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FPL distributes hurricane meal kits to Nassau County seniors on Monday

For the first time in Nassau County, Florida Power & Light gave out hurricane meal kits to some of the area's older residents on Monday.

Boater Skip Day: Annual tradition draws thousands to St. Johns River for massive party on the water

Thousands of people are spending Friday on the St. Johns River for Boater Skip Day. It is the "unofficial" holiday where people play hooky for a fun day on the water.

Got a sweet tooth? Donut worry. Here’s where you can get a free donut on Friday

Dough-nut worry. We have you covered for all the places where you can grab a FREE donut to celebrate “National Doughnut Day” on Friday, June 7.

Iconic Beach Bowl to reopen in June after multi-million dollar renovations

Beach Bowl is gearing up to let community members hit the new and improved lanes of the renovated venue on June 17.

JFRD awards 9 scholarships to student-athletes, future firefighters

The Fire Chief Scholarship is privately funded and pays for students’ tuition for EMT school and helps them receive the mentoring and training they need to succeed.

List: Here are the Pride events happening in Northeast Florida in June 2024

Events, parades, and parties are taking place all over Northeast Florida. News4JAX has compiled a list of events below.

Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar marks the ‘end of an era’ with closing announcement

If you’ve never had the fried chicken and biscuit experience at Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar, unfortunately, you’re out of time.

Save your coins this summer by following these travel tips

Only half of Americans are planning a summer vacation.

Positively JAX: RichHER Foundation helping women reach their full potential

May’s Positively JAX winner wears many different hats. A mom, a history-making athletic director and just this year she started a nonprofit focused on women. The RichHER Foundation is just getting started helping women reach their full potential.

Clay High standout and Super Bowl alum gives back to community with youth football camp

Cliff Avril was a high school football standout at Clay High in Green Cove Springs and played in the Super Bowl for the Seattle Seahawks.

City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department hosts Memorial Day observance

Veterans, service members, government leaders, loved ones and other citizens will gather in memory of Jacksonville’s fallen heroes at the City’s annual Memorial Day observance.

Live music, fun and heat: Thousands expected to head downtown for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Thousands of people are expected to endure the heat for Jazz Fest 2024, a free three-day concert in downtown Jacksonville.

880 crosses honoring veterans, fallen heroes line Baker County streets ahead of Memorial Day

From one side of U.S. 90 near Lowder Street to the other, it's impossible to miss the touching display of crosses and flags lining that stretch of road in honor of local military heroes for Memorial Day.

Volunteers help place thousands of flags on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremony

Volunteers are needed Thursday to help place thousands of flags on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

What to know before you head Downtown for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Grab your favorite chair and find the perfect spot on the lawn at Metropolitan Park as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns on Thursday.

Poe Pinson’s grind to Paris: Fernandina Beach 19-year-old will advance in Olympic Qualifier Series for women’s street

Poe Pinson, 19, from Fernandina Beach, just returned from competing in the May 16 to May 19 Street Skateboarding finals during the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, China.

Jacksonville to open 10 additional community pools this summer

The city of Jacksonville is opening 29 community pools across the River City for people to take a swim and have some fun in the sun ahead of the summer heat waves.

Pizza Emergency: Nassau County 5-year-old repeatedly calls 911 due to hankering for a cheesy slice

It was an emergency for pizza on Monday.... at least for 5-year-old Xavier.

New owner says Sun-Ray Cinema lease has expired, won’t be renewed

Despite pushback from the community when the sale was announced, the new owner of the building that houses Sun-Ray Cinema says the decades-old theater’s lease has expired and won’t be renewed.

First Coast Gems: The oldest farmers market in Florida is located right here in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Farmers Market, located just one mile from downtown Jacksonville, is over 85 years old.

Jacksonville pup to compete in 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday

Abba, known as Grand Champion Felixville’s “Dancing Queen,” is an 18-month-old rat terrier competing for Best of Breed for the first time.

Mission BBQ offering free sandwiches to veterans, active service members during ‘Armed Forces Week’

Mission BBQ kicked off its Armed Forces Week on Monday where all active duty service members and veterans can enjoy a free sandwich on their designated day.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how JFRD works to keep you safe in an emergency

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is showing you how first responders keep you safe in an emergency.

EPIC Outreach faces urgent deadline: Local farm and animal rescue needs help for $3.2M expansion

Epic Outreach is a farm and animal rescue on Jacksonville’s Northside that takes in abused, neglected, and lost farm animals and gives them a new lease on life. Their mission has grown so much in that time that they’ve outgrown their space.

Home fire simulator among special interactive experiences at Jax Ready Fest

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will be showing off its fire simulator, which helps explain how to respond to fires that can happen in everyday situations.

SnapJAX Stories: Rescues and second chances at love

In this week’s SnapJAX stories, a picture of a pack of some very well-behaved golden retrievers got my attention. So I traveled to St. Marys, Georgia, to find the story behind the picture.

3 years after murder, Tristyn Bailey’s legacy lives on as foundation educates, empowers teens

Since her murder three years ago, Tristyn Bailey’s family formed the Tristyn Bailey Foundation, which aims to empower young people and keep them safe from danger.

From money and medical to water and fire safety, 2-day fest makes sure you’re Jax Ready

You can learn all about hands-on CPR and water safety and so much more this Friday and Saturday at Jax Ready Fest.

‘It wasn’t her time to go’: Strangers tag team CPR to save little girl found floating in pond

Good Samaritan, JSO and JFRD use CPR to bring little girl "back to life" after she fell in a retention pond.

They made it! Women traveling 500 miles down Florida’s East Coast in toy cars arrive in Key West

Two women, Cassie Aran and Lauren, completed their 500-mile drive down the coast of Florida in an attempt to claim the Guinness World Record for “Longest Distance by Toy Cars.”

Florida Black Excellence Fest kicks off with Top 20 Under 40 Breakfast

Call for volunteers on Friday’s ‘Day of Action’

Fernandina Beach hotel reopens as ‘Surf & Sand Hotel’ after significant renovations

Gone Fishin’: June 18 is National Go Fishing Day & we want to see your photos on SnapJAX 🎣

Positively JAX: Local organization works to keep kids on the right path

City of Jacksonville hosts career fair Tuesday

‘We’re trying to save them’: Free summer camp at black-owned nursing school aims to keep teens off the streets

Your guide to pride with The Queen of Community—Karrissa Wade

‘We’ve come a long way’: Jacksonville honors women who served for Women’s Veteran’s Recognition Week