Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.

Two days after tragedy struck, Melanie Russo is still struggling to process the loss of her younger brother, Christopher—known as “Chris” to his loved ones. “This is not real,” Russo said, recalling the moment she learned of the shooting that took her younger brother’s life. “My sister called me. The only words she could get out of her mouth was ‘been shot Chris.’ I said, ‘What?’ I couldn’t believe it.”

In just one week, Jacksonville’s first professional women’s soccer team will make its debut.

Practicing and encouraging gratitude can be a simple way to boost morale at a time when layoffs and economic uncertainty are causing stress and anxiety.

Mac Jones is happy finally to be with coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers even if it came four years after many expected.

In 2020, Black Lives Matter street murals appeared in cities across the U.S. following the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.

Duval County students continued their fight on Tuesday to keep funding for accelerated programs, including advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment and career and technical education.

The Metro Nashville Police Department said that a married couple from Jacksonville was killed in a crash involving a stolen Jeep on April 4, according to news station WSMV.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her.

More states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.

Quarterback Mac Jones will finally join the San Francisco 49ers four years after the team nearly drafted him third overall.

The study, requested by St. Augustine’s city commission shows a large portion of the Historic District’s lighting falls within the “poor” and “very poor” categories.

Journalist Sarah Jones chronicles the gaps in the nation's health care system and social safety net that were highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic in “Disposable: America's Contempt for the Underclass.”.

MSNBC president Rashida Jones says that she is stepping down after four years.

Jacksonville hung on for a 20-13 win over the rival Titans on a rainy, wet day at EverBank Stadium, grabbing an early lead and then hanging on at the finish with Tennessee threatening to score.

The Jaguars keep finding new levels of rock bottom.

Mac Jones and rookie Brian Thomas Jr. had a stellar day but it was Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams taking control late as the Jets rallied to beat Jacksonville 32-25 on Sunday at EverBank Stadium.

Life without Trevor Lawrence started with a win for the Jaguars, a small positive in a season of lows for the franchise.

The Daniel Jones era in New York is over.

A study of access to polls during elections has found systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in turnout.

The Jaguars are starting a backup quarterback on a banged up team. A trip to Detroit (8-1) looms Sunday and the outlook is bleak yet again for Jacksonville.

The Jaguars wasted a defensive masterpiece on Sunday with an offensive that just couldn’t move the ball.

‘Sight for Kids Spooktacular’: Jaguars, Johnson & Johnson Vision partner for community event

Mary Jones, a longtime dispatcher for the Sparta Police Department in Georgia, was killed in the Sept. 12 crash. Sparta is a small community between Atlanta and Augusta.

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled the Los Angeles area.

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.

“I’m just telling my story in hopes it evokes change,” Mercedez Jones said as she read from a memoir in the living room of her home.

A judge has again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the sources of the funds for his bond.

Grace Jones used to scrutinize, pore over and analyze every statistic that she could. So, what did Jones, the Episcopal ace and All-News4JAX softball player of the year, do to change her tried and true methods that had worked so well for her?

The new Apple TV+ series ‘Sunny’ is both a cautionary and, at times, sweet tale about artificial intelligence.

An ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader will stay in jail ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

Hurricane season is here and to help Jacksonville residents prepare, two organizations held a supplies giveaway Saturday morning.

It’s a humid and sticky Tuesday morning and Mac Jones is loose, smiling and just having fun. That’s a big change for Jones, and he’s enjoying every moment of it.

Jayne Anne Phillips’ “Night Watch,” a mother-daughter saga set in a West Virginia asylum after the Civil War, has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.

The News4JAX sports staff hands out grades for the second night of the NFL draft and how the Jaguars did.

The News4JAX I-TEAM found out what Florida law requires to do after a breach and if you can hold them legally liable for negligence for not adequately protecting your data following a ransomware attack at Beaches Energy in Jacksonville Beach.

Mac Jones is embracing a return to his hometown after a dismal season in New England that cost him his starting job and put his long-term future in the league in doubt.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to acquire New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones for a sixth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

The News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through Feb. 28.

A local children’s author had the opportunity to read and share insight on her book “Mike The Friendly Firefighter” during a literacy event at the Jacksonville Public Library on Saturday.

What over 25 people thought was a great job opportunity for the New Year turned into an unplanned situation that they are calling a scam.

Saturday was a day of celebration for author Brittany Jones after she officially launched her first book of a children’s book series.

Mac Jones kept his job as the New England Patriots starting quarterback on Sunday against the New York Giants.

Family members of three missing fishermen who disappeared more than a month ago off the coast of Brunswick are feverishly scouring the coasts of St. Johns County. This after debris from their boat was discovered in the water off the coast of St. Johns County Sunday. Monday, the United Cajun Navy, who found the fish box of the boat, posted a photo of a possible life raft seen in the water.

Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter and the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany.

The New England Patriots are struggling like they never have since Bill Belichick took over in 2000.

More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the upcoming Buddy Walk in Jacksonville Beach to raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville (DSAJ) next Saturday.

DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys blew out the New England Patriots 38-3.

The New England Patriots have pulled third-year starting quarterback Mac Jones after two turnovers led directly to touchdowns for the Dallas Cowboys.

