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A Jacksonville man will meet the German stranger whose stem cell donation saved his life, exactly three years after his transplant. The emotional reunion will happen on stage at a blues festival to inspire others to join donor registries.
When hundreds of high school seniors showed up for their skip day at Dawn Moore's wedding spot, the bride kept her plans and got the surprise celebration of a lifetime. The teens cheered, stayed quiet during vows, and made the day unforgettable.
When Dawn Moore and Zack Stover stepped onto Jacksonville Beach for their wedding, they found 800+ teenagers waiting. What happened next became a viral moment of unexpected respect and joy.
Floridians can watch a Falcon 9 rocket light up the sky this Sunday as it carries internet satellites into orbit. The launch could be visible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach.
The Jacksonville University Dolphins are headed to March Madness after winning their first conference championship in a decade. Their 66-63 overtime thriller secured only the second tournament bid in program history.
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.
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. #
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.