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Springfieldโs comeback: Transforming from high-crime rates to community hotspot
Read full article: Springfieldโs comeback: Transforming from high-crime rates to community hotspotNot long ago, Springfield was better known for its crime rate than its charm; however, neighbors today say the area has begun turning heads for a very different reason, as the historic Jacksonville community has transformed from a place many avoided into a destination where people want to live, work, and play.
From Jacksonvilleโs first zoo to the street cars on Pearl Street, Springfield holds unique River City history
Read full article: From Jacksonvilleโs first zoo to the street cars on Pearl Street, Springfield holds unique River City historyIf youโre out at Klutho Park in Springfield, you might notice a modern-style giraffe statue overlooking the green spaces. Itโs there to mark the site of Jacksonvilleโs first zoo, which was built in the early 1900s.
Resident, developer share excitement for potential growth in Springfield
Read full article: Resident, developer share excitement for potential growth in SpringfieldSpringfield has historic homes and neighborhoods that give it a charming feel, but the area has also seen a major boom in new construction, growth and potential.
Disc golf course in Springfieldโs Klutho Park offers unique experience for those who want to hit the fairway
Read full article: Disc golf course in Springfieldโs Klutho Park offers unique experience for those who want to hit the fairwayA Springfield resident worked with the nonprofit Sustainable Springfield to build a disc golf course in Klutho Park, which is maintained now by SPAR and is a daily attraction for residents across the city.
Historic Springfield in Jacksonville blends timeless charm with a strong sense of community
Read full article: Historic Springfield in Jacksonville blends timeless charm with a strong sense of communityJust north of downtown Jacksonville, Historic Springfield is a neighborhood where history lives on through restored homes, century-old streets, and a close-knit community.
Once known as โConfederate Park,โ Springfield Park at center of Jacksonville monument debate
Read full article: Once known as โConfederate Park,โ Springfield Park at center of Jacksonville monument debateSpringfield is one of the oldest and most historic parts of Jacksonville, and as a result, itโs been at the center of one of the most divisive debates in the cityโs history: Confederate monuments.
Get heart-shaped falafel, handmade croissants and ice cream with โa little Jesusโ at these must-eat spots in Springfield
Read full article: Get heart-shaped falafel, handmade croissants and ice cream with โa little Jesusโ at these must-eat spots in SpringfieldIn an effort to learn about the best food offered in the Springfield area, we called around and were provided three spots, though if we had time, we would have visited every restaurant.
RL Brown in Springfield prepares for influx of about 75 students from RV Daniels after DCPS-approved consolidation
Read full article: RL Brown in Springfield prepares for influx of about 75 students from RV Daniels after DCPS-approved consolidationR.V. Daniels consolidated into R.L. Brown at the end of last school year. The principal shares how they're preparing for the new school year, and a community member shares the emotional impact of losing a neighborhood school.
Study Hacks: Our anchors share some tips that help keep their families on track. What works for your students?
Read full article: Study Hacks: Our anchors share some tips that help keep their families on track. What works for your students?Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and we want to help our viewers and their families be ready for the transition. That includes getting back into the groove of studying.
Bridging the gap for mental health care access for minorities
Read full article: Bridging the gap for mental health care access for minoritiesWhether youโre Black, white or brown, a woman or a man, young or old -- mental illness doesnโt discriminate. But for minorities, getting help can be more difficult.
From bedtime tricks to teaching teens to multitask, our anchors share their back-to-school life hacks. Whatโs yours?
Read full article: From bedtime tricks to teaching teens to multitask, our anchors share their back-to-school life hacks. Whatโs yours?Our Morning Show anchors want to help you out by sharing some of the life hacks theyโve learned over the years when it comes to back-to-school time. And we want to hear from you!
Customers line up early as popular chicken tender chain Raising Caneโs opens first Jacksonville restaurant in Oakleaf
Read full article: Customers line up early as popular chicken tender chain Raising Caneโs opens first Jacksonville restaurant in OakleafThe line formed early for the newest restaurant to open its doors in Oakleaf: popular chicken tender chain Raising Caneโs.
$20M project to save Fernandina Beach shoreline finishes months ahead of schedule
Read full article: $20M project to save Fernandina Beach shoreline finishes months ahead of scheduleThe $20 million Nassau County Shore Protection Project to renourish the Fernandina Beach shoreline from Fort Clinch to Saddler Road has finished months ahead of schedule.
