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Tropical Storm Gabrielle increases in speed, expected to become a hurricane Sunday
Read full article: Tropical Storm Gabrielle increases in speed, expected to become a hurricane SundayThis slow-moving storm system is expected to continue along this path until Sunday night when a turn to the north is forecast on Monday.
Man shot in domestic incident on Heritage Lake Drive, suspects in custody, JSO says
Read full article: Man shot in domestic incident on Heritage Lake Drive, suspects in custody, JSO saysJacksonville police responded to a shooting around 10:15 p.m. on Heritage Lake Drive near the 900 block. Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Fatal pedestrian crash on Phillips Highway marks 118th traffic death in Duval County: JSO
Read full article: Fatal pedestrian crash on Phillips Highway marks 118th traffic death in Duval County: JSOJacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal traffic crash that occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Phillips Highway near the 4300 block. A man in his late 20s was struck by a GMC Yukon while attempting to cross the highway eastbound.
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Man shot in domestic incident on Heritage Lake Drive, suspects in custody, JSO says
Read full article: Man shot in domestic incident on Heritage Lake Drive, suspects in custody, JSO saysJacksonville police responded to a shooting around 10:15 p.m. on Heritage Lake Drive near the 900 block. Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Fatal pedestrian crash on Phillips Highway marks 118th traffic death in Duval County: JSO
Read full article: Fatal pedestrian crash on Phillips Highway marks 118th traffic death in Duval County: JSOJacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal traffic crash that occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Phillips Highway near the 4300 block. A man in his late 20s was struck by a GMC Yukon while attempting to cross the highway eastbound.
Jacksonville organizers travel to Baker County immigration detention center to protest
Read full article: Jacksonville organizers travel to Baker County immigration detention center to protestJacksonville organizations on Saturday traveled to the Baker County immigration center to protest.
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office looking for 85-year-old man diagnosed with dementia
Read full article: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office looking for 85-year-old man diagnosed with dementiaThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 85-year-old man diagnosed with dementia, last seen near Fox Hollow Lane.
Six-time deported Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry after St. Johns County traffic stop
Read full article: Six-time deported Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry after St. Johns County traffic stopJose Godinez-Mendoza, a 39-year-old Guatemalan national, has been indicted for illegally reentering the United States after being deported six times. The indictment was announced Friday by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
St. Augustine doctor arrested after deputies say he possessed over 3 terabytes of child sexual abuse material
Read full article: St. Augustine doctor arrested after deputies say he possessed over 3 terabytes of child sexual abuse materialThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday night that it arrested Daniel J. Donofrio, 75, of St. Augustine, on multiple charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
St. Johns County awarded $1 million from the state to help build Florida’s first Black history museum
Read full article: St. Johns County awarded $1 million from the state to help build Florida’s first Black history museumFlorida’s first Black history museum is going to be built in St. Johns County, and it now has $1 million from the state to get started.
St. Johns County commissioner proposes task force ahead of wildly popular Nights of Lights festival
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioner proposes task force ahead of wildly popular Nights of Lights festivalWith Nights of Lights approaching, St. Johns County leaders are considering a new task force to improve oversight and address long-standing concerns over traffic and safety.
St. Augustine teen arrested for making threats online toward people attending vigil for Charlie Kirk, deputies say
Read full article: St. Augustine teen arrested for making threats online toward people attending vigil for Charlie Kirk, deputies sayThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a teen early Sunday morning after learning that they had made threats toward people attending a vigil for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed after he was shot during an event at a college campus in Utah.
Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mind
Read full article: Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mindSecurity First Insurance, headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida, is one of the state’s largest and most trusted homeowners insurance providers.
Brunswick funeral home offers to examine ashes after Kingsland pet crematory probe
Read full article: Brunswick funeral home offers to examine ashes after Kingsland pet crematory probeA Brunswick funeral home is offering to examine ashes for grieving pet owners who say they were duped by a Kingsland crematory.
