$20M project to save Fernandina Beach shoreline finishes months ahead of schedule
Read full article: $20M project to save Fernandina Beach shoreline finishes months ahead of scheduleThe $20 million Nassau County Shore Protection Project to renourish the Fernandina Beach shoreline from Fort Clinch to Saddler Road has finished months ahead of schedule.
LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaWe’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.
Casting off for cash: Mayport’s red snapper tournament hooks anglers with a 2-day format and $10K prize
Read full article: Casting off for cash: Mayport’s red snapper tournament hooks anglers with a 2-day format and $10K prizeWith $10,000 at stake and no boundaries along the Atlantic, anglers have a better shot at landing the biggest red snapper in Mayport's expanded tournament.
75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cut
Read full article: 75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cutThe Giving Closet Project has quietly become a safety net for thousands of Jacksonville students facing homelessness and housing insecurity. But after losing $150,000 in state funding through Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget vetoes, the organization is now leaning heavily on the community to survive.
Kindred Care EMS: A beacon of trust and cultural connection in Jacksonville’s health care landscape
Read full article: Kindred Care EMS: A beacon of trust and cultural connection in Jacksonville’s health care landscapeHandling non-emergency medical transport, Kindred Care’s personnel don’t just show up with a stretcher – they show up with understanding and a focus on care that connects to the community.
HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communities
Read full article: HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communitiesThe University of Florida’s new HealthScreen program will use mobile health vehicles to send community health workers and nurses throughout North Central Florida to conduct critical health screenings for heart issues, prediabetes and diabetes.
How you can help protect Atlantic Beach from invasive plant threatening dunes
Read full article: How you can help protect Atlantic Beach from invasive plant threatening dunesThe city of Atlantic Beach is working to combat the spread of Beach Vitex, an aggressive invasive plant threatening the vital dune ecosystems.
Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balance
Read full article: Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balanceOn Wednesday, the St. Johns County Firefighters Union is meeting with county officials to continue to push for a major change: a healthier work schedule. This will be the second meeting between the two sides in the contract negotiation process.
How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivities
Read full article: How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivitiesVolunteers will pick up trash and other debris along the shoreline from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday after Friday's Fourth of July festivities.
Ribault High, University of Florida graduate Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025
Read full article: Ribault High, University of Florida graduate Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025Competing as Miss Gainesville, Ribault High School alum and recent University of Florida graduate Paris Richardson took home the title of Miss Florida on Saturday.
Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchange
Read full article: Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchangeA Ponte Vedra couple made a landmark $50 million donation Monday to the Mayo Clinic and will be honored by having the hospital’s innovation exchange program renamed in their honor.
Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bonds
Read full article: Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bondsOn Saturday, the Big Gay Picnic in Willowbranch Park and the Pride Celebration at Riverside Arts Market brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate as Pride Month came to a close.
Unspoken Treasure Society shines with support, advocacy for transgender, gender non-conforming people
Read full article: Unspoken Treasure Society shines with support, advocacy for transgender, gender non-conforming peopleFounded in 2018 by Regina Livingston, Unspoken Treasure Society’s mission is to create a safe, supportive and celebratory space for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, especially those of color.
Stonewall Sports Jacksonville scores big for LGBTQ+ community with inclusive leagues, focus on philanthropy
Read full article: Stonewall Sports Jacksonville scores big for LGBTQ+ community with inclusive leagues, focus on philanthropyStonewall Sports Jacksonville, which currently offers kickball, dodgeball, volleyball, cornhole and billiards leagues, focuses on philanthropy by partnering with local nonprofits to support their initiatives.
From meals to medical care and more: Northeast Florida AIDS Network offers support for those living with HIV/AIDS
Read full article: From meals to medical care and more: Northeast Florida AIDS Network offers support for those living with HIV/AIDSEstablished in 1980, the Northeast Florida AIDS Network, also known as N-FAN, is the longest-standing AIDS service organization in Northeast Florida and serves clients in Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties
Step into Pippi Longstocking’s world: Visit the iconic film location in Old Town Fernandina Beach
Read full article: Step into Pippi Longstocking’s world: Visit the iconic film location in Old Town Fernandina BeachMuch of Amelia Island was used as a backdrop for The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, but the most memorable spot was the house that stood in for Villa Villekulla, Pippi’s home in the story.
What’s next as Fernandina Beach prepares to demolish local mainstay Brett’s Waterway Café
Read full article: What’s next as Fernandina Beach prepares to demolish local mainstay Brett’s Waterway CaféBrett’s Waterway Café has long been a mainstay in the community, known for its scenic views and special events. But it is set to be demolished next year due to safety concerns.