75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cut
Read full article: 75% of kids who rely on this local nonprofit face homelessness or housing instability. Their state funding was just cutThe Giving Closet Project has quietly become a safety net for thousands of Jacksonville students facing homelessness and housing insecurity. But after losing $150,000 in state funding through Gov. Ron DeSantisโ budget vetoes, the organization is now leaning heavily on the community to survive.
Celebration Church holding annual free grocery giveaway this week. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Celebration Church holding annual free grocery giveaway this week. Hereโs what to knowCelebration Church has announced the details for 2025โs annual Serve Day, a grocery giveaway event that helped thousands of families in Jacksonville last year.
HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Floridaโs rural communities
Read full article: HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Floridaโs rural communitiesThe University of Floridaโs new HealthScreen program will use mobile health vehicles to send community health workers and nurses throughout North Central Florida to conduct critical health screenings for heart issues, prediabetes and diabetes.
Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balance
Read full article: Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balanceOn Wednesday, the St. Johns County Firefighters Union is meeting with county officials to continue to push for a major change: a healthier work schedule. This will be the second meeting between the two sides in the contract negotiation process.
โItโs about legacyโ: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marineโs truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthday
Read full article: โItโs about legacyโ: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marineโs truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthdayA Marine Corps veteran launched a fundraiser to restore the truck of a fellow Marine who was killed while serving the country 15 years ago.
How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivities
Read full article: How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivitiesVolunteers will pick up trash and other debris along the shoreline from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday after Friday's Fourth of July festivities.
Less than 50 homicides reported in Jacksonville in first half of 2025 with significant drop in child, teen deaths
Read full article: Less than 50 homicides reported in Jacksonville in first half of 2025 with significant drop in child, teen deathsLess than 50 homicides have been reported in the first six months of the year, a similar number to the first half of 2024, putting Jacksonville on track to match last year's historic low for homicides.
Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchange
Read full article: Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchangeA Ponte Vedra couple made a landmark $50 million donation Monday to the Mayo Clinic and will be honored by having the hospitalโs innovation exchange program renamed in their honor.
Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bonds
Read full article: Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bondsOn Saturday, the Big Gay Picnic in Willowbranch Park and the Pride Celebration at Riverside Arts Market brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate as Pride Month came to a close.
Jacksonville man builds โLittle Free Libraryโ in Woodland Acres neighborhood
Read full article: Jacksonville man builds โLittle Free Libraryโ in Woodland Acres neighborhoodPeople in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, specifically on the 7600 block of Eaton Avenue just off Arlington Road, will see the newest little free library.
Step into Pippi Longstockingโs world: Visit the iconic film location in Old Town Fernandina Beach
Read full article: Step into Pippi Longstockingโs world: Visit the iconic film location in Old Town Fernandina BeachMuch of Amelia Island was used as a backdrop for The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, but the most memorable spot was the house that stood in for Villa Villekulla, Pippiโs home in the story.
4th of July in Fernandina Beach: Hereโs what you need to know about parking
Read full article: 4th of July in Fernandina Beach: Hereโs what you need to know about parkingStarting Friday, Seaside Park will be closed off to traffic because of the renourishment project thatโs underway at the beach. The US Army Corps tried to put a pause on the project during the 4th of July weekend, but couldnโt.
Fernandina Beach Pride empowers LGBTQ+ youth, allies with $13K in scholarships to foster future Nassau County leaders
Read full article: Fernandina Beach Pride empowers LGBTQ+ youth, allies with $13K in scholarships to foster future Nassau County leadersFernandina Beach Pride has given out $36,000 in scholarship money to Nassau County high school seniors since 2019.
Raise a glass to history: The Palace Saloon, Floridaโs oldest bar, still charms patrons in Fernandina with storied past
Read full article: Raise a glass to history: The Palace Saloon, Floridaโs oldest bar, still charms patrons in Fernandina with storied pastThe Palace Saloon, Floridaโs oldest bar, still sits at the very location where it was built in the 1870s: at the corner of Centre and 2nd streets in the heart of Fernandina Beach in Nassau County.
Fernandina Beachโs trailblazers: Celebrating the achievements of Solicito Salvador, Henrietta Dozier and Ken Williams
Read full article: Fernandina Beachโs trailblazers: Celebrating the achievements of Solicito Salvador, Henrietta Dozier and Ken WilliamsAs part of our 4 Your Neighborhood visit to Fernandina Beach, weโre highlighting some of the famous folks who call the area home.
