23 hours agoHabiJax to build tiny houses in LackawannaJacksonville's Habitat for Humanity organization plans to put 50, 500-square-foot houses on Navaho Avenue to help expand the pool of affordable housing.
St. Johns County nonprofits collect back-to-school donationsTwo non-profits in St. Johns County are teaming up to collect back-to-school donations on Saturday.
Local couple joins ‘the good fight’ with 25K pounds of donated foodThe Jirouseks wanted to turn a climate of fear, concern and hoarding into one of charity.
Catholic Charities partners with Farm Share to hold food pantryCatholic Charities of Jacksonville partnered with Farm Share to hold a food pantry on Thursday.
Need shoes for your children? Register for Kicks for the Kids giveawayLike everything else going on, the distribution of shoes from this year’s Kicks for the Kids campaign will be different this year.
Cowford Chophouse, Cal-Maine Foods donate 1.2M eggs to Feeding Northeast FloridaCowford Chophouse and national egg producer Cal-Maine Foods have donated 1.2 million eggs in the last three months to Feeding Northeast Florida.
Ponte Vedra veteran thrilled for chance to visit theme park with help from service dogGabriel P., who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from his military service, said he hasn’t been able to go to a theme park since moving to Florida because of h...
Still want to earn volunteer hours despite pandemic? Here’s one way to do itStudents still need to earn volunteer hours, despite the ongoing pandemic, and Timucuan Parks Foundation has one solution.
’Wreaths Across America’ brings outreach to Jacksonville this weekendThe people who honor our fallen at Jacksonville's Veterans Cemetary bring their traveling exhibit to two locations in Jacksonville.
Construction site spills silt into Ortega River on rainy daysNeighbors say silt plume flowing into Ortega River from Roosevelt Marketplace construction after heavy rainfall.
Jacksonville Army veteran granted new home with wheelchair modificationsJacksonville native Army veteran Jarrod Addison will now be able to get around his home more easily thanks to modifications paid for by a Wounded Warrior Project grant.
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.
The Aunt Jemima brand and logo will be retired Quaker Oats is retiring the more than 130-year-old Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging its origins are based on a racial stereotype.
Angie’s Subs voluntarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19Angie’s Subs in Jacksonville Beach voluntarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19.
24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy, closing 100 gyms The 24 Hour Fitness company filed for bankruptcy Monday, announcing plans to close 100 gyms permanently in 14 states.
The Tavern, The Wreck Tiki Lounge join Lynch’s Irish Pub in closing due to COVID-19Lynch's Irish Bar in Jacksonville Beach confirmed they shut down to test all staff for COVID-19 after the manager believed a customer came in with the virus.
Church hosts pop-up pantry at Orange Park Mall next 3 SaturdaysA local church will host a pop-up food pantry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the next three Saturdays at the Orange Park Mall.
Street debate over Confederate monument removal ends with tears, hugsThere has been passion on both sides when it comes to removing the confederate statutes in Jacksonville.
Hundreds turn out Friday for Boater Skip DayLocal boaters plan to take to the river instead of work on Friday as a part of a social media event.
Jacksonville company’s annual program grants new roof to COVID-19 heroesReliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters is focusing on COVID-19 front-line heroes for its fourth annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative.
Teachers surprise students with end-of-year home visitsTwo local teachers just couldn't end the school year without seeing their students in person -- leading to a Positively Jax surprise.
Local woman makes difference for families grieving loss of infantNicole Remo makes a “Positively Jax” difference in the lives of people who have lost an infant. She founded a non-profit organization called Margaret's Memories.
Jacksonville announces dates, locations for summer food program for kidsWe have the full list of locations participating in the Summer Food Service Program in Duval County.
Flagler Schools announces opening dates for summer campsFlagler Schools issued an update Monday for families and the general public on the status of camps and other facilities now that the school year is complete.
Disney proposes mid-July reopening of theme parks Disney World is reopening its gates, ending a multi-month closure of the park which left the Walt Disney Company reeling.
Orange Park reopens all parks, playgrounds, skate parkThe town of Orange Park fully reopened all town parks, including all playgrounds and the Skateboard Park on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Winn-Dixie, affiliated grocers raise nearly $1.3 million to support food banksSoutheastern Grocers Inc., the Jacksonville-based parent company of Winn-Dixie, Harveys and other stores, announced the donation of nearly 258,000 $5 hunger relief bags t...
Void Magazine holds campaign to save future issuesFaced with financial woes due to the coronavirus pandemic, local arts and cultural magazine Void started a fundraiser page to print its next issue.
Cancellation of 4th of July fireworks still up in the airThe City of St. Augustine released that a final decision is pending the status of neighboring communities.
First Coast Pops quartet plays for Lakewood neighborsSome members from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra are keeping the music alive.
Family celebrates “Gran-mama” parade for Mother’s Day during the pandemicThe Greene family got creative with their Mother's Day celebrations during the coronavirus pandemic by throwing a parade for their grandmother.
2020 summer camp optionsJax4Kids shows how the COVID-19 pandemic might affect your summer camp options this year
GALLERY: Blue Angels amaze as they fly over greater JacksonvilleThe Navy’s elite flying unit flew over greater Jacksonville Friday as part of its nationwide flights to salute health care workers, first responders and other essential w...
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...
St. Johns County offers online directory of open businessesSt. Johns County is encouraging its residents to shop and dine local using a website that lists open businesses.
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.
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...
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.
St. Johns County beaches to reopen Monday for sunbathersNormal activities will resume Monday at St. Johns County beaches, but a couple of restrictions will remain in place for visitors, according to a news release from the cou...
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.
Help name 4 baby Asian small-claw otter pups at the Jacksonville Zoo Officials at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens are welcoming four baby otters.
