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United Health and Ascension Health Florida are negotiating a deal with a deadline fast approaching. Are you worried?
Read full article: United Health and Ascension Health Florida are negotiating a deal with a deadline fast approaching. Are you worried?United Healthcare has announced it’s currently in negotiations with Ascension Health Florida regarding the two parties’ network relationship.
Byron Donalds secures $6 million from influential GOP donors in early fundraising for Florida governor’s race
Read full article: Byron Donalds secures $6 million from influential GOP donors in early fundraising for Florida governor’s raceTwo of the Republican Party’s most influential donors—billionaires Richard Uihlein and Jeff Yass have backed Rep. Byron Donalds as the 2026 governor’s race begins to take shape.
‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases
Read full article: ‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute casesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Monday in Orlando.
Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? St. Augustine’s iconic landmark faces potential demolition
Read full article: Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? St. Augustine’s iconic landmark faces potential demolitionA motel built in the 1950s could soon face demolition if approved by the St. Johns County Board. The Magic Motel, a significant piece of Vilano Beach’s character, finds its fate uncertain as community members voice their concerns.
Bus route changes in place in San Marco until summer. Here’s what JTA passengers need to know
Read full article: Bus route changes in place in San Marco until summer. Here’s what JTA passengers need to knowStarting Monday, Jacksonville Transportation Authority passengers can expect changes to bus routes because of construction on San Marco Boulevard and LaSalle Street.
Jacksonville woman charged with organized fraud, accused of stealing $142K from local masonry business
Read full article: Jacksonville woman charged with organized fraud, accused of stealing $142K from local masonry businessA 35-year-old Jacksonville woman is facing charges of organized fraud and identity theft after investigators said she embezzled more than $142,000 from a local business.
Bus route changes in place in San Marco until summer. Here’s what JTA passengers need to know
Read full article: Bus route changes in place in San Marco until summer. Here’s what JTA passengers need to knowStarting Monday, Jacksonville Transportation Authority passengers can expect changes to bus routes because of construction on San Marco Boulevard and LaSalle Street.
Douglas Anderson controversy prompts bill intended to protect students heading to Senate floor
Read full article: Douglas Anderson controversy prompts bill intended to protect students heading to Senate floorBill heading to the Florida Senate floor establishes guidelines for when a staff member should be removed and when parents need to be notified.
Boaters cruise along St. Johns River for Blessing of the Fleet for safe travels
Read full article: Boaters cruise along St. Johns River for Blessing of the Fleet for safe travelsBoaters cruised along the St. Johns River for the annual Blessing for the Fleet for prayers of safe travels on Sunday.
Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spaces
Read full article: Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spacesThe City of Jacksonville is launching a citywide Minecraft build challenge, inviting students to reimagine iconic Jacksonville public spaces.
‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protest
Read full article: ‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protestCommunity advocacy organizations in Jacksonville rallied Sunday after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.
St. Johns County sends reminder ahead of sea turtle nesting season after recent records
Read full article: St. Johns County sends reminder ahead of sea turtle nesting season after recent recordsSea turtle nesting season begins May 1, and St. Johns County officials are asking residents, visitors, and businesses to help protect the turtles’ natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations.
Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? St. Augustine’s iconic landmark faces potential demolition
Read full article: Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? St. Augustine’s iconic landmark faces potential demolitionA motel built in the 1950s could soon face demolition if approved by the St. Johns County Board. The Magic Motel, a significant piece of Vilano Beach’s character, finds its fate uncertain as community members voice their concerns.
K9s for Warriors to host adoption day event on April 12 at its Mega Kennel Campus
Read full article: K9s for Warriors to host adoption day event on April 12 at its Mega Kennel CampusK9s for Warriors is hosting an adoption day event on Saturday, April 12, at its facility located at 70 Warrior Way in Ponte Vedra.
New $14.5M St. Johns County fire station/sheriff’s operation center in SilverLeaf set to open in 2026
Read full article: New $14.5M St. Johns County fire station/sheriff’s operation center in SilverLeaf set to open in 2026The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners recently approved a new combined facility for St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
St. Johns County School Board narrows superintendent search to ten semifinalists
Read full article: St. Johns County School Board narrows superintendent search to ten semifinalistsThe St. Johns County School Board identified ten semifinalists Thursday in its search for a new superintendent.
