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Trial begins for St. Simons Island dentist charged with murder, accused of shooting boyfriend inside their home
Read full article: Trial begins for St. Simons Island dentist charged with murder, accused of shooting boyfriend inside their homeA Gainesville woman was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of her partner inside their home on Saturday, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5
Read full article: Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5Officials say an Army sergeant accused of shooting five people at a Georgia base last summer is seeking to plead guilty to attempted murder and other charges in a military court.
Brunswick police warn against ‘teen takeovers’ after disruption at First Friday event
Read full article: Brunswick police warn against ‘teen takeovers’ after disruption at First Friday eventBrunswick police are warning parents and teenagers that disorderly gatherings and so-called “teen takeovers” will not be tolerated after a disruption during the city’s First Friday event last weekend.
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Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’
Read full article: Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.
Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
Read full article: Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor GreeneRepublican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia.
Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide
Read full article: Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicideAuthorities say a Georgia high school teacher is dead after teenagers pulled a late night prank outside his home.
Attorney General Bondi addresses US terror threats and Washington scrutiny
Read full article: Attorney General Bondi addresses US terror threats and Washington scrutinyAttorney General Pamela Bondi will deliver a speech Monday afternoon to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) graduates at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia.
A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: Jurors weigh Colin Gray's fate
Read full article: A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: Jurors weigh Colin Gray's fateProsecutors say a Georgia father could have stopped his 14-year-old son from carrying out a school shooting, and they want jurors to convict him.
A decaying jet once owned by Jeffrey Epstein sits in a Georgia scrapyard. Here’s a look inside
Read full article: A decaying jet once owned by Jeffrey Epstein sits in a Georgia scrapyard. Here’s a look insideA Boeing 727 passenger jet previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein has been sitting for years, decaying in a scrapyard at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport in Glynn County, and News4JAX was granted permission to tour the plane.
12-year-old Camden County student accused of threatening to shoot up school, deputies say
Read full article: 12-year-old Camden County student accused of threatening to shoot up school, deputies sayA 12-year-old Camden County student was arrested and accused of threatening to incite a school shooting, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.
600-acre wildfire 100% contained, but crews monitoring hotspots, dry weather conditions
Read full article: 600-acre wildfire 100% contained, but crews monitoring hotspots, dry weather conditionsA wildfire that broke out on Sunday in Charlton County and spread an estimated 600 acres is 100% contained in Southeast Georgia, according to the Georgia Forest Commission.
Evacuation orders lifted for Charlton County wildfire that reached 550 acres Sunday, threatened homes near US 301
Read full article: Evacuation orders lifted for Charlton County wildfire that reached 550 acres Sunday, threatened homes near US 301Evacuation orders issued for some Charlton County homes as fire crews responded to a wildfire that broke out on Sunday afternoon have been lifted.
Investigation underway after missing 72-year-old Jacksonville Navy veteran found dead in Georgia
Read full article: Investigation underway after missing 72-year-old Jacksonville Navy veteran found dead in GeorgiaA 72-year-old Jacksonville woman who had been missing for more than a week was found dead in Georgia.
Looking for a job? Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announce 2 preseason job fairs for 2026 season
Read full article: Looking for a job? Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announce 2 preseason job fairs for 2026 seasonIf you’re looking for a fun, flexible job in a high-energy environment this spring, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are hiring.
Georgia teacher killed in crash involving suspect fleeing ICE traffic stop, officials say
Read full article: Georgia teacher killed in crash involving suspect fleeing ICE traffic stop, officials sayA beloved teacher at Hesse K-8 School in Savannah was killed in a crash early Monday morning near the school, authorities confirmed.
Opening statements to start in the trial of a Georgia high school shooting suspect’s father
Read full article: Opening statements to start in the trial of a Georgia high school shooting suspect’s fatherThe trial has started for a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in 2024.
Ocala woman, 4-year-old daughter killed, estranged husband dies by suicide during Georgia traffic stop: police
Read full article: Ocala woman, 4-year-old daughter killed, estranged husband dies by suicide during Georgia traffic stop: policeA tragic incident that began with the murder of a 34-year-old Ocala woman and her 4-year-old daughter ended Tuesday night when the woman’s estranged husband took his own life during a traffic stop in Kingsland, Georgia, according to multiple law enforcement agencies.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Georgia street, crashes into several vehicles
Read full article: Small plane makes emergency landing on Georgia street, crashes into several vehiclesA single-engine plane made an emergency landing Monday in the middle of a street in Gainesville, Georgia, just north of Atlanta, causing multiple crashes.
