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Donations needed: Inflation, more clientele hitting Clay County food pantry hard

Donations have also dropped, and the money that is donated isn’t going as far as it used to at the grocery store.

Thousands celebrate freedom with faith-based Juneteenth concert at Daily’s Place

Thousands gathered at Daily’s Place on Saturday for Jacksonville’s Juneteenth Celebration.

Rain doesn’t dampen spirit as community celebrates Juneteenth with annual Freedom Walk parade

With Juneteenth on Sunday, several Jacksonville organizations found ways to celebrate the now federal holiday early on Saturday.

Women veterans complete ‘soldier ride’ in Jacksonville Beach

The group biked to Jacksonville Beach from Mickler's Landing and made the trip back. Their mission is to raise awareness about mental health and post-traumatic stress and the toll it can take on women veterans.

Author engages in summer program to encourage local kids to read

Kids Hope Alliance and the Jacksonville Library are encouraging kids to read this summer to boost literacy rates before the next school year.

County-by-county list: Juneteenth celebrations, events across the Jacksonville area

Juneteenth celebrates the official end of slavery in the United States.

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville kicks off ‘Month of Service’ in Paws-itively Jax fashion

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville launched the initiative Thursday with its first event -- walking the more than 125 dogs at the Jacksonville Humane Society.

Flag etiquette: Here’s how to properly fly an American flag

Do you know the right way to display and honor the flag?

Protesters say unjust parts of Jacksonville’s history being ignored amid city’s celebration

Protesters Saturday said Jacksonville is a tale of two cities -- and only one of those tales is being told during the city's bicentennial celebration.

Daughter honors father shot, killed in Grand Park with inaugural 5K

The daughter of a 72-year-old Jacksonville man shot and killed outside his house in Grand Park last October got the community together Saturday to honor his life.

‘Pub Walk’ kicks off event-filled weekend to highlight 200 years of Jacksonville

Participants learned about the founder of Jacksonville -- Isaiah Hart.

In case you missed it: Jax200 Bold City Bicentennial

Take a trip back in time to look at the City of Jacksonville's history ahead of it's 200th birthday.

Safety first: Security to ramp up around downtown Saturday for Jacksonville’s Bicentennial celebration

Brown said to expect uniformed and plain-clothed officers all over the area.

Nease NJROTC named ‘2021-2022 Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation’ by NSTC

The award recognizes the program’s overall achievement across a wide spectrum of areas including leadership, academics, scholarships, service, hosting activities, competitions, etc.

Ready to save a life? Here’s why fostering animals is a ‘critical component’ for local shelters

Clay County Animal Services is partnering with Petco Love to encourage the community to foster cats, kittens, and dogs.

Let us know: Have you made financial sacrifices due to high gas prices?

What have you had to cut out or sacrifice in order to afford fuel?

Community organizations throw Pride rally, party outside Duval County School Board

Equality Florida said they want to ensure Duval County provides a safe and inclusive environment for all LGBTQ students.

‘Let’s stop adding to the list’: Families touched by gun violence demonstrate to spark change

Quench The Violence led a rally Saturday, hoping that the chants, signs and pictures would ensure the families’ message against gun violence was not only heard, but seen.

Hundreds help during annual ‘Miracle on Ashley Street’ event

News4JAX is a proud sponsor of the event, which was a chance to give back and come together as a community.

Clay County Fire Rescue collects more than $50,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association

Firefighters in Clay County collected more than $50,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) over the weekend for the Fill the Boot Campaign.

Grateful mother who escaped Ukraine with 3 children among dozens to receive free dental care

With help from Living Stream Church and Alpha Dental Management, at least 40 refugees from Ukraine received free dental care on Thursday at ASAP Atlantic Dental.

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Jacksonville’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration returns with a bang

News4Jax will televise and stream the city’s fireworks spectacular as well as others around Northeast Florida.

Pride month 2022: Here is your event guide across Northeast Florida

There is an estimated 886,000 Floridians who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+).

‘He could steal your heart’: Family, friends say goodbye to soldier killed by bear in Alaska

The Palatka-born Army paratrooper, who lived in St. Augustine, survived serving in Afghanistan before he was killed May 10 while training with a small group in a remote part of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.

Some Jacksonville community pools begin opening Saturday

Jacksonville’s community pools will open in phases this year and the first phase began Saturday, ahead of Memorial Day.

‘Mrs. Mirona deserves the world’: Hometown Heroes winner receives new car

The St. Augustine teacher's aide who won the Hyundai Hometown Heroes free car giveaway received her new ride Friday.

Jacksonville Jazz Festival: What you need to know

The Jacksonville Jazz Fest is back for yet another star-studded event sure to draw countless visitors with events spreading out over several days through downtown. City leaders have outlined what you need to know as you plan your day. That includes navigating the traffic.

More than 100 take part in ‘March for Reproductive Rights’ in Neptune Beach

List: Everywhere you can make a splash, keep cool during Independence Day weekend

Local diaper bank founder says year of tax-free diapers in Florida offers much-needed relief

Critically full: ACPS offering free dog adoptions through Friday

Beat the heat! New splash pad coming to Lonnie Miller Park this summer

Amber House, Jacksonville’s 1st safe house for LGBTQ+ homeless youth, celebrates grand opening

‘The need was there’: Amber House is Jacksonville’s 1st safe house for LGBTQ+ homeless youth

United Way volunteers restore historic Eastside building on annual ‘Day of Action’

76 gas station in Clay County offering cheap gas during grand opening Friday