‘He had 4 kids’: Family demands body cam footage after fatal police shooting in Camden County
Read full article: ‘He had 4 kids’: Family demands body cam footage after fatal police shooting in Camden CountyMore than a month after a Jacksonville man was shot and killed by St. Marys police, his family is continuing to call for answers — and transparency.
US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles
Read full article: US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehiclesImmigration agents are conducting a raid at the sprawling industrial site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles in southeast Georgia.
Clay County Students Push Forward with Robotics Team Despite Limited Resources
Read full article: Clay County Students Push Forward with Robotics Team Despite Limited ResourcesThe newly formed Clay County STEM Alliance in Middleburg, Fla., has launched its first competitive robotics team, the 'Robo Runnerz,' under the FIRST Tech Challenge. Despite not having secured all necessary equipment, the student-led team, supported by adult mentors, will participate in a regional scrimmage to gain experience and foster skills like resilience and teamwork, while the Alliance seeks community support and sponsorship to overcome financial barriers to STEM education.
Man left wife in car, forced way into home, shot multiple residents before 16-year-old fatally shot him: CCSO
Read full article: Man left wife in car, forced way into home, shot multiple residents before 16-year-old fatally shot him: CCSOThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared new details Thursday of the investigation into a baffling quadruple shooting on Monday morning inside a home that left two people dead, including the suspect.
People in Orange Park are making illegal turns at a new intersection. FDOT is working with police for more enforcement
Read full article: People in Orange Park are making illegal turns at a new intersection. FDOT is working with police for more enforcementThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said it is working with local police after some people have been having trouble following the rules at a newly configured intersection in Orange Park.
Openly carrying a firearm is now officially legal in Florida, AG says
Read full article: Openly carrying a firearm is now officially legal in Florida, AG saysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said that a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeals that deemed the state’s open-carry ban unconstitutional and incompatible with the Second Amendment is binding on all Florida’s trial courts.
Man shoots 3 in Clay County home before resident returns fire, fatally injuring shooter, undersheriff says
Read full article: Man shoots 3 in Clay County home before resident returns fire, fatally injuring shooter, undersheriff saysA shooting has been reported Monday morning in the area of Oakleaf and State Road 23, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.
Nassau County hair salon raising money on Sunday to prevent suicides
Read full article: Nassau County hair salon raising money on Sunday to prevent suicidesInside Moxie Salon and Spa at 463688 State Road 200 in Yulee, stylists will “Pamper with a Purpose” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. All the money they make that day will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Nassau County Animal Services puts volunteer program on hold after some spoke out against the shelter’s conditions
Read full article: Nassau County Animal Services puts volunteer program on hold after some spoke out against the shelter’s conditionsNassau County Animal Services said it will replace its volunteer program with a new ambassador program. This comes after former volunteers spoke out about shelter conditions.
Murder case of Nassau County mother Joleen Cummings highlighted in new show hosted by rapper 50 Cent
Read full article: Murder case of Nassau County mother Joleen Cummings highlighted in new show hosted by rapper 50 CentIn the second episode of “50 Ways to Catch a Killer,” which is hosted by rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the show dives into the case of Joleen Cummings, a mother from Yulee who went missing during Mother’s Day weekend seven years ago.
Jacksonville organizers travel to Baker County immigration detention center to protest
Read full article: Jacksonville organizers travel to Baker County immigration detention center to protestJacksonville organizations on Saturday traveled to the Baker County immigration center to protest.
‘My baby needs his dad’: Cuban-American mother struggles to contact husband believed to be at ‘Deportation Depot’
Read full article: ‘My baby needs his dad’: Cuban-American mother struggles to contact husband believed to be at ‘Deportation Depot’A Cuban-American woman who spoke to News4JAX said that her husband was taken into custody in Broward County. She said she and her husband spent time living in Jacksonville and Miami.
‘Deportation Depot’ has opened in Baker County, now housing 117 detainees, DeSantis tells Fox News
Read full article: ‘Deportation Depot’ has opened in Baker County, now housing 117 detainees, DeSantis tells Fox NewsRon DeSantis appeared on Fox News last night and announced that the Deportation Depot in Baker County is now open.