Protecting Paradise: Fernandina Beachโs $20M battle to save its shoreline
Read full article: Protecting Paradise: Fernandina Beachโs $20M battle to save its shorelineFernandina Beach is undergoing a $20 million shoreline restoration project to combat erosion and protect coastal communities from storm damage.
Discover Fernandina Beach: Hidden gems from historic Old Town to scenic waterways and trails
Read full article: Discover Fernandina Beach: Hidden gems from historic Old Town to scenic waterways and trailsFrom the waterways to the trails to the beaches, here are some hidden gems you donโt want to miss when you venture up to Nassau Countyโs coast.
Volunteers battle invasive Russian thistle on Fernandina beaches
Read full article: Volunteers battle invasive Russian thistle on Fernandina beachesWhen you think of Fernandina, you probably picture peaceful beaches and pristine coastline and thatโs exactly what locals and volunteers are fighting to protect. But itโs not just beachgoers who love the sand. A fast-spreading invader is threatening the natural landscape.
Honoring the past, embracing the future: Local advocate reflects on 47 years of Pride in Jacksonville
Read full article: Honoring the past, embracing the future: Local advocate reflects on 47 years of Pride in JacksonvilleLocal advocate Richard Ceriello has watched Jacksonville change greatly over the years when it comes to LGBTQ+ acceptance -- dating all the way back to the city's first Pride Celebration in Willowbranch Park 47 years ago.
Fernandina Beach community pushes back against proposal for paid parking in historic downtown that could โruin the vibeโ
Read full article: Fernandina Beach community pushes back against proposal for paid parking in historic downtown that could โruin the vibeโA proposal from the city of Fernandina Beach to implement paid parking in the historic downtown district has gotten major pushback from the community. A public town hall is being held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to discuss the issue.
JASMYN names interim executive director after departure of CEO
Read full article: JASMYN names interim executive director after departure of CEOWith the recent departure of CEO Francisco Castro, JASMYN announced Friday that local nonprofit consultant and LGBTQIA+ advocate Tina Wirth will be stepping in as the agencyโs interim executive.
Positively JAX: Cathedral Arts Project helps students find their voice through the arts
Read full article: Positively JAX: Cathedral Arts Project helps students find their voice through the artsFor more than 40 years, the Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) has been on a mission to inspire and empower students in Duval County through the arts. From classrooms that double as concert halls to hallways transformed into colorful galleries, CAP is creating spaces where creativity can thrive.
Senior Chief Reyes serves alongside daughter Midshipman Reyes aboard USS Nimitz, celebrating Navy family legacy
Read full article: Senior Chief Reyes serves alongside daughter Midshipman Reyes aboard USS Nimitz, celebrating Navy family legacyIn the Navy, many toss around the word โfamilyโ casually. Divisions become families. Departments become families. Berthing members become families. Co-workers who spend 18 hours a day working together and another six sleeping near each other become family members.
Jacksonville Humane Society partners with Petco for MEGA Pet Adoption Event aiming for 2,000 adoptions
Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society partners with Petco for MEGA Pet Adoption Event aiming for 2,000 adoptionsJacksonville Humane Society proudly joins forces with with national nonprofit Petco and animal welfare groups across Florida.
Building bridges: OneJaxโs commitment to diversity and inclusion shines during Pride Month
Read full article: Building bridges: OneJaxโs commitment to diversity and inclusion shines during Pride MonthFounded in 1970, OneJax is a nonprofit that has promoted diversity as the foundation for a strong community for more than 50 years.
Fernandina Beach community protests proposal for paid parking in historic downtown district
Read full article: Fernandina Beach community protests proposal for paid parking in historic downtown districtA proposal from the City of Fernandina Beach to implement paid parking in the historic downtown district is getting major pushback from the community.
Jax LGBT Chamber offers free vendor spots for upcoming annual โBig Gay Picnicโ at Willowbranch Park
Read full article: Jax LGBT Chamber offers free vendor spots for upcoming annual โBig Gay Picnicโ at Willowbranch ParkNext weekend, the annual โBig Gay Picnicโ returns to Willowbranch Park in Riverside. The family and pet-friendly event, hosted by the Jacksonville LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the AIDS Memorial Project AMP, celebrates community and inclusivity.
