News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton has gone through two rounds of chemotherapy for a progressive and aggressive form of cancer. The side effects led Bruce and his wife to opt for a new hairstyle, getting ahead of the hair loss by shaving his head.
From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.
The Players week is teeing off at TPC Sawgrass as the PGA Tour honors those who serve in uniform on Tuesday with the annual Military Appreciation Day.
With the highly-anticipated Gate River Run quickly approaching this weekend, the Sleiman Enterprises Runners’ Expo kicks off this morning at a new location from previous years.
Visitors who want an up-close look at the manatees being cared for at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens won’t have to travel far from the zoo’s new entrance to see them.
If you’re running the annual Gate River Run — or just planning to be downtown — this year comes with major changes. We’re breaking down what you need to know before race day with the help of longtime race director Doug Allred.
The Florida Department of Health lists drowning as the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4, and state lawmakers in Tallahassee are considering two bills aimed at reducing those deaths.
When you hear the word Durkeeville, you might immediately think of JP Small Stadium, where Hank Aaron played baseball and The New Stanton, but it’s also a community investing in its history and growing future generations.
Members of Jacksonville’s Iranian community gathered at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park this weekend, not in protest, but in celebration. Many of them said they believe the latest developments in Iran could mark a turning point for their homeland and for loved ones still there.
Some families in St. Johns County gathered Sunday morning to remember a 12-year-old boy killed in a crash near Patriot Oaks Academy on Feb. 17.
The annual World of Nations festival drew vendors, performers and visitors to downtown Jacksonville for a weekend of food, music and cultural displays.
The new $1.9 million project at DeLeon Shores Park off Dolphin Boulevard East will completely revamp the skate park, add three new lighted pickleball courts, upgrade the multipurpose field, and build a walking path around it.
The Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens debuted its new $72 million VyStar SkyScape entrance on Friday with a ribbon-cutting event featuring top civic leaders, philanthropic partners, and executives from VyStar and the zoo.
This month’s Postively JAX winner, Here Tomorrow, is redefining suicide prevention in Northeast Florida by offering something many families say they couldn’t find when they needed it most: immediate, personal support at no cost and with no wait.
The Gullah Geechee community has deep roots in Jacksonville. Beyond the streets and shorelines lives a story of survival, identity, and heritage.
People who live in St. Augustine Beach will have the chance to share how they feel about e-bikes being used around the city during a special town hall at 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall (2200 A1A South).
Veterans with the Wounded Warrior Project have been meeting for a series of cooking classes over the past month. In their final class, they learned how to make risotto and chicken — but many say the real takeaway is connection and community.
A collaboration between the Community Health Outreach and the American Heart Association is working to change the number of nutrition-insecure military families in Jacksonville, starting with a truck carrying 3,500-5,000 pounds of food that will feed roughly 6,000 families a month.
Voices of the 904 hosted its first live show at the inaugural LaVilla Black History Market, bringing the conversation to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park. In honor of Black History Month, host Kendra Mazeke spoke with four local leaders about the legacy of Jacksonville’s historic LaVilla neighborhood.
A Jacksonville mother is calling her 2-year-old son a miracle after he survived a near-drowning in a pond on his family’s property — an ordeal she says unfolded in less than 10 minutes during what began as a normal day at home.
One in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. That’s more than 93,000 children who do not have enough food at home.
Night to Shine returned to Jacksonville on Friday evening, marking an unforgettable celebration for people with special needs.
For Gary Thomas, Jacksonville’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade isn’t just a procession through downtown streets — it’s a “Freedom Walk” that has defined nearly half a century of his life.
Chef Barry Honan of Lotus Noodle Bar was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: South. The recognition makes Honan eligible for consideration for a James Beard Award later this year.
One grassroots idea in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside has grown into a movement that has uplifted Black-owned businesses, brought families together, and turned A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into an economic engine.
As brush fires continue to burn across parts of Putnam County, one local woman found a simple way to say thank you to the firefighters working long hours to keep flames from spreading: cupcakes.
A nonprofit organization focused on home repairs and rehabilitation services is expanding its presence to Jacksonville, with a particular emphasis on serving veterans and low-income homeowners.
A 250-year-old live oak, a landmark in an Atlantic Beach neighborhood, was recently cut down, leaving neighbors saddened and concerned about preserving the city’s historic trees.
