Find your furever friend at the Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event on May 21
Read full article: Find your furever friend at the Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event on May 21All day long, News4JAX will be broadcasting live from shelters across Northeast Florida, shining a spotlight on adoptable pets and sharing their unique stories.
2025 summer camps list: Art, animal, STEM, and outdoor programs across Northeast Florida
Read full article: 2025 summer camps list: Art, animal, STEM, and outdoor programs across Northeast FloridaTo help parents navigate summer for their children, News4JAX has compiled a list of summer camps around Northeast Florida they can check out. There’s a variety of summer classes offered. Most of them are offered to children of all ages.
Tacos, tequila & baseball collide for a flavor-packed Tuesday fiesta at VyStar Ballpark
Read full article: Tacos, tequila & baseball collide for a flavor-packed Tuesday fiesta at VyStar BallparkBaseball fans and foodies alike are in for a grand slam of flavor and fun at VyStar Ballpark as the stadium gears up for its inaugural Tacos & Tequila Night on Tuesday, May 6.
Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 days
Read full article: Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 daysJHS is calling on the community to save the lives of baby kittens after 443 kittens were brought into the shelter in the last 30 days.
Find your furever friend at the Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event on May 21
Read full article: Find your furever friend at the Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event on May 21All day long, News4JAX will be broadcasting live from shelters across Northeast Florida, shining a spotlight on adoptable pets and sharing their unique stories.
Pawsing for Pets: Meet Delta the kitten & how you can help JHS during kitten season
Read full article: Pawsing for Pets: Meet Delta the kitten & how you can help JHS during kitten seasonBlaze is a 5-year-old pup who is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. Blaze enjoys exploring outdoors, making new friends, and showing off his high-five skills!
As FAA staffing shortages hit airports nationwide. Is Jacksonville’s tower fully staffed?
Read full article: As FAA staffing shortages hit airports nationwide. Is Jacksonville’s tower fully staffed?The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of critical aviation personnel, a crisis that’s impacting air travel across the country. At major hubs like Newark International Airport, the shortage of air traffic controllers has already led to significant operational changes, including a cap on hourly flights, now limited to 56 per hour, down from 70.
Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax relief
Read full article: Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax reliefThe Florida House on Friday approved a $5.008 billion tax package after making a change to a controversial proposal about shifting money collected for tourism marketing.
Big changes taking off at JAX with 6 new gates and a multi-million dollar parking garage
Read full article: Big changes taking off at JAX with 6 new gates and a multi-million dollar parking garageThe long-anticipated Concourse B will introduce six new gates to the airport’s existing 20, enhancing operations and efficiency. The changes also include a new multi-million-dollar parking garage.
Dessert stomach: The science behind your sweet tooth
Read full article: Dessert stomach: The science behind your sweet toothWhy do our stomachs seem to have a special reserve for calorie-laden treats even after a full meal? Some call it “dessert stomach.” It’s when you feel full but still crave something sweet.
Fleet farming: How a flagship program is converting lawns to produce-producing gardens
Read full article: Fleet farming: How a flagship program is converting lawns to produce-producing gardensMore than 17 million Americans live in food deserts where it’s difficult for families to find fresh, affordable produce. But fleet farming is not only feeding families but growing resilience and hope.
Guac and ghosts: Do you know Taco Lu’s haunted history?
Read full article: Guac and ghosts: Do you know Taco Lu’s haunted history?Did you know Taco Lu on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach has a ghost? You must go back in time to get to the bottom of the paranormal activity that people who work there tell you is just haunting.
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Positively JAX: A Marine vet’s St. Augustine home was falling apart. This group stepped in to help him rebuild
Read full article: Positively JAX: A Marine vet’s St. Augustine home was falling apart. This group stepped in to help him rebuildOperation Lifeline Inc. is a group that helps provide safe, affordable housing for veterans and low-income families.
Produce with a purpose: How Thx! is changing farmworkers’ lives by sharing their stories
Read full article: Produce with a purpose: How Thx! is changing farmworkers’ lives by sharing their storiesThx! is a purpose-driven brand that empowers farmworkers by connecting consumers to the people behind their produce.
Tell Us: Share your condolences and thoughts about Pope Francis as the world mourns his death
Read full article: Tell Us: Share your condolences and thoughts about Pope Francis as the world mourns his deathCondolences from followers and world leaders flooded the airwaves and social media following his death. Now we want to hear from you.
Bark and Brew: The Jumbo Shrimp’s first dog day of the season is this Sunday, April 27
Read full article: Bark and Brew: The Jumbo Shrimp’s first dog day of the season is this Sunday, April 27The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are sliding into the new season with a winning record, a revamped ballpark, and a full slate of fan-friendly events — including their much-loved Dog Day this Sunday, presented by Forever Vets.
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.
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.
‘Flight Deck’ set to soar: Esports arena at UNF set to take off with $3M boost from Jacksonville City Council
Read full article: ‘Flight Deck’ set to soar: Esports arena at UNF set to take off with $3M boost from Jacksonville City CouncilThe Flight Deck, an innovative esports arena, will be a reality next year at the University of North Florida after the Jacksonville City Council granted $3 million to the project.
Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault
Read full article: Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assaultBritish police say a musician and friend of Chris Brown has been charged alongside the Grammy-winning singer on allegations they beat and seriously injured a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023.
Lights, camera, glitter ball: The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final
Read full article: Lights, camera, glitter ball: The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand finalThe world’s largest live music event has reached its glitter-drenched conclusion with the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?
Read full article: Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is playing a single game against 140,000 people worldwide.
How to watch and vote in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest
Read full article: How to watch and vote in the grand final of the Eurovision Song ContestActs from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Basel, Switzerland, to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Key moments from first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Read full article: Key moments from first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trialTestimony in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial has opened a window into what prosecutors say was the sordid world of group sex, drugs and violence beneath his glittering, jet-set persona.
Still finding trouble in the woods: 'Blair Witch Project' star at center of Maine road dispute
Read full article: Still finding trouble in the woods: 'Blair Witch Project' star at center of Maine road disputeHeather Donahue starred in the low-budget hit movie “The Blair Witch Project” and has been embroiled in a spat with locals in her tiny Maine town after she started marking trees to help people find their way in the dense forests.