Spotlight: Pride Community Center of North Central Florida advocates for LGBTQ+ communities in 13 counties
Read full article: Spotlight: Pride Community Center of North Central Florida advocates for LGBTQ+ communities in 13 countiesThe Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is based in Gainesville and serves 13 local counties, including Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Putnam and Union.
โYouโre not aloneโ: JASMYN provides critical support for LGBTQ+ teens, young adults in Jacksonville
Read full article: โYouโre not aloneโ: JASMYN provides critical support for LGBTQ+ teens, young adults in JacksonvilleAs Pride Month continues, News4JAX is highlighting local organizations, like JASMYN, that provide resources and safe spaces for the Northeast Florida LGBTQ+ community.
Rainbow connections: House of Prism empowers St. Augustineโs LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and beyond
Read full article: Rainbow connections: House of Prism empowers St. Augustineโs LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and beyondCo-founded by three friends who saw a need in the nationโs oldest city, House of Prism provides advocacy, education, and services for LGBTQIA+ individuals in St. Augustine.
Celebrating 50 years: How Orange Park Pediatrics has transformed medical services in Clay County
Read full article: Celebrating 50 years: How Orange Park Pediatrics has transformed medical services in Clay CountyFifty years ago, a local pediatrician answered a need in the Clay County community for medical services, back when seeing a doctor cost just $17 a visit.
Deadline approaching for local students to apply for PFLAGโs scholarship program
Read full article: Deadline approaching for local students to apply for PFLAGโs scholarship programSince its inception, PFLAG Jacksonville has provided more than 345 scholarships totaling more than $430,000 to local students. The application window for 2025 is rapidly closing, so here's what students need to know.
Spotlight on COLORS: Local organization offers rainbow of resources for Jacksonvilleโs LGBTQIA+ community
Read full article: Spotlight on COLORS: Local organization offers rainbow of resources for Jacksonvilleโs LGBTQIA+ communityCOLORS Resource Center offers advocacy and social services to create safe spaces and foster connections for the LGBTQIA+ community in Northeast Florida and beyond.
Hundreds of families get free hurricane supply kits at Farm Share distribution in Jacksonville
Read full article: Hundreds of families get free hurricane supply kits at Farm Share distribution in JacksonvilleFarm Share held a free distribution on Saturday in Jacksonville, but this time around, it wasnโt just food being handed out.
Nothing more Florida than a Boater Skip Day: Important reminder before heading out on the water
Read full article: Nothing more Florida than a Boater Skip Day: Important reminder before heading out on the waterThe Clay County Sheriffโs Office is encouraging everyone to enjoy the day, but emphasizes the importance of safety.
Farm Share giving away hurricane supply kits Saturday in Jacksonville
Read full article: Farm Share giving away hurricane supply kits Saturday in JacksonvilleThe charity is giving away hurricane supply kits at nine events across the state Saturday morning. The local event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday outside Celebration Church.
Pride Month: Jacksonville-based nonprofit The Queer Trans Project provides free gender-affirming care across the country
Read full article: Pride Month: Jacksonville-based nonprofit The Queer Trans Project provides free gender-affirming care across the countryThe Queer Trans Project is a Jacksonville-based, trans-led nonprofit that provides free gender-affirming resources to people across the country.
Celebrating Pride: How the LGBTQ Community Fund is making a lasting difference for local nonprofits
Read full article: Celebrating Pride: How the LGBTQ Community Fund is making a lasting difference for local nonprofitsNews4JAX is celebrating Pride Month this June by highlighting our unique and vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, and Wednesday, weโre shining a light on the LGBTQ Community Fund.
Pride Month 2025: Celebrating the rich history of Jax River City Pride
Read full article: Pride Month 2025: Celebrating the rich history of Jax River City PrideJax River City Pride is a local 501 (c)(3) nonprofit all-volunteer organization that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with a festival and parade each October in the Five Points area.
Keep kids reading this summer: Jacksonville Public Libraryโs program combats โsummer slideโ
Read full article: Keep kids reading this summer: Jacksonville Public Libraryโs program combats โsummer slideโThe Jacksonville Public Libraryโs Summer Learning Program runs now through Aug. 2, offering free reading challenges, STEM activities, and family-friendly events to help kids stay engaged and prevent summer learning loss.
AAPI Heritage Month: News4JAX reporter goes back to his roots with a taste of Thai cuisine at RD International Market
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: News4JAX reporter goes back to his roots with a taste of Thai cuisine at RD International MarketNews4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger goes inside RD International to taste Thai Cuisine, taking him back to his roots.
โBlew me awayโ: Mandarin football player recalls moment Jaguarsโ Travis Hunter surprised him at his home
Read full article: โBlew me awayโ: Mandarin football player recalls moment Jaguarsโ Travis Hunter surprised him at his homeHard work doesnโt always get immediate recognition, but for one local athlete, it showed up unexpectedly in his backyard in the form of Travis Hunter.
Jaguarsโ Travis Hunter scores another viral moment when he surprises Jacksonville high school player mid-workout
Read full article: Jaguarsโ Travis Hunter scores another viral moment when he surprises Jacksonville high school player mid-workoutA freshman football player at Christโs Church Academy in Mandarin got an unexpected visitor during his at-home workout -- and the moment has gone viral.
Jacksonville honors fallen heroes with annual observance at nationโs second-largest veteran memorial wall
Read full article: Jacksonville honors fallen heroes with annual observance at nationโs second-largest veteran memorial wallThe city's yearly Memorial Day tradition is a heartfelt tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
โMeeting them where theyโre atโ: How a former EMT is now a beacon of hope as a first responder peer support specialist
Read full article: โMeeting them where theyโre atโ: How a former EMT is now a beacon of hope as a first responder peer support specialistSince launching its First Responder Peer Support Program in June 2022, LSF Health Systems has answered calls from over 4,600 EMS professionals, law enforcement, firefighters and their families across 20 counties in Northeast and North Central Florida.
AAPI Heritage Month: Highlighting the long-time Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm on Jacksonvilleโs Westside
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Highlighting the long-time Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm on Jacksonvilleโs WestsideOn Jacksonvilleโs Westside, Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm was a long-lasting example of the Chinese-immigrant farms that sprang up in the city during the early 1900s.
Fernandina Beach asks for input from residents for Flood Adaptation Plan
Read full article: Fernandina Beach asks for input from residents for Flood Adaptation PlanThe city of Fernandina Beach is developing a Flood Adaptation Plan to protect the community from tidal flooding, storm surge, rainfall, and sea level rise.
Volunteers needed Thursday to place flags on gravesites for Memorial Day at Jacksonville National Cemetery
Read full article: Volunteers needed Thursday to place flags on gravesites for Memorial Day at Jacksonville National CemeteryStaff at Jacksonville National Cemetery are asking for volunteers of all ages to come out Thursday to help with the traditional placing of U.S. flags on gravesites in recognition of Memorial Day.
AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie Young
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie YoungWeโre shining the spotlight on Kie Young, president of the Japanese Association of Jacksonville. Sheโs also a member of the Mayorโs Asian American Advisory Board.
Clara White Mission serves up joy, hope, 1,500 meals for 31st annual โMiracle on Ashley Streetโ
Read full article: Clara White Mission serves up joy, hope, 1,500 meals for 31st annual โMiracle on Ashley StreetโFor 30 years, the "Miracle on Ashley Street" event has offered a beacon of light, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Clara White Mission's efforts to uplift those experiencing homelessness.
Farm Share distributes food to food-insecure Floridians in Macclenny
Read full article: Farm Share distributes food to food-insecure Floridians in MacclennyFarm Share, Floridaโs leading food nonprofit and the stateโs largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area.
Fernandina Beach commissioners interviewing 2 finalists to replace fired city attorney
Read full article: Fernandina Beach commissioners interviewing 2 finalists to replace fired city attorneyThere are three finalists to become the next city attorney of Fernandina Beach. City commissioners plan to interview the finalists at City Hall one-on-one starting at 8:45 a.m. Thursday.
Concertgoersโ complaints pour in after weather dampens Jacksonville Funk Fest experience
Read full article: Concertgoersโ complaints pour in after weather dampens Jacksonville Funk Fest experienceFunk Fest made its return to Jacksonville on Friday, and while some concert goers expressed excitement for the eventโs comeback, others expressed disappointment.
โI donโt want to die like thatโ: Veteran finds hope and housing after years of homelessness
Read full article: โI donโt want to die like thatโ: Veteran finds hope and housing after years of homelessnessKen Hearda, 80, is one of the 135 veterans who were experiencing homelessness in 2024. Now, he's got a life-changing opportunity, thanks to Operation Barnabas and Operation Lifeline in Clay County.
