Jacksonville Group Feeds Community Every Friday at Park
Random Acts of Kindness Onslow gathers hundreds at Phillips Park each Friday to share free food, clothing, and kindness with anyone who shows up. The only requirement? Bring positive vibes.
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Jacksonville Toddler Makes Full Recovery After Pond Rescue
A 2-year-old Jacksonville boy walked out of the hospital with zero brain damage just two days after being pulled unconscious from a pond. His mother's quick CPR and an off-duty officer's response turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of survival. #
Deputy Saves Woman Seconds Before Car Bursts Into Flames
A Florida deputy pulled a woman from a burning car just moments before it exploded into a fireball, all captured on dramatic bodycam footage. The rescue happened after a violent carjacking left multiple people in danger across Jacksonville.
Marathon Runner Finishes 110 Miles Days After Chemo
Nancy Neff made history as the first breast cancer survivor to complete the 110-mile DONNA Ultra Marathon. Just days after finishing chemotherapy treatments, she also ran the DONNA Half Marathon in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Group Awards $3,500 to Future Police Officers
A Jacksonville community organization just launched two scholarships worth $1,750 each to help local high school students pursue careers in law enforcement. The awards represent a long-term investment in both young people and the future of community policing.
Donna Marathon Raises $240K in 20-Degree Cold for Survivors
Thousands of runners braved freezing temperatures to complete the 19th annual Donna Marathon in Jacksonville Beach, raising over $240,000 for breast cancer support. Families, survivors, and dedicated athletes united in frigid conditions to prove love and hope are stronger than any challenge.
Teen Places 2nd at Donna 5K After 10 Years Honoring Mom
Trace Crowley started running at age 6 to honor his breast cancer survivor mother. Now 16, he just finished second place at the Donna 5K in Jacksonville Beach, completing a decade-long journey from beginner to champion.
Two-Time Cancer Survivor Running DONNA Marathon This Weekend
A two-time cancer survivor is choosing love over fear by running in Florida's DONNA Marathon this weekend. She's joining thousands of runners in Jacksonville for the race that benefits breast cancer research and patient care.
Jacksonville Gets $15M Student Center for 30K Kids a Year
Junior Achievement is building a 35,000-square-foot learning center where students can run mock businesses, manage budgets, and explore careers through real-world simulations. The facility at Florida State College Jacksonville's downtown campus will serve more than 30,000 students annually starting in 2027.
Jacksonville Center to Train 30,000 Students Yearly
A new experiential learning center at Florida State College at Jacksonville will serve over 30,000 students annually starting next fall. Through simulated towns and hands-on business experiences, students will bridge the gap between classroom learning and real careers.