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Hundreds of people gathered Monday in downtown Jacksonville for the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are sending 3 local youth football teams to the NFL Pro Bowl in Las Vegas to take part in the NFL Flag Football tournament.

There are fears items like the clock recovered from the disaster will be lost once their keepers die.

A former Afghan combat interpreter who fought alongside American troops in his native Afghanistan has found a new home in Jacksonville Beach, along with his wife and new baby.

Just last week, we asked: If you’re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

A warehouse in downtown Jacksonville will transform into a new street market this weekend. The organizer says he wanted to give the building a different purpose while giving new opportunities to the people who work there.

LIVE: City of Jacksonville hosts annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville wants to draw attention to the sport of boxing, while honoring a late member of the community who loved the sport.

A growing memorial now marks the spot where an 18-year-old Ribault High School senior was found dead Friday afternoon; after she was missing for three days.

A man and his dog were rescued by the Coast Guard after their yacht became disabled in St. Mary's Channel.

Alexi Giannoulias picks up endorsements in his bid for secretary of state from retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and supporters of alderman and former secretary of state candidate Pat Dowell.

Does it still seem like the COVID-19 pandemic just started, or do you feel like we’ve been dealing with this reality for ages?

A local comedy company is helping bring the art community together in Jacksonville by showcasing comedians, musicians, filmmakers and more -- while inspiring a new generation.

A Jacksonville family hasn't been able to sleep since bullets landed in their home after someone fired shots up in the air to celebrate New Year's.

Local long-term care facilities are keeping a close eye on their residents following a recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant.

Baptist Health delivers its first baby of 2022 shortly after midnight.

News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.

The hot meals were distributed to clients at Sulzbacher’s East Adams Street and Springfield Boulevard locations.

A local family needs your help this holiday season. They’re raising money to train a seizure alert dog for their 8-year-old daughter, who has had over 2,000 seizures in her lifetime.

News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.

Starting Wednesday, if you get pulled over for a faulty light on your car while driving in Jacksonville, police will give you something other than a ticket.

Scott Geeser and Missy Harris work miracles that make a Positively Jax difference for children in Jacksonville through the Children’s Miracle Network.

The U.N. chief has warned the continued paralysis of Lebanon’s government may dampen international support for this small Mideast country going through a “very dramatic” crisis

If caroling is on your mind, here are five tips to know before warming up those vocal cords.

A local World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday with a massive party.

Experts warn that people need to shop safely this holiday weekend while the Omicron variant continues spreading across the nation.

The Salvation Army will make Christmas wishes come true for thousands of local children on Wednesday with its annual Angel Tree toy event.

Dozens of people got free eye surgery at Southpoint Surgery Center thanks to a group called Florida Eye Cares.

If you're traveling through Mandarin and make a stop in the Coventry neighborhood, you'll see the home of one Mandarin family creating sweet memories this holiday season.

Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from superfans of the war game, after the actor spoke about his love for it.

Dozens of local veterans gathered Tuesday to pay their respects to those lost in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.

When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.

Family Support Services of North Florida is in the middle of its annual "Be an Angel" campaign. Friday is your last chance to have a child's list sent to you.

Here are some of the best light displays around our area, according to News4Jax viewers.

Lania Flowers is a young artist and is also a member of Girls, Inc. at Ed White High School. She’s using her talent to not only live the message but inspire others to do the same.

On Small Business Saturday, local businesses in San Marco and across the area encourage patrons to shop mall.

Volunteers will be washing and drying hundreds of loads of laundry Saturday for those in need in the Jacksonville area with a pop-up laundry service on Mayport Road.

Got an overdue library book that you’ve been dreading returning because of the fine? Well, worry no more, library officials say.

What if the gifts you get and the gifts you give had another purpose -- to help someone else? There’s a new trend and it’s giving gifts that give back.

From robbing a grocery store to rebuilding, an Orange Park man said he’s very grateful this Thanksgiving for a second lease on life.

The 7th annual Tony’s Turkey Trot for Brain Injury Awareness 5K drew hundreds of participants to the Beaches Town Center in Atlantic Beach on Thanksgiving morning to honor the legacy of Dr. Leon Haley Jr.

News4Jax compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by holidays.

Jacksonville NFL Alumni is inviting fans to take advantage of on-site COVID-19 vaccinates and flu shots at TIAA Bank field before the Jaguars take on the bills.

