IRONMAN Jacksonville: A behind-the-scenes look at race day (and the dolphins didn’t disappoint)
Read full article: IRONMAN Jacksonville: A behind-the-scenes look at race day (and the dolphins didn’t disappoint)News4Jax Anchor Joy Purdy got the chance to go behind the scenes on race day—bringing you as close to the action as possible, from the swim start to the transition zone.
Fernandina Beach eyes e-bike ordinance to regulate speed limits amid safety concerns
Read full article: Fernandina Beach eyes e-bike ordinance to regulate speed limits amid safety concernsFernandina Beach city commissioners took up a proposed e-bike ordinance Tuesday night in a first reading, sparking debate over safety, enforcement, and the growing popularity of electric bicycles.
Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
Read full article: Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuationsTorrential rain and floods have hit parts of China, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
JSO: Man charged in elevator attempted rape says he’s committed 5 similar attacks
Read full article: JSO: Man charged in elevator attempted rape says he’s committed 5 similar attacksA Jacksonville man is facing a felony charge after police say he followed a woman into an elevator at a Southside apartment complex, pulled a knife and attempted to sexually batter her, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna
Read full article: Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder RihannaA judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
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Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
Read full article: Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement movePresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize their customers’ citizenship.
For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
Read full article: For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing roomThe earliest signals of a presidential race normally involve such subtle positioning from candidates that it’s become known as the “shadow primary.”.
Jax Beach city leaders considers 2-year plan to let bars, restaurants expand outdoor space for Jaguars game-day crowds
Read full article: Jax Beach city leaders considers 2-year plan to let bars, restaurants expand outdoor space for Jaguars game-day crowdsJacksonville Beach city leaders are considering a two-year pilot program that would allow some bars and restaurants to temporarily expand their outdoor capacity on Jaguars game days, a move they say could help handle increased crowds during upcoming stadium renovations.
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Read full article: The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
Read full article: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to supportThe Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy
Read full article: Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek RamaswamyVice President JD Vance’s decision to extend his fight against Medicaid fraud beyond Democratic states to his red home state of Ohio has set off a scramble among the state’s Republicans — including his close ally Vivek Ramaswamy, the party’s nominee for governor.
Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
Read full article: Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policiesRecent presidents have stayed away from trading stocks in companies whose fortunes they could lift or scuttle with the stroke of a pen.
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns Downtown. Here’s everything you need to know
Read full article: The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns Downtown. Here’s everything you need to knowThe Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to downtown Jacksonville for Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24, bringing a star-studded, free lineup to Ford on Bay.
Hunt invasive pythons, win up to $10K: Florida Python Challenge set for July
Read full article: Hunt invasive pythons, win up to $10K: Florida Python Challenge set for JulyThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Python Challenge is returning this summer, giving participants a chance to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while helping protect the Everglades ecosystem.
Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city
Read full article: Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost cityArgentine investigators searching for the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise last month were trapping rodents in the forests surrounding the southernmost city of Ushuaia.
‘We can’t get answers’: Residents fear eviction as foreclosure lawsuits hit complexes tied to troubled landlord
Read full article: ‘We can’t get answers’: Residents fear eviction as foreclosure lawsuits hit complexes tied to troubled landlordTenants at two Westside apartment complexes say they were caught off guard after being served foreclosure lawsuit paperwork, leaving many fearful they could lose their homes and frustrated by what they describe as little communication from management.
Jacksonville man accused of manslaughter for role in fatal dog attack on the Westside
Read full article: Jacksonville man accused of manslaughter for role in fatal dog attack on the WestsideA 62-year-old man is accused of manslaughter for his role in a deadly dog attack in 2024 on the Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
Read full article: US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlementThe U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
Read full article: Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soonGoogle is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users.
School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor says
Read full article: School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor saysOpening statements have been given in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia who faces criminal charges from a 2023 school shooting.
Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans
Read full article: Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loansA coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education.
Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows
Read full article: Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran growsSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden, where U.S. plans to reduce troop levels in Europe coupled with President Donald Trump’s often inconsistent stance on the alliance have created concern.
JEA’s canceled $1-a-year land deal with Nassau County charity sparks state attorney’s scrutiny
Read full article: JEA’s canceled $1-a-year land deal with Nassau County charity sparks state attorney’s scrutinyA canceled land deal between JEA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation has attracted the notice of State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office, according to a subpoena that one of her veteran prosecutors sent last week to the utility, a copy of which The Florida Trib and News4JAX reviewed.
St. Johns County commissioners weigh changes after IRONMAN Jacksonville traffic delays, safety concerns
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioners weigh changes after IRONMAN Jacksonville traffic delays, safety concernsSt. Johns County commissioners are weighing what happens next after the first-ever IRONMAN Jacksonville triathlon caused major traffic delays in parts of Ponte Vedra and Nocatee over the weekend.
Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Read full article: Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company AnthropicA panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic.
Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque
Read full article: Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosqueAuthorities say the three people killed by two teen shooters at a San Diego mosque died while saving roughly 140 children who were in the building at the time of the attack.
South Carolina House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical Senate
Read full article: South Carolina House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical SenateThe South Carolina House has endorsed a plan to redraw its congressional districts to favor Republicans at the urging of President Donald Trump.
St. Johns fire union say they’re stuck without a contract; state impasse process now underway
Read full article: St. Johns fire union say they’re stuck without a contract; state impasse process now underwayThe union representing St. Johns County firefighters says its members have been working without a contract since Oct. 1, and that negotiations with the county have moved into a formal state impasse process that could ultimately go before county commissioners.
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Read full article: More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homesMore than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California.
NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced
Read full article: NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announcedNATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent.
2 Flagler County juveniles accused of stealing fishing poles from truck
Read full article: 2 Flagler County juveniles accused of stealing fishing poles from truckDeputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested two juveniles after an investigation into a car burglary led to the recovery of stolen fishing poles, the office said.
Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn
Read full article: Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. CornynPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff.
Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release
Read full article: Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks releaseAn Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
Read full article: Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis showsNationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year.
Jumbo Shrimp bring back Honey Drippers Weekend with giveaways, themed nights and family fun
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp bring back Honey Drippers Weekend with giveaways, themed nights and family funThe homestand is highlighted by the return of the popular Honey Drippers Weekend, along with themed nights, giveaways and special appreciation events throughout the week.
UK police investigate allegations of child sex abuse dating back to 1980s after Epstein file release
Read full article: UK police investigate allegations of child sex abuse dating back to 1980s after Epstein file releasePolice in the UK are investigating two allegations of decades-old child sex abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
Read full article: NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rightsThe NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.
Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 people
Read full article: Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 peopleA bomb outside a Defense Ministry building in the Syrian capital has killed one soldier and wounded about a dozen other people.
Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire
Read full article: Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fireBritish police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London.
The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say
Read full article: The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists sayBoth the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports.
‘I choose to forgive’: JSO officer who survived brutal assault while on duty describes painful journey since 2023 attack
Read full article: ‘I choose to forgive’: JSO officer who survived brutal assault while on duty describes painful journey since 2023 attackAfter surviving a brutal attack while on duty outside a Walmart on Philips Highway in 2023, Officer Jennifer Scott has endured physical, emotional, mental, professional and financial struggles.
Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
Read full article: Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf islandA mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife.
Philips Highway reopens between Emerson, St. Augustine roads after crash involving power pole
Read full article: Philips Highway reopens between Emerson, St. Augustine roads after crash involving power poleA crash that involved a JEA power pole on Tuesday morning has shut down all lanes of Philips Highway (U.S. 1) between St. Augustine and Emerson roads.
Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks
Read full article: Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacksThe Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.