St. Augustine Police Chief suspended for 1 day for violating the city’s electronic communications policy
Read full article: St. Augustine Police Chief suspended for 1 day for violating the city’s electronic communications policySt. Augustine Police Chief Jennifer Michaux was recently suspended for one day, News4JAX confirmed with the police department on Thursday.
Document declutter: Should you file it or toss it?
Read full article: Document declutter: Should you file it or toss it?Ready for some spring cleaning? Is it time to donate unused clothes, toss some trash, and ditch broken appliances? But what about all those old documents you’ve been holding on to?
National Pet Day: Make your pets local stars Friday by sharing photos, videos on SnapJAX
Read full article: National Pet Day: Make your pets local stars Friday by sharing photos, videos on SnapJAXFriday, April 11, is National Pet Day, and there’s nothing we love more than an excuse to have you share photos of your beloved animal family members with us.
22 rehabilitated sea turtles from Cape Cod get second chance at life after release in warm waters of Jekyll Island
Read full article: 22 rehabilitated sea turtles from Cape Cod get second chance at life after release in warm waters of Jekyll IslandFollowing months of treatment and care, Mystic Aquarium released 22 sea turtles back to the ocean in Jekyll Island, Georgia, on Wednesday.
Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local ports
Read full article: Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local portsJust 24 hours after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on foreign imports, including a 25% tariff on foreign cars and auto parts, communities that rely heavily on ports are preparing for potential long-term economic effects.
Boaters urged to watch for sea turtles, manatees along Georgia coast amid rising sightings
Read full article: Boaters urged to watch for sea turtles, manatees along Georgia coast amid rising sightingsBoaters should be cautious of sea turtles and manatees because of the abundance of sightings on Georgia’s coast.
Clay County commissoners pass resolution to ‘solidify support’ for DeSantis’ DOGE task force
Read full article: Clay County commissoners pass resolution to ‘solidify support’ for DeSantis’ DOGE task forceThe Clay County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday supporting the Florida’s recently-established Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) team.
Woman wielding gun at Clay County deputies critically injured after she was shot twice
Read full article: Woman wielding gun at Clay County deputies critically injured after she was shot twiceMore details were released Wednesday in the deputy-involved shooting that happened after a 55-year-old “suicidal” woman came at deputies with a gun.
Clay County parents frustrated by late school buses. The district says it’s supporting affected students
Read full article: Clay County parents frustrated by late school buses. The district says it’s supporting affected studentsNews4JAX has been hearing from parents about school buses being late in Clay County. Tell us your experience.
How Clay County pet parents can get free vaccines for their dogs & cats
Read full article: How Clay County pet parents can get free vaccines for their dogs & catsClay County Animal Services (CCAS) will provide free vaccinations for Clay County pets. The no-cost vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s national vaccinated and loved.
Woman shot after she approaches Clay County deputies with ‘gun in her hand’ in Fleming Island, sheriff says
Read full article: Woman shot after she approaches Clay County deputies with ‘gun in her hand’ in Fleming Island, sheriff saysThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Tuesday it is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Fleming Island.
LifeSouth Bloodmobile visits Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with Kona Ice truck for refreshments
Read full article: LifeSouth Bloodmobile visits Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with Kona Ice truck for refreshmentsThe LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be at the newly opened Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency.
‘Hurtful and difficult’: Pastor responds after former church employee accused of embezzling over $570K
Read full article: ‘Hurtful and difficult’: Pastor responds after former church employee accused of embezzling over $570KAfter a former financial secretary for Amelia Baptist Church was charged with grand theft and accused of embezzling more than $570,000, the church’s pastor called the situation “incredibly hurtful and difficult.”
Crime expert says recent arrest of suspected ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization member may save lives
Read full article: Crime expert says recent arrest of suspected ‘Miami Boys’ drug organization member may save livesA crime and safety expert weighed in on the recent arrest of a 68-year-old suspected member of “The Miami Boys” drug organization.
1 person in critical condition after Macclenny shooting
Read full article: 1 person in critical condition after Macclenny shootingOne person was in critical condition Sunday after a shooting around noon near the Baker County Health Department in Macclenny, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Baker County teacher arrested, accused of taping student to chair inside classroom: arrest report
Read full article: Baker County teacher arrested, accused of taping student to chair inside classroom: arrest reportA teacher at Westside Elementary School was arrested Thursday after being accused of taping a student to a chair inside a classroom, according to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.