Palatka Housing Authority employee pleads guilty to stealing $150K in federal funding through a company he owned
Read full article: Palatka Housing Authority employee pleads guilty to stealing $150K in federal funding through a company he ownedAn employee with the Palatka Housing Authority pleaded guilty to funneling over $150,000 intended for the organization into a separate company that he controlled, the Department of Justice said Friday.
‘Abundance of caution’: Reported threats prompt precautionary security increases at Camden, Clay County schools
Read full article: ‘Abundance of caution’: Reported threats prompt precautionary security increases at Camden, Clay County schoolsParents and students were left feeling confused this week following a string of reported threats, none of which investigators say posed a credible danger. Still, law enforcement increased on-campus security out of caution at affected sites, officials said.
Palatka police searching for man accused of armed burglary, aggravated assault, resisting arrest
Read full article: Palatka police searching for man accused of armed burglary, aggravated assault, resisting arrestMultiple schools in Palatka are on a modified lockdown Thursday out of caution as the Palatka Police Department searches for a man possibly armed with a knife, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.
Doctors, a sound healer and more: The victims of a $13M cryptocurrency scheme tied to a Florida man
Read full article: Doctors, a sound healer and more: The victims of a $13M cryptocurrency scheme tied to a Florida manNew federal court documents reveal new details about the dozens of people who are now owed restitution money by a Palm Coast man headed to federal prison for cybercrimes.
4 unlicensed contractors accused of advertising, providing estimates for construction services in Palm Coast
Read full article: 4 unlicensed contractors accused of advertising, providing estimates for construction services in Palm CoastFour men were arrested following an undercover operation targeting unlicensed contractors, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Palm Coast man linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime gang sentenced to 10 years for cryptocurrency theft
Read full article: Palm Coast man linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime gang sentenced to 10 years for 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.
Openly carrying a firearm is now officially legal in Florida, AG says
Read full article: Openly carrying a firearm is now officially legal in Florida, AG saysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said that a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeals that deemed the state’s open-carry ban unconstitutional and incompatible with the Second Amendment is binding on all Florida’s trial courts.
‘Please help me’: Lake City woman gives emotional plea as she seeks restraining order against Florida congressman
Read full article: ‘Please help me’: Lake City woman gives emotional plea as she seeks restraining order against Florida congressmanCongressman Cory Mills appeared in a Columbia County courtroom on Friday after allegations of harassment from his ex-girlfriend. Lindsey Langston, reigning Miss United States and a Columbia County Republican state committeewoman, is seeking a restraining order against Mills. According to court documents, Langston, 25, visited the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on July 14 to report threats made by Mills.
Woman says her husband ran into burning Lake City apartment, rescued children, elderly woman
Read full article: Woman says her husband ran into burning Lake City apartment, rescued children, elderly womanA structure fire at the Cedar Park Apartments displaced approximately 50 residents early Wednesday morning, the Lake City Police Department said.
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Another 90-degree day inches Jacksonville closer to a record-breaking year
Read full article: Another 90-degree day inches Jacksonville closer to a record-breaking yearSunday will remain mostly dry with increasing northeast winds and gusty conditions, especially along the coast, where the rip current risk is in the high zone.
JSO, JFRD face off in annual Guns N’ Hoses boxing event looking to add to $2M charity total
Read full article: JSO, JFRD face off in annual Guns N’ Hoses boxing event looking to add to $2M charity totalJacksonville police officers and firefighters squared off in 11 boxing matches at UNF Arena for the annual Guns N' Hoses charity event, which has raised over $2 million in 26 years.
Jacksonville organizers travel to Baker County immigration detention center to protest
Read full article: Jacksonville organizers travel to Baker County immigration detention center to protestJacksonville organizations on Saturday traveled to the Baker County immigration center to protest.
Main Street Bridge northbound lanes will still be closed ahead of Jaguars game. Here are alternative routes
Read full article: Main Street Bridge northbound lanes will still be closed ahead of Jaguars game. Here are alternative routesThe Main Street Bridge will be closed ahead of the Jaguars game against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Here are some alternate routes to get to EverBank Stadium.
