Melanie Lawson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Angela McDonald has chosen a life of sacrifice and profound love, dedicating herself to raising four medically disabled adopted children.

With only one week until the school year begins for most students in our area, one thing is clear: kids need to eat. In a time when everything costs more, being savvy can lead to significant savings.

The A.J. Laguerre Jr. Endowed Scholarship honors the memory of the 19-year-old, who was a video game and streaming enthusiast and aspired to study cybersecurity in college.

– The movie “It Ends with Us,” starring Blake Lively, has stirred up quite a bit of controversy for its portrayal of intimate partner abuse. But for one local woman, it did more than that — it inspired her to take action in her community.

Camden Special Steps was founded by Marcia Whitfield to provide local adults with exceptional needs a space to socialize and connect.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – As hurricanes approach, the dangers they bring — strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges — pose significant threats to outdoor spaces, including your pool.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every year, fans of the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators hop in their RVs and head to Jacksonville for a multi-day football tailgating celebration.

This month’s PositivelyJAX Award goes to something unique: a bench. But it’s no ordinary bench—it’s The Purple Bench, powered by people and conversation. The concept was brought to life by a group called Compassionate St. Augustine, sparking empathy and understanding in anyone willing to sit down and listen.