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At JEA, one woman is breaking barriers. Ashley Tallman is the only female apprentice in JEA’s Water Wastewater training programs as a Maintenance Mechanic Utility Installer Servicer (MMIUS).

Grace Under the Oaks is a therapy program that provides adaptive riding and Equine-Assisted Activities (EAA) to adults and children with cognitive and/or physical challenges.

Dressing for success means looking your best, especially if you’re a job applicant meeting a hiring manager for the first time. You want to look and sound presentable and professional.

It’s safe to say Donna Deegan has worn a lot of hats over the years. Local television broadcaster at First Coast News, a three-time breast cancer survivor, the founder of The DONNA Foundation, and now, the mayor of Jacksonville, becoming the first woman to hold the job in the city’s history.

In Clay County, a rare celebration unfolded Monday as family and friends gathered to wish Elizabeth Arneal Kart a happy 103rd birthday.

March is Women’s History Month and all month long, News4JAX is sharing the stories of local women who have inspired and educated future generations.

Lois Talburt and her sister joined the WAVES during World War II after they lost their brother in the war. The decision changed the trajectory of Lois' life

As more and more men in the U.S. Navy deployed overseas during World War II, someone needed to fill traditionally male-dominated positions on the bases back home, like Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Enter the WAVES.

Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women’s and girls’ rights are under attack and gender discrimination is deeply embedded in economies and societies.

Padrica Mendez, an opera singer and entertainer with deep roots in LaVilla, died on Feb. 26.

For over four decades Sisters JoAnn Persch, 90, and Pat Murphy, 95, have dedicated their lives to advocating for immigrant rights and the dignity of all people.

After remaining stagnant for three decades at just 5%, women’s sports media coverage has tripled since 2019 to 16% in 2022.