A young mother recalls the moment she thought was going to be her last when she was trapped in the Dollar General with her 2-year-old daughter with a 21-year-old shooter who killed three people in a racially-motivated attack.

A grieving mother is making sure her daughter’s death is not in vain.

Nearly half of U.S. drinking water is estimated to contain substances known as “PFAS.”

Preparing for a new mayor and administration in Jacksonville--transition teams are starting to meet to discuss how to better the city. Mayor-elect Donna Deegan takes the oath of office on Saturday, taking over for outgoing Mayor Lenny Curry. Wednesday – we sat in on the first infrastructure committee meeting – it’s a group that covers everything from potholes to police.

When Black and white swimmers jumped in together and integrated the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, owner James Brock was so enraged he grabbed a bottle of acid and threw it into the pool. The fallout from that act is still being felt today.

Early voting began Monday and as the weekend approaches, election officials are predicting that voter traffic will ramp up.

The family of a woman killed on Interstate 95 back in January is speaking out.

A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for the murder of a 21-year-old and her unborn child.

The Duval County School Police Department on Wednesday arrested a longtime music teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts accused of lewd conduct involving a student, district officials said.

Since starting at MSNBC last September, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki hasn't been hard to find on the air.

The catastrophic earthquake that razed thousands of buildings in Turkey and Syria became one of the deadliest quakes worldwide in more than a decade Wednesday, and the death toll kept rising, surpassing 11,000.

A fired Florida health data manager who accused officials of wanting to manipulate COVID-19 statistics has reached an agreement with prosecutors on a felony charge that she illegally accessed state computers.

News4JAX caught up with the owner of a boat that caught on fire Thursday as Tropical Storm Nicole moved through Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen.

Election day is quickly approaching and safety is always at the top of the minds of poll workers, especially after incidents of election worker intimidation have happened across the country.

Mac Jones says he wants to start this week against the Jets and believes he deserves to remain in the lineup despite struggling in his return to the field following three-game absence because of an ankle injury.

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones made a surprise return to the practice field on Friday, but was ruled out for this weekend's game at Green Bay.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says veteran Brian Hoyer will start if Mac Jones is unable to play in their matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

The 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival, which included performances from Metallica, Mariah Carey and Usher, generated more than $2.4 billion in commitments to fight extreme poverty and disease.

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.

The Jaguars were the league’s worst team on the field last season, but not the worst in ticket sales or revenue.

Whatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it.

An alert citizen who flagged down a nearby officer helped stop a would-be robber Tuesday morning at a BP gas station in the Lake Forest area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Stephanie Jones is the founder of Women at Werk. She also runs a private practice for mental health outpatient services.

The Chargers’ Justin Herbert hit Baltimore’s Mark Andrews with two touchdown passes to leading the AFC to a 41-35 victory over the NFC in the return of the Pro Bowl.

Following several opt-outs by AFC quarterbacks, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who starred at The Bolles School and then Alabama, has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad.

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes and Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for two scores apiece to put the New England Patriots in the playoffs with their 50-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Jaguars lost their eighth straight game, the longest losing streak of the year, in one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history, 50-10, to the Patriots on Sunday.

News4JAX on Wednesday checked in with local hospitals to see what is happening at those locations and went to several testing and vaccine sites to check if more people are taking precautions now because of the omicron variant.

Channel 4′s Positively JAX Toy Drive kicked off Wednesday.

Lucinda Jones purchased bicycles and dropped them off around 9 a.m. Wednesday. She said she loves to give back.

Adrian Phillips intercepted two Justin Herbert passes and returned one for the go-ahead touchdown, Nick Folk kicked four field goals and the New England Patriots rallied for a 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

28 million eligible children are one step closer to being able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has approved Pfizer's vaccine for kids 5-11.

Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes, Malcolm Jenkins returned an interception for a score and the New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28-13.

A bronze bust of Burt Reynolds, featuring his famous cowboy hat and even more famous mustache, now adorns his grave.

A local preschooler is not only melting hearts, he's making a splash in the Big Apple to raise awareness about the impacts of having a loved one with Down syndrome.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at the first full week of the football season, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton.

Cam Newton passed for 103 yards and a touchdown, Mac Jones threw for 146 yards and the New England Patriots routed the Philadelphia Eagles 35-0 on Thursday night.

Shopping for school uniforms at a store inside the Regency Square Mall left some parents and guardians frustrated on Monday.

Mac Jones had probably his best day so far during Day 9 of Patriots training camp.

One group offering COVID-19 testing in Jacksonville is working to open additional locations as early as next week.

Two brothers operating their family’s dairy farm in Vermont have made the drastic decision to give up hundreds of cows for goats.

For just $1, players can win up to five times or win all five prizes shown if they reveal the Money Bag symbol.

A New York judge has formally appointed a former judge to ensure attorney-client privilege is protected in an examination of multiple electronic devices seized from Rudy Giuliani.

A judge says he's appointing a former federal judge to oversee a review of materials seized in raids on Rudolph Giuliani's home and office.

A former Florida Department of Health employee is getting whistleblower status a year after being fired for repeatedly violating the agency’s policy about communicating with the media.

Mac Jones became just the 22nd player in the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia coverage area to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft.