Rabies advisory issued in Duval County after raccoon killed in Golden Glades neighborhood, Department of Health says
Read full article: Rabies advisory issued in Duval County after raccoon killed in Golden Glades neighborhood, Department of Health saysA rabid raccoon that was located in the Jacksonville area on Monday has prompted the state’s Department of Health in Duval County to issue a rabies advisory.
Jacksonville councilmember criticized by colleague for unproven claims of misconduct in city telehealth contracts
Read full article: Jacksonville councilmember criticized by colleague for unproven claims of misconduct in city telehealth contractsA Jacksonville city council member is facing criticism from a colleague after publicly alleging potential misuse of taxpayer funds in the city’s telehealth contracts — without providing evidence of illegal activity.
Duval County mother who went missing multiple times found dead, no foul play suspected: JSO
Read full article: Duval County mother who went missing multiple times found dead, no foul play suspected: JSOA 34-year-old mother who went missing multiple times was found dead by a bystander on Jacksonville’s Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Politics & Power: 2026 battles over taxes, budgets, home rule loom between Jacksonville & Tallahassee
Read full article: Politics & Power: 2026 battles over taxes, budgets, home rule loom between Jacksonville & TallahasseeIt’s Jacksonville vs. Tallahassee, and it all plays out when the Florida Legislature convenes in January. Jacksonville’s central 2026 challenge is defending fiscal autonomy and local governance against a state administration pushing top-down fiscal reforms and broader preemption.
Florida lawmaker wants these new rules for mobile home parks
Read full article: Florida lawmaker wants these new rules for mobile home parksA new Florida bill filed last week is pushing to add more responsibilities to mobile home park owners in the state, according to a report from News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.
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Bloodhound K-9 Patriot helps find missing Northside boy after hours of tracking
Read full article: Bloodhound K-9 Patriot helps find missing Northside boy after hours of trackingJSO’s K-9 unit played a crucial role in locating a missing 9-year-old boy just a few hours after it was reported that he had left his home on the Northside.
News4JAX gets a peek inside JEA’s high voltage lab where lineman gloves are tested for safety
Read full article: News4JAX gets a peek inside JEA’s high voltage lab where lineman gloves are tested for safetyIf your power goes out, there is a strong chance a utility worker will be restoring it, and every time that happens, they’re exposed to danger. JEA tests every tool, including the gloves that its lineman workers use to ensure their safety. Inside the JEA high voltage testing lab, it looks like a laboratory on a college campus.
Jacksonville councilmember criticized by colleague for unproven claims of misconduct in city telehealth contracts
Read full article: Jacksonville councilmember criticized by colleague for unproven claims of misconduct in city telehealth contractsA Jacksonville city council member is facing criticism from a colleague after publicly alleging potential misuse of taxpayer funds in the city’s telehealth contracts — without providing evidence of illegal activity.
Politics & Power: 2026 battles over taxes, budgets, home rule loom between Jacksonville & Tallahassee
Read full article: Politics & Power: 2026 battles over taxes, budgets, home rule loom between Jacksonville & TallahasseeIt’s Jacksonville vs. Tallahassee, and it all plays out when the Florida Legislature convenes in January. Jacksonville’s central 2026 challenge is defending fiscal autonomy and local governance against a state administration pushing top-down fiscal reforms and broader preemption.
Man arrested, accused of shooting man searching through discarded furniture for bonfire wood: JSO
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of shooting man searching through discarded furniture for bonfire wood: JSOA man was arrested and accused Saturday of shooting another man who was searching through a neighbor’s discarded furniture for use in a bonfire, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Not a harmless prank’: St. Johns County deputies give stern warning, arrest 3 teens involved in door-kicking challenge
Read full article: ‘Not a harmless prank’: St. Johns County deputies give stern warning, arrest 3 teens involved in door-kicking challengeThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has administered a stern warning following the arrest of three teenagers who were participating in a “door-kick challenge” that has been circulating social media.
St. Johns County incentives aim to entice developers to build affordable housing for essential workers
Read full article: St. Johns County incentives aim to entice developers to build affordable housing for essential workersEssential workers in St. Johns County can’t afford to live there -- even if they’re combining incomes. But county leaders want to change that.
