School vaccination rates drop, exemptions go up: CDC
New data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals the number of kindergarteners getting vaccinated has dropped, and the number of exemptions is at an all-time high.
Jacksonville Girl Scout Troop recognized after successful ‘Soles4Souls’ shoe drive
These young leaders collected more than 100 pairs of new and gently used shoes, which were then donated to families in need.
Studio Sage Salon and Head Spa: Elevating Hair Care with Holistic Wellness
Studio Sage Salon and Head Spa in Jacksonville Beach offers a unique blend of beauty and wellness with their expert hair services and Japanese-inspired head spa treatments.
Owner of beloved Angie’s Subs delivering donations for Hurricane Helene recovery to North Carolina communities
Angie's Subs owner Ed Malin had one day to collect as much as possible, saying he would be leaving Wednesday morning with four other trucks pulling trailers to head to an area outside Asheville.
Positively JAX: MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation helps students find success stories every day
After school, hundreds of students walk to a community center in Durkeeville, which hopefully feels like a second home. The MaliVai Washington Community Foundation has changed the lives of thousands of students through sports, academics, life skills and love.
Melanated Growers hold 2nd annual conference aiming to address food insecurity and healthy lifestyles
Melanated Growers held its 2nd annual conference at the University of North Florida over the weekend.
‘Reimagined’ Sip & Stroll returns to Southbank to celebrate Jacksonville’s diversity
Sip & Stroll made a comeback Thursday on Jacksonville’s Southbank Riverwalk with a culture-focused program to honor the city’s diverse communities.
Positively JAX: St. Johns County program teaches Wounded Warriors how to swim
Linda Bolger, founder of the FAST Swim Program, is teaming up with the Wounded Warrior Project to teach veterans how to swim as part of her decades-long mission to make sure everyone knows how to handle themselves in the water.
‘It has helped me to find myself again’: US Army veteran finds additional help at VA resource fair
Hundreds of veterans packed VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Thursday to find resources available to them, especially for suicide prevention.
Over $20K raised to make ‘Dreams Come True’ for local children battling life-threatening medical conditions
Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally-based dream granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to children in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are going through a difficult and often terrifying time with their illnesses.
Jacksonville joins global partnership as Fast-Track City in fight against HIV/AIDS
Mayor Donna Deegan will sign the Paris Declaration, making Jacksonville an official Fast-Track City, during a ceremony in City Hall on Wednesday, which is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm announces first captive hatch of new crocodile species in western hemisphere
This week’s hatchings bring the total number of crocodile species hatched at the Alligator Farm to 18.
Suicide Prevention: Mental Health Matters Jax phone bank open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
News4JAX is partnering with the city of Jacksonville to provide you with a chance to talk one-on-one with mental health professionals as well as those who have stories to share about how they overcame their own struggles.
Jaguars and Nemours continue partnership to promote a healthy lifestyle for children
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Nemours Children Health have expanded their partnership with a three-year contract to continue to make a difference — on and off the field.
Suicide Prevention: Mental Health Matters Jax phone bank open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
News4JAX is partnering with the city of Jacksonville to provide you with a chance to talk one-on-one with mental health professionals as well as those who have stories to share about how they overcame their own struggles.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, food and activities across Northeast Florida
This year, the 904 will go all out to celebrate the Hispanic community with concerts, family activities, educational opportunities, and of course — plenty of delicious food!
Two Publix stores sit just 500 feet apart in this Northeast Florida city — but why?
It’s pretty much a Florida tradition for any beach day: You load up the car and on the way to the ocean, you make the obligatory Publix run to grab all the beach essentials like Pub Subs, sweet tea and fried chicken.
Beloved Orange Park High teacher wins 2024 Tucson in Hyundai Hometown Heroes contest
Longtime Orange Park High teacher Christine Sanders Howell will soon be the proud owner of a 2024 Hyundai Tucson after winning the Hyundai Hometown Heroes contest.
Flooding concerns: SnapJAX users report ongoing flooding in San Marco; additional rainfall expected
The clean-up process continued on Friday for homeowners and businesses in San Marco after strong storms passed through Northeast Florida this week, with more rain on the way.
Jags, season ticket holders, local charities team up for 2nd ‘Community Day’
More than 450 volunteers will be inside the Flex Field starting at 9 a.m. Friday to pack meals, care packages and collecting school supplies to give to different people in this community.
CatVideoFest 2024: Binge cat videos this weekend for a great cause
The 75-minute reel of cat videos is family-friendly and can be enjoyed by anyone. It will be shown at Regal Avenues on Saturday, Sept. 7 at noon and Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. Tickets are approximately $10 each.
Invasive lionfish ‘destroying’ native fish populations off Northeast Florida coast
Two local divers have organized a tournament on Saturday for divers to hunt invasive lionfish off Northeast Florida's coast.
A fang-tastic event! Jacksonville Zoo announces 2024 Spooktacular dates
Hip-hop skeletons and friendly ghost guides will be ready to welcome families from Northeast Florida and beyond to the Jacksonville Zoo in October.