Jimmy Patronis, Sen. Randy Fine win special election seats for Florida districts 1, 6
Read full article: Jimmy Patronis, Sen. Randy Fine win special election seats for Florida districts 1, 6Voters in parts of Northeast Florida have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast a ballot in a special election to replace Rep. Michael Waltz. Waltz resigned from Congress on Jan. 20 to join the Trump administration as national security advisor.
Race for Florida’s congressional seat to replace Mike Waltz drawing massive national interest
Read full article: Race for Florida’s congressional seat to replace Mike Waltz drawing massive national interestThe nation is watching a special congressional election in our area on Tuesday, which features Republican State Senator Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil, with the winner filling the seat vacated by Mike Waltz, who left the seat to become President Trump’s National Security Advisor.
Race for House seat vacated by Michael Waltz closer than many experts expected, new poll shows
Read full article: Race for House seat vacated by Michael Waltz closer than many experts expected, new poll showsIt is just days away from a special election in Northeast Florida and we will soon find out who will be the new Representative for Congressional District 6.
Palm Coast man linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime gang pleads guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency theft
Read full article: Palm Coast man linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime gang pleads guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency theftA 20-year-old Palm Coast man linked to a massive cybercriminal gang pleaded guilty in a Jacksonville federal courtroom Friday morning to charges including conspiracy and wire fraud.
Jimmy Patronis, Sen. Randy Fine win special election seats for Florida districts 1, 6
Read full article: Jimmy Patronis, Sen. Randy Fine win special election seats for Florida districts 1, 6Voters in parts of Northeast Florida have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast a ballot in a special election to replace Rep. Michael Waltz. Waltz resigned from Congress on Jan. 20 to join the Trump administration as national security advisor.
Man dies in Columbia County when he loses control of pickup truck, veers into cars in oncoming lanes: FHP
Read full article: Man dies in Columbia County when he loses control of pickup truck, veers into cars in oncoming lanes: FHPA 35-year-old man from Lake City was killed Monday morning when he lost control on a curve in Columbia County and hit a car and a pick-up truck in the oncoming lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pursuit turned rescue: Columbia County deputies save 3 from fiery crash after chase
Read full article: Pursuit turned rescue: Columbia County deputies save 3 from fiery crash after chaseVideo from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department showed what started as a deputy pursuit but turned into a rescue mission early Friday morning.
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Florida universities to deputize campus police for immigration enforcement
Read full article: Florida universities to deputize campus police for immigration enforcementThe police departments of at least three public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus.
1 person in critical condition after Macclenny shooting
Read full article: 1 person in critical condition after Macclenny shootingOne person was in critical condition Sunday after a shooting around noon near the Baker County Health Department in Macclenny, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Douglas Anderson controversy prompts bill intended to protect students heading to Senate floor
Read full article: Douglas Anderson controversy prompts bill intended to protect students heading to Senate floorBill heading to the Florida Senate floor establishes guidelines for when a staff member should be removed and when parents need to be notified.
Boaters cruise along St. Johns River for Blessing of the Fleet for safe travels
Read full article: Boaters cruise along St. Johns River for Blessing of the Fleet for safe travelsBoaters cruised along the St. Johns River for the annual Blessing for the Fleet for prayers of safe travels on Sunday.
Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spaces
Read full article: Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spacesThe City of Jacksonville is launching a citywide Minecraft build challenge, inviting students to reimagine iconic Jacksonville public spaces.
IRS extends tax deadline to May 1 for Florida, Georgia due to hurricanes
Read full article: IRS extends tax deadline to May 1 for Florida, Georgia due to hurricanesThe Internal Revenue Service extended the tax deadline to May 1 for all of Florida and Georgia due to the hurricanes that affected the states.
‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protest
Read full article: ‘Justice for Charles’: Family of man killed after incident in Duval County jail speaks at peaceful protestCommunity advocacy organizations in Jacksonville rallied Sunday after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.
Jacksonville University only school with 2 finalist teams in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge
Read full article: Jacksonville University only school with 2 finalist teams in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander ChallengeJacksonville University is the only school in the nation with two student teams named finalists in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge. The teams will present innovative cryogenic fuel solutions to support future Moon and Mars missions.
Florida Gators men’s basketball team celebrates NCAA Championship at Orange & Blue game
Read full article: Florida Gators men’s basketball team celebrates NCAA Championship at Orange & Blue gameThe Florida Gators men’s basketball team celebrated its national championship run during halftime of the Orange & Blue Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.
