Ascension St. Vincentโs to provide free physicals for children ages 4-18 in Jacksonville Beach
Ascension St. Vincentโs will provide free physical exams for children aged 4 to 18 years old at the end of July in Jacksonville Beach.
At least 5 young children have been shot in the last 6 months. Only one arrest has been made, JSO says
At least five young children have been the unintentional victims of gunfire over the past six months in Jacksonville, but thereโs only been an arrest made in one of those cases.
Missing 11-year-old in Loretto-Julington Creek neighborhood found safe
An 11-year-old child who was reported missing Saturday in the Loretto-Julington Creek neighborhood was found safe, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Alachua County Soil and Water Conservation District
Every four years, the five board members of the Alachua County Soil and Water Conservation District are filled in the general election. These races will be on this Novemberโs ballot.
Youโve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school
Itโs hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.
Young girl stabbed in critical condition, Orange Park police say
A child was transported to Wolfson Childrenโs Hospital with serious injuries after Clay County Fire Rescue responded Wednesday afternoon to an apartment complex, the department confirmed.
Fallen deputyโs lasting lesson: Wear kindness like a badge of honor
News4Jax photojournalist Riley Storey shares his memories of a ride-along with Deputy Joshua Moyers while he was in the "Explorers" program and the lasting impression it made on him.
Jacksonville police searching for missing 10-year-old
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office is searching for a missing 10-year-old boy in Jacksonville. Officers said Mason Alexander Wilson was last seen Thursday around 2 p.m. on Rapid River Drive. Wilson was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt and jeans. Anyone with information regarding Masonโs whereabouts is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office at 904-630-0500.
Observant citizen spots missing Jacksonville toddler chasing ducks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A massive search for a missing 2-year-old boy who disappeared from a TownCenter-area apartment overnight ended early Tuesday morning when a motorist headed to work spotted the boy. The childโs mother was home asleep along with one or two other siblings, according to JSO. Police began a massive effort to locate the boy, searching on foot, in vehicles, using K-9s and by helicopter. Police are stopping cars as they come and go from the apartment complex. He called the police and the child was checked out by medical responders and was found to be in good condition.
Juvenile hit by car near Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A juvenile is expected to be OK after he or she was hit by a car Monday morning near Douglas Anderson School of the Arts on San Diego Road in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Fire Rescue responded to the call but did not take the kid to the hospital before a parent arrived. Itโs not known if the juvenile is a student at Douglas Anderson. New4Jax requested the crash report from Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office. We will update this story if more information becomes available.
Having trouble getting your kid to wear a mask? Here are 5 tips to help
Some of his patients are totally fine with wearing masks, while others arenโt. โThat being said, you may try your best to keep your kidโs mask on his or her face, but sometimes you just canโt. If youโre working on getting your child to wear a cloth face mask, Diaz recommends trying to find one that feels comfortable and features a cool design theyโll love. โHear their concerns and feelings about having to wear a mask due to COVID-19 and be empathetic,โ Diaz said. โIt is important as a parent to not complain in front of children about having to wear a mask,โ Diaz said.
19-year-old charged after child suffers broken ribs, fractured skull and brain bleeds, deputies say
A child was hospitalized over the weekend with serious injuries that investigators said they believe was the result of child abuse by a man who was watching the child. Timothy Cassel, 19, was arrested Sunday on a first-degree felony charge of aggravated child abuse. According to the arrest report, the child was injured sometime between Friday and Saturday evening while being watched by Cassel. According to the report, a church member was checking on Casselโs wellbeing when he woke up Cassel from his sleep. The report states that when Cassel woke up, he uttered that he had shaken and abused a child.
Your child can get a phone call from โSantaโ this year!
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. โ Has your child been a good boy or girl this year? If so, they could receive a call from Jolly Old Saint Nicholas! The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting โPhone Calls from Santaโ this holiday season for children ages eight or younger that live in St. Johns County. Santa will make his phone calls to those who still believe on Dec. 8, 9, and 10 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Registration ends Dec. 4.
Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off right
It doesnโt matter how old your child is, back-to-school time is a mixture of excitement and nerves for everyone, especially as we navigate through this coronavirus pandemic.
JSO identifies parents of child found on Emerson
Published: August 1, 2020, 6:20 am Updated: August 1, 2020, 9:13 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Around 6 a.m. Saturday, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office posted a photo on Twitter of a young boy. JSO found the child on Emerson Street near the Hart Expressway, and officers needed help identifying the child and finding his family. In less than 30 minutes, those parents were located. Note: Because the situation was resolved, News4Jax has removed the childs photo from this article.
Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251
Jorge Masvidal had to fly halfway around the world on six days' notice to get the first UFC title shot in his 17-year mixed martial arts career. But Burns tested positive for coronavirus last week, and the UFC went back to Masvidal to keep its card intact. Masvidal quickly headed to the Middle East for his first title shot after seven years and 18 fights in the UFC. He took the fight on short notice, but let's not act like he hasn't been training for this, Usman said. Aldo also has lost his last two fights, but he curiously got this title shot from the UFC after Henry Cejudo abruptly retired.
Duval School Board votes in favor of providing PPE to all students, staff
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The Duval County School Board voted Tuesday evening in favor of the purchase of 143,000 reusable face masks to distribute to all students, faculty and staff in the district. The mask policy will next be reviewed by the school board after Dr. Diana Greene -- the school superintendent -- and staff have reviewed CDC protocols for returning students to face to face instruction. A spokesperson for the school district noted that the board voted on a recommendation to purchase the masks, but not to require students and staff to wear them. Your child returns with all students on Aug. 10 to a regular full-time schedule, as usual. Your child returns with all students after Labor Day with personal protection equipment and handwashing protocols.
Governor DeSantis, wife welcome 3rd child to family
They welcomed a baby girl into the world, Casey DeSantis announced on Monday. โRon and I are beyond blessed to welcome our new baby girl, Mamie to the world,โ the announcement said. โShe was the smallest of the bunch, but she is already holding her own,โ Casey DeSantis said. โI did not go into the delivery room because I didnโt want to burn PPE,โ DeSantis said. โYou know, it was kind of a sad thing, but my wife and I both felt that was the right thing to do.
Lost toddler found while being protected by family dog in woods
SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. โ A loyal dog is getting some extra treats after officials said he protected his lost owner until help arrived. The mother told the 911 operators that their dog โBuddyโ was also missing. She added that the dog might be with the lost child. Deputies in Suwannee County said neighbors found the missing child and dog in the woods. Neighbors told officials that the dog would not let them near the child.
Sending your child off to school for the first time? A stress-free guide
Whether itโs pre-school, kindergarten, or even daycare, separating from your child can be tough -- in a lot of cases, tougher on the parents than the kids.