For many families, especially those in rural communities, access to specialists and early care can be a major barrier when a child is born with hearing loss. One that significantly decreases their chances of developing speech and language.
Renata Castro, an immigration attorney and founding member of “USA 4 ALL,” joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the fallout of ending temporary protected status for some 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, and the impact on members of the immigrant community in Florida.
With summer heat and humidity peaking across Northeast Florida, sports medicine experts are urging families and coaches to take extra precautions as student-athletes begin preseason workouts.
U.S. officials say most counterfeit goods seized at the border come from China and Hong Kong. Now, concerns are growing that some of these bargains may carry something else: Chemicals you didn’t pay for.
Local families whose children might need new shoes for the fast-approaching school year can now register for the Kicks for the Kids giveaway, which will be Thursday, July 30 – Saturday, Aug. 1, at The Bethel Church located at 215 Bethel Baptist St. Preregistration is required to claim one of the available 1,500 spots.
Local families whose children might need new shoes for the fast-approaching school year can now register for the Kicks for the Kids giveaway, which will be Thursday, July 30 – Saturday, Aug. 1, at The Bethel Church located at 215 Bethel Baptist St. Preregistration is required to claim one of the available 1,500 spots.
Paula Renfro, Chief Academic Officer for Duval County Public Schools, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss how to reset routines that can set kids up for success all year long.
Dr. Julie Kellogg, a ediatrician with Ascension St. Vincent's, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss what parents should know about measles prevention and what they can do to protect their families from the current surge in the disease.
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions found in newborns but many families still can't get the early care they need.
A boy died late Monday night after being shot in a residential area on the Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
U.S. officials say most counterfeit goods seized at the border come from China and Hong Kong. Now, concerns are growing that some of these bargains may carry something else: Chemicals you didn’t pay for.
Two teenage boys died Saturday morning in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue that left the Toyota Camry they were riding in crushed under a large pick-up truck that was hauling two vehicles, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Two teenage boys died Saturday morning in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue that left the Toyota Camry they were riding in crushed under a large pick-up truck that was hauling two vehicles, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
News4JAX political analyst Rick Mullaney, executive director of the Jacksonville University Haskell Public Policy Institute, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss Americans' deteriorating faith in fair elections and the implications, with control of Congress hanging in the balance.
All month long, we've been asking you at home to donate to our Kicks for the Kids giveaway to make sure every child in our community has brand new shoes for their first day of school. And now, there are only a few days left to participate.
You know that rush from scrolling, filling up a cart and tracking a package — but it can get expensive fast. A new trend out of South Korea is giving shoppers that same buzz without the bill. They're called "dopamine websites," and they let users scroll, pick items, read reviews and even "place an order" — except nothing actually arrives. Here's how the trend is catching on.
President Trump's recent speech about election vulnerabilities is drawing attention from political analysts — and some say it could be a preview of things to come. Sean Freeder, a political analyst from the University of North Florida, joined News4JAX to discuss what the speech could signal heading into the 2026 elections.
Drivers are feeling fresh sticker shock at the pump as the Iran conflict disrupts global supply, pushing oil past $100 a barrel and gas above $4 a gallon. And analysts warn it could climb even higher.
Drivers are feeling fresh sticker shock at the pump as the Iran conflict disrupts global supply, pushing oil past $100 a barrel and gas above $4 a gallon. And analysts warn it could climb even higher.
If the Buckman Bridge is part of your weekend travel plans, you’ll want to leave yourself some extra time. Two outside lanes of I-295 North will close Friday night as part of ongoing bridge improvement work.
Harry Reagan, a longtime News4JAX editorial director and a former Jacksonville City Council member, has died. He was 87. Reagan, who spent 23 years at Channel 4 from the late 60s to the early 90s, wrote and voiced editorials that took on major issues from civil rights to government accountability.
With 15 salons in Jacksonville and 43 total locations in surrounding areas, Great Clips understands that back-to-school season is busy and expensive for families. That's why the salon is offering a special $9.99 back-to-school promotion.
Back-to-school shopping is tough on families — but it hits teachers hard, too. That's why INK!, the St. Johns County Education Foundation, runs Tools 4 Schools, a free supply depot for educators. Cathy Newman with INK! and Lauren Burwell, a middle school math teacher at Hallowes Cove Academy, joined News4JAX to share how the program works and how teachers can take advantage of it.
Time is running out for parents to enroll their 4-year-old in Florida's free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program before the upcoming school year begins Aug. 10. Ann Thompson with the Early Learning Coalition of Duval joined News4JAX to explain everything new and first-time parents need to know about the free program and how to sign up before the deadline.
Despite decades of medical advances, the survival rate for cardiac arrest has changed very little. Now, researchers at Duke Health are testing a first-of-its-kind, high-tech way to close that critical gap -- with drones.
A 42-year-old Jacksonville woman died Wednesday night after she drove around railroad crossing arms and was hit by an Amtrak passenger train on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The St. Augustine City Commission approved updates to the city’s Vehicles for Hire and Franchise ordinances on July 13 after years of staff review and public input.
Three roommates were hospitalized, and one died after a domestic dispute erupted in gunfire on Jacksonville’s Westside early Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
A study from the National Library of Medicine found that using a bike helmet reduced head injury by 48%, serious head injury by 60% and traumatic brain injury by 53%. But Jenna Gonzalez, a trauma injury prevention registered nurse at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, said the most important step is making sure a helmet fits properly.
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.
The Florida Association of School Resource Officers held its annual conference in Jacksonville this week for the first time since 1990. Officers say the conference matters because it’s about training for worst-case scenarios, but also doing the everyday work that can keep situations from escalating.
Millions of Americans receive class action settlement notices every year. It sounds great until you start wondering, is this legit? And it’s a question you should definitely be asking because real class action settlements do exist, but so do scams designed to look like them. Here's how to tell the difference
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed budget puts millions of dollars toward addressing those everyday concerns, including nearly $36 million for roadway resurfacing, nearly $12 million for new sidewalks and sidewalk repairs, and $25 million for stormwater drainage projects.
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed budget puts millions of dollars toward addressing those everyday concerns, including nearly $36 million for roadway resurfacing, nearly $12 million for new sidewalks and sidewalk repairs, and $25 million for stormwater drainage projects.
Nearly half of Gen Z admits they don’t fully understand how credit scores work, even though the average Gen Z credit card balance is about $3,500. That can be costly because one bad money move can get expensive fast.
The cosplay community from across Jacksonville came together on Saturday for the 5th annual CosCon to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion behind the art of cosplay.
During Florida's sales tax "holiday" from July 20 through Aug. 20, sales taxes will be lifted on select clothes priced $100 or less, school supplies $50 or less, learning aids $30 or less, and personal computers and accessories priced $1,500 or less.
A 12-year-old boy was shot in the leg Sunday night during an argument between two groups of kids at Clanzel Brown Park on Moncrief Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
