Survivor from ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ raises money for turkeys for needy Northeast Florida families
Read full article: Survivor from ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ raises money for turkeys for needy Northeast Florida familiesThe 2024 Miracle on the Hudson Turkey Drive needs your help in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
LIST: 2024 turkey giveaways, food distribution events ahead of Thanksgiving in Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIST: 2024 turkey giveaways, food distribution events ahead of Thanksgiving in Northeast FloridaThanksgiving is quickly approaching and that means many organizations, charities and helping families in Northeast Florida.
‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil scheduled in Nassau County for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Read full article: ‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil scheduled in Nassau County for Transgender Day of RemembranceThe Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
‘Everyone deserves to reach their destinations safely’: Jacksonville hosts event to remember those lost in crashes
Read full article: ‘Everyone deserves to reach their destinations safely’: Jacksonville hosts event to remember those lost in crashesMillions of people killed or seriously hurt in traffic crashes worldwide will be recognized Friday for the “World Day of Remembrance.” For the first time ever, one of the 40 events planned around America is being held here in Jacksonville at 12 p.m. Friday at James Weldon Johnson Park.
PurpleLight event in Jacksonville Beach honors those affected by pancreatic cancer
Read full article: PurpleLight event in Jacksonville Beach honors those affected by pancreatic cancerThe Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Jacksonville wants to honor and remember those affected by pancreatic cancer and increase awareness of the deadliness of the disease.
BEAM faces shortage as 700 families seek Thanksgiving aid. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: BEAM faces shortage as 700 families seek Thanksgiving aid. Here’s how you can helpWith two weeks until Thanksgiving, 700 families are requesting meals from BEAM and right now it only has enough food donations to provide half of those requests.
The show goes on: Sun-Ray Cinema moving to Tampa, aims to open doors in December
Read full article: The show goes on: Sun-Ray Cinema moving to Tampa, aims to open doors in DecemberIn a bold new chapter for one of Jacksonville’s beloved theaters, Sun-Ray Cinema announced Thursday it is moving to a different Florida city.
‘Loved serving his community’: Beloved JFRD engineer dies from job-related brain cancer
Read full article: ‘Loved serving his community’: Beloved JFRD engineer dies from job-related brain cancerThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved members, who will forever be remembered for his dedication to the community.
The Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final Jacksonville location over offer owners ‘couldn’t refuse’
Read full article: The Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final Jacksonville location over offer owners ‘couldn’t refuse’The Mini Bar doughnut shop will no longer be in the Deerwood neighborhood near Gate Parkway.
The Players Championship announces open auditions for National Anthem performers
Read full article: The Players Championship announces open auditions for National Anthem performersTHE PLAYERS Championship invites local Northeast Florida artists to audition for the honor of performing the National Anthem for their Military Appreciation Ceremony.
Jacksonville-based bakers star on Hulu’s brand-new competition series ‘Cake Toppers’
Read full article: Jacksonville-based bakers star on Hulu’s brand-new competition series ‘Cake Toppers’For Goodness Cake, a micro business in the Cobblestone area in East Arlington run by a married couple, will star in Hulu’s brand-new competition series, Cake Toppers, which is scheduled to drop on Hulu on Nov. 18.
Liam Lives Foundation hosts 8th annual gala to help families who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss
Read full article: Liam Lives Foundation hosts 8th annual gala to help families who have suffered pregnancy or infant lossInfant and pregnancy loss affects thousands of women each year across the country, and many mothers grieve and suffer in silence. The Liam Lives Foundation aims to help those women and let them know they are not alone.
Experience wildlife in a new light: ZOOLights lanterns bring art, nature together at Jacksonville Zoo
Read full article: Experience wildlife in a new light: ZOOLights lanterns bring art, nature together at Jacksonville ZooJacksonville Zoo and Gardens is hosting the Colors of the Wind, a ZOOLights Lantern Experience event this month. Guests may remember it from last year. This event will light up the Zoo and gardens starting on November 23rd and going until February with new never-before-seen asian lanterns.
Clara White Mission honors legacy of African American troops at historic northside cemetery
Read full article: Clara White Mission honors legacy of African American troops at historic northside cemeteryThe Clara White Mission (CWM) held a Flag & Wreath Memorial Service to remember African American veterans who served in World War I and II.
Home Grown: Watering your vegetable garden
Read full article: Home Grown: Watering your vegetable gardenWe’ve partnered with BEAM’s garden manager to show you how to build a garden bed or box, the soil and fertilizer to use, best practices when planting your veggies, and now we’re showing you the best techniques to use to make sure it gets enough water.
Here‘s what you need to know if you’re going to the Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville
Read full article: Here‘s what you need to know if you’re going to the Veterans Day Parade in JacksonvilleThe city of Jacksonville is hosting a Veterans Day Parade on Monday at 11:01 a.m. in Downtown Jacksonville.
Amendment 2: Fishing and hunting are now a state constitutional right. Here’s what it means for Floridians
Read full article: Amendment 2: Fishing and hunting are now a state constitutional right. Here’s what it means for FloridiansFishing and hunting being a constitutional right may be considered the most “Florida thing” ever—and on Election Day, Floridians surely proved that after voting and approving Amendment 2- Right to Fish and Hunt, by 67 percent.
AARP to host free ‘Arts and Brain Health’ event on mental wellness Thursday at the Ritz Theatre & Museum
Read full article: AARP to host free ‘Arts and Brain Health’ event on mental wellness Thursday at the Ritz Theatre & MuseumThe event will focus on healthcare and the role of the arts in supporting people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as enhancing brain health as we age.
Home Grown: It‘s time to plant. Let’s start with carrots, lettuce & broccoli
Read full article: Home Grown: It‘s time to plant. Let’s start with carrots, lettuce & broccoliWe want to help you save money at the grocery store by learning to grow your own vegetables and provide more access to healthy food for neighborhoods located in food deserts.
Local events celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Read full article: Local events celebrating Native American Heritage MonthNative American Heritage Month, celebrated in November, amplifies Indigenous voices and celebrates the rich diversity of backgrounds, experiences, achievements, and interests within the Native American community.
Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31st year this Saturday
Read full article: Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31st year this SaturdayThe 30th Annual Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, and will be brightly lit for all to see through Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted houses
Read full article: 11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted housesDaniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.
Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: report
Read full article: Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: reportThe Florida-Georgia football game will be played in Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 during renovations to EverBank Stadium, according to a report from Brett McMurphy of the Action Network.
Ground broken on ’Pearl Street District,’ multi-billion dollar downtown Jacksonville development
Read full article: Ground broken on ’Pearl Street District,’ multi-billion dollar downtown Jacksonville developmentA new project slated for completion within the next two years in downtown Jacksonville took a major step on Tuesday, providing further evidence of the city’s priority to develop the area.
SnapJAX users celebrate National Cat Day by sharing adorable photos, videos
Read full article: SnapJAX users celebrate National Cat Day by sharing adorable photos, videosOct. 29 is National Cat Day. The day aims to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year, according to National Today.