Donna Orender, founder of Generation W and former president of the WNBA, has used what she learned on the court as a pro basketball player to help motivate and empower women and teenage girls.

Jacksonville native Latoya Copeland survived sex trafficking in her 20s, and learning self-care after she came out of trafficking helped her heal. Now, she's sharing her healing gift with others as a licensed esthetician.

News4JAX was there at the Duval County Courthouse in December when Londeshua Kendrick adopted her brother’s seven boys, making her a mom of 10. In a candid conversation with News4JAX anchor Joy Purdy, Londeshua opened up about what led up to the adoptions, and the one big wish on her heart: Finding Mr. Right.

We want to help you keep your favorite animal healthy, so we’re bringing you a series of 4 Your Pet stories on The Morning Show to offer some important advice as you take care of your fur-baby.

To further celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting a place that’s a staple on Jacksonville’s Northside.

Since June 2024, Jordan, Jaylen Fowler and Rique Bentley — all born and raised in Jacksonville — have been bringing the community together every Saturday morning, and recently Tuesday evenings, at Friendship Fountain to run different routes around downtown.

Even while acting on various movie sets thousands of miles from his hometown, one piece of Ronald “RJ” Cyler II that will never depart from him is his love for his city – Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Hester Petty said three memorable experiences in her life involving discrimination always kept her motivated to fight for truth and justice.

Yanira “Yaya” Cardona was named Jacksonville’s first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in 2024 and has focused on working with Hispanic entrepreneurs.

Deck the Chairs at Jacksonville Beach is back and will light for the public Wednesday, Nov. 27.

When it comes to bridges in Florida, there is plenty to see and explore. From historic to short, tall to long, there are a variety of monumental and breathtaking bridges to drive to. According to the National Day Calendar, November is Historic Bridge Awareness Month.

With Halloween being one of the deadliest nights of the year for child pedestrians, News4JAX wants to give trick-or-treaters the tools to have the safest night of frights possible.

Matt Smith from Sports Mania at Jacksonville Beach and a host of models joined The Morning Show team to showcase the latest in Jags gear.

Only half of Americans are planning a summer vacation.

For nearly five decades, you’ve allowed News4JAX anchor Tom Wills to come into your homes -- and these days straight to your phones -- to deliver the news. He'll do it for the last time on Friday before he enters a well-deserved retirement.

From Social Security numbers to banking information, both private and public entities are being targeted and are receiving the same message: “We have your personal data. Pay up, or you’ll face the consequences.”

Two St. Johns County leaders are pushing for significant changes at the state level to better protect firefighters who experience "line of duty" injuries or sicknesses.

Card skimming has evolved. You’re not only at risk at the gas station anymore. Card skimmers were found locally at grocery stores, ATMS, marinas, and convenience stores.

You might not realize that pillows, beds and mattresses account for an estimated 906,000 injuries every year, based on emergency room data reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2022.

What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing.

In the crisp late fall of 2021, Jeremy and his father, Chris Hebda, shared a special bond over their love for running. Their exhilarating 3-mile runs were more than just a physical activity; they were moments of connection and bonding between a father and his son. Chris, a long-distance runner himself, saw potential in Jeremy and encouraged him to pursue his passion for running.

Three teams of Jacksonville University engineering students will face off next week in a robotics competition for a chance to represent JU in the regional tournament in Atlanta.

Mina, Machli and Beppy have been spending the last four months mostly behind the scenes so they could bond with their mother, Cinta.

In this special report, we speak with multiple people (and one dog) who were born on Feb. 29. It's an unusual birthday that only comes around every four years.

News4JAX Anchor Scott Johnson has decided to undertake the journey of building muscle. So he is partnering with Stryker Fitness in Clay County to see if he can still physically challenge himself like he did in his 20s.

Which commercials are you looking most forward to watching?

A local cooking school aimed at teaching children how to choose and create healthier meals is our latest Fresh Find.

Jaw-dropping police body camera video shows officers sneaking three young children quietly through a window before they barge through the door and arrest the children's father: you had just stabbed their mother 17 times and left her for dead.

A family in Maine is humbly requesting birthday cards for their 9-year-old who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Fans are already getting pumped up as the Jacksonville (9-7) get ready to take on Tennessee (5-11) on Sunday at 1 p.m.

A former News4JAX director had an unusual encounter Tuesday night when a Clay County deputy brought a special delivery to her door.

The family of a Baker County Green Beret hopes to make a lasting impact in his honor by saving the lives of local heroes after they lost their beloved hero in 2022.