4th of July in Fernandina Beach: Here’s what you need to know about parking
Read full article: 4th of July in Fernandina Beach: Here’s what you need to know about parkingStarting Friday, Seaside Park will be closed off to traffic because of the renourishment project that’s underway at the beach. The US Army Corps tried to put a pause on the project during the 4th of July weekend, but couldn’t.
Discover Fernandina Beach: Hidden gems from historic Old Town to scenic waterways and trails
Read full article: Discover Fernandina Beach: Hidden gems from historic Old Town to scenic waterways and trailsFrom the waterways to the trails to the beaches, here are some hidden gems you don’t want to miss when you venture up to Nassau County’s coast.
Volunteers battle invasive Russian thistle on Fernandina beaches
Read full article: Volunteers battle invasive Russian thistle on Fernandina beachesWhen you think of Fernandina, you probably picture peaceful beaches and pristine coastline and that’s exactly what locals and volunteers are fighting to protect. But it’s not just beachgoers who love the sand. A fast-spreading invader is threatening the natural landscape.
Raise a glass to history: The Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar, still charms patrons in Fernandina with storied past
Read full article: Raise a glass to history: The Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar, still charms patrons in Fernandina with storied pastThe Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar, still sits at the very location where it was built in the 1870s: at the corner of Centre and 2nd streets in the heart of Fernandina Beach in Nassau County.
Fernandina Beach Pride empowers LGBTQ+ youth, allies with $13K in scholarships to foster future Nassau County leaders
Read full article: Fernandina Beach Pride empowers LGBTQ+ youth, allies with $13K in scholarships to foster future Nassau County leadersFernandina Beach Pride has given out $36,000 in scholarship money to Nassau County high school seniors since 2019.
Protecting Paradise: Fernandina Beach’s $20M battle to save its shoreline
Read full article: Protecting Paradise: Fernandina Beach’s $20M battle to save its shorelineFernandina Beach is undergoing a $20 million shoreline restoration project to combat erosion and protect coastal communities from storm damage.
Fernandina Beach’s trailblazers: Celebrating the achievements of Solicito Salvador, Henrietta Dozier and Ken Williams
Read full article: Fernandina Beach’s trailblazers: Celebrating the achievements of Solicito Salvador, Henrietta Dozier and Ken WilliamsAs part of our 4 Your Neighborhood visit to Fernandina Beach, we’re highlighting some of the famous folks who call the area home.
Honoring the past, embracing the future: Local advocate reflects on 47 years of Pride in Jacksonville
Read full article: Honoring the past, embracing the future: Local advocate reflects on 47 years of Pride in JacksonvilleLocal advocate Richard Ceriello has watched Jacksonville change greatly over the years when it comes to LGBTQ+ acceptance -- dating all the way back to the city's first Pride Celebration in Willowbranch Park 47 years ago.
Reporting with Pride: Jim Piggott held City Hall accountable for decades. Now he shares a more personal story
Read full article: Reporting with Pride: Jim Piggott held City Hall accountable for decades. Now he shares a more personal storyLongtime News4JAX reporter Jim Piggott retired last year, and during Pride Month, we’re sharing a more personal side of the journalist who provided thorough news coverage, no matter the topic, for decades to our Channel 4 audience.
Empowerment through experience: How The Lotus Flower Project supports Jacksonville’s LGBTQ+ community and beyond
Read full article: Empowerment through experience: How The Lotus Flower Project supports Jacksonville’s LGBTQ+ community and beyondFounded by Jacksonville resident Kamala Williams, The Lotus Flower Project is committed to strengthening our community by empowering women to rise above life’s challenges and activate their purpose.
From stage to service: Drag Queen Karrissa Wade shares 30-year journey of charity and community impact in Jacksonville
Read full article: From stage to service: Drag Queen Karrissa Wade shares 30-year journey of charity and community impact in JacksonvilleLocal Drag Queen Karrissa Wade (she/her) has spent three decades in Jacksonville combating stigma through love and kindness while raising money for children’s cancer research, autism awareness and HIV patients.
From classrooms to courtrooms: How Equality Florida champions LGBTQ rights with nearly half a million supporters
Read full article: From classrooms to courtrooms: How Equality Florida champions LGBTQ rights with nearly half a million supportersFounded in 1997, Equality Florida has grown into one of the largest statewide LGBTQ advocacy networks in the country.