Freezing temperatures were not going to stop dedicated Jacksonville Beach runners from completing the 19th annual DONNA Marathon.
As temperatures continue to plummet, Jacksonville officials have extended operating hours at The Legends Center to provide overnight shelter for those seeking warmth, while local shelters prepare for increased demand.
The 19th Annual DONNA Marathon, a longtime weekend tradition in the Jacksonville area, kicks off Friday.
A 14-year-old Fleming Island High student, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a crash while walking with his bicycle in August, continues to fight for his life in the hospital, his family told News4JAX.
Despite the cold temperatures, dozens of volunteers were out Thursday morning across Jacksonville to help count people experiencing homelessness. This effort, spearheaded by the nonprofit Changing Homelessness, is part of the annual Point-in-Time Count.
Nine months after announcing that he was looking to sell his beloved Intuition Ale Works brewery, owner and founder Ben Davis shared an updated post on Facebook, saying “the right buyer never came” and the eatery will be closing in April after more than 15 years in Jacksonville.
A 16-year-old Fletcher High School wrestler is facing a long road to recovery after she suffered a severe spinal injury during a match that left her partially paralyzed.
JEA crews headed north Friday morning to assist with potential power restoration efforts as a major winter storm threatens South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast.
For 12 hours, News4JAX, community volunteers, and business partners joined forces to raise money for Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Jenese Harris reports on how the community came together to give back.
News4JAX was selected as one of Report for America’s new 2026 newsroom partners, and by July 2026, more than 200 Report for America corps member journalists will be assigned to newsrooms across the country.
Since last May, News4JAX has been tackling the tough topic of affordable housing from every angle. Now, we’re taking our efforts a step further by joining a coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including digital, broadcast, and print media – to tackle the issue of housing costs as a shared editorial project in 2026.
The annual Wolfson Children’s Challenge Telethon at WJXT returns Thursday with an ambitious goal -- to raise $100,000 to help provide lifesaving and life-changing care for local children in need of important comprehensive therapy services.
The Timucuan Parks Foundation is hosting an MLK Day of Service beach cleanup at Little Talbot Island State Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday.
A Belgian man who spends time caring for a Jacksonville World War II soldier's grave is looking to connect with their relatives.
After Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Bills in the playoffs, Lynn Jones-Turpin, with the Jacksonville Free Press, shared a message praising head coach Liam Coen during the post-game news conference, highlighting his leadership, resilience, and what this season meant beyond the final score. The moment has gone viral, but the response has been mixed between those who celebrate Jones-Turpin's words of encouragement and those who say that's not the role of a reporter covering the game.
Sunday’s 27-24 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium was an emotional roller coaster for Jaguars fans as the game came down to the final minutes.
The Jacksonville community is rallying behind a local father who lost his wife just one day after she delivered their sixth baby, who was born premature at just 29 weeks.
A Nassau County woman was recently inspired to find a solution when she learned that thousands of children and teachers in the district carry debt from school lunch costs.
The National Guard Armory Building in Springfield is one step closer to being sold for redevelopment, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
A Middleburg High School teacher lost her catering business equipment and family heirlooms in a storage facility fire. Community members rally to support her through an online fundraiser.
Four friends from different upbringings and age groups have embarked on a march from Jacksonville to Washington, D.C., advocating for expanded social welfare programs and raising awareness about homelessness.
Lorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his food truck trailer missing. The local food truck community helped him to recover it on New Year's Eve.
Lorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.
Ponte Vedra cyclist Patrick McGarry is training for a 2026 cross-country ride from San Diego to St. Augustine to honor his sister lost on 9/11.
No. 25 Missouri (8-4) and No. 20 Virginia (10-3) will square off at EverBank Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m., for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Here’s more on what fans -- especially those visiting from out of state -- should know before they head downtown.
Veterans Memorial Park off U.S. 90 in Baker County now has a special memorial marker dedicated to all from the county who served in the U.S. military.
Baptist Health said close to 10 babies were born on Christmas Day at several of the health system's locations around Northeast Florida.
Players from Missouri and Virginia met Friday with children from Dreams Come True ahead of Saturday’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium.
Lorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.
