What started as a mother’s vision to support her daughter has grown into a community gathering space in southeast Georgia.

People from all across the area showed up at News4JAX on Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to donate supplies for wildfire victims in Brantley County.

Chef Shawn Stoddard with the Catered Table joined us on The Morning Show to share some can’t-miss dishes to make Mother's Day extra special.

In partnership with Jax Surf and Paddle, the organization hosted a two-day surf lesson event, this Thursday and Friday at Atlantic Beach, starting at 8 a.m., giving veterans a chance to find community and healing while catching some waves.

On "Voices of the 904," Toni Smailagić, founder of Cr8Jax, opens up about burnout, personal growth and how his evolving perspective on Jacksonville’s growth has reshaped his approach—while staying rooted in his core mission: connecting people and introducing the community to the city.

"Here Tomorrow," a Neptune Beach-based nonprofit focused on suicide prevention, recently launched a program specifically designed to serve military members and first responders struggling with mental health — free from stigma and with full confidentiality guaranteed.

Our friends from Taco Lu in Jax Beach – Don and his son Henry Nichols joined us on The Morning Show to showcase some great food and drink ideas so you can plan your own party.

Paramedic Brandon Lynn was at work on April 21 when a wildfire ripped through his Brantley County community, changing his life in a matter of seconds.

News4JAX is honoring Military Appreciation Month with Help on the Home Front, a community-driven campaign in partnership with the USO and presenting sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union.

A 6-year-old from Palm Coast who has lived with congenital heart disease his entire life is getting the experience of a lifetime — and it involves a lot of dancing, baseball and yellow.

Calling all IT developers, a free event next week in Ponte Vedra is designed to give you more access to AI tools to help you work faster and more efficiently.

A free town hall on Thursday in Jacksonville will bring together several agencies and experts to help those with Medicare spot and prevent possible fraud.

A Brantley County woman on her way to see what was left of her property stopped to share her story with News4JAX reporter Briana Brownlee. A report Brownlee shared last week revealed that the gravestone of the woman's grandson had survived the fire unscathed, bringing relief to her daughter in Atlanta.

After days of evacuating, waiting and watching the smoke, some Brantley County residents are finally returning home—uncertain of what they’ll find, but grateful for what remains.

As community members across the Southeast rally to help families affected by the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, officials have acknowledged concerns about possible scams popping up.

Chris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group, is the PosJAX winner for April. He’s being recognized for using his success, resources and community connections to make a real impact across Northeast Florida — especially for women, children and young people in need. His motto is simple: If I have it, I’m going to give it away.

Brantley County Schools will remain closed Monday and Tuesday, but safety and recovery teams are organizing food, medical, and supply services for Brantley County Schools families.

News4JAX is honoring Military Appreciation Month with Help on the Home Front, a community-driven campaign in partnership with the USO and presenting sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union.

Anna and Dennis Dudek and their four children managed to save 10 dogs, some lizards and a hermit crab from the Brantley County fire before their home was all but leveled by the blaze.

A Brantley County business owner, Ginger Hunter says she is starting over from nothing after a fast-moving wildfire destroyed her home, her wedding chapel, and nearly everything tied to her family’s livelihood.

On this episode of Voices of the 904, Wade Lee Richards shares how a season of grief led him to find healing through plants—transforming his life and career. Now the lead gardener at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, he uses gardening to foster community, promote wellness, and inspire growth through life’s challenges.

A growing wildfire near the Clay–Putnam county line has left smoke lingering across nearby neighborhoods, including along White Tail Trail, where scorched patches of land and haze show how close the fire has come to homes.

The community is stepping up to support the firefighters battling a 4,000-acre wildfire as they work to protect homes and businesses.

A News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into a decades-long oversight at a local recovery program has prompted a wave of community support, helping keep the organization afloat as it works to meet costly safety requirements.

The Jacksonville community came together Friday night to mourn the loss and honor the legacy of Chris Payton-Jones, a former Sandalwood High School football standout and professional football player, who was killed in a crash in Gainesville last Saturday.

Community members are getting hands-on training and safety tips on Friday at JaxReady Fest at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

Steve Mays received the keys to a brand-new, mortgage-free home in Green Cove Springs through Operation Lifeline, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing for veterans. Community leaders, along with Steve and Shirley, gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the home Thursday morning.

The Jacksonville community is mourning Chris Payton-Jones, a former Sandalwood High School football standout and professional football player, who was killed in a crash on State Road 24 in Gainesville late Saturday.

Vilano Beach residents turned out in large numbers to a St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 7, sharing concerns about traffic congestion and public safety in their community.

Monique and Adam Madrid share how a simple idea for a comedy festival grew into the LOL Jax Film Festival, now Jacksonville’s largest local film and comedy festival. On "Voices of the 904," the duo reflects on building a platform that connects filmmakers, comedians, musicians, and creatives while advocating for stronger support and recognition for Jacksonville’s growing film industry.

From long deployments to frequent moves and constant uncertainty, military children carry burdens that often go unnoticed. But CSX employees in Jacksonville are doing something to lighten those emotional burdens for military children by stuffing more than 500 “buddy bears”for students at Mayport Elementary School.

A Jacksonville single mother says she was hit with a $2,000 debt collection notice after leaving an apartment she describes as overrun with roaches — even though she says property management told her she owed nothing for breaking her lease.

A Jacksonville family is turning heartbreak into hope as they honor the life of Kenance “Tiger” Bronson, a father, mentor, and beloved community member.

OneBlood is hosting blood drives at 8 local Culver’s locations on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 in honor of Lilly Kishore. Kishore died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2021 when she was 21 years old.

From goats to peacocks, a hobby-turned-homestead in Keystone Heights raises a lively mix of animals and sells what they produce.

