Since 1984, Dreams Come True has delivered more than 5,200 dream experiences, and News4JAX is proud to partner once again with Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia’s local dream-granting organization for our annual Positively JAX phone bank donation drive.

Before they sign a lease, renters should be able to easily find out if dangerous housing conditions have been reported at a complex. That’s the idea behind a new tenant transparency tool developed by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and supported by city leaders.

Founded by Ed Perez, who came to the United States from Cuba as a child, Three Grains of Rice Missions distributes food and offers services to people with a range of needs, including elderly, disabled and unhoused neighbors.

Chancho Kings brings a taste of Ecuador to Murray Hill, and the story behind it is just as rich as the food on the plate.

The city of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup event on Saturday at sites across the city.

A Latina-owned, family-operated business is bringing a new approach to wellness to Jacksonville’s Southbank, combining clinical care, fitness, recovery and community under one roof.

Berman Brothers began as a military salvage operation in Jacksonville after World War II and has grown into a company with two primary divisions: Scrap metal recycling and metal distribution.

Two large pieces of the USS Jacksonville submarine have returned to the city they were named for, with plans to restore them and eventually put them on public display in downtown Jacksonville.

Jacksonville is one step closer to setting new rules for e-bike riders, including a 15 mph speed limit on sidewalks and shared-use paths, but the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is raising concerns about whether riders would have enough notice of the new restriction.

A rundown on all things Big Brothers Big Sisters related for the month

With the Stadium of the Future renovation in full swing, the Jaguars are sharing some important information for fans planning to head downtown for Sunday's season opener against the Browns at EverBank Stadium.

Two nurses at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital have started a weekly support group for people who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or an infant.

A Northeast Florida woman is drawing on more than 40 years of dog training experience to help children with autism build confidence and independence.

A disc dog league meeting most Monday nights at Oceanway Park in Jacksonville is welcoming new participants — and their dogs don’t even need to know how to catch a frisbee to join.

A 1,700-square-foot mural off Park and Lomax streets celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its history was unveiled on Thursday, a year after state requirements compelled the removal of rainbow-colored crosswalks in the 5 Points neighborhood.

Three recent domestic violence cases in Northeast Florida are raising questions about how to recognize danger before it turns deadly. We look at the warning signs, how Jacksonville’s INVEST program identifies high-risk survivors, and where victims can turn for help,even if calling police doesn’t feel like an option.

The Electrical Training Alliance of Jacksonville program is different from a traditional college or even trade school path. Apprentices work full time for one of the program’s electrical contractors while attending classes one or two nights a week.

Latasha Hobbs believes that if License Plate Readers had been in place years ago, whoever is responsible for killing her son might have been found.

Jacksonville City Councilman Jimmy Peluso is revising proposed legislation that would give residents more input on the installation and removal of license plate-reading cameras, even after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it would suspend use of the technology across Duval County.

Jacksonville sailors aboard the USS Cooperstown returned home after spending several months deployed to the southern border, reuniting with loved ones at Naval Station Mayport.

Four Duval County schools are getting extra financial and community support this school year through Two Dope Chicks Who Give A Care’s “When We Pull Up” tour.

Sierra McKnight, 39, a mom and former standout high school basketball player in Jacksonville and Division I athlete at Bethune-Cookman University, is battling Stage 4 breast cancer.

Local restaurants feature menu items with proceeds going into community development

A partnership between the University of North Florida and nonprofit WareWorks is giving college and local high school students hands-on experience in engineering and skilled trades.

Sing Out Loud Festival marks its 10th anniversary in St. Augustine in September 2026, featuring over 160 acts across 17 venues and three weekends of free Local Artist Showcases.

A new workforce education center from the Northeast Florida Builders Association opened this week on Sunbeam Road. It will train carpenters, electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians to meet growing demand across the region.

Mercy Support Services held a groundbreaking Friday on 34 additional units for families experiencing homelessness in Clay County.

For the 2026 season, the Jaguars are introducing a value menu with some of EverBank Stadium’s most popular items available for $4.99.

A partnership between the Northeast Florida Builders Association and Clay County Schools helps students secure paid positions with local employers and earn certifications while making money.

Twenty-three military veterans graduated from Operation New Uniform’s career readiness program Friday at Florida Blue’s Deerwood Campus in Jacksonville, marking the organization’s 78th graduating class.

New research is identifying warning signs of suicidal thoughts in children as young as 5, 7, and 10 years old. Experts say the findings are alarming, but they are also an opportunity for families to step in sooner and save lives.

Clay County District Schools Superintendent David Broskie says the district is well-positioned heading into the new school year, with students set to return Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Brantley County students head back to school on Tuesday, just months after the devastating Highway 82 wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes and left a lasting impact on the tight-knit community.

Eight months after RiversEdge opened, construction continues around one of Jacksonville’s newest green spaces, which brings events, fitness groups and community members to the Southbank.

Local chefs have once again been invited to showcase their creativity in whipping up delicious vegan dishes for the annual Jacksonville Vegan Chef Challenge.

Northeast Florida’s first Cook Out restaurant is now open for business.

School is just weeks away in Brantley County, where many families were left without homes after the Highway 82 fire in April destroyed tens of thousands of acres and burned more than 100 homes.

Be Pro Be Proud is bringing its mobile learning lab to Northeast Florida, giving middle- and high-school students a hands-on look at careers they might not have considered.

A longtime Pawsitive Reader at Jacksonville Humane Society is being recognized for a major milestone: 100 hours reading to shelter pets.

If you’re interested in adopting a pet this weekend, you’ll have a chance on Satuday at Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services “Really Large Adoption Event.”

Harry Reagan, a longtime News4JAX editorial director and a former Jacksonville City Council member, has died. He was 87.

Community Hospice & Palliative Care will host the special open house welcoming Community PēdsCare patients and families to the Dorion Family Pediatric Center for the very first time.

News4JAX toured Jones Technical Institute (J-Tech Institute), a nonprofit vocational school with programs ranging from HVAC to diesel, welding, marine/RV – even commercial truck driving.

As students prepare to return to classrooms, more than 1,100 school resource officers from across Florida are gathering in Jacksonville for hands-on training focused on the challenges they could face on campus.

A Northside Jacksonville Roses Discount Store is temporarily closed after weeks of complaints about a broken air conditioning system — raising concerns about conditions for both workers and shoppers in the community.

A 400-year-old pot created by a member of the Indigenous Potano-Timucua tribe was excavated, still fully intact, by students at the University of Florida earlier this year.

We’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school giveaways and events around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Months after News4JAX reported on the removal of a 200-year-old live oak in Atlantic Beach, the city has passed tighter restrictions.

More than a hundred Florida National Guard soldiers are heading out on a short-term deployment, but they’re not leaving empty-handed.

Several neighborhood residents alerted News4JAX that a memorial for a 12-year-old student who was killed in a dirtbike crash might have had items removed.

News4JAX will begin featuring Trade Up stories in the weeks ahead, introducing viewers and readers to local students starting their journeys, employers investing in talent, and community leaders creating new pathways to economic opportunity.

Trade Up aims to highlight those opportunities by showcasing local success stories, providing information about training programs and apprenticeships, and connecting job seekers with employers who are actively hiring.

A Jacksonville Afghan restaurant owner says a single social media post turned his struggling business around — and may have saved his family in the process.

A local organization is calling on the Jacksonville community to help those affected by a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, where the death toll has surpassed 4,000 and thousands more have been left without homes.

With a heat advisory in effect Friday for the third consecutive day in the Jacksonville area, the city announced just before noon that cooling centers will be open around the city through Sunday.

Two Sisters and A Deviled Crab, a local Black-owned seafood restaurant, located in the Orange Park is closing down after three years of operation.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Palatka is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the city announced Wednesday.

A lightning strike sparked a fire at Deenwood Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, leaving a hole in the roof and members of the congregation vowing to rebuild.

Local musicians create benefit concert for Venezuelan Earthquake victims

The city of Jacksonville has chosen European Street Cafe to run a café at the new Riverfront Plaza, introducing one of the area’s most well-known local restaurant brands to the center of Downtown’s revitalized riverfront.

Local families whose children might need new shoes for the fast-approaching school year can now register for the Kicks for the Kids giveaway.

Today, more than 47 million people living in the U.S. were born in another country. Behind that number are stories of risk, reinvention, and the hope of something better.

With crowds expected all across Florida’s beaches Friday through the weekend and lots of people getting into the water, safety is a big talking point.

With the Fourth of July bringing fireworks, cookouts, and crowds, pet experts say the holiday can be one of the most dangerous days of the year for dogs — and a little preparation can make a big difference.

America is turning 250, and if you want to know what the next generation thinks about freedom, fireworks, and the Fourth of July, just hand them a microphone.

Pew research says only about 1 in 10 Americans has served in the military, down from nearly 1 in 5 in the 1980s. So, as the country celebrates freedom, what does serving mean to them?

Season two of “Voices of the 904″ has come to a close, and we can’t say it enough: Thank you, Jacksonville.

A North Florida couple who celebrated 60 years of marriage in June is now trying to rebuild after a fire destroyed the Interlachen home they spent decades building together.

We’ve got a county-by-county list of events happening around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia to celebrate July 4th.

Grocery prices are still stretching family budgets, and many shoppers are looking for new ways to save. One option starts right on your phone. The app is called Too Good To Go. It connects customers with local businesses that have unsold food at the end of the day — items that might otherwise be thrown away.

Joel Pace is the kind of person who sees a need and finds a way to meet it. For 35 years, Pace has taught music. But outside the piano studio, he is also the founder of Be the Change Northeast Florida, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families, seniors and people experiencing homelessness.

Jacksonville Daily Record publisher Angela Campbell was deeply loved by colleagues and the local business community. She died on June 25 at 49 years old.

A signature Jacksonville community event to celebrate local children battling life-threatening illnesses returned Saturday with Dream Day 2026, and News4JAX was there from start to finish.

If you are part of the Jacksonville military community and are looking for something to do Friday night, Naval Station Mayport is hosting what they call their biggest annual community event.

A 9-year-old Jacksonville girl is preparing for a weekend her family will never forget. Paisley Speed is one of the children being honored at this year’s Dream Day, an event that celebrates children facing serious medical challenges.

Emma Davis, 11, finishes cancer treatment just in time for Dreams Come True 2026. Davis battled Wilms’ tumor for months before doctors identified the diagnosis. This Saturday, she gets to be a star.

Over the past week, shoppers have been getting used to the new ALDI at Market and Union. At the same time, Jacksonville City Council members are preparing to take up an incentives proposal tied to Gateway Jax’s planned N7 development at 119 W. Beaver St., a mixed-use tower that would set aside space for a Publix-sized grocery store downtown.

More than a decade after losing her son, Trayvon Martin’s mother says the pain of gun violence never truly goes away.

Dream Day is coming to Northeast Florida this Saturday, and 36 brave children will be celebrated as stars for the day. Today, we're sharing the story of 10-year-old Colton Kilgore, a Jacksonville-area boy whose resilience and faith are already inspiring those around him.

Melissa Endrina, a Navy veteran and owner of Aloha Waffle Bar, posted a video to Instagram pleading for community support after struggling to bring in customers. What followed surprised even her.

Parents looking for something active and meaningful for their high-schoolers this summer may want to consider volunteering at Camp “I Am Special,” an immersive program run by Catholic Charities that pairs teen “buddies” with kids and adults who have special needs.

If you’re looking for a place to watch Friday’s 3 p.m. match between the U.S. and Australia in Seattle, we’ve compiled a list of spots around the Jacksonville area that are showing the World Cup.

Jade Robinson founded Volunteer Jax after experiencing the impact of community support firsthand as a child. On the season two finale of Voices of the 904, she shares how the organization connects volunteers with nonprofits across Northeast Florida and explains why giving your time can create stronger communities, meaningful connections and lasting impact.

The American Red Cross has declared a severe blood shortage across the nation, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is showing how a single donation can travel from a donor’s arm straight into the hands of a paramedic.

Two recent dog attack cases in Jacksonville have put a spotlight on a question many Floridians may not know the answer to: Can a dog owner — or even someone simply watching a dog — face criminal charges when an animal seriously injures or kills someone?

According to Feeding Northeast Florida, 1 in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. And the struggle only grows in the summer months when children who rely on eating breakfast and lunch at school must find those meals elsewhere. But one Jacksonville business wants to make things easier.

Community event at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

Mandatory minicamp is underway, giving registered fans one of their first close looks at the 2026 Jaguars. The team is looking to build on a strong 2025 campaign that included a 13-win season, an AFC South title and a playoff appearance.

A Mandarin High School football player was injured Saturday in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating as an “accidental shooting.”

Fletcher High School alum James Russell is News4JAX’s Positively JAX winner for May. James, who was born with cerebral palsy, created the James Russell Fund, which collects school supplies, toys and clothing, awards scholarships and more.

A Jacksonville family is asking for prayers and support after a Mandarin football player suffered a traumatic brain injury after a shooting in the Inwood Terrace neighborhood.

A federal judge has ruled that the man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train cannot currently stand trial due to mental illness.

Community event for dads and father figures to have a safe space for deeper conversations

Tie up your laces and join in a nationwide event happening on Saturday, June 6. It’s National Trails Day!

Former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril returns to Jacksonville to host his foundation's flag football tournament and Family Fun Day. The Clay High School alum sat down with News4JAX to talk about his mission to empower youth in the community.

Teen takeovers are large, social‑media‑organized gatherings of youths at places such as malls, beaches and parks that have recently led to fights, shootings and other forms of violence.

Ryan Thompson, founder of Jax Creators, joins Voices of the 904 to discuss how he's helping Jacksonville creatives level up through connection, collaboration and community. He shares the evolution of Jax Creators from a small meetup into a thriving network for artists, influencers and entrepreneurs, while also looking ahead to the upcoming Creatorverse Conference and its mission to create more opportunities for local talent.

A planned teen gathering being promoted on social media has drawn a heightened police presence to the St. Augustine Beach Pier Thursday, even as officials say they moved to shut down the event before it could get underway.

For the first time, the Michelin Guide has included Jacksonville and Northeast Florida in the Florida restaurants it considers for its highest three-star rating, according to our news partner, the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Two Northwest Jacksonville business owners closed their doors, saying a challenging economy, changing consumer spending habits, and financial pressures have made it difficult to continue operating.