Terry Lester was at her wits’ end trying to save some ducklings that have been trapped for days in a storm drain -- so she called News4JAX.

Eden Kendall is thrilled to return on Jan. 6 as co-host of the energetic weekday morning program River City Live, alongside Rance Adams.

Children and their families packed the Prime Osborn Center on Saturday for the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveaway.

Anchor Jana Angel wraps up her last River City TEALgate show with a major surprise from the WJXT team and the ROAR of the Jaguars!

The Channel 4 Toy Drive is happening today, Dec. 5, at WJXT Studios, 4 Broadcast Place, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.!

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Channel 4 will begin collecting new and unwrapped toys from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at WJXT Studios located at 4 Broadcast Place.

There will be a programming change this week as News4JAX gives our staff more time to spend with their families during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Early voting has started in Duval County, and News4JAX wants to see your “I Voted” photos showing off your stickers.

Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally-based dream granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to children in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are going through a difficult and often terrifying time with their illnesses.

The deadline for Nassau County homeowners to appeal their property tax assessments is Sept. 13.

Mark Clanton, Kevin Talley and Randy Sell have more than eight decades of experience as photographers at News4JAX and all three are retiring on Monday.

As we commemorate Juneteenth on Wednesday, we have a few Channel 4 programming notes to share with you.

Tom Wills retires from WJXT on May 31, 2024 after 49 years. He writes his final article for News4JAX.com

News4JAX asked community members to share memories and messages ahead of his retirement.

The 1970s saw Channel 4 continue its long tradition of aggressive investigative journalism.

With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28.

Longtime lead anchor Tom Wills is retiring from News4JAX. His last day will be May 31.

Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next week.

It’s something you will only see happen on Channel 4.

The Channel 4 family is remembering its very own.

Vic Miccolucci has been getting results and saving lives in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia for more than a decade.

News4JAX reporter, anchor, investigator, and all-around great guy, is leaving Channel 4.

It’s that time of year, when we turn our clocks one hour ahead (spring forward) before we go to bed on Saturday night. Daylight saving time robs us of that one hour of sleep so that we get more sunlight in the evenings.

Make sure you spend some time with your loved ones and remind them you care about them. Make it a great day!

Community members donated toys ranging from bicycles, to dolls and footballs, to stuffed animals and more!

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.

Press the play button above to watch live.

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.

There was no shortage of laughter during George Winterling's career. He loved to tease his colleagues and crack jokes in the studio. Everyone loved George — except maybe one.

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.

After 30 years of incredible careers at WJXT-Channel 4, Mary Baer and John Gaughan sat down with Tom Wills to talk about their impending retirement and life during and after The Local Station.

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.

Improve your business by advertising on WJXT Channel 4—The Local Station, WCWJ 17, Bounce (ECWJ) and News4JAX.com.

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.