5 hours agoOrange 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.
5 hours agoOver 100 local kids celebrate milestone with kindergarten promotion paradeMore than 100 kindergarten students at Duval Charter at Flagler Center marked the official end of their school year on Tuesday with a special "kindergarten promotion para...
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...
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...
Former USPS worker designs shirts to raise money for postal serviceEarlier this month, the USPS said it could run out of cash by September. A former USPS worker stepped up to help.
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...
Channel 4 to air Resurrection Sunday service from Celebration ChurchWith this Sunday being Easter, News4Jax wanted to bring a special service to you.
Help homeless veterans during pandemic with food, hygiene itemsJacksonville-based We Can Be Heroes Foundation is asking the public to send nonperishable food and hygiene items to homeless veterans at Clara White Mission.
Catty Shack hosts virtual Easter egg enrichment tourCatty Shack is postponing the annual kids event, prowling for eggs, while still giving lots of tiger and lion fans some fun from home during the quarantine.
High School 9:12 launches scholarship program for local studentsLandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville-based multifamily construction company, will provide scholarships for Jacksonville area students.
Celebration Church Brings Special Service for EasterAs our area celebrates Easter under social distancing rules, News4Jax is partnering with Celebration Church to bring a special service you can watch at home.
Ways to Support Local Restaurants During PandemicWith many restaurants and businesses closing...it is NOW more than ever that we should try to support local options. Joining me now to talk about what YOU can do now to ...
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...
How you can help food banks that are helping your neighbors survive this pandemicEven as the demand for food bank services grows amid the COVID-19 pandemic, agencies say donations from major grocery stores are down roughly 60%.
Food Volunteers Helping the HelpersIn times like these, even the helpers sometimes need help. One organization that picks up unused food at stores and restaurants and takes it to food banks and pantries -...
Force 4 Good: Post It WallOne New York restaurant owner thought the pandemic could ruin his business--- instead he is on a mission to keep people from going hungry.
Worth highlighting: Here are some ways you can help the helpersWe take a minute again this week to acknowledge those who are pitching in any way they can to support those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Hightide Burrito lets you buy lunch for health care workersHightide Burrito has partnered with Baptist Health and Ascension St. Vincent's to allow patrons to buy burritos for those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Local gym opens up online classes to all, donates proceeds to food bankJax Fitness Academy owner Patrick Henigan is opening the doors to his online classes and team training app.
Family fun with social distancing includes extreme homemade mini golf courseNews4Jax learned about an extreme homemade miniature golf course made by the Bond family, who posted their efforts on Instagram.
Local Boutique Makes Face Masks for HospitalsPOSITIVELY JAX…a local boutique is making face masks for hospitals in need of more supplies and others who may need them. I spoke to the owner of BobbyK Boutique in Sp...
Stories of the week: Here’s how you can help locallyIn case you missed our stories this week, here's how you can help share the love locally -- despite the distance.
Stories of the week: Who’s helping the helpers?Several businesses are doing special offers and projects to help those on the front lines of this pandemic: the health care workers and first responders.
