Do you or a loved one rely on Medicare? Don’t miss this town hall on preventing fraud
Read full article: Do you or a loved one rely on Medicare? Don’t miss this town hall on preventing fraudA free town hall on Thursday in Jacksonville will bring together several agencies and experts to help those with Medicare spot and prevent possible fraud.
Woman shares emotional moment when News4JAX report revealed her grandson’s gravestone had survived wildfire
Read full article: Woman shares emotional moment when News4JAX report revealed her grandson’s gravestone had survived wildfireA 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.
Want to help families affected by wildfires? Here’s how to be sure that fundraiser is real
Read full article: Want to help families affected by wildfires? Here’s how to be sure that fundraiser is realAs 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.
Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee uses success to serve others
Read full article: Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee uses success to serve othersChris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group, is 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.
Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit Union
Read full article: Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit UnionNews4JAX 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.
Family saves more than a dozen animals, loses home to fast-moving Brantley County wildfire
Read full article: Family saves more than a dozen animals, loses home to fast-moving Brantley County wildfireAnna 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.
Voices of the 904 Ep. 4: His path planted the seeds to turn grief into growth in Jacksonville
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 4: His path planted the seeds to turn grief into growth in JacksonvilleOn 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.
Decades of missed inspections left a Jacksonville halfway house facing costly repairs. The community rallied to save it
Read full article: Decades of missed inspections left a Jacksonville halfway house facing costly repairs. The community rallied to save itA 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.
Are you ready for hurricane season or other emergencies? City hosts JaxReady Fest to share important info & more
Read full article: Are you ready for hurricane season or other emergencies? City hosts JaxReady Fest to share important info & moreCommunity members are getting hands-on training and safety tips on Friday at JaxReady Fest at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
‘I’m just overwhelmed’: Local nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fiancée become homeowners in Green Cove Springs
Read full article: ‘I’m just overwhelmed’: Local nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fiancée become homeowners in Green Cove SpringsSteve 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.
Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey this Saturday — here’s how to get one
Read full article: Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey this Saturday — here’s how to get oneJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are back at VyStar Ballpark this week with a full slate of themed nights, giveaways and family-friendly promotions as they take on the Charlotte Knights from April 14–19.
‘Only one way in and out’: Vilano Beach residents raise traffic, safety concerns at St. Johns County meeting
Read full article: ‘Only one way in and out’: Vilano Beach residents raise traffic, safety concerns at St. Johns County meetingVilano 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.
Voices of the 904 Ep. 3: She had the idea. He had the support. Together, they created Jacksonville’s largest film fest
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 3: She had the idea. He had the support. Together, they created Jacksonville’s largest film festMonique 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.
Positively JAX: Local charity Waste Not Want Not rescues food to keep families fed
Read full article: Positively JAX: Local charity Waste Not Want Not rescues food to keep families fedThis month’s Positively JAX winner, Waste Not Want Not, is proving that a simple idea can create a powerful impact across an entire community.
4 Your Service: CSX employees stuff 500 ‘buddy bears’ for military children at Mayport Elementary
Read full article: 4 Your Service: CSX employees stuff 500 ‘buddy bears’ for military children at Mayport ElementaryFrom 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.
Jumbo Shrimp unveil new Jax Ballpark Pass, offering season-long access starting at $99
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp unveil new Jax Ballpark Pass, offering season-long access starting at $99The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are introducing a new way for fans to experience the 2026 season, and it’s designed with affordability and flexibility in mind.
Duval County schools open doors to showcase career, technology programs after TikTok petition
Read full article: Duval County schools open doors to showcase career, technology programs after TikTok petitionJason Goodrich started an online petition calling for expanded trade programs in Duval County schools. District leaders have since invited News4JAX to tour their career and technology campuses for a firsthand look at what is already available to students.