The mother of Jacquez Anlage, who was shot and killed a little more than five years ago, just before his 21st birthday, shared with News4JAX on Christmas Day how she and other survivors support each other during the holidays and other hard times.
Families worldwide have started traditions of watching new movies on Christmas Day at the theater.
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.
A Jacksonville mother and her two children, who lost everything in an apartment fire earlier this month, are celebrating a Christmas miracle, thanks to an outpouring of community support.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it took teamwork on land and water to save a soaked and shivering French bulldog last week when it got stuck on a small island in the Ribault River.
Minds of the Future Academy, a STEAM-focused Jacksonville private school with 150 students, was nearly ready to move into the permanent “dream” space it had spent years searching for. Then burglars struck the property last week, leaving the school looking to its community for help.
Volunteers of all backgrounds will come together to support hands-on projects focused on neighborhood revitalization, meeting basic needs, and strengthening financial well-being—the building blocks of strong, thriving communities.
Kady Yellow, vice president of PlacemakingJax, is a driving force behind one of the largest movements shaping downtown Jacksonville. Since arriving four years ago, she has redefined placemaking through a people-first, community-engagement approach that brings life to public spaces. In the season finale of Voices of the 904, Kady explains what placemaking is, why it matters, and how education and activation work together through initiatives like the Placemaking School.
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Close to 200 children who will be spending Christmas in a Jacksonville hospital are going to have presents to open that morning, thanks to a local group.
The city of Jacksonville has launched its 2025 Get Covered Jax! campaign, which is designed to help Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.
A week on the streets, freezing nights and a moment of hope. How one man’s story shows why Jacksonville’s annual sweater drive matters now more than ever.
Dozens of people in need will receive an early Christmas gift on Wednesday morning, a layer of warmth for the cold days. It’s all part of a tradition that takes place every year for the Mister Rogers Sweater Drive.
A family is asking for the community’s help after their 4-year-old son lost his left ear following a dog attack in November on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Dozens of Duval County teachers, students and their families came together Saturday morning for the 13th annual “Let’s Move Jacksonville” event at Henry J. Klutho Park.
A Jacksonville program that teaches girls life lessons and how to roller skate needs the community’s help right now. Sk8her Inc. is looking for a permanent place to consistently meet several times every week.
Chef Kalin Anderson, owner of FeedtheVille and the next guest on Voices of the 904, transforms any space into a kitchen with his expressive, unrestricted style. In this episode, he leads a live cook-along while sharing his culinary journey, the pivotal moment that pushed him into full-time entrepreneurship, and how he uses food to expand palates and build community through events like his “Curated by Kalin Anderson!” pop-up.
Morning Show anchor Jennifer Waugh invites News4JAX viewers to join her weekdays at 10 a.m. on News4JAX+ for her new streaming show, which will include deeper conversations with guests we invite on the show.
Feral cats are contributing to large numbers of animals being taken in by the Jacksonville Humane Society in 2025.
A week after her 18-year-old son was gunned down while working at a Westside Burger King, Natasha Jackson shares the harrowing story of learning about his death, her personal heartbreak and gratitude for the community's support, and the lesson she hopes the city can learn from the senseless violence that took her son's life.
Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Waterpark have created three decades of memories for many local families. And now, the parks are inviting the community to take home a piece of the park’s history.
Jacksonville’s first-ever outdoor ice skating rink opened Friday morning in downtown Jacksonville, near the Riverside Arts Market.
Ascension St. Vincent’s associates and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving to prepare and deliver more than 1,000 warm meals to local seniors in need.
Thousands of people woke up early on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the traditional turkey trot race in Atlantic Beach.
One of Northeast Florida’s most popular holiday attractions will return to Jacksonville Beach on Wednesday.
A Jacksonville educator with three decades of teaching experience has been named Preschool Educator of the Year by the Florida Association for the Education of Young Children.
Nick Kano revitalized his granddad’s historic Paulus Music Company, transforming the longtime musician hub at 41 E. Duval Street into a thriving creative space with five community-focused businesses. This week on “Voices of the 904,” he shares his family’s multi-generational story, the partnership with PlacemakingJax that helped bring the project to life, and why contributing to downtown Jacksonville’s resurgence is deeply meaningful to him.
Dozens of Northeast Florida families say they were blindsided by steep increases in their monthly mortgage payments after buying new construction homes from D.R. Horton, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders.
