16 hours agoGlynn County Police Department hosts town hall with goal of transparencyWednesday night, the Glynn County interim police chief is inviting residents to log on and participate in a virtual town hall meeting.
Local Elks Lodge sponsors food drive for Mandarin Food BankDonations will be collected at the Elks Lodge every Wednesday this month for the Mandarin Food Bank.
Series of mobile pantry events kick off in JacksonvilleLutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida on Wednesday kicked off a series of socially-distanced mobile pantry events at its headquarters on Philips Highway in Jackso...
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More than 400 carloads of groceries given out at Farm Share eventFarm Share on Saturday hosted a drive-through food giveaway for families in need.
These 4-legged companions are trained to make a Paws-itively Jax differenceA group of four-legged companions, trained to make a “Positively Jax” difference, perform physical tasks for people with a wide range of disabilities.
Special Salute: Army parachute team honors health care workers during pandemicThree members of the U.S. Army Black Daggers, an elite parachute demonstration team, saluted health care workers Tuesday morning in Middleburg.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office invites community to share ideas to bridge gap with law enforcementThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday will be holding an event called “Talking for a Change.”
5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth Juneteenth, which takes place June 19 each year, is the name for the date in 1865 when Union soldiers freed the remaining slaves in Texas, enforcing the Emancipation Proc...
We’re asking, we’re listening: What does Juneteenth mean to you?Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, is often celebrated by families across the na...
More than $3M distributed to Northeast Florida nonprofits for COVID-19 reliefFlorida’s First Coast Relief Fund has assisted 87 nonprofit organizations in six counties with more than $3 million in COVID-19 relief.
Farm Share food distribution in Duval, Clay counties ThursdayFarm Share is hosting drive-thru food distributions for families in need in Jacksonville and Middleburg on Thursday.
How you can help American soldiers save beloved dog Harley from war zoneAmerican troops have adopted a stray dog named Harley, raising her to be an important part of their team, and they need help to bring her home with them.
Birthday train celebrates 70th for retired JSO chief, MarineMost birthday celebrations during the pandemic have turned into socially distant parades, but in this Force4Good story, the celebration was double special.
Rethreaded gets largest-ever order for face masksRethreaded, a Jacksonville nonprofit that employs survivors of human trafficking, is helping companies return to work safely by producing face coverings amid the coronavi...
Her college canceled graduation. So her dad held an elaborate ceremony in the front yard Gabrielle Pierce cried for a nearly a week when she learned her college graduation was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pop Up Food Pantry in Downtown JacksonvilleThe coronavirus outbreak is fueling hunger and food insecurity -- so now -- a local group is working to make sure food is accessible, for people in downtown Jax.
First Coast Pops quartet plays for Lakewood neighborsSome members from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra are keeping the music alive.
Pet boarding business stays open during pandemic to help first respondersBusiness is down 70% at Dogtopia because of the pandemic, but the owners decided to stay open to help first responders who wouldn't be able to have a pet if they didn't h...
Changes to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens as it ReopensThe Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will reopen to members today-- and to the public tomorrow. But you can't just show up and buy tickets at the entrance like you used to ...
Public Masses to resume May 16 for Diocese of St. AugustineThe Diocese of St. Augustine has released safety guidelines and recommendations as it moves toward resuming public mass in its parishes next week.
We asked about your favorite teachers: These responses will touch your soulTuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so spe...
Readers, time to share: Have you ever had a nurse who helped you especially?Depending on whether you’re looking to celebrate National Nurses Day, International Nurses Day, specifically RNs, or the nursing field in general, it’s all happening in e...
Jacksonville boy sews masks for classmates, raises money for familiesA 10- year-old Jacksonville boy who always wanted to learn to sew turned his birthday lessons into a chance to help his elementary school classmates and their families du...
Readers, time to share what teacher you remember most from childhoodCan you think back on a teacher who impacted your life?
Pandemic cancels piano recitals so church gets creativeA lot of students have been practicing all year for end-of-year recitals that have been canceled, so one church is making sure those kids don't miss out.