From seeds to peacocks: A Clay County family turns homesteading into a business
Read full article: From seeds to peacocks: A Clay County family turns homesteading into a businessFrom goats to peacocks, a hobby-turned-homestead in Keystone Heights raises a lively mix of animals and sells what they produce.
Clay County Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary, with return of Railroad Festival after more than 15 years
Read full article: Clay County Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary, with return of Railroad Festival after more than 15 yearsThe 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.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp host action-packed weekend with fireworks, giveaways and Easter fun
Read full article: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp host action-packed weekend with fireworks, giveaways and Easter funFans who arrive early on Saturday will score a Southpaw onesie giveaway (first 2,000 through the Main Gate), making it one of the weekend’s most anticipated promotions.
Meet Nubby: This curious, cuddly cat is ready for his forever home
Read full article: Meet Nubby: This curious, cuddly cat is ready for his forever homeNubby is currently available through the Jacksonville Humane Society, which is also hosting a special Easter Holiday Adoption Event to help more pets find loving homes this spring.
News4JAX team ‘Sharon’s Songbirds’ needs your help as we ‘Walk to Defeat ALS’
Read full article: News4JAX team ‘Sharon’s Songbirds’ needs your help as we ‘Walk to Defeat ALS’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.
Downtown Jacksonville is under construction—and this time it’s not just a blueprint
Read full article: Downtown Jacksonville is under construction—and this time it’s not just a blueprintThe new Jaguars executive office buildings, called One Tower Court, just opened this week, the first multi-story office building constructed downtown in several years.
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus finds its ‘home key’ downtown as it strikes a chord worldwide
Read full article: Jacksonville Children’s Chorus finds its ‘home key’ downtown as it strikes a chord worldwideFounded 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.
Royal Princess yacht offers public, private charters on the St. Johns River
Read full article: Royal Princess yacht offers public, private charters on the St. Johns RiverJax 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.
‘Breath of fresh air’: Burden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer project
Read full article: ‘Breath of fresh air’: Burden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer projectVolunteers and roofing crews are giving back to those who served our country in Jacksonville through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, where crews repair houses and replace roofs for veterans.
Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficiently
Read full article: Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficientlyIn Episode 9 of Split Happens, host Katie Garner sits down with board-certified marital and family law attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite to break down mediation — a process designed to help families resolve disputes more efficiently, privately and with less conflict.
Hamburger Mary’s Jax 2.0 warns supporters about scam accounts as it fights to keep doors open
Read full article: Hamburger Mary’s Jax 2.0 warns supporters about scam accounts as it fights to keep doors openIn 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.
Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station MayportSailors assigned to the USS Mason at Naval Station Mayport set sail Tuesday on a scheduled deployment overseas.
Jacksonville fashion designer, community group team up for free prom wear giveaway
Read full article: Jacksonville fashion designer, community group team up for free prom wear giveawayA Jacksonville fashion designer and community organization are making sure Jacksonville teens don’t miss their prom night because of costly formal wear.
‘Trying to find a plan’: The Block Jax owner working on solutions to parking chaos that spilled into neighboring lots
Read full article: ‘Trying to find a plan’: The Block Jax owner working on solutions to parking chaos that spilled into neighboring lotsThe Block Jax drew larger-than-expected crowds for its opening weekend, and co-owner Daniel Moffatt said organizers are working to ease a sudden parking crunch that spilled into nearby properties.
Family-focused venue The Block Jax opens in Deerwood with food vendors, live music, dog park & more
Read full article: Family-focused venue The Block Jax opens in Deerwood with food vendors, live music, dog park & moreWhether you want to catch the big game or take the family out for a night, The Block Jax, Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall, made its debut on Friday with a grand-opening celebration continuing through Sunday.
Touch A Truck returns to Clay County with patriotic celebration for country’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: Touch A Truck returns to Clay County with patriotic celebration for country’s 250th anniversaryTouch A Truck: Saluting Those Who Serve, presented by VyStar, returns with a patriotic twist to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.