Army pilot wounded in Maduro raid gets Congressional Medal of Honor during Trump's speech
Read full article: Army pilot wounded in Maduro raid gets Congressional Medal of Honor during Trump's speechA helicopter pilot wounded in the raid that captured then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has received the Congressional Medal of Honor during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington
Read full article: Trump honors National Guard members shot in WashingtonPresident Donald Trump has presented the Purple Heart medal during his State of the Union Address and honored two National Guard members who were shot while patrolling in Washington last year.
Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at Texas immigration detention center
Read full article: Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at Texas immigration detention centerFederal prosecutors are describing those who participated in a July 4 gathering outside a Texas immigration detention center that left a police officer wounded as antifa members intent on a “violent campaign” to influence U.S. policy.
Council President Carrico addresses ‘big favor’ wording amid JEA controversy; says there is ‘no quid pro quo’
Read full article: Council President Carrico addresses ‘big favor’ wording amid JEA controversy; says there is ‘no quid pro quo’Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico is calling for an independent, outside review of allegations involving leadership and workplace culture at JEA, while also responding directly to questions about the “big favor” wording in text messages tied to a JEA board appointment.
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Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport
Read full article: Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deportLegal advocates are asking a judge to stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from urging unaccompanied immigrant children to voluntarily deport themselves.
Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency
Read full article: Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparencyDiscord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns.
Rachel Reid delays ‘Unrivaled’ release to June 2027, citing Parkinson’s and fame
Read full article: Rachel Reid delays ‘Unrivaled’ release to June 2027, citing Parkinson’s and fameAuthor Rachel Reid says she is delaying her next hockey romance novel because sudden fame and worsening Parkinson’s disease symptoms have slowed her writing.
Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's punishment for call to resist unlawful orders
Read full article: Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's punishment for call to resist unlawful ordersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge’s order that blocks him from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
Judge bars government from 'wholesale' search of Washington Post reporter's seized devices
Read full article: Judge bars government from 'wholesale' search of Washington Post reporter's seized devicesA magistrate judge has barred federal authorities from conducting an unsupervised, wholesale search of electronic devices that they seized from a Washington Post reporter’s Virginia home while investigating allegations that a Pentagon contractor illegally leaked classified information to the journalist.
Jacksonville passes ordinance to extend alcohol sales to 3 a.m.
Read full article: Jacksonville passes ordinance to extend alcohol sales to 3 a.m.The Jacksonville City Council will consider an ordinance to allow some downtown bars an extra hour to serve alcohol, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Gov. Gavin Newsom takes heat from Republicans and LGBTQ+ lawmakers during book tour
Read full article: Gov. Gavin Newsom takes heat from Republicans and LGBTQ+ lawmakers during book tourIf politicians write memoirs to generate online buzz and headlines, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting plenty of both - favorable and not.
‘Teen takeover’ that sparked gun violence impacts Jacksonville Beach businesses
Read full article: ‘Teen takeover’ that sparked gun violence impacts Jacksonville Beach businessesA weekend “teen takeover” event in Jacksonville Beach erupted in violence as gunfire injured five teenagers, prompting a swift police response and forcing local businesses to lock down, disrupting a nearby music festival and leaving the community shaken.
Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility
Read full article: Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostilityThe Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024.
Florida bill aims to keep kids buckled in booster seats longer
Read full article: Florida bill aims to keep kids buckled in booster seats longerFlorida lawmakers have proposed a bill that could set tougher safety requirements for parents and drivers when driving with young children, including raising the age for children to be in booster seats from 5 to 8.
Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts
Read full article: Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contractsA federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration unlawfully shut down a $20 billion green bank program and froze money meant for climate nonprofits.
Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests
Read full article: Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interestsThe State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan.
Florida Senate committee passes bill to expand vaccine exemptions for young students despite some Republican opposition
Read full article: Florida Senate committee passes bill to expand vaccine exemptions for young students despite some Republican oppositionA bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.
Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire
Read full article: Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades FireThe former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history.
Man fatally stabs 4 people in Washington state as deputies head to serve him a restraining order
Read full article: Man fatally stabs 4 people in Washington state as deputies head to serve him a restraining orderAuthorities say a man fatally stabbed four people in Washington state as sheriff's deputies were on their way to deliver him a domestic violence protection order.
Politics & Power: Florida’s high-stakes property tax gamble
Read full article: Politics & Power: Florida’s high-stakes property tax gambleThe coming year will reveal how much risk Floridians are willing to accept for lower property taxes, whether they support replacing lost revenue with higher consumption or targeted taxes, and how they want to balance local autonomy with state oversight.
Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds
Read full article: Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension buildsProtesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East.
Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detained
Read full article: Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detainedSome residents in the Philadelphia suburb of Quakertown are calling for the police chief to resign after a scuffle between police and students protesting ICE policies left several juveniles in custody.
Combatting loneliness and self-isolation: Wounded Warrior Project hosts events to help veterans in Jacksonville bond
Read full article: Combatting loneliness and self-isolation: Wounded Warrior Project hosts events to help veterans in Jacksonville bondVeterans with the Wounded Warrior Project have been meeting for a series of cooking classes over the past month. In their final class, they learned how to make risotto and chicken — but many say the real takeaway is connection and community.
Local doctors discuss rise in colorectal cancer among young adults, warning signs
Read full article: Local doctors discuss rise in colorectal cancer among young adults, warning signsTwo local doctors joined Jennifer Waugh on News4JAX+ at 10 a.m. to discuss why younger people are developing colorectal cancer, the warning signs, and whether in-home tests are effective options at determining your risks.
Road rage shootings: Counselor explains warning signs and how to de-escalate
Read full article: Road rage shootings: Counselor explains warning signs and how to de-escalateA mental health counselor joined Jennifer Waugh on News4JAX+ at 10 a.m. to discuss why sudden bursts of rage happen, the warning signs, and the steps all drivers should take if they feel themselves losing control.
What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey EpsteinInfluential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Spirit Airlines expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summer
Read full article: Spirit Airlines expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summerSpirit Airlines' parent company says it expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late spring or early summer after striking a preliminary deal with lenders.
Split Happens Ep. 8: Protecting Your Children During Divorce—What Parents Need to Know
Read full article: Split Happens Ep. 8: Protecting Your Children During Divorce—What Parents Need to KnowDivorce doesn’t just impact spouses—it reshapes entire families. In Episode 8 of Split Happens, hosts Katie Garner and board-certified family law attorney Jay Henderlite focus on what matters most during separation: your children.
Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding
Read full article: Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more fundingA coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers’ unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others has filed a lawsuit against the state Legislature alleging that it’s failing to fund public schools adequately.
Brazil’s Supreme Court begins trial of suspects in Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco killing
Read full article: Brazil’s Supreme Court begins trial of suspects in Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco killingBrazil’s Supreme Court has started the high-profile trial of the suspects allegedly behind the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018.
JEA’s former chief of staff accuses CEO of creating ‘fear-based culture.’ CEO says allegations are ‘unsubstantiated’
Read full article: JEA’s former chief of staff accuses CEO of creating ‘fear-based culture.’ CEO says allegations are ‘unsubstantiated’Tensions ran high at the JEA Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday as the former chief of staff heavily criticized the CEO’s leadership and doubled down on allegations that she has created a toxic workplace culture.
Sierra Leone says security force members apprehended by Guinea's military following border incursion
Read full article: Sierra Leone says security force members apprehended by Guinea's military following border incursionSierra Leone's government says that several members of a security team including an officer have been apprehended and transported over the border by members of the Guinean military.
Penguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulism
Read full article: Penguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulismThe California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays.
Episcopal School of Ponte Vedra approved, plans 850-student K-8 campus set to open in 2027
Read full article: Episcopal School of Ponte Vedra approved, plans 850-student K-8 campus set to open in 2027The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners gave unanimous approval to a special use permit for the Episcopal School of Ponte Vedra, following an earlier unanimous approval by the county’s Planning and Zoning Agency.
Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can't be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered
Read full article: Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can't be sued, even when mail is intentionally not deliveredA divided Supreme Court has ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail.
Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
Read full article: Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threatCanadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada.
Adult suffers non-life-threatening injuries at Lake Shore Middle School: DCPS
Read full article: Adult suffers non-life-threatening injuries at Lake Shore Middle School: DCPSAn adult was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning with life-threatening injuries after a call about a fall at Lake Shore Middle School, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought
Read full article: UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from droughtThe United Nations and Somalia's government has said that nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger.
Plea deal falls apart for St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud after objections from alleged victims
Read full article: Plea deal falls apart for St. Johns County home builder accused of fraud after objections from alleged victimsSpencer Calvert, who owned Pineapple Corporation, was arrested in 2024 and accused of misappropriating over $15 million.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office identifies man found dead in 1981; needs help connecting him to family
Read full article: Putnam County Sheriff’s Office identifies man found dead in 1981; needs help connecting him to familyA man found dead in the woods off Old San Mateo Road in 1981 has been identified, but officials need help connecting how he arrived in Putnam County, the sheriff’s office said.
Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on DemocratsPresident Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy.
US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026
Read full article: US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier.
Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return
Read full article: Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother.
