19 hours agoFlu vaccines offered at schools through DOH partnership During the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting the flu virus has become even more important.
22 hours agoHow will the Thanksgiving holiday affect your trash pickup?News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.
2 days agoToys for Tots registration deadline quickly approaching Families have until Tuesday, Dec. 1, to register for toy donations from Toys For Tots.
2 days agoSalvation Army distributes Thanksgiving food to 1K familiesThe Salvation Army gave 1,000 families everything they need to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.
Clara White Mission feeds hundreds at outdoor pre-Thanksgiving luncheonParticipants and volunteers said this year’s event, which featured 1,200 hot meals with all the fixings, was more vital than ever before.
Crime reduction program gathers community feedback at drive-thru eventThe Community Impact Day event near Edward Waters College on Grunthal Street was hosted by the Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program, New Town Success Zone, Cel...
St. Johns County giving trees help spread holiday cheerThe St. Johns County Public Library is hosting St. Johns CARES, Inc. Giving Trees at four branch library locations through Dec. 9.
Jacksonville church hosts movie in the park on SaturdayThe San Jose Church of Christ wants to bring families together for a fun outdoor activity during this time of physical isolation.
Local mom helps create run to benefit those living with Parkinson’sJennifer Otero, a mother of three and very busy vice president of a company, is co-founder and race director of the First Coast Parkinson’s Run.
Hundreds of Jacksonville military families receive free turkeys at drive-thru USO eventWinn-Dixie, Jaguars’ defensive end Lerentee McCray and former Jaguar Drayton Florence donated 300 turkeys for a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday night in Neptune Beac...
JaxPAL reopening Eastside location Tuesday after fire in March The location was caught on fire back in March and was severely damaged.
Your child can get a phone call from ‘Santa’ this year! Has your child been a good boy or girl this year? If so, they could receive a call from Jolly Old Saint Nicholas!
4 art exhibitions unveiled as part of ‘Lift Every Voice' projectFour large-scale art exhibitions were unveiled Saturday in Jacksonville.
Get rid of old, unused prescriptions on Saturday during National Drug Take Back Day The goal is to educate the community on the risk of opioid misuse while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of left-over medications.
‘Tote to Vote’ initiative providing free rides to early voting sitesThe AME Ministry Alliance wants to make sure everyone who is legally allowed to vote early is able to do so.
Organizers adapting to make sure Halloween events are fun & safeWhile most events around town were canceled this year due to the coronavirus, Northeast Florida has adapted when it comes to safe events.
Siblings write book, sell copies to buy diapers for Miles of Diapers driveA pair of siblings decided to write a book and sell copies of it in order to buy diapers for the Miles of Diapers collection drive.
Rethreaded Women Empowering Women event will be virtual, in-person hybridJacksonville-based nonprofit Rethreaded is hosting its first hybrid Women Empowering Women event with limited in-person attendance and a virtual event combined.
Hubbard House annual breakfast goes virtual for 1st timeDuring Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Hubbard House is continuing its work to combat the ongoing problem and will host its annual breakfast Thursday from 8-9 a.m. vir...
Refugee from Iraq wants new U.S. citizens to feel empowered to voteIn 2016, Basma Alawee became a U.S. citizen. Today, she is an activist encouraging other new citizens to vote in this year’s presidential election.
Emergency blood donations needed, LifeSouth saysLifeSouth is teaming up with Baptist Medical Center South to host a community blood drive Tuesday and Wednesday.
Target to offer another round of bonuses to frontline employees Target announced that more than 350,000 of its employees will receive $200 bonuses.
Gate marks 60th anniversary with $60K donationA Jacksonville company marked its 60th anniversary with a $60,000 donation. Gate Petroleum Company donated the money to the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida from th...
Castillo de San Marcos reopens to public after 7-month closureThe Castillo de San Marcos, which has been closed since March 17, will re-open to visitors on Wednesday.
JSO officers hope to inspire youth, build positive relationshipsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office joined forces with MAD DADS on Saturday to talk with Jacksonville’s youth on the Westside.
FarmShare, other agencies distribute 40K pounds of food to families in needFarmShare and several other agencies teamed up Saturday morning to distribute thousands of pounds of food to help those in need.
Fair Food Fest coming to Jacksonville in November Fair classics such as turkey legs, funnel cakes, corn dogs, kettle korn, cheese steaks, roasted corn, sirloin tips and more will be available to satisfy your fair food fi...
250 students, volunteers help clean up Guana BeachMore than 257 volunteers, mostly students, helped clean up GTMNERR (Guana) Beaches in South Ponte Vedra Beach on Sunday.
Flagler high school students donate life-saving equipment to paramedicsStudents from Flagler Palm Coast High School “Guard Dogs,” a community problem solvers group, donated 200 tourniquets to the county’s Fire Rescue department.
Local students are sending post cards to spaceStudents at River City Science Academy (RCSA), a local, public charter school, created their very own postcards to send to space.
Free family fun: Save big during ‘Kids Free November’Visit Jacksonville has once again partnered with the city’s top family attractions for Kids Free November, a special monthlong promotion that offers free admission and ot...
Jacksonville Zoo offering free admission for kids in NovemberIt's "Kids Free November" at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens!
Star light, star bright: St. Johns County hosts drive-in astronomy nightSt. Johns County has an out of this world idea for a fun (and educational) night with the family.
Celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert, wife to open new eatery in Springfield soonChef Kenny Gilbert and his wife hope that a vacant building will be filled with people waiting to eat something unique in Jacksonville.
Nassau Humane rescues 20 dogs living in 'squalor’ at Puerto Rico shelterThe Nassau Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs living in "deplorable squalor" at an overwhelmed shelter in Puerto Rico.
Laundry center, clothing exchange helps students in need in Clay CountyChronic absences due to a lack of clean clothes can take a devastating toll on a student’s overall success in school.
Fishweir principal wins ‘Elementary Principal of the Year’ Fishweir Elementary School principal Kimberly M. Dennis won Elementary Principal of the Year!
10.5 acre farm breaks ground in Moncrief food desertThe new multi-use facility will be built at White Harvest Farms in Moncrief.
No party this year but Children’s Christmas Party will still give out toysInstead of the usual in-person distribution, the nonprofit is partnering with several other organizations to distribute the toys to children already enrolled in their pro...
‘Lift Every Voice’ project aims to represent Jacksonville through artLocal, regional, and international artists are coming together to change narratives in the River City through art as part of the "Lift Every Voice" project.
UF Health ‘champions’ ease fears for elderly COVID-19 patients at risk of deliriumBeing hospitalized in a pandemic can be absolutely terrifying. One of the major goals at a hospital, even in the best of times, is to prevent vulnerable patients from sli...
County by county: Here are the pumpkin patches open in 2020It's officially Fall, and the pumpkin patches are open!
CARES Act funds available for eligible Putnam County nonprofitsCARES Act Funding is now available for eligible Putnam County nonprofits due to disruptions caused bythe COVID-19 global pandemic.
Miles of Diapers drive collects diapers, wipes and formula for families in needBaby Luv at Community Health Outreach, which serves up to 600 families each month who need diapers and baby supplies, is holding a Miles of Diapers collection drive.
St. Johns County PAL opens boxing program for kidsThe St. Johns County Police Athletic League unveiled a new program this week: boxing
