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And the winners are...2022 Jacksonville Image Awards

Seven winners were selected among the 21 finalists honored at the third annual Jacksonville Image Awards.

‘Listen to your children’: Heartbroken mom shares message at tournament in honor of teen son who took his own life

The grieving mother of a local school wrestler gave an emotional, heartfelt speech Saturday during a charity wrestling tournament organized to honor his life.

Volunteers take part in international coastal cleanup around Jacksonville, beaches

Volunteers hit beaches and parks across Northeast Florida as part of an international coastal cleanup Saturday morning.

Charity wrestling tournament in Clay County honors life of teen who died by suicide

A Clay County wrestling tournament this weekend honors the life of Ryder Pimienta, an Orange Park High School wrestler who died by suicide in 2021.

Morgan & Morgan donates $100K to combat hunger in Northeast Florida

Due to inflation, and the rising cost of food, utilities and housing, an unprecedented number of families and individuals are facing food insecurity and financial hardship.

20,000 supporters put heart and soul into First Coast Heart Walk

Thousands of people joined in for the First Coast Heart Walk on Saturday to raise awareness of heart disease -- the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S.

Local man uses NFT project’s cryptocurrency funds for bleacher, sports equipment upgrades

Omar Perez created an NFT project in the cryptocurrency world and started using the funds to help pay for children’s sports gear, and now, new bleachers at Argyle Athletic Association.

Positively JAX: More than just a cup of coffee at Noah’s Agape Café

A new coffee shop that highlights those with special needs just opened in the Fruit Cove and St. Johns areas.

CW17 & WJXT are proud media sponsors of the 2022 River City Pride parade, festival

CW17 and WJXT, THE local station, are proud to be named media sponsor of River City Pride events.

Timucuan Park Foundation seeking volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup Day

Calling all volunteers!

Slate of speakers eager to spark new ideas at 2022 TEDxJacksonville ‘Friction’ conference

TEDxJacksonville has announced its on-stage lineup of speakers and musical performers as well as conference activities for the 2022 conference FRICTION on Oct. 22 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.

Local teens representing Team USA win gold, silver medals during 2022 Powerlifting Championships

Mahailya Reeves and Courtney Comer crushed it!

‘Paw’-some puppy ‘Pawzilla’ looking for fur-ever love after losing leg

The team at the Jacksonville Humane Society wants you to meet "Pawzilla"!

Remember this? Check out this Publix photo timeline to celebrate 92 years of business

Publix is celebrating 92 years of business on Tuesday. Its first store opened its doors to customers in Winter Haven on Sept. 6, 1930.

Over $33,000 raised in Cutest Pet Contest, winner announced

The results are in – The Jacksonville Humane Society announced the winner of its annual Cutest Pet Contest. It’s Raja!

Q BBQ Fest returning to Jacksonville’s TIAA Bank Field this fall

Barbecue lovers, this is for you.

904 Day: Facts, places, events that really put Jacksonville on the map

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

Find a fur-ever friend at Labor Day weekend free adoption event 🐾

The Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services are hoping to make fur-ever homes a reality for more than 100 dogs and cats this Labor Day Weekend.

Need a job? Naval Station Mayport hosting career fair for service members, veterans

Naval Station Mayport is hosting a tri-base job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the University of North Florida.

Headed to the beach? Here’s how you can help protect sea turtles, shorebirds this Labor Day

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminded the public on Thursday that sea turtles and shorebirds are still reliant on Florida’s beaches for nesting.

Florida police captain brought to tears as daughter delivers final sendoff

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Captain — Dominic Piscitello — was brought to tears Wednesday as his daughter delivered him his final call.

Jacksonville 9/11 first responder battling cancer dropped from WTC health program after insurance provider switch

“I feel that everybody says never forget but I think it was forgotten quick,” Brown said.

Save the dates! Vintage market days coming to Clay County in December

The event will provide a special holiday time shopping experience complete with visits from Santa Claus!

National Beach Day: Best beaches in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

Where is your favorite beach to relax, surf, walk the dog, etc.?

American Red Cross in urgent need of volunteers

Like many organizations that help people in need, the Red Cross is experiencing a shortage in volunteers that started during the pandemic.

JFRD, American Red Cross help residents in Northside neighborhood prone to flooding amid hurricane season

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the American Red Cross worked together to keep people in high flood zones safe on the Northside safe amid hurricane season.

Civil rights conference closes as leaders, youth reflect on where Jacksonville is 62 years after ‘Ax Handle Saturday’

Saturday marks 62 years since Ax Handle Saturday in Jacksonville when a mob of white men downtown chased and beat African Americans with ax handles and other weapons.

News4JAX receives ‘Safe Newsroom’ designation from PFLAG for LGBTQ+ community

News4JAX is the only newsroom in Northeast Florida to make the list.

Jax River City Pride announces parade, festival dates

River City Pride is inviting everyone to “Be Loud, Be Proud” on Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, for its Pride parade and "Cabaret" festival.

Can you help local animal organizations ‘clear the shelters’ Saturday?

The "Clear the Shelters" campaign is returning to Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services are teaming up for the national free adoption event.

Community-provided Hurricane Ian closings, schedule changes

River City Pride postpones parade on Saturday

MAD DADS teams up with JSO, local bikers to crank up attention for unsolved murders

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital hosts reunion for NICU survivors, families

Jacksonville students collecting bottled water for Jackson, Mississippi

Resources like Ponte Vedra-based K9s For Warriors helping to lower veteran suicide rate

Jacksonville residents have mixed emotions on potential new high rise for former site of Jacksonville Landing

Hospital workers pitch in at Seamark Ranch for ‘day of service’

Score big at football-themed job fair in Jacksonville