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News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is proud to partner with The Porter Law Firm to present the Fourth Annual Jacksonville Image Awards.

News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is committed to informing and celebrating the communities we serve. The Jacksonville Image Awards were created to honor and celebrate achievements of individuals and organizations in the African American community to inspire, educate, and enlighten everyone we reach that success is achievable and should be celebrated.

The Jacksonville Image Awards honor those who have achieved success in a chosen profession or career, and whose efforts have made a significant positive impact in the community. Honorees are noted for the consistency and longevity of their work, including their individual achievements and efforts to inspire and support the success of others.

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Melanie Lawson

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Tarik Minor

News4JAX anchor, I-TEAM reporter

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Positively JAX: More than $11K raised to help ‘Dreams Come True’ for local children with life-threatening illnesses

Read full article: Positively JAX: More than $11K raised to help ‘Dreams Come True’ for local children with life-threatening illnesses

Since 1984, Dreams Come True has delivered more than 5,200 dream experiences, and News4JAX is proud to partner once again with Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia’s local dream-granting organization for our annual Positively JAX phone bank donation drive.

Jacksonville city leaders, advocates unveil new tool developed by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

New tenant transparency tool will help Jacksonville renters spot dangerous housing conditions

Read full article: New tenant transparency tool will help Jacksonville renters spot dangerous housing conditions

Before they sign a lease, renters should be able to easily find out if dangerous housing conditions have been reported at a complex. That’s the idea behind a new tenant transparency tool developed by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and supported by city leaders.

Nonprofit organization is focused on combating homelessness, helping women & children in need

Founded by a Cuban immigrant, Three Grains of Rice Missions helps neighbors find food, housing, hope in Jacksonville

Read full article: Founded by a Cuban immigrant, Three Grains of Rice Missions helps neighbors find food, housing, hope in Jacksonville

Founded by Ed Perez, who came to the United States from Cuba as a child, Three Grains of Rice Missions distributes food and offers services to people with a range of needs, including elderly, disabled and unhoused neighbors.

According to the Timucuan Parks Foundation, volunteers collected more than 9,800 pounds of debris in Northeast Florida during a recent International Coastal Cleanup.

Volunteers needed for 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day in Jacksonville. Here’s how you can pitch in

Read full article: Volunteers needed for 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day in Jacksonville. Here’s how you can pitch in

The city of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup event on Saturday at sites across the city.

Jacksonville e-bike rules move closer to final vote as JSO raises concerns about rider education & enforcement

Only 26? JSO questions limited number of speed-limit signs included in City Council’s e-bike rules proposal

Read full article: Only 26? JSO questions limited number of speed-limit signs included in City Council’s e-bike rules proposal

Jacksonville is one step closer to setting new rules for e-bike riders, including a 15 mph speed limit on sidewalks and shared-use paths, but the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is raising concerns about whether riders would have enough notice of the new restriction.