Nicholas Brooks, Action News Jax

Peyton Macon, the founder of an initiative called “Future Leaders of America,” isn’t just speaking up—he’s actively working to build a brighter future for his peers. Action News Jax sat down with him and his grandmother, who are both advocating for change.

A woman in San Diego is finally back with her dog after the pup disappeared in Jacksonville. It’s been nearly five years since they were first separated.

For 15 years, a Jacksonville mom has been a source of strength and compassion for families across Northeast Florida, providing financial relief to those devastated by the loss of a child. Her nonprofit, Angels for Allison, was born out of her own tragic loss, after her daughter Allison was killed in a car crash.

More than 2-thousand lives have been lost in Florida car crashes this year. On Duval County roadways, more than 130 lives have been lost. The city of Jacksonville and transportation officials came together at James Weldon Johnson Park to honor those victims.

9-year-old Aubrielle Jenkins is speaking out for the first time since she was critically injured last week when she was struck by a car while walking to her school bus in Lake City.

A Columbia County mother is speaking out after her 9-year-old daughter was critically hurt while trying to get to her school bus in Lake City.

The Glynn County Schools Operations Superintendent recently urged the school board to buy a new weapons detection system that can alert school staff to disassembled weapons hidden in someone’s pocket or backpack.

A series of business closures is plaguing the Five Points area, with yet another local bar and music venue, Rain Dogs, announcing this weekend it will soon be saying farewell.

A troubling situation at a Westside apartment complex where residents grapple with an ongoing trash crisis.

We have new developments in a high-speed, Florida Highway Patrol chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash this morning at a busy intersection in Arlington.

The Nassau County School District has announced the installation of portable metal detectors in all middle and high schools. This comes after the increasing concerns over school safety.

After the ceremony, the four graduates had the chance to showcase their culinary skills to local restaurant owners and chefs. The goal is for them to have a job lined up once they complete their sentences.

Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis joined forces with law enforcement officials, including the Jacksonville and Clay County Sheriffs, to firmly oppose Amendment 3, the ballot question that could legalize Marijuana in Florida.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced an increase in police presence in school zones. This is to enhance safety for students during National School Bus Safety Week.

Early voting kicked off Monday in Duval and St. Johns Counties for the November General Election, and long lines of enthusiastic voters were seen at precincts. Early voters told Action News Jax they are eager to cast their ballots in what has been a highly charged presidential election season.