Large drug bust involving FBI yields over 50 arrests across the country, including Glynn County, Texas, New York
Read full article: Large drug bust involving FBI yields over 50 arrests across the country, including Glynn County, Texas, New YorkA recent drug trafficking operation in Glynn County and St. Simons Island led to the arrest of 55 people.
Operation Fentanyl Free America sees success but also uncovers new drug trends, smuggling tactics in Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Operation Fentanyl Free America sees success but also uncovers new drug trends, smuggling tactics in Southeast GeorgiaThe Atlanta DEA's Operation Fentanyl Free America has led to a decrease in fentanyl overdoses but has also uncovered new smuggling tactics and drug trends in Southeast Georgia, highlighting ongoing challenges in the fight against illegal drugs.
Southeast Georgia braces for extreme cold, community readies for weekend weather
Read full article: Southeast Georgia braces for extreme cold, community readies for weekend weatherExtreme cold is expected to affect Southeast Georgia this weekend, according to the National Weather Service, which issued an extreme cold warning for the area. Residents are preparing by bundling up indoors and stocking up on supplies to stay warm.
Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections
Read full article: Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 electionsThe search warrant FBI served at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta on Wednesday seeks records tied to the 2020 election, a county spokesperson said.
Slave descendants score a victory with voters in fight to protect their Georgia island homes
Read full article: Slave descendants score a victory with voters in fight to protect their Georgia island homesBlack landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves have won their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box.
St. Marys Elementary to temporarily relocate to local college for completion of bat removal
Read full article: St. Marys Elementary to temporarily relocate to local college for completion of bat removalSt. Marys Elementary School will remain closed Tuesday after school officials reported an “unexpected safety issue” that prompted the school’s closure on Monday morning.
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
Read full article: Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positiveA baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
St. Marys Elementary to remain closed Tuesday as crews remove bats found inside building, school officials say
Read full article: St. Marys Elementary to remain closed Tuesday as crews remove bats found inside building, school officials saySt. Marys Elementary School will remain closed Tuesday after school officials reported an “unexpected safety issue” that prompted the school’s closure on Monday morning.
Georgia DNR investigating fatal shooting during Cumberland Island hog hunt
Read full article: Georgia DNR investigating fatal shooting during Cumberland Island hog huntThe Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a hunter was shot and killed Thursday during a hog hunt on Cumberland Island in Camden County.
Georgia counties offer free flu shots for children, adults without insurance as state hits peak flu activity
Read full article: Georgia counties offer free flu shots for children, adults without insurance as state hits peak flu activityOn a scale of 1-13, Georgia is at a 13 for flu activity according to the latest report released from the Georgia Department of Public Health. The health departments in Glynn and Camden counties are each offering FREE flu shots for uninsured and underinsured children and adults as long as supplies last.
Glynn County police ask community for help to find 74-year-old woman missing since mid-November
Read full article: Glynn County police ask community for help to find 74-year-old woman missing since mid-NovemberThe Glynn County Police Department sent a notice on Tuesday asking for the public to help them in their search for a missing elderly woman who was last since in mid-November and is considered endangered.
Thank you! Hundreds of items donated during Channel 4’s Santa Paws drive
Read full article: Thank you! Hundreds of items donated during Channel 4’s Santa Paws driveDozens of community members helped make the holidays brighter for animals across Jacksonville during Channel 4’s Santa Paws donation drive.
Brunswick police officer arrested, accused of trespassing during domestic incident
Read full article: Brunswick police officer arrested, accused of trespassing during domestic incidentAn officer with the Brunswick Police Department was arrested Monday following a domestic disturbance investigation, the agency announced.
NE Florida, SE Georgia sheriff offices buckle down on drunk driving with hosts of arrests
Read full article: NE Florida, SE Georgia sheriff offices buckle down on drunk driving with hosts of arrestsDuring this year’s Christmas travel holiday, which was from Christmas Eve to Sunday night, law enforcement in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia pulled over their fair share of suspected DUI drivers.
Woodbine community pours in support for family of 9-year-old girl after fatal crash
Read full article: Woodbine community pours in support for family of 9-year-old girl after fatal crashDozens of community members gathered to honor the life of 9-year-old Jordyn Butler, who was struck and killed by an SUV last week while playing outside with her brother in Woodbine.