Some traditions on the list are centuries old, and others are newer but no less cherished.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' Colors of the Wild holiday ZOOLights experience launched Thursday night with a special encounter between the zoo's penguins and Jolly Old St. Nick.

A mountain of a man has left this community. Dr. William Cody, a prominent local OB-GYN, died of cancer last week.

Today we are teaching you how to make Baklava — a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey.

We are answering some of the most common turkey questions to help you have a smooth Thanksgiving holiday.

One of the main concerns for people in Jacksonville is crime. We see a revolving door for some people, with one arrest after another. What if we could help them become a thriving, healthy part of our community through rehab, counseling and support?

Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area.

Environmental activists are warning there will be contamination and devastating damage to the ecosystem in both Florida and Georgia if a company is allowed to come in and mine for minerals near the Okefenokee swamp. The company contends it won't do any harm and will bring money and jobs to the area.

It's a blast from the past!

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are taking the skies of Jacksonville Beach for an amazing performance during the final day of the 2023 Sea and Sky Air Show Sunday.

It's Friday the 13th and Halloween is a little over two weeks away. That means it's time for some frightening fun with a Morning Show tradition.

Publix is celebrating 92 years of business on Tuesday. Its first store opened its doors to customers in Winter Haven on Sept. 6, 1930.

From now through October, community members can help imagine the future of the city’s park. The city plans to hold three virtual workshops to share the goals for the parks.

This week’s SnapJAX stories brought me to a rural part of our area -- to a house on 40 acres in Palatka where we were looking for something that only 1% of the population will ever see: a pink grasshopper. Jackie Green, who owns the property, has enjoyed such a rare sighting TWICE.

The free event — headlined by the iconic United States Navy Blue Angels — will take place on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

Bringing artificial intelligence to Jacksonville is one of the goals of a proposed $200 million University of Florida graduate school that would focus on innovating programs in medicine, business and engineering.

Florida is one of the richest states when it comes to paleontology, and new discoveries are being made every day.

We're uncovering the unsettling truth about the critters and mold hidden in everyday meals. Plus, "healthy" foods that are actually full of pesticides.

You might be surprised about the gross stuff you touch all the time -- from your phone to your computer keyboard to your water bottle. Wait until you see what we found when we went out with a swab and a scientist.

A 17-year-old Jacksonville Beach gymnast was one of only 20 picked across the country in his age group to compete in the men’s gymnastics national championship in Oklahoma City.

Joy Purdy opened up last May about her debilitating fear of crossing bridges, and a local psychologist with Baptist Health helped give her the tools she needed to overcome her "High Anxiety." The solution worked not only for Joy but for viewers looking for relief from their own fears.

Experts warn misinformation about the use of THC products during pregnancy and breastfeeding are dangerous for moms and their babies.

Today is National Pet Day! And we want to see the non-human members of your family -- whether they’re four-legged, furry, feathered or fearsome.

Every cent of donations goes to help children without resources get the care and emotional support they need.

The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world was held in St. Augustine 422 years ago today.

Every cent of donations goes to help children without resources get the care and emotional support they need.

Each tour is about two hours and Copeland makes 10 stops throughout the city. Many of the stops don’t have any markers to indicate how prominent these locations used to be.

News4JAX is taking a closer look at little-known therapies that use electricity as a non-invasive way to treat certain medical conditions.

Viktoriia Galushchak recently won 1st place in Computer Science at the North Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The story behind her science project is unforgettable.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Charlie Byrd started training bloodhound Patriot when he was only 8 weeks old. Now Byrd’s furry companion will be getting a new handler because Byrd is retiring.

As Brittany Hutto watches her 4-year-old son thrive, she never forgets the challenging days in the hospital and the friends she met during his 115 days in the NICU.

Olga Galushchak planned to stay in Ukraine with her husband and their two children, ages 12 and 4, but that changed just a week after the war started.

Black attorneys make up only 5% of the U.S. population, according to the American Bar Association. One Jacksonville law firm is working to change the narrative and inspire others to get into the legal field while also working to make a difference in their community.

Jacksonville’s top victim and survivor support group, the Justice Coalition, has a new executive director. Robert Bracewell took on the role after its former executive director stepped aside last month, and one of his goals is to make the coalition more visible in the community.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is shining a light on the case of Glenn Morris, a 22-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran and father who was killed in Singleton Park in August 1990.