Man arrested in 2023 double murder of 2 St. Augustine men found shot in car
Read full article: Man arrested in 2023 double murder of 2 St. Augustine men found shot in carTwo years after the investigation began into the deaths of two St. Augustine men found shot inside a car, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest.
St. Johns County deputy improves tracking of abandoned boats in Florida waters with new database
Read full article: St. Johns County deputy improves tracking of abandoned boats in Florida waters with new databaseA St. Johns County deputy has changed the way derelict vessels are found in local waters with the addition of a dashboard tracker, making the process more efficient as derelict vessels continue to be a problem in Florida.
Man faces multiple charges after high-speed chase following attempted traffic stop in St. Johns County
Read full article: Man faces multiple charges after high-speed chase following attempted traffic stop in St. Johns CountyA 22-year-old man was arrested after he took St. Johns County deputies on a high-speed chase following an attempted traffic stop.
VIDEO: Dozens of Georgia high school football players suspended after sideline-clearing brawl
Read full article: VIDEO: Dozens of Georgia high school football players suspended after sideline-clearing brawlNearly 40 Gainesville High School players were suspended after a brawl broke out during the third quarter of the Georgia High School Association Class 5A playoff matchup on Friday night.
Weather Ready: Cold weather means a higher risk of power surges. Are your appliances covered?
Read full article: Weather Ready: Cold weather means a higher risk of power surges. Are your appliances covered?It's the perfect time for homeowners to prepare for cooler weather, protect their equipment, and understand how winter conditions can impact the power grid.
Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trains
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trainsPeople with Thanksgiving travel plans may still feel on edge after the U.S. government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays.
Explore Southeast Georgia’s hidden treasures: From Mary Ross Waterfront Park to the ancient Lover’s Oak
Read full article: Explore Southeast Georgia’s hidden treasures: From Mary Ross Waterfront Park to the ancient Lover’s OakDozens of local parks dot the Golden Isles, offering everything from gorgeous views and amphitheaters to mini golf and salutes to service. On our 4 Your Neighborhood trip to Southeast Georgia, we’re highlighting a few of these hidden gems.
Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon marks 50 years of family, food and community in Brunswick
Read full article: Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon marks 50 years of family, food and community in BrunswickWillie’s Wee-Nee Wagon, a beloved Brunswick institution, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, serving up the same quality hot dogs, burgers, and their famous boneless pork chop sandwiches that have made them a local legend.
A Clay County teen had part of his skull removed after a fall. He’s walking and talking a month later
Read full article: A Clay County teen had part of his skull removed after a fall. He’s walking and talking a month laterA Clay County family is calling their son’s rapid turnaround nothing short of a miracle.
Decision not to give 45% of Clay County teachers pay raises sparks concerns of potential mass exodus
Read full article: Decision not to give 45% of Clay County teachers pay raises sparks concerns of potential mass exodusThe Clay County School Board recently approved teacher salary increases for the 2025-2026 school year, but nearly half of the district’s teachers won’t receive a raise. However, the announcement is sparking bigger questions of why teacher pay varies so widely depending on the school district, as some educators make thousands of dollars more just by crossing county lines.
8-year-old stabs grandmother to defend mom in knife attack, Clay County deputies say
Read full article: 8-year-old stabs grandmother to defend mom in knife attack, Clay County deputies sayAn 8-year-old girl successfully defended her mother by stabbing her grandmother with a kitchen knife during an attack Monday at their Clay County home, the Sheriff’s Office said.
45% of Clay County teachers left without pay increase following school board meeting
Read full article: 45% of Clay County teachers left without pay increase following school board meetingThe Clay County school board held an impasse hearing with the Clay County Education Association to decide teacher raises for next year. The board ultimately accepted a proposal that would give teachers with 10 years or more experience raises ranging from $400 to $800.
Clay County teachers, school district to make presentations in hopes of resolving impasse over pay raises
Read full article: Clay County teachers, school district to make presentations in hopes of resolving impasse over pay raisesClay County teachers and school district officials will make presentations to the School Board next week in hopes of resolving an impasse over pay raises.
50-acre wildfire in Hilliard contained, drivers still asked to use caution in area
Read full article: 50-acre wildfire in Hilliard contained, drivers still asked to use caution in areaNassau County Fire Rescue is asking drivers to avoid US Highway 1 north of Hilliard due to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon.
