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.
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.
‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the Year
Read full article: ‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the YearRaines High School surprised Principal Vincent Hall with the Duval County Principal of the Year award.
Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville
Read full article: Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in JacksonvilleYou can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project through Nov. 25.
Zeta Tau Alpha spreads awareness with pink ribbons ahead of Jaguars’ Crucial Catch game
Read full article: Zeta Tau Alpha spreads awareness with pink ribbons ahead of Jaguars’ Crucial Catch gameBoth collegiate and alumni members of the Zeta Tau Alpha worked to hand out nearly 10,000 pink ribbons with hopes of bringing awareness to early detection of breast cancer.
A Jacksonville girl founded a nonprofit to help those without homes. Six years later, her mission remains strong
Read full article: A Jacksonville girl founded a nonprofit to help those without homes. Six years later, her mission remains strongA 16-year-old is continuing her mission of helping those experiencing homelessness in Jacksonville by hosting her annual coat drive.
‘I look up to these women’: Florida Avengers host girls football camp at Edward Waters University
Read full article: ‘I look up to these women’: Florida Avengers host girls football camp at Edward Waters UniversityOn Saturday, the Avengers hosted their “Got Her Back” camp. A day dedicated to teaching the game of football to girls 6 to 18 years old.
Clay County installing more than 500 life-saving AED kits in public spaces Friday
Read full article: Clay County installing more than 500 life-saving AED kits in public spaces FridayThe devices can help save someone in cardiac arrest. AEDs can significantly increase the chance of survival, specifically in that vital first minute after someone collapses.
Riverside High students to learn money management, key financial skills with on-campus, student-run VyStar branch
Read full article: Riverside High students to learn money management, key financial skills with on-campus, student-run VyStar branchVyStar Credit Union opened a student-run branch at Riverside High School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for the VyStar Academy of Business was held Thursday, Oct. 24.
‘They’re in an emergency crisis': JEA celebrates local organizations helping people with their bills
Read full article: ‘They’re in an emergency crisis': JEA celebrates local organizations helping people with their billsOver 20 organizations gathered at JEA for the 10th Light it Forward awards breakfast. The groups help provide utility bill assistance, housing and other services.
Here to stay: Community, JSO assistance and News4JAX coverage help save Holley’s Bar-B-Q from closure
Read full article: Here to stay: Community, JSO assistance and News4JAX coverage help save Holley’s Bar-B-Q from closureHolley’s Bar-B-Q — which has been a staple in Jacksonville since 1937 — located on Moncrief Road has two claims to fame: It’s the oldest continuously operating barbecue restaurant in Jacksonville -- and it’s said to be where curly fries were invented.
‘We would’ve never gotten one’: Family trip to Jax Beach ends with addition of 4-legged member thanks to adoption event
Read full article: ‘We would’ve never gotten one’: Family trip to Jax Beach ends with addition of 4-legged member thanks to adoption eventSeveral Northeast Florida organizations wrapped up a pet adoption event on Sunday. Dozens of pets found new homes in Jacksonville Beach for the Whiskers and Waves event.
Taking a bow-wow: Military Working Dog Bronco pawses for applause in Naval Station Mayport retirement
Read full article: Taking a bow-wow: Military Working Dog Bronco pawses for applause in Naval Station Mayport retirementMilitary Working Dog Bronco, a chocolate Labrador, will receive a full retirement ceremony Friday at Naval Station Mayport.
Jacksonville preschoolers donate more than 5,000 diapers to help families in need
Read full article: Jacksonville preschoolers donate more than 5,000 diapers to help families in needPreschool students from five schools donated more than 5,000 diapers to a nonprofit organization in Jacksonville that helps families in need.