It’s been 20 years since First Coast Crime Stoppers was created in our area, and over the last two decades, the anonymous crime-fighting tool has paid out more than $1.1 million in reward money and helped bring closure to so many local families.

While it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.

A Jacksonville charity is giving people access to books in mobile libraries called “Little Free Diverse Libraries” that will be all around Duval County.

News4JAX is celebrating Black History Month the whole month of February by showcasing local Black men and women making a difference in the community. Dr. Khalil Orsborn is one of the only Black orthodontists in Jacksonville.

Now that the big game is over you might be wondering what to do with any leftover pizza you might have. Dr. Dale Casamatta, a biology professor at UNF, helped us test several pizzas to answer whether pizzas left out can generate much bacteria.

If you’re sending your sweetheart cut flowers or a potted plant for Valentine’s Day, choose ones that are safe for their pets.

A product some states have dubbed “Gas Station Heroin” is legally sold over the counter in Florida.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters believes high-tech, targeted crime fighting will help decrease violence as the city struggles with a high number of shootings and homicides. In January, JSO allowed the I-TEAM to spend several days and nights with special units attached to the project.

This season there will be 64 competitors in "Last Blade Standing," a contest -- inspired by the hit TV show "Forged In Fire" -- to see who can make the strongest and finest sword.

Parents whose children have ended up needing care at Wolfson Children's Hospital for one reason or another all said events like Saturday’s 14th annual "Challenge" race mean the world to them.

Our News4JAX Insiders seem to be taking advantage of an added feature in our updated news app that allows posting to SnapJAX directly from the app.

Fans are riding high after a five-game winning streak!

Jags fan and Orlando UPS driver Declan Meehan went viral with his written taunt to Titans fan Jeff Nickel -- and the two met in person at Saturday's big game in Jacksonville.

The rivalry is real -- and some good-natured banter between Jaguars fans and Titans fans is certainly to be expected. But one UPS driver in Orlando delivered an unexpected message to a homeowner -- who happened to be a rival fan.

Paul Wane, a local musician whose band is called Duval County Line, will perform the National Anthem Saturday at the Jaguars-Titans game.

A 16-year-old competitive figure skater from Orange Park has big dreams of competing on Spain’s Olympic figure skating team, and she’s already well on her way.

Judging by the crowd inside Southern Roots Filling Station Saturday morning, it would be hard for some to believe it was the last day the popular vegan restaurant would be open for business.

A woman who lost her brother and her unborn twins in a DUI crash is turning her pain into action. This is her second year of paying for Uber rides for those who had too much to drink and should not be behind the wheel on New Year's Eve.

Looking back over 2022, we chose our top 10 memorable moments from The Morning Show and collected them here for you to revisit and reminisce – or maybe see for the first time!

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, will mark 100 years since an angry, racist mob invaded and destroyed the town of Rosewood after a white woman falsely accused a Black man of assaulting her.

This year, News4JAX has been following white squirrel sightings in the Jacksonville area.

From white squirrels and poisoned puppies to a Jacksonville serial killer and local entrepreneurs, our News4JAX.com team worked hard this year to showcase a variety of special content for our online audience.

What's old is new again when it comes to making some cash during the holidays.

There are more than 50 locations throughout the U.S. and this will be the first one in Florida.

Andrew Rush, 37, the president and COO of Redwire, is among 12 speakers at Saturday’s TEDxJacksonville "Friction" conference.

A Nassau County teen finished in second place on Sunday in the 2022 USA Mullet Championships.

It was an emotional Sunday morning as anchor and reporter Corley Peel said goodbye to viewers and coworkers after five years. But the moment was made a little more special by a surprise TV appearance by Corley’s twin sister Chelsea who made the long trip from Texas to support her.

Jacksonville experienced a significant dip in its violent crime numbers last year, but hopes that the drop might be a chance to trend in the right direction are dwindling midway through 2022.

According to the USDA, 12% of Americans don’t have enough access to fresh food.

NASA is launching a study of UFOs as part of a new push toward high-risk, high-impact science.

The Florida Theatre, which has been anchored in downtown Jacksonville for nearly a century, is behind one of Elvis Presley's most iconic looks.

Their names are world-famous: Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet. Not as well known, however, is that those bands are among several who together pioneered a new kind of music nearly 60 years ago in Jacksonville. As the city celebrates its bicentennial, Southern rock endures and still thrives today.

Two years ago, my 1-year-old puppy almost died from sago palm poisoning. I'm sharing my family's story — and what I've learned since — hoping you won't have to go through the same ordeal.