Khalil Maycock

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Khalil Maycock

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It has been more than 24 hours since Pope Leo XIV was announced as the new head of the Catholic Church, and since then, his past social media posts and reposts have been circulating widely online. Some of the posts(reposts) feature the Pope criticizing the Trump administration, while others address topics such as immigration policies. ”He’s the first Cardinal to become Pope with a social media background,” Dr. Julie Ingersoll, a professor of Religious studies at UNF, said.

6 days ago | news4jax.com | Khalil Maycock

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local non-profit organization known for helping people in need is now in need itself. RELATED: Salvation Army campaigning for $1M to save programs that are now at risk because of depleted emergency reservesThe Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is low on money so they’ve launched a campaign to raise a million dollars to keep supporting the community. One of the people advocating for others to support the Salvation Army is Sheila J. Gordon.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Khalil Maycock

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time when Jewish contributions to American culture and history are honored, and News4JAX is highlighting the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA). RELATED: Celebrating Jewish leaders in Northeast FloridaThe community center is located on the Southside in the Goodby’s Creek neighborhood. Construction on the JCA began in 1986, and by 1988, the center celebrated its ribbon-cutting while also welcoming its first members.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier |Khalil Maycock

Published: May 5, 2025 at 5:49 PMTags: Clay County, Fleming Island High SchoolSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 5, 2025 at 5:49 PMTags: Clay County, Fleming Island High SchoolFLEMING ISLAND, Fla. – Almost a week after a Fleming Island High School student was critically injured after being hit by a car, her family tells News4JAX that she is in critical, but stable condition.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Khalil Maycock

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Coast Crime Stoppers held a digital conference to highlight the cold case of a Jacksonville woman who was murdered in 1999. The executive director is hoping that by using social media, they can reach a wider audience. He’s also hoping that when people watch the digital series, it sparks a memory they might have forgotten, then they submit that anonymous tip, which can lead to solving a case. Julia Vegas, 39, was a Hispanic woman born Nov. 3, 1960.