The Jaguars revealed their custom ‘My Cause My Cleats’ designs Tuesday morning, each created to spotlight a charitable organization chosen by players across the roster. For kicker Cam Little, the cleats he’ll wear this season carry a deeply personal meaning.

Into The Looking Glasses was founded in 2023 by Amanda Monkoski, catering to the special needs community on the spectrum and those with Down Syndrome. With a curious soul, a love for adventure, and a passion for helping others, founder, Amanda, obtained 3 Associate of Science degrees, the ABO and NCLE certifications, became a Licensed Dispensing Optician, and is a Certified Autism Specialist. She joined us today to talk about the challenges of fitting special needs clients with glasses and offered tips that everyone can use in selecting the perfect frame.

Three Jacksonville girls were in the spotlight in New York City Saturday after they were featured in the annual video presentation in Times Square through the National Down Syndrome Society.

Katie Herrygers opened the month of October with the following message for her Facebook friends: “(It's) Down Syndrome Awareness Month and I'm here to answer any questions and share stories if...

The Acosta Bridge will be lit in blue and yellow all week ahead of Saturday’s annual Buddy Walk to raise awareness about Down syndrome.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – A 21-year-old Florida man could make history as the first person with Down Syndrome to compete in a grueling Ironman Florida triathlon this weekend, which includes a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run in a single day. Chris Nikic signed up for a new triathlon program with the Special Olympics Florida in 2018. Nikik eagerly wrote “Chris world champ.”His father Nik Nikic said that led to a talk about doing triathlons and, eventually, an Ironman. "The greatest gift that Chris has gotten in all this is the gift of belonging.”Chris Nikic, an IRONMAN Champion. 🏆💪 #onepercentbetter #anythingispossible Posted by IRONMAN on Monday, November 9, 2020Some love for Chris this morning from ESPN SportsCenter!

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville is challenging the community to help it raise money Monday during what it is calling the 21-Hour Blitz. So the significance of 21 is much greater for those with down syndrome," said Jeff Leach, board president of the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. We’re really trying to put an effort into fundraising with the Buddy Walk and the Blitz is one of the ways we can do that," Leach said. All money raised Monday will go toward the group’s $250,000 fundraising goal for next month’s Buddy Walk. DONATE OR SIGN UP: dsaj.donordrive.comLeach said this year’s Buddy Walk will be reimagined because of the pandemic.