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Channel 4 is looking for a few good elves to help make a child’s Christmas merry and bright.

The Duval County School Board will hold a Board Workshop on October 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

The pause on student loan payments is days away.

Mayor Donna Deegan and Officials will share updates regarding Hurricane Idalia at noon.

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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Tallahassee ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia at 9 a.m.

Jacksonville is mailing out TRIM (truth in millage) notices Friday. It’s the first look at what your property tax bill will be this year -- and unfortunately, that bill will be higher than last year.

Local non-profit and News4JAX has now helped more than 16,000 new pairs of shoes find a child in need over 10 years.

Show us your skills by coloring the Channel 4 logo

Celebrate National Coloring Book Day by printing out a Channel 4 logo to decorate your refrigerator door.

A reflection of longtime Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist George Winterling.

Getting a second shot in the 10th anniversary of the 'Oh Say Can You Sing' competition, David James used his second chance to win the crown.

Say hello to K-9 Ripley!

Brittany Wescott was the runner-up on Season 1 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing' with the closest vote ever, 41-40 percent.

Nayana Sen finished fourth in Season 6 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing'.

Zoe Bell Pruitt finished third in Season 5 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing'.

David James, who finished third in Season 4 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing', will compete for a second shot at the title.

To cap off a decade of delighting local audiences, four former 'Oh Say Can You Sing' finalists get another shot at the title and some big prizes.

For 50 years on WJXT, forecasting temperatures, rainfall and storms was the biggest role of this legendary meteorologist who “lived and breathed” weather. George Winterling was also known, both to his television fans and to his neighbors in Beauclerc, for his love of gardening.

Let us know how WJXT-Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist Emeritus, George Winterling, impacted your life.

We are celebrating Mary and John, who have spent the last three decades on your TV. 30 years of telling your stories, sharing what's going on in your neighborhood and more. Now it's time for us to hear their stories.

The News4JAX Creative Services Department put together some special ads spreading the news of John and Mary’s retirements on May 31.

I'd like to share with you a couple of my John and Mary memories. I want to start with some of the very first comments that former news anchor Deborah Gianoulis and I made about Mary 30 years ago--and we stand by them today. "Mary Baer has fit into our newsroom from the first day she got here. It seems like she's been here all along."

Mary Baer and John Gaughan have belonged to this community for 30 years, and it's a big sacrifice to work until 11:30 at night -- or, come into work -- when you're telling everyone else to shelter in place during a storm. Also, to share, in the joy and the sadness in the stories you tell. They have served you so well. But Mary and John also belong to us here at News4JAX, as colleagues and friends. The conversations that happen OFF AIR -- have created relationships that will last a lifetime.

By now you may have heard that both Mary Baer and John Gaughan are retiring from Channel 4 after 30 years. John and Mary started within months of each other in 1992.

We are a little more than two weeks away from Jacksonville’s election day – and next week, News4JAX is going to take a closer look at some of the issues impacting our community.

We are a little more than two weeks away from Jacksonville’s election day – and next week, News4JAX is going to take a closer look at some of the issues impacting our community.

By now you know there’s an election coming up on May 16. But, you likely also know that you don’t have to wait until then to vote.

It feels like the blink of an eye; 30 years at Channel 4! It’s been a whirlwind of emotions, reflecting on the countless stories I’ve had the honor to bring to our viewers.

1992....the year Bill Clinton was elected president, the Olympic games were held in Barcelona, Jay Leno debuted on the Tonight Show and John Gaughan and Mary Baer joined the team at WJXT-TV, Channel 4 in Jacksonville.

Candice Coleman worked as a reporter for News4JAX for two years.

During Wednesday night’s debate at Jacksonville University, you’ll get to hear from them directly as they address issues like crime and violence and affordable housing. You can watch it live at 8 p.m. on Channel 4, News4JAX+ or News4JAX.com.

The Florida High School Athletic Association's 16-member board of directors, made up of 14 men and 2 women, will vote on whether or not to make high school athletes report on their menstrual cycle.

Tracy Gaffney is someone who you rarely saw on TV, but she helped identify the needs of the community and how a local television station could help fill the gap.

It’s game day, Jaguars fans!

The Children's Christmas Party of Jacksonville returns to serve the River City's children in need.

Many Duval County residents with big hearts made a small gesture to impact the lives of local children by donating Christmas gifts to the 12th annual Channel 4 Toy Drive on Thursday.

Channel 4 is collecting toys for underprivileged children and we need your help.

You helped make The Morning Show the most-watched morning news in Jacksonville for the past 10 years. Now we want to celebrate with you!

Chief Meteorologist John Gaughan celebrates 30 years of working at WJXT-Channel 4.

All games will be streamed on News4JAX+ and select games will be broadcast live on WJXT Channel 4. We look at the matchups.

The Border Classic presented by Baker’s Sports puts high school football in the spotlight this week, with seven games over three days.

