‘It’s a hockey town’: Jacksonville Icemen gear up for Round 1 of Kelly Cup playoffs
Read full article: ‘It’s a hockey town’: Jacksonville Icemen gear up for Round 1 of Kelly Cup playoffsThe Jacksonville Icemen will start their journey to the Kelly Cup in Southwest Florida, facing off against a familiar foe and reigning ECHL champions, the Florida Everblades. News4JAX reporter Briana Brownlee met up with the team before they left, and they how this season set a new record for fan attendance.
No kitten around: Hundreds of kittens arrive at Jacksonville Humane Society over last 30 days. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: No kitten around: Hundreds of kittens arrive at Jacksonville Humane Society over last 30 days. Here’s how you can helpSo far in 2025, the Jacksonville Humane Society has taken in 317 kittens, and 216 of those came in the last 30 days. JHS has served an additional 65 kittens through its Kitten Krusader program.
Jacksonville Spring Boat Show offers family-friendly fun at Metropolitan Park
Read full article: Jacksonville Spring Boat Show offers family-friendly fun at Metropolitan ParkThe North Florida Marine Association announces the Jacksonville Spring Boat Show, which is a family-friendly outdoor event at Metropolitan Park on the St. Johns River.
Jacksonville hospital recognized as Black Maternal Health Week highlights disparities in care
Read full article: Jacksonville hospital recognized as Black Maternal Health Week highlights disparities in careNewsweek recently named Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital as one of the best maternal hospitals based on the number of deliveries and the level of personnel vaccination.
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall arrives in Callahan, offering healing and closure for veterans and families
Read full article: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall arrives in Callahan, offering healing and closure for veterans and familiesA memorial commemorating the Vietnam War will arrive in Callahan on Thursday. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, also known as “The Wall that Heals,” is a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Another controlled open enrollment period coming up for St. Johns County School District
Read full article: Another controlled open enrollment period coming up for St. Johns County School DistrictThe St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) offers Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) for families seeking school placement outside their home-zoned school. Applications will be available from April 28-May 15.
Taste of Golf celebrates 20th anniversary at TPC Sawgrass on April 23
Read full article: Taste of Golf celebrates 20th anniversary at TPC Sawgrass on April 23The 20th Annual Taste of Golf will take place on April 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, celebrating a milestone anniversary with a National Picnic Day-inspired culinary theme.
News4JAX donates books to local preschool on National Donate a Book Day
Read full article: News4JAX donates books to local preschool on National Donate a Book DayMonday, April 14, marked National Donate a Book Day, a day dedicated to promoting book donations to libraries and schools to enhance literacy initiatives.
Passion 4 Pets: Understanding the differences between service, support, and companion animals
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets: Understanding the differences between service, support, and companion animalsDoc Tony and Daniel Clavel from K9's For Warriors discuss the distinctions between service, support, and companion animals.
K9s for Warriors to host adoption day event on April 12 at its Mega Kennel Campus
Read full article: K9s for Warriors to host adoption day event on April 12 at its Mega Kennel CampusK9s for Warriors is hosting an adoption day event on Saturday, April 12, at its facility located at 70 Warrior Way in Ponte Vedra.
LifeSouth Bloodmobile visits Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with Kona Ice truck for refreshments
Read full article: LifeSouth Bloodmobile visits Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with Kona Ice truck for refreshmentsThe LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be at the newly opened Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency.
Vertical oyster gardens being placed along Trout River to enhance water quality ahead of inaugural Oyster Fest
Read full article: Vertical oyster gardens being placed along Trout River to enhance water quality ahead of inaugural Oyster FestDozens of oyster beds are being placed along the Trout River, starting at Riverview Park on Jacksonville’s Northside as part of a new $20,000 grant to improve the water quality in Northeast Florida.
National Pet Day: Make your pets local stars Friday by sharing photos, videos on SnapJAX
Read full article: National Pet Day: Make your pets local stars Friday by sharing photos, videos on SnapJAXFriday, April 11, is National Pet Day, and there’s nothing we love more than an excuse to have you share photos of your beloved animal family members with us.
Reviving local history: How you can volunteer for a clean-up day at Memorial Cemetery
Read full article: Reviving local history: How you can volunteer for a clean-up day at Memorial CemeteryMoncrief’s mission to revitalize the Memorial Cemetery continues. They’re cleaning up the resting grounds of local Jacksonville legends.
