Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 million
Read full article: Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 millionTyler Perry faces a lawsuit for sexual assault by actor Mario Rodriguez, marking the second such case against him recently.
Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over Newcastle
Read full article: Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over NewcastlePatrick Dorgu's first goal for Manchester United has given the club a 1-0 win over Newcastle in a pulsating Premier League match at Old Trafford.
Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
Read full article: Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecutedA federal judge has canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in its human smuggling case against him.
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
Read full article: Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to buildingThe president of the Kennedy Center is criticizing musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve performance.
Number of Duval County schools targeted as Schools of Hope down to 2: Jax Today
Read full article: Number of Duval County schools targeted as Schools of Hope down to 2: Jax TodayMonths after saying it was planning to open charters inside 25 existing Duval County public schools under the “Schools of Hope” law, Miami-based Mater Academy withdrew 23 of those letters of intent this month, according to a report from our news partner, Jacksonville Today.
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Mizzou, Virginia fans rally at Jacksonville Beach before Saturday showdown at TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Read full article: Mizzou, Virginia fans rally at Jacksonville Beach before Saturday showdown at TaxSlayer Gator BowlMissouri and Virginia brought their Gator Bowl celebrations to Jacksonville Beach Friday night, with free pep rallies preceding Saturday's historic matchup where both teams chase milestone victories.
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet train
Read full article: California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet trainCalifornia has dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government's withdrawing of $4 billion for the state's long-delayed high-speed rail project.
More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday
Read full article: More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holidayThe shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn’t fit, or didn’t hit quite right.
Doctors at Baptist Health help deliver the best Christmas present to several parents
Read full article: Doctors at Baptist Health help deliver the best Christmas present to several parentsBaptist Health said close to 10 babies were born on Christmas Day at several of the health system's locations around Northeast Florida.
Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer
Read full article: Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summerSoprano Asmik Grigorian is to sing the title role in Georges Bizet's “Carmen,” a mezzo-soprano touchstone, for the first time at the Salzburg Festival this summer.
Witnesses describe events leading up to deadly Christmas Eve shooting outside business near San Marco
Read full article: Witnesses describe events leading up to deadly Christmas Eve shooting outside business near San MarcoAfter a man died on Christmas Eve in a shooting outside of a business on St. Augustine Road, several witnesses shared details with News4JAX about the moments leading up to the deadly confrontation.
Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sisterThe sister of a Harvey Weinstein accuser who testified at the movie mogul's most recent trial has sued her sibling, saying her public remarks are damaging her reputation as a cardiologist in Poland.
Players from Missouri, Virginia meet local children from Dreams Come True ahead of Gator Bowl clash
Read full article: Players from Missouri, Virginia meet local children from Dreams Come True ahead of Gator Bowl clashPlayers from Missouri and Virginia met Friday with children from Dreams Come True ahead of Saturday’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium.
Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy
Read full article: Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war.
Shedding light on winter allergies and how you can avoid them
Read full article: Shedding light on winter allergies and how you can avoid themWinter may bring cozy nights indoors, but for allergy sufferers, it can also mean a season of sneezing, sniffling, and fatigue. Cold weather, closed windows, and cozy spaces might feel safe, but they trap dust mites, pet dander, and mold!
Icemen postpone Friday’s game against Orlando Solar Bears amid ECHL strike
Read full article: Icemen postpone Friday’s game against Orlando Solar Bears amid ECHL strikeAn East Coast Hockey League players’ strike means the Jacksonville Icemen’s Friday night game against the Orlando Solar Bears has been postponed.
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
Read full article: Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projectsThe developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns.
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red
Read full article: Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow redA U.S. airstrike that targeted an alleged camp of the Islamic State group in Nigeria has caused panic in the village of Jabo, close to where the strike hit.
Thailand bombs a village in Cambodia even as both nations hold border talks to end armed clashes
Read full article: Thailand bombs a village in Cambodia even as both nations hold border talks to end armed clashesThailand and Cambodia are still engaged in combat along their border even as talks are ongoing to end clashes that began in early December to break a previous ceasefire.
A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15
Read full article: A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15A Cuban immigrant who worked at a Kentucky scrapyard has died from severe burns suffered in last month’s UPS cargo plane crash, raising the death toll to 15 people.