The Border Classic presented by Baker’s Sports puts high school football in the spotlight this week, with seven games over three days.

The Border Classic presented by Baker’s Sports puts high school football in the spotlight this week, with seven games over three days. All games will be streamed on News4JAX+ and select games will be broadcast live on WJXT Channel 4. We look at the matchups.

It’s Border Classic week as News4JAX and WJXT head to the Peach State for seven games of high school football action.

Prince Andrew will be the subject of a satirical TV musical in the latest season of shows from U.K. broadcaster Channel 4.

After the five candidates who want to tackle Jacksonville's biggest law enforcement issues squared off Wednesday night on Channel 4, an analyst with the Jacksonville Public Policy Institute shared what he considered the biggest takeaways from the debate.

News4JAX viewers with YouTube TV accounts contacted The Local Station on Tuesday afternoon, saying they were having issues watching WJXT.

Join us during the Jacksonville Sheriff's Debate on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. for a LIVE chat.

The four finalists in the 2022 Oh Say Can You Sing competition are really excited to show off their talents.

News4JAX invites you to help our local USO and receive a free flag on Flag Day.

Newer residents might not know, but the River City once had a reputation for a pretty nasty smell that was so bad it could make you sick to your stomach.

WJXT-TV Channel 4 and News4JAX.com are the recipients of two 2022 Regional Edward R. Murrow awards.

As we mark the 200th anniversary of Jacksonville, we turn to a longtime resident to take us back in time to the Jacksonville he remembers. George Winterling moved to our area in 1941. He was just a boy; his father moved the family from New Jersey when Winterling was about 10 years old.

High school football on News4JAX and WJXT Channel 4 returns this fall and expands to the Peach State, with the Border Classic at Glynn County Stadium in Brunswick on the way.

A local woman called News4jax this week asking about a call she received from someone who appeared to be contacting her from our news station.

After two years plagued by COVID-19 precautions, the Gate River Run actually feels like the event of old. The 45th installment of the event, which will be televised on WJXT Channel 4 and streamed on News4JAX.com, is Saturday morning.

Play along in our News4JAX Insider Super Bowl pick 'em poll.

Feeding Northeast Florida picked up thousands of items donated in the Positivley JAX food drive on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Thanks to News4JAX viewers, 1,235 toys had been collected as of Thursday morning as part of Channel 4′s Positively JAX Toy Drive.

Channel 4′s Positively JAX Toy Drive kicked off Wednesday.

Lucinda Jones purchased bicycles and dropped them off around 9 a.m. Wednesday. She said she loves to give back.

WJXT Channel 4 The Local Station, WCWJ 17 and News4Jax.com offer a variety of opportunities to reach our audience, including ad placements, section sponsorships and integrated cross-media campaigns.

Channel 4 is collecting toys for underprivileged children and we need your help.

President Biden delivers remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan.

We are celebrating by sharing your fur-bulous pup pics all day long.

A Clay County football rivalry is headed out of town … just for a night.

Turn on Channel 4 to watch the game live or open this story for tweet-by-tweet action from New Orleans.

The opening look at the new Jaguars under Coach Urban Meyer was a bit of a letdown. Can the Jaguars change things up tonight when they take on the New Orleans Saints in front of a national audience?

The Better Business Bureau warns to watch out for suspicious QR codes, because they could put that info at risk.

We want to see your student’s back-to-school photos!

The death of a 31-year-old woman who was shot and burned alive by her former husband has focused attention on the long-taboo subject of domestic violence among French police officers.

News4JAX is again Jacksonville’s top choice for local news after winning morning, early and late news for adult viewers ages 25-54, according to the Nielsen Company’s July measurement.

A longtime member of the Channel 4 family was honored Thursday night at the second annual Ken Knight Awards in Jacksonville.

Kicks for the Kids is collecting shoes for students who might not have shoes to wear to school.

Goodwill of North Florida's annual awards ceremony and celebrity fashion show -- "Striving to Succeed" -- will be streamed online and shown on Channel 4 at 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

Officials in Surfside, Florida, provide an update on search and recovery efforts in the wake of a deadly condo collapse.

A restaurant in Fernandina Beach has been declared structurally unsafe.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference regarding Tropical Storm Elsa at the State Emergency Operations Center on Saturday, July 3rd.

Governor Ron DeSantis, LT. Governor Jeanette Nuñez & Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie will address the press in Surfside.

Hundreds of you brought your tattered and faded American flags to Channel 4 on Flag Day, and we gave you a new one in exchange. A group of local Boy Scouts helped us retire and properly dispose of your flags in a solemn, meaningful ceremony.

Did you see it?

The Jaguars' second preseason game of 2021 will be seen on WJXT, Channel 4. The game against the New Orleans Saints is scheduled for Monday night, Aug. 23.

News4JAX wants to help you celebrate Flag Day by giving away American flags.

