A longtime Pawsitive Reader at Jacksonville Humane Society is being recognized for a major milestone: 100 hours reading to shelter pets.
A signature Jacksonville community event to celebrate local children battling life-threatening illnesses returned Saturday with Dream Day 2026, and News4JAX was there from start to finish.
The Tower Center of Hope’s transitional housing program pairs residents with a dedicated case worker who helps them build life skills — from resume writing to financial planning — designed to set them up for lasting independence.
Joel Pace is the kind of person who sees a need and finds a way to meet it. For 35 years, Pace has taught music. But outside the piano studio, he is also the founder of Be the Change Northeast Florida, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families, seniors and people experiencing homelessness.
Ten years ago, Riley Ruppert Richendollar arrived at Dream Day as a child facing a frightening diagnosis. He was just 7 years old when doctors found an inoperable brain tumor deep in his brain. Surgery was too risky, so Riley’s life became filled with chemotherapy, MRIs and constant doctor visits.
A 9-year-old Jacksonville girl is preparing for a weekend her family will never forget. Paisley Speed is one of the children being honored at this year’s Dream Day, an event that celebrates children facing serious medical challenges.
Emma Davis, 11, finishes cancer treatment just in time for Dreams Come True 2026. Davis battled Wilms’ tumor for months before doctors identified the diagnosis. This Saturday, she gets to be a star.
Dream Day is coming to Northeast Florida this Saturday, and 36 brave children will be celebrated as stars for the day. Today, we're sharing the story of 10-year-old Colton Kilgore, a Jacksonville-area boy whose resilience and faith are already inspiring those around him.
Melissa Endrina, a Navy veteran and owner of Aloha Waffle Bar, posted a video to Instagram pleading for community support after struggling to bring in customers. What followed surprised even her.
Parents looking for something active and meaningful for their high-schoolers this summer may want to consider volunteering at Camp “I Am Special,” an immersive program run by Catholic Charities that pairs teen “buddies” with kids and adults who have special needs.
According to Feeding Northeast Florida, 1 in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. And the struggle only grows in the summer months when children who rely on eating breakfast and lunch at school must find those meals elsewhere. But one Jacksonville business wants to make things easier.
The American Red Cross has declared a severe blood shortage across the nation, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is showing how a single donation can travel from a donor’s arm straight into the hands of a paramedic.
Fletcher High School alum James Russell is News4JAX’s Positively JAX winner for May. James, who was born with cerebral palsy, created the James Russell Fund, which collects school supplies, toys and clothing, awards scholarships and more.
Former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril returns to Jacksonville to host his foundation's flag football tournament and Family Fun Day. The Clay High School alum sat down with News4JAX to talk about his mission to empower youth in the community.
The Clara White Mission is hosted its 31st annual Miracle on Ashley Street Friday — an event that’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to support people experiencing homelessness here in Jacksonville.
A 6-year-old from Palm Coast who has lived with congenital heart disease his entire life is getting the experience of a lifetime — and it involves a lot of dancing, baseball and yellow.
Chris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group, is being recognized for using his success, resources and community connections to make a real impact across Northeast Florida — especially for women, children and young people in need.
A News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into a decades-long oversight at a local recovery program has prompted a wave of community support, helping keep the organization afloat as it works to meet costly safety requirements.
A Clay County youth program is earning national recognition for preparing young people to become disciplined leaders and engaged citizens — all while serving the Jacksonville community.
