One local Jewish congregation stepped up Thursday to make sure seniors across the community didn’t go without a warm meal, and that the workers of Aging True, who normally deliver those meals, could have the holiday off with their families.
Jacksonville is set for an unseasonably warm and dry Christmas, with clear skies and ongoing drought conditions, according to Meteorologist Katie Garner of News4JAX The Weather Authority. Holiday travelers may face foggy conditions in some areas.
From festive Christmas trees to cozy space heaters, common holiday fixtures can quickly become fire hazards if proper precautions aren’t taken, Jacksonville fire officials warned.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 22.
While many families are hitting the road to celebrate the holidays, new data shows that the stretch right before Christmas can be one of the deadliest times to drive in Florida.
Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Monday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 21.
A suspected cyberattack has knocked France’s national postal service and its banking arm offline during the busy Christmas season.
Go for a light layer or jacket this morning. You’ll likely be able to peel it off by the afternoon, especially the closer you are to the water. It’s breezy, too, with wind gusts in the teens and 20s, so if you’re sensitive to wind chill, definitely bundle up a bit.
Under partly cloudy skies, the first day of winter will begin on the chilly side with some patchy fog. Once the fog clears, sunny conditions and fall-like feels will be in the air.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 18 games.
President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 15.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Monday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 14.
Sunday marked a day of family fun, Christmas gifts and health resources as a Jacksonville nonprofit celebrated its 10th Community Christmas Party.
The Prime Osborn Convention Center was filled with excitement Saturday morning as thousands of children poured in for the 26th Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 11 games.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is calling on state lawmakers to convene a special legislative session before the Christmas holiday to roll back property taxes, saying Floridians need “immediate relief.”
A Kentucky father will be able to celebrate Christmas with his daughter for the first time in 43 years, and it was all thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip from Florida.
News4JAX is inviting the community to help make the holidays a little brighter for local pets through its annual Santa Paws donation drive, happening Dec. 15–19.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 8.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Monday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 7.
A Jacksonville nonprofit is accepting toys and monetary donations for its 10th annual Community Christmas Party on Dec. 14.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 4 games.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 girls soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 3 games.
Jacksonville is in for a wet weekend with rain expected to impact the Christmas parade and Jacksonville Jaguars game, plus dropping temperatures and possible localized flooding risk, according to Katie Garner with News4JAX’s The Weather Authority.
The Jacksonville Icemen are teaming up with News4JAX this year to present the 2025 Santa Tracker, continuing a festive legacy that began decades ago when legendary meteorologist George Winterling first followed Santa’s journey using satellites and early NORAD updates.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 1.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Monday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 30.
For 13 years, MS volunteers have been helping Christmas shoppers at the Beaches with holiday gift wrapping. The service is available daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., December 13 through December 24, near Hallmark and Five Below in the South Beach Regional Mall in Jacksonville Beach
Melania Trump has decorated the White House for the holidays, and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”.
After dozens of volunteers spent Saturday wrapping gifts to prepare for the fourth annual “Tis the Season Giveaway,” the day kicked off successfully with plenty of smiles and many presents being given away.
Dozens of volunteers spent Saturday morning and afternoon wrapping gifts in preparation for the fourth annual “Tis the Season Giveaway.”
Trade tariffs are driving up artificial Christmas tree costs by about 30%, affecting holiday traditions for millions of Americans. Industry leaders seek exemptions while retailers offer deeper Black Friday discounts.
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 24.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Monday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 23.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Nov. 20 games.
Travelers passing through Jacksonville International Airport in just over a year will get more than a seat on their flight — they’ll get a taste of the city itself.
The Weather Authority forecasts continued unseasonably warm and sunny weather with highs in the 80s, ongoing drought concerns, and minimal rain for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Michael W. Smith is bringing his “Every Christmas Tour” back to the River City. He will be playing and singing at Florida Theatre on December 17.
If you’re teetering between the naughty and nice list, it’s time to get your affairs in order. Santa Claus is taking a brief break from working overtime with the elves and is making a stop in the Jacksonville area to take some photos with families.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Nov. 13 games.
Catholic Charities St. Augustine chapter is accepting applications for its annual Hope for the Holidays program to provide Christmas assistance and toys to families with children facing financial hardship.
Authorities are pulling submerged vehicles from the Columbia River, including a car thought to have belonged to a Portland couple who vanished in 1958 while out for a drive with their three daughters.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 28.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 27.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 23 games.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 21.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 20.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 16 games.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 14.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 13
The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 9 games.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 7
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 6.
The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 2 games.
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to take down the ornaments, lights, and décor and dispose of the tree. Christmas tree removal will take place in Clay County.
The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 30.
Lions, tigers, and other big cats love playing with trees, so the staff at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jacksonville suggests that people help both the environment and their furry friends by recycling Christmas trees.
Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion.
Members of Jacksonville’s Jewish community came together on Christmas morning for an annual tradition of delivering meals to homebound seniors in a program they call “Mitzvah Meals and More.”
While many are enjoying Christmas festivities, one Jacksonville family is packing up to move after smoke from their heater filled their home.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
The thick layer of clouds we’ve had Tuesday will start to break up over the next few hours allowing the cold air to stick around through the Christmas morning hours.
Local authorities say a Russian ballistic missile struck a residential building Tuesday in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih and at least one person was killed.
The holiday season is the perfect time to embrace all things festive, including the beloved tradition of donning “ugly” sweaters.
AAA will work to help stranded motorists while also keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. Tuesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states.
Mourners are laying flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack as investigators puzzle over the motive of the suspect and his previous encounters with authorities are scrutinized.
The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march, no decorations and no twinkling lights, in deference to the ongoing war in Gaza.
Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus.
This holiday season, a couple from St. Mary’s has taken on a unique mission: spreading cheer by visiting local cemeteries and decorating gravesites that appear neglected.
Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.
Santa arrived early, bringing joy to children this Christmas. The 43rd annual Christmas event, hosted by J.P. Hall Children Charities, provided thousands of toys and bikes to families in Clay County, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.
Officials say four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg.
Police are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attack.
Church bells rang out in the German city of Magdeburg exactly 24 hours after authorities say a man drove into a busy Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others.