Elevating their mission: Jacksonville faith-based organization’s move from basement to new building expands its reach
Read full article: Elevating their mission: Jacksonville faith-based organization’s move from basement to new building expands its reachThe Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) operates out of the basement at First Presbyterian Church, which it has been doing for 42 years. The plan is to move to a new building on Liberty Street by the end of the year, with a work space twice the size.
Speed Dating at VyStar Ballpark: Find your perfect match during Jumbo Shrimps ‘Thirsty Thursday’ event
Read full article: Speed Dating at VyStar Ballpark: Find your perfect match during Jumbo Shrimps ‘Thirsty Thursday’ eventFor those looking to spark a connection, the Jumbo Shrimp are hosting a speed dating event.
Over 500 families, pets gather for Northeast Florida’s largest pet walk, festival
Read full article: Over 500 families, pets gather for Northeast Florida’s largest pet walk, festivalThe Jacksonville Humane Society hosted the Mutt March on the University of North Florida’s campus to raise money for animals on Saturday.
Tristyn Bailey’s Legacy: How a community united in kindness and strength after unimaginable tragedy
Read full article: Tristyn Bailey’s Legacy: How a community united in kindness and strength after unimaginable tragedyTristyn Bailey’s spirit continues to shine brightly in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. As her family and the community remember her vibrant life, her parents, Stacy and Forrest Bailey, reflect on the lasting impact she made in her 13 years.
From highways to hideaways: Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve is a natural gem amid urban jungle
Read full article: From highways to hideaways: Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve is a natural gem amid urban jungleThe Julington Durbin Creek Preserve, which is part of the Timucuan Parks Foundation, is on a peninsula at the confluence of Julington and Durbin creeks.
Parents, faculty ecstatic for grand opening of Hallowes Cove Academy in August. Here’s an exclusive look inside
Read full article: Parents, faculty ecstatic for grand opening of Hallowes Cove Academy in August. Here’s an exclusive look insideThe $60 million Hallowes Cove Academy project is part of a larger effort to enhance educational opportunities for students in St. Johns County.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue highlights 4 common mistakes golf cart owners make when charging batteries
Read full article: St. Johns County Fire Rescue highlights 4 common mistakes golf cart owners make when charging batteriesChris Naff, a public information officer with the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department, highlighted four common mistakes that golf cart owners make when charging their batteries.
Ascension St. Vincent’s offers free medical clinic Saturday outside Regency Square Mall
Read full article: Ascension St. Vincent’s offers free medical clinic Saturday outside Regency Square MallAscension St. Vincent’s is inviting the community out to the Regency Square Mall on Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a free medical clinic.
UniverSoul Circus parks big top tent next to EverBank Stadium for family, friendly thrills
Read full article: UniverSoul Circus parks big top tent next to EverBank Stadium for family, friendly thrillsClownery, acrobatics, and soul are headed back to the River City for a family-friendly tradition that’s been around for years.
Subaru of Jacksonville makes $200K donation to Wolfson Children’s Hospital through ‘Share the Love’ campaign
Read full article: Subaru of Jacksonville makes $200K donation to Wolfson Children’s Hospital through ‘Share the Love’ campaignWolfson Children’s Hospital received a $205,000 donation on Friday from Subaru of Jacksonville through the annual “Share the Love” campaign put on by Subaru dealerships nationwide.
Clay County Fair 2025: Officials, organizers highlight heightened safety, traffic and security measures ahead of April 3
Read full article: Clay County Fair 2025: Officials, organizers highlight heightened safety, traffic and security measures ahead of April 3Clay County officials and fair organizers are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2025 Clay County Fair.
Women making history: Dreaming big & changing lives
Read full article: Women making history: Dreaming big & changing livesImagine a world without Marie Curie's groundbreaking research in radioactivity, Rosalind Franklin's crucial role in the discovery of DNA, or Ada Lovelace’s visionary work in computer programming.
Jared Bridegan’s widow honored with Back the Blue award for ‘Bexley Boxes’
Read full article: Jared Bridegan’s widow honored with Back the Blue award for ‘Bexley Boxes’For more than a year, the daughter and widow of Jared Bridegan, the man ambushed and murdered in Jacksonville Beach in February 2022, have been turning a tragic experience into a beautiful act of kindness aimed at helping children who are in the middle of crime scenes or investigations.
Jumbo Shrimp introduce $15 Power Alley seats ahead of Opening Day
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp introduce $15 Power Alley seats ahead of Opening DayA Power Alley ticket is just $15 and includes an assigned stool seat at a drink rail just over the right field wall at VyStar Ballpark. Tickets provide access to the new Right Field Hall gathering area directly behind the seats.