Channel 4, The Local Station, was the most-watched television station in the Jacksonville market for the 2020-2021 broadcast season, according Nielsen Media Research.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” state Sen. Audrey Gibson and state Rep. Cord Byrd discuss the recent legislative session, the record-setting state budget, newly signed bills and the upcoming special session.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax family has some bittersweet news: Monday is Meteorologist Rebecca Barry’s last day. After getting a degree in meteorology from Mississippi State, News4Jax gave Rebecca the mic, and she never let it go. When hurricanes battered the state, Rebecca not only did the weather, but also chipped in to help families in need. “I’m deeply grateful for the years working at The Local Station,” Rebecca said. “It’s been my honor to be your meteorologist,” Rebecca said.

The tornado watch has been canceled in the Georgia counties of Brantley, Camden, Charlton and Glynn. The tornado watch continues until 6 p.m. in the Florida counties of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Gilchrist, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Union. The National Weather Service has canceled a tornado warning for Clay and Duval counties. The watch continues for Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Union counties in Georgia. Tornado Warning including La Crosse FL, Brooker FL, Worthington Springs FL until 3:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/qcJrcaIkP1 — NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) March 18, 2021This comes as a Tornado Watch continues across Southeast Georgia and Northeast Georgia until 6 p.m.

Carianne Luter is a social media producer for News4Jax and has worked at Channel 4 since December 2015. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications.

Carianne Luter is a social media producer for News4Jax and has worked at Channel 4 since December 2015. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications.

Carianne Luter is a social media producer for News4Jax and has worked at Channel 4 since December 2015. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications.

The year Freddie Rhodes started at Channel 4, a gallon of gas cost 40 cents, the microprocessor was first invented and Disney World opened in Orlando. A 53-year broadcast radio veteran, Freddie -- who is legendary for his baritone voice and size 17 shoes -- clearly has no problems committing. News4Jax celebrated with Freddie five years ago for his 45th anniversary, so we knew we had to come back even bigger this year. It’s your old friend, George.”Mayor Lenny Curry even recognized Freddie’s long term of exceptional service with News4Jax and declared Jan. 15, 2021, as Freddie Rhodes Day in Jacksonville! “I want to take this time to congratulate my man, Freddie Rhodes, you know you’re one of my favorites.

Tune in to Channel 4 on Christmas Day and you’ll likely notice some changes to our programming. We’re airing an abbreviated programming schedule on Christmas so that our employees can spend more time with their families over the holidays. Another item of note: on Christmas Eve, we’ll carry a special performance by the acclaimed Gracias Choir. You can watch the same performance on Christmas Day starting at 11 a.m. The choir will sing some of your favorite Christmas carols as you and your loved ones celebrate the holiday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Channel 4 devoted Thursday to collecting toys to help make it a merry Christmas for children in need. Viewers dropped off new and unwrapped toys that will go to children across the River City. So we’re blessed to be a blessing.”One of the first vehicles into the parking lot Thursday morning was a truck from Maxwell House -- filled with toys! “We have been collecting the toys for the kids since the beginning of the summer,” Archie Harris, Line Coordinator at Maxwell House Coffee Co, said. Like I said we have a good working staff over the Maxwell House.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Its officially Christmas time in Jacksonville - the switch was flipped on Tuesday night, lighting the tree downtown. At 6:15 p.m., the lights on the tree lit up, showcasing the beautiful blue, red and gold ornaments. This year the tree lighting was virtual, so many people watched at home on their tv screens. “This is a very special time of the year for everyone, and we just love to see the lighting of the Christmas tree, especially in Jacksonville,” Steward said. Last year during the demolition, the ceremony was moved to the park, formerly known as Hemming Park.

Channel 4 is partnering with ACE Hardware and Toys for Toys to collect toys for children, and you can help. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at participating ACE Hardware locations in Northeast Florida from now through Dec. 8. Donated toys can also be dropped off at Channel 4 at 4 Broadcast Place. And we’re hosting a toy drive at Channel 4 on Dec. 10, so if you stop by that day, we’ll make sure your donated toys get delivered. That toy drive will run from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.It’s worth mentioning that the drop-off process will be a little different this year.

Carianne Luter is a social media producer for News4Jax and has worked at Channel 4 since December 2015. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications.

Highs will sit in the mid to low 80s with partly sunny skies and a 20%-30% chance for showers. Right now the launch is a go and will take off at 7:27 p.m. You can catch the launch live on Channel 4. By Sunday evening a cold front will move in from the northwest leaving us with cooler air come Monday morning. Monday morning those across SE GA could see lows in the upper 40s and low 50s across NE FL. Thanks to the passing cold front we will keep the fall-like weather with daily highs in the upper 60s low 70s and lows in the mid to low 50s through the next week.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)Joe Biden is expected to speak during prime time Friday night. Kamala Harris is expected to speak before Joe Biden. We will let you know as soon as that information become available. You will be able to watch the address on Channel 4 or right here on News4Jax.com.