Orange Park Mall announced Friday it will be hosting several holiday events and activities for local families to enjoy.

Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but that won’t keep the turkey and pumpkin pie away from our dinner tables.

Jaguars defensive tackle and Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner Arik Armstead hosted a Thanksgiving food drive on Tuesday.

If you’re teetering between the naughty and nice list, it’s time to get your affairs in order. Santa Claus is taking a brief break from working overtime with the elves and is making a stop in the Jacksonville area to take some photos with families.

A musical created for Alzheimer's Awareness

The community’s support for Grumpy's is evident as it beat out fellow finalists Ellen’s Kitchen, Maple Street Biscuit Company and Metro Diner to claim the title of Best Breakfast in our JAXBest 2025 contest.

local artists giving back to the community

Thousands of “No Kings” protests were planned across the country on Saturday, including at least 10 demonstrations in Northeast Florida.

Week 9 of the high school football season lived up to the billing, with a pair of Super 10 thrillers to headline a busy Friday night.

Orange Park Mall has introduced a new safety policy that took effect Friday at 4 p.m. The policy requires children under 18 to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 on Fridays and Saturdays.

A new policy requiring juveniles to have adult supervision at Orange Park Mall was set to take effect Friday afternoon, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said it is working hand-in-hand with the mall to ensure it is followed.

Three months after reported disruptions led the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to clear hundreds of juveniles from the area around the Orange Park Mall, the mall announced a major policy change.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a 13-year-old student after she wrote a long message threatening to “bomb” the school and kill multiple students and staff on a bathroom wall.

Demolition has begun for the Hagan Ace Hardware store in Orange Park, which was destroyed by a fire in May.

Fans of the hit TV competition MasterChef will soon get the chance to experience the heat of the kitchen up close.

According to data provided by the Orange Park Police Department to the Orange Park Town Council, the town made more than $1.1 million from citations caught by red-light cameras over the last year.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said it is working with local police after some people have been having trouble following the rules at a newly configured intersection in Orange Park.

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital on Saturday hosted its ninth annual NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) reunion.

Extended conversation about the menu at El Pegao Puerto Rican

Conversation with the owners of an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant in Orange Park

Thousands of people will be celebrating everything about Northeast Florida and the counties represented under the 904 area code on Thursday, Sept. 4 -- 904 Day.

An investment firm announced Wednesday that it purchased Orange Park Mall with intentions to expand community programming and enhance the shopper experience.

An Orange Park man famous on social media for walking across the country hit a huge milestone on Sunday in Jacksonville Beach. Kyndal Edwards dipped his toes in the ocean, marking the end of his third cross-country trek.

The Hagan Ace Hardware store in Orange Park that was destroyed in a fire in May will be rebuilt at its same location on Blanding Boulevard, the store announced in a Facebook post on Monday.

A 16-year-old student was arrested Saturday after threatening to shoot another student on the first day of class at Orange Park High School, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Clay County deputies responded Wednesday morning to a “suspicious device” on Blanding Boulevard.

Jacksonville faces another heat advisory as high temperatures soar into the upper 90s, with rain and storm chances and tips for staying safe in the heat.

Sylvan Learning in Orange Park helps parents combat summer learning loss with fun, effective strategies as the new school year approaches

Next week, 66-year-old Joni Neidigh is competing in the National Senior Games being held in Des Moine, Iowa starting July 24.

Do you have a question about your child’s health, but you have limited access to the specialists they need?

The high school football season kicks off in August and here are the weekly schedules for Northeast Florida teams for the 2025 season.

The high school football season is right around the corner and the schedules are here. Below are schedules for teams in the News4JAX coverage region, which includes north Florida and southeast Georgia.

One little girl from Clay County is taking big action after she became aware of the flooding currently affecting various families in Texas. Savannah, an Orange Park native, has been handmaking custom clay magnets to raise money for flood relief. Each piece is shaped, painted, and sealed by Savannah herself, with help from her parents, who assist with deliveries and adding the finishing touches.

A Jacksonville motorcycle club did a ride out on Saturday in memory of an Orange Park man who died in a crash on a Texas interstate road.

A 61-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday night in a crash on Wells Road west of Eldridge Avenue in Orange Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Jacksonville faces extreme heat and periods of heavy rain as The Weather Authority forecasts high temperatures and stormy conditions throughout the week.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office cleared hundreds of juveniles from the area around the Orange Park Mall on Saturday after reports of disruptions inside the shopping center.

The Los Angeles-based burger chain, Fatburger, is coming to Orange Park with plans to expand in Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville is expected to see increasing rain and storms throughout the weekend and into the work week, with high temperatures in the 90s and no severe weather predicted.

Drivers said the Buckman Bridge is littered with trash, like boxes and old tires.

Clay County deputies are working to identify remains found in Orange Park.

The site of a closed Speedway gas station in Orange Park is proposed to be redeveloped with a fast-food restaurant and a drive-thru coffee shop in a project called Robin’s Nest Plaza.

An Orange Park man was arrested on Wednesday after being accused of soliciting and traveling to meet a minor for sex, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

The Orange Park Police Department is investigating an incident that left at least one person seriously injured on Tuesday.

Plans for the new Johnson Slough improvement project in Orange Park saw opposition from concerned residents at Tuesday’s town council meeting.

The Hagan Ace Hardware store in Orange Park that was destroyed in a fire last week will be rebuilt, a spokesperson told News4JAX on Tuesday.

The three shop cats who called Hagan Ace Hardware their home are safe after the fire destroyed the store in Orange Park Friday.

Investigators were still working on Monday to determine the cause of the massive fire that destroyed Hagan Ace Hardware in Orange Park.

New images show the aftermath of Friday night’s fire at Hagan Ace Hardware store on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.

A huge fire at a family-owned westside hardware store broke out on Friday, leaving many Clay County community members devastated.

After a massive fire broke out at an Ace Hardware in Orange Park, News4JAX viewers have sent in video and pictures of the fire.

Clay County firefighters and crews from other surrounding agencies responded to a massive fire at a family-owned Ace Hardware in Orange Park.

There’s this really cool coffee house in Orange Park called Urban Bean.

A 37-year-old man was killed Saturday night on State Road 21 Blanding Boulevard north of Ridgewood Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 37-year-old man from Orange Park was killed Friday evening in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Orange Park community honored the owner of a beloved coffee shop who triumphed over a rare form of breast cancer.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, along with local law enforcement agencies, will hold the 2025 Police Memorial Service to honor officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the community.

A longtime Chick-fil-A guest used more than 300,000 app points to feed Orange Park High School teachers and support staff for Teacher Appreciation Week on Wednesday.

The Orange Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Tayshawn Dennis, who was reported missing on the morning of May 2, 2025.

Two men were arrested at Orange Park Mall for a series of robberies across Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Orange Park Mall owner Washington Prime Group has, or is near, putting its entire portfolio of 50 shopping centers up for sale as it lays off employees at its corporate headquarters, Jacksonville Daily Record reported.

The town of Orange Park invited residents to attend a council meeting to make their voices heard about concerns affecting their community.

The Town of Orange Park is working to determine how its police force should handle immigration. Currently, the Orange Park Police Department doesn’t have any officers with the certification to hold people with federal immigration warrants. The town council is hoping to amend that by working with the federal government.

Following years of crime issues along Youngerman Circle new hotels in the area are taking action

Netta Furry Babies relocated from Springfield to Orange Park offering more than just a visit with a personalized experience for pets with their grooming, daycare and boarding services. From pampered grooming sessions to safe and fun daycare and overnight stays, your pet will feel at home when they stay at the facility. www.netta-furry-babies.com

Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist, Richard Nunn, has issued an Impact Day for Wednesday due to a swift-moving cold front heading our way.

Read the latest stories and features about Black History Month and find local events in Jacksonville and across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.

Whether it’s a custom ordered cake for a special occasion or just a cup of coffee and a pastry for a snack, 3 Sweet Ladies Bakery has you covered. Everything is made fresh and from scratch.

The focus is 2030, which is the projected year when all of the construction is expected to be done.

At least three rallies were planned in Northeast Florida on Monday amid dozens of President’s Day protests planned across the country to denounce some of President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders.

World War II veteran Charlie Mungin is turning 100 years old Tuesday. Over the weekend, family and friends threw him a surprise birth lunch at Golden Corral in Orange Park. Friends and family are collecting cards for him.

The two were watching TV when without warning, someone kicked in their front door and ran away. Their home security camera captured the moment—along with the panic that followed.

Orange Park! We were in your neck of the woods for the first episode of the 4 Your Neighborhood series.

After protecting residents for 35 years, former Orange Park Police Chief Gary Goble decided to retire almost a year ago.

Anyone familiar with soccer in Florida is aware of the illustrious career of St. Johns Country Day School coach Mike Pickett. In his 26th year as head coach in Orange Park, Pickett has won 14 state championships and holds the record for most consecutive championships, winning 11 in a row from 2012 to 2022.

As part of the News4JAX “4 Your Neighborhood” campaign in Orange Park, 10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talked about what the Clay County community means to him, his achievements and more.

After winning a 2024 Hyundai Tucson as part of News4JAX’s Hometown Heroes contest, we caught up with Howell, who shared why she takes her role as a teacher so seriously, calling it “her calling,” and why she spends time investing in the youth.

If you have played sports in Orange Park or anywhere in Clay County, you’ve probably seen Randy Lefko, and he’s got a slew of breathtaking photos to prove it.

Moosehaven, a retirement community located in the heart of Orange Park, is known for its amazing 4th of July fireworks show.

Many know John McCain as a decorated war hero and influential senator, but few are aware of his connection to Orange Park.

The lab’s research involved frontal lobotomies on monkeys, administering various drugs, and even one case where a husband and wife—Cathy and Keith Hayes—raised a monkey named Viki as a human child.

The Clarke House in Orange Park stands as a timeless window into the area’s rich history. Built in 1912 by William and Carrie Clarke, this wooden farmhouse remains a testament to the pioneering spirit of its original owners.

Positioned just off Wells Road, Calico Station serves as a kind of sanctuary for local quilters who call the shop their second home.

The Orange Park Mall is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades as a staple in the community, employing over 3,000 people and housing 80 small businesses.

Chief Randy Case, who was sworn in as Orange Park Police Chief this past May following the retirement of long-serving chief, Gary Goble, shared his goals and visions as a town leader with News4JAX.

Algae blooms are a problem in many communities around Florida, especially in Clay County. The county’s water management team is removing phosphorus or nitrogen from its water to help combat the potential for algae blooms.

Orange Park is home to many fast-food restaurants, but one stands out not just for its longevity but for its remarkable owner. This McDonald's, the first in Clay County, has been a staple for over 50 years.

The biggest challenge for the fire department in the Town of Orange Park is keeping firefighters and filling vacancies.

Across three schools in the Town of Orange Park, there are more than 1,700 students, and the Clay County School District says work is underway on each campus to keep facilities up-to-date.

Orange Park's Town Hall sits on the property that was once home to the Normal and Industrial School, which was ahead of its time. An abolitionist group taught Black and white students under one roof at the school in the late 1800s.

The number of homes on the market in the Town of Orange Park has increased over the past year, and so has the median sale price.

While Jacksonville residents might visit Orange Park often, especially those who live on the Westside, they might not know the history of the town.

The search for 7-year-old Somer Thompson brought hundreds to the town of Orange Park 15 years ago. Her mother, Diena Thompson, reflects on what the support meant to her during the worst time of her life.

The oldest barber shop in Orange Park and arguably the oldest in the Jacksonville area, the Modern Style & Barber Shop remains a hidden, timeless gem on Kingsley Avenue.

Orange Park Town Councilman Doug Benefield and his wife, Cary, explain what they love about growing up and raising their family in a small town.

Known as the “Little school with a big heart,” Orange Park Elementary has become a shining example of educational excellence in Florida. The school’s success can be attributed to a combination of love, passion, and strong parental involvement.

Orange Park Junior High School has enhanced its campus security with new safety protocols, including ID checks and increased monitoring of social media threats, to protect students and staff.

In Orange Park, nestled along the picturesque St. Johns River, lies a venue that has become synonymous with celebrations — Club Continental.

WJXT is proud to continue its long-serving promise of dedication to North Florida and South Georgia communities by introducing a new, inside perspective of area neighborhoods.

The Historical Society of Orange Park is dedicated to preserving the stories of African Americans who have played significant roles in the area’s history. One example of this is the story of Lawrence Hicks, also known as the “Ice Man,” who ran a successful ice delivery business in the late 1930s and 1940s.