s Southbank Riverwalk with a culture-focused program to honor the city’s diverse communities.

Hundreds of veterans packed VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Thursday to find resources available to them, especially for suicide prevention.

Lupus affects millions globally, causing pain and inflammation throughout the body with symptoms ranging from fatigue and joint pain to impacting organs, including kidney and heart disease.

The International Association of Firefighters plans to honor a local firefighter who died years after battling a major fire in St. Augustine. Michael Riley was one of the first to respond to a massive fire and explosion at a gas station in 2011. His name will be added to a memorial wall in Colorado on Saturday.

It's a Good Weekend for a Motorcycle Ride for a Great Cause

Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally-based dream granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to children in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are going through a difficult and often terrifying time with their illnesses.

Mary Jones, a longtime dispatcher for the Sparta Police Department in Georgia, was killed in the Sept. 12 crash. Sparta is a small community between Atlanta and Augusta.

Jacksonville International Airport has a new display in honor of former prisoners-of-war and those missing-in-action.

A Jacksonville-based charity is doing a lot of work to help one of the city’s most vulnerable groups, and is turning its attention to another outreach in a few months. The founders of “Beyond Tomorrow” are planning to hold a clothing drive in December and there are ways the public can help.

The Jaguars, Feeding Northeast Florida and Verizon Wireless teamed up Saturday morning at Englewood High School to hand out food to families who need it.

The North Florida and South Georgia Veterans Health System will host a resource and suicide prevention fair on Thursday, September 19th.

American Beach has a storied history of being a safe place for Black Americans, and one woman made sure the beach’s history wasn’t erased.

As summer comes to an end, many families are planning those final beach trips. One of those beaches is American Beach on Amelia Island. There is a good chance, many of the people who visit, don’t know the storied history of what was once one of the only Black beaches in our area.

A local woman is putting Jacksonville on the map with her modeling skills.

It’s pretty much a Florida tradition for any beach day: You load up the car and on the way to the ocean, you make the obligatory Publix run to grab all the beach essentials like Pub Subs, sweet tea and fried chicken.

AARP hosted “A Tribute to America’s Servicewomen.” Dozens of servicewomen gathered for discussion panels, guest speakers and special presentation.

Longtime Orange Park High teacher Christine Sanders Howell will soon be the proud owner of a 2024 Hyundai Tucson after winning the Hyundai Hometown Heroes contest.

More than 450 volunteers will be inside the Flex Field starting at 9 a.m. Friday to pack meals, care packages and collecting school supplies to give to different people in this community.

The Duval County Clerk of Courts will hold its 4th annual expo to help drivers with suspended or canceled licenses reinstate their driving privileges.

Essence Sugar stole the show during her trip to Los Angeles after making "Top 10" in Torrid’s largest-ever casting call campaign.

A new community project is addressing the food desert on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

Jacksonville is taking another step toward becoming a major player in the world of self-driving cars. After months of code names, and massive tax break approvals, JTA is announcing the plan for a new facility to produce autonomous electric shuttles as a part of Project LINK.

No myths or costs should keep you from getting your yearly flu vaccine. That’s the message from the #FluVaxJax campaign which is encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated against the flu to do so.

A new community project is addressing the food desert on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

Two local divers have organized a tournament on Saturday for divers to hunt invasive lionfish off Northeast Florida's coast.

Here's something you don't see every day — horses in the drive-thru!

Brian Perry works as the Streaming & Creative Content Manager for KPRC, News4JAX's sister station in Houston. He lost his son, 12-year-old Ethan, to cancer in 2021 but has continued their tradition of Chick-fil-A breakfast every Saturday as a way to honor Ethan's memory.

There is still a very visible reminder of that storm at Memorial Park in the Five Points neighborhood. Barriers and caution tape are up along the waterfront after waves broke up several balustrades.

Johnnie Mae Van is a St. Augustine native who has degrees in Math, Chemistry and Spanish from Florida A&M University and Columbia University.

The movie “It Ends with Us,” starring Blake Lively, has stirred up quite a bit of controversy for its portrayal of intimate partner abuse. But for one local woman, it did more than that — it inspired her to take action in her community.

An elderly Jacksonville couple celebrated 77 years of love on Friday.

The Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program (JSEB) launched free monthly forums to provide resources, support and networking opportunities to the Hispanic business community.

A team of about 55 goats is lending extra hooves to clear out nuisance vegetation in Hanna Park more sustainably. It’s a part of a program with the city of Jacksonville and Goats on the Go Jacksonville Northwest.

A new expansion of the Hope Florida program called “Activate Hope” will serve Floridians recovering from the impacts of disasters, Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Wednesday.

On Friday, 125 students walked across the stage to receive their certificates and diplomas from various fields, ranging from electrical to nursing.

The Fire Watch and Veterans United are teaming up two make a “hazy,” “New England” style IPA, branded with resources meant to help veterans who are struggling.