Law firm gives away $30K worth of toys to Jacksonville children
Families could pick out a toy of their choice Friday, no questions asked. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The spirit of giving is alive and well in Jacksonville as hundreds of toys…
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At least 30 children have been shot in Jacksonville this year. JSO is now giving out free gun locks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With a little more than a week left in the year, News4JAX has learned that at least 30 children have been shot in Jacksonville so far this…
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Jacksonville Humane Society gets $45K donation to promote literacy among young at-risk children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Humane Society received a $45,000 donation Thursday from The Players to help fund its educational outreach program, which works with various organizations to promote literacy…
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Over 200 children go on shopping spree with Jacksonville’s first responders
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of children went shopping for toys with first responders and community volunteers Tuesday. The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (JAXPAL) held their 17th annual “Christmas for…
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Santa gives children with special needs opportunity to snap great holiday photos
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Adults and children with special needs got a jolly greeting from Old St. Nick this Sunday at a meet and greet at the Avenues Mall. “The Caring…
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Salvation Army hoping to receive $15K in donations to support smart lab for children for Giving Tuesday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This year for Giving Tuesday the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is raising money for children in their care. “We have an opportunity to have a smart…
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8 children adopted during special ceremony in St. Johns County
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Eight children are now home with their new families after getting their adoptions finalized during a special ceremony held by the St. Johns County Clerk…
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11 children died playing with toys last year
JACKSONVILLE, Fl – As many of you prepare your shopping lists for Black Friday sales or Cyber Monday, there are four things you need to consider before you buy a…
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Parents describe scramble to protect children at park during deputy-involved shooting
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Karl Johnston was watching his 9-year-old daughter play in a soccer game Saturday when he heard a crash nearby. He looked up and saw a…
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Deputies fatally shoot burglary suspect armed with gun near Ponte Vedra sports complex filled with children: sheriff
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A deputy pursuit of a burglary suspect ended Saturday morning when the man, who was armed with a pistol, was fatally shot near Davis Park…
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