The St. Johns County School District is actively recruiting and making it easy for anyone curious about becoming a school bus driver to just come try it. Al Pantano, senior director of transportation, says there’s an open invitation to test drive a bus.

Twenty-three military veterans graduated from Operation New Uniform’s career readiness program Friday at Florida Blue’s Deerwood Campus in Jacksonville, marking the organization’s 78th graduating class.

Onya Addington and Stephen Husband with Eartha's Farm & Market, Daija Thomas with Daija's Delights, and Antoinette Jackson with Eileen's Cookie Jar join us to discuss the importance of local markets for food options.

We chat with Sarah Twardy, U.S. History & Government Teacher at Fernandina Beach High School, about being named one of five finalists for 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year.

Peter Trumbore, chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to sort out the answers to some big questions about control of the Senate after the Michigan primary.

As students head back to class, parents are packing backpacks — and checking in on how their kids are feeling. If your child seems anxious, withdrawn or simply not excited about returning to school, how do you know what's normal? Katrina Taylor, director of Full Service Schools for Duval County Public Schools, joined News4JAX to help parents understand the signs and know when it's time to ask for help.

Teen mental health is a growing concern across the country — and the numbers back it up. The CDC reports more than 4 in 10 high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless, and nearly 1 in 5 seriously considered suicide. Now researchers at Duke University are testing an AI tool designed to help doctors spot at-risk teens before a crisis occurs.

Voters around Northeast Florida are now getting their chance to cast an early, in-person ballot ahead of the state’s primary election set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, for congressional, state, and local races.

Delicious Destinations, a signature culinary event at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, is bringing the community together for a great cause. For the first time, the event will raise money to support Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation across all four local hospitals. Foundation President Caitlin Brunell and chef Hermann Muller joined News4JAX to share what attendees can expect.

Camden County High School students are headed back to class on Tuesday with heavy hearts after a 16-year-old was killed on Saturday in a crash that also seriously injured another 16-year-old.

A local scholarship fund is helping dozens of students take that next step, awarding a record amount this year to help ease the financial burden of higher education. The ILA Scholarship Fund awarded $82,000 in scholarships to 24 students this year as part of its 31st anniversary celebration.

Doctors say they're seeing warning signs in much younger children, so what should you watch for and why asking questions can help.

We talk with St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick about how deputies are handling the big increase in kids and teens riding e-bikes to school.

One of the two vendors that run school bus routes for Duval County Public Schools could be short hundreds of drivers this school year if the vendor and the drivers’ union can’t come to a contract agreement.

The first day of school in Clay County is Aug. 11, and Superintendent David Broskie joins us to discuss what families need to know for a smooth start. 

Heather Albritton with Duval County Public Schools joins us to discuss important road safety practices to keep kids safe on their way to school after two children died and another 26 were hurt walking to or from school last year.