Telecia Allen overcame her own personal hardships and used her life lessons to make a Positively Jax difference in the lives of others.

The owners of Randall Bus Service plan to help students start the holiday season off on the right foot.

If there ever was a month to be grateful it's November. The month of Thanksgiving and if you find yourself smiling after you take stock over your life there's something to that.

Thanksgiving is nearly a week away and with the ongoing supply chain issues , local groups are working harder to get food for those in need before the holiday.

John Marcus, who was showcased as a Positively Jax award winner in August 2020, is a man who proves a thankful heart can lead to amazing things.

St. Stephen AME Church, in partnership with the Agape-JTA Wellness on Wheels Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Program, will serve as a site for COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots on Sunday.

Off-Road United, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who've lost a loved one in the line of duty, is hosting its largest annual fundraising event -- Krawl'n for the Fallen -- this weekend at the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park in Starke.

One by one, turkeys were loaded into cars Saturday as Jacksonville families took home the key piece to their Thanksgiving meal thanks to a drive-thru turkey giveaway in Brentwood.

For the past 30 years, Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition has had one main job: to keep babies alive. During that time, the staff has worked with thousands of mothers and fathers to make sure they're prepared for their new bundle of joy.

You’ve probably seen a community library pop up, as they’re often spotted in different neighborhoods. They’re typically filled with used books that people in the neighborhood can take, as well as drop off books they are finished with.

Saturday's wet and windy weather conditions forced many events around the region to cancel or postpone, including the ALS Walk in St. Augustine.

Residents choke back tears on the streets of Leigh-on Sea as they remember their compassionate MP.

A murder investigation is under way after the bodies were discovered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire.

The community has raised thousands of dollars to pay for Zalmay Niazy's legal fees.

Founder of an animal sanctuary Pen Farthing urges ministers to get 71 people to safety in the UK.

M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate.

Parents of the most recent group of students abducted in northern Nigeria are calling for international pressure on the government to help stop a series of kidnappings since December that have seized nearly 1,000 students

At the behest of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, state lawmakers are allowing Chicago to continue leaving the dangerous pipes in the ground as crews wrap up a decadelong overhaul of the city’s aging distribution system.

The boy was taking part in a football coaching session when a thunderstorm hit Blackpool.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos announced she would not seek reelection after serving since 2013 in a northwest and west central Illinois district that has trended increasingly Republican.

Anthony L. Brown, 38, was charged with the manufacture and delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine, unlawful possession of more than 900 grams of cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a handgun, according to a news release.

City officials estimated it will cost $27,000 to replace each of the 650 lead service lines they plan to dig out of the ground this year, far more than other cities have paid.

“We grow up in the Black community not knowing our history, not knowing who we are,” she said. “It’s so important to teach young kids because we’re not taught to self-love. There’s no self-confidence or self-image because you open up books and you never see positive images of Black people.”

“I know the CPD community is mourning, and that grief is deep and long-lasting. I know that it’s hard to take care of yourself and to reach out,” Brown said. “I also know that we need to do more to support each other — and we will.’'

“It’s heartwarming to be able to help and I’m glad that my community is finally getting what they need, but there’s gotta be a different way to reach them and make it easier for them to access these vaccines,” he said. “Not only to facilitate access but to also help them feel more comfortable getting it. There is so much misinformation out there.”

Global community outpaces U.S. in administering new COVID vaccine CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the ongoing worldwide impacts of the coronavirus.

The last known slave ship and the community founded by its survivors

The United States has filed a complaint against Community Health Network Inc. (Community) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the Department of Justice announced today. The Act permits the United States to intervene and take over the lawsuit, as it has done here in part. The case is captioned United States and the State of Indiana ex rel. Thomas Fischer v. Community Health Network, Inc., et al. The claims in which the United States has intervened are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.

A new report found that the TSA doesn't have access to terrorist watch list data that would have flagged 73 airport workers; McKinney police officer Eric Casebolt was suspended after video was released showing his rough response to a disturbance at a Texas pool party.

Two Mississippi police officers were shot dead over the weekend during a traffic stop. The suspects in the shooting have all been arrested. Anna Werner reports.

Australian man shot by ISIS supporters Community members in Sydney, Australia fear tensions between Muslims may erupt after a Shi'ite community leader was shot in front of his wife and children. Network 10 Australia's Joe Hill reports.