Four college students travel from Delaware to Jacksonville, build connections at Think Bold Conference
Read full article: Four college students travel from Delaware to Jacksonville, build connections at Think Bold ConferenceFour college students traveled from Delaware to Jacksonville to build new connections with different people at the Think Bold Conference on Saturday.
Regency Square Mall’s new owners strike deal with city to resolve nearly $2M fines
Read full article: Regency Square Mall’s new owners strike deal with city to resolve nearly $2M finesThe city of Jacksonville and Blackwater Development, Regency Square Mall's new owners, have reached an agreement to lower the fines incurred on the building and get it up to code.
Florida Senate higher education bill advances, faces scrutiny on amendment that could restrict polling efforts
Read full article: Florida Senate higher education bill advances, faces scrutiny on amendment that could restrict polling effortsA bill in the Florida Senate is taking a look at how college and university leadership is selected. The legislation has advanced through the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education and is now one step away from reaching the Senate floor.
‘Heartfelt gratitude to the community’: Family of inmate who died in JSO custody asks for protests to remain peaceful
Read full article: ‘Heartfelt gratitude to the community’: Family of inmate who died in JSO custody asks for protests to remain peacefulThe family of a Jacksonville man whose hospitalization and eventual death led to the removal of eight correctional officers and a correctional sergeant from their positions said Friday they have been in communication with representatives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) who have assured them that the case is a top priority.
She has been homeless for months after a fire. The city just issued a stop work order for the company working on repairs
Read full article: She has been homeless for months after a fire. The city just issued a stop work order for the company working on repairsA Jacksonville woman says she’s been living out of suitcases and sleeping on couches for months, all while her fire-damaged townhome sits unfinished. Now, the City of Jacksonville has issued a stop work order, citing improper permits and licensing by the contractor hired to restore her home.
Former FBI agent shares why JSO might have called on federal investigators to look into inmate death
Read full article: Former FBI agent shares why JSO might have called on federal investigators to look into inmate deathFollowing Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters’ request to the Jacksonville Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to help investigate an incident that left an inmate dead and resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions, a former FBI agent gave more insight into how the agency could help in the investigation.
K9s for Warriors to host adoption day event on April 12 at its Mega Kennel Campus
Read full article: K9s for Warriors to host adoption day event on April 12 at its Mega Kennel CampusK9s for Warriors is hosting an adoption day event on Saturday, April 12, at its facility located at 70 Warrior Way in Ponte Vedra.
‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘In the near future’: Suspect in murder of off-duty corrections officer closer to being extradited back to JacksonvilleSaturday, April 12, will mark 6 months since off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s corrections officer, Brad McNew, was shot and killed while intervening during a domestic dispute at a northside gas station.
City of Jacksonville’s director of planning resigns after he was asked to step down
Read full article: City of Jacksonville’s director of planning resigns after he was asked to step downNews4JAX obtained the official resignation letter from the city of Jacksonville’s planning and development director.
New proposed legislation would give funds to nonprofits to train more service dogs for veterans with disabilities
Read full article: New proposed legislation would give funds to nonprofits to train more service dogs for veterans with disabilitiesSeveral bipartisan Senators and K9s for Warriors introduced a bill last week that would give funds to eligible nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to eligible veterans suffering from some disabilities.
Ponte Vedra Beach real estate agent accused of supplying guns to drug dealers, traffickers, and convicted felons
Read full article: Ponte Vedra Beach real estate agent accused of supplying guns to drug dealers, traffickers, and convicted felonsA licensed real estate agent was recently indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges that include conspiracy to traffic firearms, conspiracy to sell firearms illegally, providing false statements to a firearm dealer, conspiracy to traffic illegal drugs, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
New $14.5M St. Johns County fire station/sheriff’s operation center in SilverLeaf set to open in 2026
Read full article: New $14.5M St. Johns County fire station/sheriff’s operation center in SilverLeaf set to open in 2026The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners recently approved a new combined facility for St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
UF students demand immigration attorney be added on campus following student’s deportation to Colombia
Read full article: UF students demand immigration attorney be added on campus following student’s deportation to ColombiaDozens of University of Florida students are asking for an immigration attorney to be added on campus following the deportation of an international student who was initially arrested over a traffic violation.
Plane carrying 3 people crashes in South Florida near a major highway
Read full article: Plane carrying 3 people crashes in South Florida near a major highwayA small plane carrying three people crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said.