Trial of former financial secretary accused of embezzling $570K from Amelia Baptist Church set for April 2026
Read full article: Trial of former financial secretary accused of embezzling $570K from Amelia Baptist Church set for April 2026A woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from a Nassau County church will be in court Tuesday morning for a pretrial hearing.
Driver strikes two telephone poles, dies in Putnam County crash: Florida Highway Patrol
Read full article: Driver strikes two telephone poles, dies in Putnam County crash: Florida Highway PatrolThe Florida Highway Patrol said a man, 35, died on Friday morning after his vehicle struck two telephone poles in Putnam County.
Man accused in fatal stabbing of Putnam County woman at Dollar General charged with first-degree murder
Read full article: Man accused in fatal stabbing of Putnam County woman at Dollar General charged with first-degree murderThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday arrested a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman at a Dollar General in Fruitland.
Man, 21, dies after minibike crashes into SUV on State Road 19 in Putnam County
Read full article: Man, 21, dies after minibike crashes into SUV on State Road 19 in Putnam CountyA man was killed Sunday evening when his minibike crashed into an SUV on State Road 19 in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Group planning to save Marineland wins bankruptcy auction
Read full article: Group planning to save Marineland wins bankruptcy auctionA group led by dolphin experts, with financial backing from a Clay County couple, is a step closer to becoming the new owners of the historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure near the St. Johns-Flagler County line.
Marineland’s owners raise concern about a potential bid that would save the attraction
Read full article: Marineland’s owners raise concern about a potential bid that would save the attractionAs the chorus of voices grows, calling on a federal bankruptcy judge to save Marineland Dolphin Adventure, new court filings from attorneys for the current owners argue that the best course of action is for the attraction to be sold to a developer.
69-year-old motorcyclist dies in Columbia County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 69-year-old motorcyclist dies in Columbia County crash, FHP saysA 69-year-old Columbia County woman died in a crash on Thursday afternoon after her bike collided with a Saturn Vue near the Fort White area, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Columbia County inmates sew bears for kids during domestic violence calls
Read full article: Columbia County inmates sew bears for kids during domestic violence callsInmates at the Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI) sewed bears for children for officers to deliver to children during domestic violence calls.
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St. Johns County incentives aim to entice developers to build affordable housing for essential workers
Read full article: St. Johns County incentives aim to entice developers to build affordable housing for essential workersEssential workers in St. Johns County can’t afford to live there -- even if they’re combining incomes. But county leaders want to change that.
Man arrested in 2023 double murder of 2 St. Augustine men found shot in car
Read full article: Man arrested in 2023 double murder of 2 St. Augustine men found shot in carTwo years after the investigation began into the deaths of two St. Augustine men found shot inside a car, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest.
Man arrested, accused of shooting man searching through discarded furniture for bonfire wood: JSO
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of shooting man searching through discarded furniture for bonfire wood: JSOA man was arrested and accused Saturday of shooting another man who was searching through a neighbor’s discarded furniture for use in a bonfire, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Big dreams and a bright future’: Family, friends mourn Riverside High senior killed in shooting at Burger King
Read full article: ‘Big dreams and a bright future’: Family, friends mourn Riverside High senior killed in shooting at Burger KingDays after an 18-year-old Riverside High School senior was gunned down while working at a Westside Burger King, his family and friends are still grappling with the sudden violence that took his life.
Buyers demand affordability as Jacksonville sees the steepest home price decline of top 40 US markets
Read full article: Buyers demand affordability as Jacksonville sees the steepest home price decline of top 40 US marketsJacksonville saw one of the sharpest home-price drops in the nation, with the region’s median home price falling more than $16,000 year over year in October, the steepest decline among the country’s 40 largest metro areas, according to new data from Homes.com.
Glynn County police arrest 2 teens accused of multiple car break-ins, firearm thefts
Read full article: Glynn County police arrest 2 teens accused of multiple car break-ins, firearm theftsTwo 17-year-olds were arrested this month in connection with a string of thefts from vehicles and the theft of multiple firearms, the Glynn County Police Department said.
