Carianne Luter

2 days ago | news4jax.com | Carianne Luter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s time to let everyone know that we are shrimply the best! The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are calling on fans for support as they compete for the title of Best Triple-A Ballpark in Newsweek’s 2025 Fan’s Choice Awards. The contest invites baseball enthusiasts nationwide to vote for their favorite Triple-A stadiums. With recent renovations enhancing the fan experience, VyStar Ballpark has become a local favorite, and the team hopes it can now gain national recognition.

2 days ago | news4jax.com | Carianne Luter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The community came together in a powerful display of compassion and commitment during the Passion 4 Pets Adoptathon, held all day at Channel 4 on May 21, 2025. Organized by News4JAX in partnership with Doc Tony and seven dedicated local shelters and organizations, the event showcased what can happen when media, animal advocates, and kind-hearted viewers unite for a shared mission: saving lives and finding forever homes for pets in need.

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Carianne Luter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Summer heats up at VyStar Ballpark as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roll out an electrifying lineup of home games and fan-focused promotions throughout June! From themed nights to dazzling fireworks, giveaways, and family fun, there’s something for everyone. Tuesday, June 3 | 7:05 PMCanines & Crustaceans Night – Bring your furry friend to the park! Dogs get in free with a ticketed human. Stahl-Meyer Two for Tuesday – Two hot dogs for just $2.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Carianne Luter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A total of 44 cats and dogs were adopted during Winn-Dixie’s Memorial Day Weekend adoption event at The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS), Samantha Ahnen, the Community Engagement Manager at JHS, told News4JAX on Monday. During the event, hosted on May 24, more than 100 dogs and cats were available for adoption, including some whose adoption fees were waived. The adoption event took place at the JHS Adoption and Education Center located at 8464 Beach Boulevard.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Carianne Luter

Published: May 27, 2025 at 1:27 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – ArchWell Health will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for its new value-based primary care center in Jacksonville’s Arlington area, the first of six locations the company plans to open in the city. The center, located at 1072 Arlington Road N., will cater to adults aged 60 and older, part of the company’s mission to provide personalized, senior-focused healthcare in underserved communities.