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Read full article: Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthdayAfter the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue.
A Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel and injures 2 others
Read full article: A Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel and injures 2 othersPolice say that two people have been killed and at least two more injured in northern Israel in a car-ramming and stabbing attack by a Palestinian man.
Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
Read full article: Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four chartsSince returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building a wall of tariffs around what used to be a wide open economy.
The last Friday of the year will be sunny and warm in Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida
Read full article: The last Friday of the year will be sunny and warm in Southeast Georgia, Northeast FloridaAnother lovely day is on tap for our region as temperatures once again move into the upper 70s, with close to 80 degrees in some spots possible.
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
Read full article: Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
Zelenskyy says he will meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he will meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guaranteesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial
Read full article: Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trialFormer Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and must pay 13.5 billion ringgit ($3.3 billion) for his role in the 1MDB corruption scandal.
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
Read full article: What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest NigeriaThe United States airstrikes targeting militants affiliated with the Islamic State group in northwestern Nigeria are a major escalation of an offensive that Nigeria’s overstretched military has struggled with for years.
Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts
Read full article: Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mountsMyanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an election framed by the ruling military as a return to multi-party democracy.
Jacksonville food truck owner’s trailer stolen on Christmas, community offers reward
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck owner’s trailer stolen on Christmas, community offers rewardLorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.
Sunshine and warmth persist into weekend after Christmas
Read full article: Sunshine and warmth persist into weekend after ChristmasHigh pressure will remain overhead on Friday, which means we will see sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Highs for the day will be in the mid to upper 70s. This is around 10 degrees above normal for this time of year.
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
Read full article: US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target ChristiansPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
‘You just learn how to carry it’: For some, holidays are tragic reminder of loved ones lost to gun violence
Read full article: ‘You just learn how to carry it’: For some, holidays are tragic reminder of loved ones lost to gun violenceThe mother of Jacquez Anlage, who was shot and killed a little more than five years ago, just before his 21st birthday, shared with News4JAX on Christmas Day how she and other survivors support each other during the holidays and other hard times.
With so many businesses closed on Christmas, many families make tradition of heading to the movie theater
Read full article: With so many businesses closed on Christmas, many families make tradition of heading to the movie theaterFamilies worldwide have started traditions of watching new movies on Christmas Day at the theater.
Jewish congregation continues tradition of volunteering on Christmas to deliver meals for homebound seniors
Read full article: Jewish congregation continues tradition of volunteering on Christmas to deliver meals for homebound seniorsOne local Jewish congregation stepped up Thursday to make sure seniors across the community didn’t go without a warm meal, and that the workers of Aging True, who normally deliver those meals, could have the holiday off with their families.
Spill from crash causes hazard for drivers on Fuller Warren Bridge for hours on Christmas Day
Read full article: Spill from crash causes hazard for drivers on Fuller Warren Bridge for hours on Christmas DayJust before 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the Florida Highway Patrol issued a warning for Christmas Day drivers.
Man dies in Christmas Eve shooting outside business near St. Augustine Road, JSO says
Read full article: Man dies in Christmas Eve shooting outside business near St. Augustine Road, JSO saysA man was fatally shot during an argument outside a business near St. Augustine Road on Christmas Eve, according to JSO.
Ponte Vedra family of woman killed in mid-air Potomac crash files lawsuit against American Airlines, federal government
Read full article: Ponte Vedra family of woman killed in mid-air Potomac crash files lawsuit against American Airlines, federal governmentA downtown Jacksonville attorney is representing two Florida families who lost loved ones in January’s deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
72-year-old woman attempting to cross Arlington Expressway through gap in fence hit, killed: FHP
Read full article: 72-year-old woman attempting to cross Arlington Expressway through gap in fence hit, killed: FHPA 72-year-old woman trying to cross the Arlington Expressway early Christmas morning was hit and killed near North Arlington Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty
Read full article: A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to povertyMariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January.
The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia
Read full article: The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in RussiaThe Kremlin is in talks with French authorities about French scholar Laurent Vinatier, who is serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly faces new espionage charges.
3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank
Read full article: 3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West BankThree Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the West Bank city of Jenin.