Glynn County notifies public after systemwide CodeRED cybersecurity incident
Read full article: Glynn County notifies public after systemwide CodeRED cybersecurity incidentGlynn County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency on Tuesday notified residents of a cybersecurity incident that affected the CodeRED mass notification system, saying the company that owns and operates the system confirmed it was a system-wide breach.
AAA offers ‘Tow to Go’ program during Thanksgiving to prevent impaired driving
Read full article: AAA offers ‘Tow to Go’ program during Thanksgiving to prevent impaired drivingAs millions of Americans take to the roads for Thanksgiving, AAA said it will again offer its free Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the road.
‘We’ve lost everything’: Arlington family displaced after dryer fire destroys home
Read full article: ‘We’ve lost everything’: Arlington family displaced after dryer fire destroys homeAn Arlington family is heading into the holiday season without a home after a fire earlier this month destroyed nearly everything they owned in the middle of the night.
DeSantis proposes legislation to end inhumane breeding practices, establish hotline to report animal abuse by breeders
Read full article: DeSantis proposes legislation to end inhumane breeding practices, establish hotline to report animal abuse by breedersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday he is proposing new legislation to protect animals from inhumane breeding practices.
Planning a trip? News4JAX asked AI to plan a holiday-themed day in Northeast Florida. Here’s the full itinerary
Read full article: Planning a trip? News4JAX asked AI to plan a holiday-themed day in Northeast Florida. Here’s the full itineraryIf you are planning a trip for Thanksgiving, using a vacation itinerary generated by artificial intelligence may be a good option for you. In fact, using AI to plan vacations is becoming more and more common. News4JAX wanted to put AI to the test and asked ChatGPT to plan a holiday-themed day in Northeast Florida for one day.
Man dies at hospital after argument leads to shooting in Westside home, JSO says
Read full article: Man dies at hospital after argument leads to shooting in Westside home, JSO saysA man died early Tuesday after an argument ended in a shooting inside a home on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Suspected murder:’ Family says Titusville teen died of asphyxiation on Carnival cruise
Read full article: ‘Suspected murder:’ Family says Titusville teen died of asphyxiation on Carnival cruiseAnna Kepner’s stepmother is asking a judge to seal court records in a child custody case involving Kepner’s younger stepbrother, who is under investigation for her “suspected murder” on a Carnival cruise ship, court documents show.
Audit finds the state is struggling to track students and education funding. A new Florida bill aims to fix that
Read full article: Audit finds the state is struggling to track students and education funding. A new Florida bill aims to fix thatA recent state audit revealed hundreds of millions of dollars meant for students have not always been going where they should. However, a new bill hopes to help fix that by tightening rules on Florida’s school voucher system.
Want to do something different this year? Break the Black Friday rules with these ideas
Read full article: Want to do something different this year? Break the Black Friday rules with these ideasLast year, the National Retail Federation reported that 197 million people shopped during that five-day stretch, spending an average of $235 on gifts. But with budgets tightening this year, some people are looking to save that extra cash.
Glynn County Health Department alerts residents of rabies after bobcat attacks person in Jekyll Island
Read full article: Glynn County Health Department alerts residents of rabies after bobcat attacks person in Jekyll IslandThe Glynn County Health Department is alerting residents about the presence of rabies after a bobcat located on Jekyll Island tested positive for the disease.
Jacksonville’s first-ever outdoor ice skating rink is coming downtown this month. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Jacksonville’s first-ever outdoor ice skating rink is coming downtown this month. Here’s what to knowBeginning on Friday, Nov. 28 and running through Jan. 19, downtown Jacksonville will be host to the city’s first-ever outdoor ice skating rink at the Artist Walk Skatepark near the Riverside Arts Market.
VIDEO: Dozens of Georgia high school football players suspended after sideline-clearing brawl
Read full article: VIDEO: Dozens of Georgia high school football players suspended after sideline-clearing brawlNearly 40 Gainesville High School players were suspended after a brawl broke out during the third quarter of the Georgia High School Association Class 5A playoff matchup on Friday night.