The Clay County Historical Society, which was founded in 1966 by local residents, collects, preserves and promotes the history of Clay County. It will host a Railroad Festival in May for the first time in 15 years.

A lot of fun will be packed into the next 11 days at the Clay County Fairgrounds, from amusement rides and fair food to music and much more, as the Clay County Fair gets underway, celebrating 40 years in Green Cove Springs.

WJXT is proud to continue its long-serving promise of dedication to North Florida and South Georgia communities by introducing a new, inside perspective of area neighborhoods.

JEA told News4JAX that crews have been working since early Monday morning to repair a damaged water on Old Kings Road.

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.

The new Jaguars executive office buildings, called One Tower Court, just opened this week, the first multi-story office building constructed downtown in several years.

Founded more than 30 years ago by Jacksonville University’s legendary president, Dr. Frances Kinne, the Jacksonville Children's Chorus had only 16 voices in its first year. Now, it serves over a thousand singers each year through its programs.

The North Shores Improvement Association is hosting the 29th Annual Vilano Bridge Run, a long-standing event that supports the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and the Vilano Beach community. Traffic impacts are expected from about 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Jax Yacht Charter has been offering public and private charter tours on the Royal Princess yacht since last November. It also offers tours for holidays, like Easter.

In this episode of "Voices of the 904," Felicia Anderson shares how the bold vision behind Luxury Point Studio grew into a creative playground for Jacksonville artists — and why she’s passionate about elevating the city’s creative scene while empowering others along the way.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond is expected to share more information Wednesday about an effort to bring Safe Haven baby boxes to one fire station in each city council district.

Volunteers and roofing crews gathered at a Jacksonville home Monday to replace a Marine Corps veteran’s aging roof through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.

In a social media post Monday night, Hamburger Mary’s Jax 2.0, a beloved Jacksonville institution and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, has asked for support to prevent its impending eviction from its location on Edgewood Avenue South.

Sailors assigned to the USS Mason at Naval Station Mayport set sail Tuesday on a scheduled deployment overseas.

A Jacksonville fashion designer and community organization are making sure Jacksonville teens don’t miss their prom night because of costly formal wear.

Loved ones of Melissa Wood gathered at Mickler’s Landing on Friday to honor her memory, one week after she was killed in a double shooting at a Walgreens parking lot in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Touch A Truck: Saluting Those Who Serve, presented by VyStar, returns with a patriotic twist to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.

Officials will cut the ribbon Thursday for the Community First Bark Park on Jacksonville’s Southside ahead of the dog park’s grand opening weekend.

Family and friends returned to a Westside Burger King on Wednesday to honor Matthew Jackson, an 18-year-old who was killed at the restaurant while trying to break up a fight.

The Sing Out Loud Festival’s biggest weekend is moving from the fall to the spring.

A man says he suffered a brain injury in a golf cart crash in early February and is still recovering, but struggling with daily tasks.

In the premiere episode, Dana Michelle shares how her love for Jacksonville’s Northside inspired her to create Northside Pride. Through initiatives like the Front Porch History Project and the Moncrief Springs documentary, she works to preserve local Black history while reshaping perceptions of the Northside as a vibrant place to eat, shop and explore.

News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton has gone through two rounds of chemotherapy for a progressive and aggressive form of cancer. The side effects led Bruce and his wife to opt for a new hairstyle, getting ahead of the hair loss by shaving his head.

From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.

The Players week is teeing off at TPC Sawgrass as the PGA Tour honors those who serve in uniform on Tuesday with the annual Military Appreciation Day.

Invitation to community for a dinner of connectivity

With the highly-anticipated Gate River Run quickly approaching this weekend, the Sleiman Enterprises Runners’ Expo kicks off this morning at a new location from previous years.

Today, women are more educated, more represented, and more visible than ever before, but in some key areas, progress has stalled, and in others, it’s actually moving backward.

Visitors 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.

If you’re running the annual Gate River Run — or just planning to be downtown — this year comes with major changes. We’re breaking down what you need to know before race day with the help of longtime race director Doug Allred.

The Florida Department of Health lists drowning as the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4, and state lawmakers in Tallahassee are considering two bills aimed at reducing those deaths.

When you hear the word Durkeeville, you might immediately think of JP Small Stadium, where Hank Aaron played baseball and The New Stanton, but it’s also a community investing in its history and growing future generations.

Members of Jacksonville’s Iranian community gathered at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park this weekend, not in protest, but in celebration. Many of them said they believe the latest developments in Iran could mark a turning point for their homeland and for loved ones still there.

Some families in St. Johns County gathered Sunday morning to remember a 12-year-old boy killed in a crash near Patriot Oaks Academy on Feb. 17.

The annual World of Nations festival drew vendors, performers and visitors to downtown Jacksonville for a weekend of food, music and cultural displays.

The new $1.9 million project at DeLeon Shores Park off Dolphin Boulevard East will completely revamp the skate park, add three new lighted pickleball courts, upgrade the multipurpose field, and build a walking path around it.

The 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.

This 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.

The Gullah Geechee community has deep roots in Jacksonville. Beyond the streets and shorelines lives a story of survival, identity, and heritage.

People who live in St. Augustine Beach will have the chance to share how they feel about e-bikes being used around the city during a special town hall at 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall (2200 A1A South).

Veterans with the Wounded Warrior Project have been meeting for a series of cooking classes over the past month. In their final class, they learned how to make risotto and chicken — but many say the real takeaway is connection and community.

A 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.

Voices 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.

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.

Some of our News4JAX Insiders got creative during the overnight deep freeze and woke up to icy winter wonderlands.

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.

Since New4JAX began teaming up with Wolfson Children’s Hospital for our annual telethon, more than $1 million has been raised.

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.