Forget pro, college sports: Why the absence of youth sports might have biggest impact of allFor 11-year-old Victoria Klich, it was like love at first sight. Back in February in the middle of a cold and dreary Michigan winter, Victoria’s father, Greg, introduced ...
Firefighters raise spirits of patients at Wolfson Children’s HospitalSocial distancing can make life difficult for all of us, especially for children battling so much more.
Want to inspire your student? Watch these TEDxJacksonville youth talksTalks shared by six inspiring young students from Duval County at the first TEDxJacksonville youth conference are now available to watch online.
Kansas artist says thank you with super-sized crop bouquetStan Herd, an artist from Kansas, wanted to give frontline workers a bouquet of flowers but not an ordinary one.
Children find way to honor Earth Day despite pandemicPeople all over the world found ways to talk about conservation and environmental protection for Earth Day, despite the ongoing pandemic.
Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, 10,000 meals donated to Camden residents offer hopeTattoo parlor owner spearheads effort to donate thousands of meals in Camden County.
Worker donates stimulus check to someone in needA Virginia man decided to donate his entire stimulus check to someone else.
Jacksonville couple leans on faith while living with COVID-19 for a monthFor nearly a month, Mark and Janet Baxter have been stuck at home, only able to see their family through a front window, thanks to COVID-19.
Response to social media post helps Alaska pie shop stay in businessA pie shop in Alaska is thriving this morning, despite the pandemic, because the word got out on Facebook that business was slow.
Rethreaded shifts focus to make medical masks for local hospitalsLocal nonprofit Rethreaded is shifting its production focus to make medical masks for health care professionals in Jacksonville.
Providence seniors surprised with signs on what would have been prom nightOn the night they would have been getting ready for prom, Providence School's seniors were surprised with personalized yard signs to honor them and their accomplishments.
Masks4Jax distributing again to Jacksonville-area restaurantsThe Masks4Jax campaign that is providing masks to Jacksonville-area restaurants to hand out to customers with takeout meals is underway again.
Organization supporting at-risk youth in nontraditional waysCommunities in Schools of Jacksonville has been working around the clock to continue to provide critical assistance to students in need.
These websites will let you do a puzzle with your friendsIt seems like people are doing a lot of the same things these days, as we all sit “apart but together.”
Want to help brighten the day of an isolated senior citizen? 5 things to do, offerIsolation is a problem for some elderly people right now, considering the coronavirus pandemic, but that was already an issue for many seniors before COVID-19 turned the ...
Elevate Life Church Helps Pay Gas for Healthcare WorkersParishioners at a Clay County based church are giving back to those on the front lines in a special way. 'Elevate Life Church' partnered with local gas stations to pay th...
Amused museum staff curious who ‘defaced’ statue with face maskThe staff at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine is wondering who decided to protect the city's founder from catching coronavirus.
Enjoy Easter Egg Hunt Bingo while social distancing in Historic SpringfieldNeighbors in historic Springfield are putting a social distancing twist on the traditional Easter Egg Hunt.
Are your kids bored? Jax4Kids has a virtual world to help with thatJax4Kids has created a unique virtual world of entertainment for local families struggling to find options to entertain their kids as they are socially distancing and sta...
Wounded Warrior Project commits $10M to help veterans affected financially by pandemicThe Wounded Warrior Project is reaching out to help. It has committed $10 million to help veterans who are struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Masks4Jax to provide 2 face masks with your takeout/delivery orderNews4Jax is partnering with a doctor to spread the word about face masks he is giving to the public for free. He’s quire appropriately calling the campaign Masks4Jax.
Masks4Jax waits for better quality masks before distributionParticipating restaurants in the Jacksonville area on Wednesday received face masks to go with pickup and delivery orders as part of the Masks4Jax campaign.
Force 4 Good: Window CommunicationMany senior centers are on lockdown--- keeping families apart. But in Today's Force 4 Good--- Melanie joins us to show us how one duo is going to new lengths--- or height...