Builders Care constructs brighter future with ramps, roofs for local seniors, disabled & veterans
Read full article: Builders Care constructs brighter future with ramps, roofs for local seniors, disabled & veteransBuilders Care is a nonprofit organization that has been installing ramps in Northeast Florida for more than two decades.
Salvation Army campaigning for $1M to save programs that are now at risk because of depleted emergency reserves
Read full article: Salvation Army campaigning for $1M to save programs that are now at risk because of depleted emergency reservesFor years, the Salvation Army has been a lifeline in Jacksonville, serving hundreds of people facing hard times. Now, the organization is trying to raise $1 million to keep providing services. If it doesnโt reach its goal, services could be cut.
A local woman got by for 2 years with no running water in her home. Then a kind deed sparked a life-changing mission
Read full article: A local woman got by for 2 years with no running water in her home. Then a kind deed sparked a life-changing missionBuilders Care is a local organization that is changing lives with its mission to help the elderly, disabled and veterans stay in their homes.
Clay County partners to host Kids Bike Rodeo with free helmet giveaway
Read full article: Clay County partners to host Kids Bike Rodeo with free helmet giveawayClay County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with partners from across the area to hold a Kids Bike Rodeo on May 30, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Jax Parks summer camps offer technology, nature, sports options for families. Registration opens Tuesday
Read full article: Jax Parks summer camps offer technology, nature, sports options for families. Registration opens TuesdayThis year, there are three types of camps for your child to choose from, each available at several locations: technology camp, nature camp, and sports camp.
Hidden Gems: Jacksonvilleโs beaches offer more than the ocean for adventure seekers
Read full article: Hidden Gems: Jacksonvilleโs beaches offer more than the ocean for adventure seekersNews4JAX is highlighting Duval Countyโs beaches for this monthโs 4 Your Neighborhood special. But beyond the shoreline, there are some hidden gems at the beaches that you donโt want to miss.
BEAM offers light of hope for families, single mothers, senior citizens in need in beaches communities
Read full article: BEAM offers light of hope for families, single mothers, senior citizens in need in beaches communitiesSince 1985, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, BEAM, has been serving members of the Beaches community who find themselves suddenly in crisis and unable to pay their rent, utility bill or feed their family.
Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to know
Read full article: Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to knowIf your dog loves to feel the sand in their paws, Duval County offers several pet-friendly beaches, but each has rules about when our fur friends can visit their shores.
Guac and ghosts: Do you know Taco Luโs haunted history?
Read full article: Guac and ghosts: Do you know Taco Luโs haunted history?Did you know Taco Lu on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach has a ghost? You must go back in time to get to the bottom of the paranormal activity that people who work there tell you is just haunting.
St. Augustine city manager announces meetings for community input on large-scale events
Read full article: St. Augustine city manager announces meetings for community input on large-scale eventsOn Monday April 28 during a regularly scheduled City Commission meeting, the City Manager David Birchim announced a series of meetings to discuss large-scale events, scheduled in The Alcazar Room of City Hall
Raising change: How to build child-first communities
Read full article: Raising change: How to build child-first communitiesIn big cities and small towns, families across the country are facing economic struggles, immigration challenges, and the growing impact of our changing environment. But in many communities, families are not just navigating these challenges โ they are leading the charge in solutions.
How Jacksonvilleโs CareerExpo is bridging the skills gap in Floridaโs booming construction industry
Read full article: How Jacksonvilleโs CareerExpo is bridging the skills gap in Floridaโs booming construction industryWith a growing demand for skilled workers across Florida, local students were able to get a hands-on look at what a future in the trades could look like.
St. Johns County community showers injured 12-year-old with prayers, love after e-bike crash
Read full article: St. Johns County community showers injured 12-year-old with prayers, love after e-bike crashWhile their friend and teammate continues to be in critical condition in the hospital following an e-bike crash, a St. Johns County football team is planning a vigil for him Wednesday night.
Florida officials say now is the time to prepare for hurricane season at last day of JaxReady Fest
Read full article: Florida officials say now is the time to prepare for hurricane season at last day of JaxReady FestAs hurricane season approaches, first responder agencies across Duval County are ensuring families are prepared. The Jax Ready Festival begins Friday, offering a free event designed to help the community get ready for potential emergencies.