Gateway Jax to seek at least $43M in incentives for Publix-anchored project at old site of First Baptist downtown
Read full article: Gateway Jax to seek at least $43M in incentives for Publix-anchored project at old site of First Baptist downtownGateway Jax plans to seek at least $43 million in public incentives for the Publix-anchored mixed-use tower it has proposed on the site of the former First Baptist Church main auditorium.
Family identifies woman who died last week in Fort Caroline Road house fire
Read full article: Family identifies woman who died last week in Fort Caroline Road house fireThe family of a woman who died in a house fire last Wednesday in the Hidden Hills neighborhood has confirmed her identity to News4JAX.
St. Johns County deputy improves tracking of abandoned boats in Florida waters with new database
Read full article: St. Johns County deputy improves tracking of abandoned boats in Florida waters with new databaseA St. Johns County deputy has changed the way derelict vessels are found in local waters with the addition of a dashboard tracker, making the process more efficient as derelict vessels continue to be a problem in Florida.
Turkey Time: Jaguars co-host Thanksgiving food distribution to help 600 families
Read full article: Turkey Time: Jaguars co-host Thanksgiving food distribution to help 600 familiesMore than 600 families lined up Monday to get the holiday essentials courtesy of Feeding Northeast Florida and the Jaguars.
Ep. 5: Breakup blues? Practical mental health tools to help you bounce back
Read full article: Ep. 5: Breakup blues? Practical mental health tools to help you bounce backIn Episode 5 of Split Happens, a podcast sponsored by Sasso Guerrero & Hinderlight, hosts Katie Garner and board-certified marital and family law attorney Jay Hinderlight sit down to talk about the emotional freefall that so often follows relationship loss—and the practical mental health tools that can bring you back to steady ground.
18-year-old shot, killed when he tried to stop fight while working at Westside Burger King, report reveals
Read full article: 18-year-old shot, killed when he tried to stop fight while working at Westside Burger King, report revealsAn 18-year-old working at a Burger King on the Westside was fatally shot Saturday night when he tried to break up a fight between two men inside the restaurant, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Development of historic downtown church property, MOSH site, Ford on Bay among topics of DIA update for city leaders
Read full article: Development of historic downtown church property, MOSH site, Ford on Bay among topics of DIA update for city leadersNearly a week after Downtown Vision, Inc., released its 2025 State of Downtown comprehensive report, the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown held a meeting Monday to get an update from the Downtown Investment Authority.
‘Project Underground’ eyes $10M investment to bring 100+ jobs to Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘Project Underground’ eyes $10M investment to bring 100+ jobs to Northwest JacksonvilleProject Underground could bring a $10 million investment and 100–120 manufacturing jobs to Northwest Jacksonville; city offers a five‑year REV tax grant up to $275,000 to keep the expansion local.
9-year-old reported missing on city’s Northside found safe by K-9 team, JSO says
Read full article: 9-year-old reported missing on city’s Northside found safe by K-9 team, JSO saysA 9-year-old missing for several hours after leaving his Northside Jacksonville home was found Monday afternoon by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office K-9 team, the department said.
Weather Ready: Cold weather means a higher risk of power surges. Are your appliances covered?
Read full article: Weather Ready: Cold weather means a higher risk of power surges. Are your appliances covered?It's the perfect time for homeowners to prepare for cooler weather, protect their equipment, and understand how winter conditions can impact the power grid.
Severe drought is expanding across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Will it change anytime soon?
Read full article: Severe drought is expanding across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Will it change anytime soon?The latest drought report was not good news for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The extreme and exceptional drought categories have expanded in coverage due to a lack of rainfall across our area.
Holiday Money Hunt: Could some of Florida’s $2 billion in unclaimed cash belong to you?
Read full article: Holiday Money Hunt: Could some of Florida’s $2 billion in unclaimed cash belong to you?Florida is holding onto more than $2 billion in unclaimed property and some of that money might have your name on it. To show just how easy it is to check, we took our Holiday Money Hunt to the Riverside Arts Market, where shoppers walked away not with gift but with their own forgotten dollars.
High school senior killed in shooting at Westside Burger King was set to join Marines after graduation, mom says
Read full article: High school senior killed in shooting at Westside Burger King was set to join Marines after graduation, mom saysA young man on a path to serve our country was gunned down Saturday night while working at a Burger King on Jacksonville’s Westside, his mother tells News4JAX.