Dawn Lockhart and Mayor Donna Deegan discuss challenges facing Jacksonville nonprofits amid budget cuts
Read full article: Dawn Lockhart and Mayor Donna Deegan discuss challenges facing Jacksonville nonprofits amid budget cutsWith the City Council budget vote approaching, local nonprofits face significant funding cuts that threaten their ability to serve the community. Dawn Lockhart, CEO of the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, explained the financial struggles these organizations are experiencing.
Mayor Deegan defends lean budget, pushes back on CFO’s tax criticism ahead of budget vote on Tuesday
Read full article: Mayor Deegan defends lean budget, pushes back on CFO’s tax criticism ahead of budget vote on TuesdayAs Jacksonville’s City Council prepares to vote on the budget on September 23, Mayor Donna Deegan is responding to claims from Florida’s chief financial officer, Blaise Ingoglia, who alleges $200 million in unnecessary budget increases and says the city is “over taxing and overspending.”
Clay County Students Push Forward with Robotics Team Despite Limited Resources
Read full article: Clay County Students Push Forward with Robotics Team Despite Limited ResourcesThe newly formed Clay County STEM Alliance in Middleburg, Fla., has launched its first competitive robotics team, the 'Robo Runnerz,' under the FIRST Tech Challenge. Despite not having secured all necessary equipment, the student-led team, supported by adult mentors, will participate in a regional scrimmage to gain experience and foster skills like resilience and teamwork, while the Alliance seeks community support and sponsorship to overcome financial barriers to STEM education.
Bear shot, killed after wandering into Central Florida home
Read full article: Bear shot, killed after wandering into Central Florida homeA DeLand resident fatally shot a bear on Friday morning after it wandered into the person’s home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
5th annual Jack Wheeler Memorial Golf Tournament raises money for high school seniors, awareness for drunk driving
Read full article: 5th annual Jack Wheeler Memorial Golf Tournament raises money for high school seniors, awareness for drunk drivingFamily and friends gathered for the 5th annual Jack Hamilton Wheeler Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday.
Nassau County hair salon raising money on Sunday to prevent suicides
Read full article: Nassau County hair salon raising money on Sunday to prevent suicidesInside Moxie Salon and Spa at 463688 State Road 200 in Yulee, stylists will “Pamper with a Purpose” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. All the money they make that day will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Man hit, killed after darting into path of police SUVs on Old St. Augustine Road: JSO
Read full article: Man hit, killed after darting into path of police SUVs on Old St. Augustine Road: JSOA man was struck and killed on Friday night after he “darted across” the path of two Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SUVs that were headed to the Mandarin High School football game to help with security, police said.
‘Among most disturbing cases I’ve encountered’: Kingsland pet cremation scandal leads to 40 new charges against couple
Read full article: ‘Among most disturbing cases I’ve encountered’: Kingsland pet cremation scandal leads to 40 new charges against coupleAn update to an I-Team investigation reveals that the couple accused of mishandling pet remains at a Kingsland crematory now face 40 additional charges. The new charges come nearly three and a half weeks after their initial arrest.
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office looking for 85-year-old man diagnosed with dementia
Read full article: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office looking for 85-year-old man diagnosed with dementiaThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 85-year-old man diagnosed with dementia, last seen near Fox Hollow Lane.
Get inspired, connected and learn something new with Generation W
Read full article: Get inspired, connected and learn something new with Generation WIn honor of Women’s History Month, News4JAX will highlight local women who inspire and empower future generations through a special week-long streaming event featuring Generation W, beginning March 24.
Palatka Housing Authority employee pleads guilty to stealing $150K in federal funding through a company he owned
Read full article: Palatka Housing Authority employee pleads guilty to stealing $150K in federal funding through a company he ownedAn employee with the Palatka Housing Authority pleaded guilty to funneling over $150,000 intended for the organization into a separate company that he controlled, the Department of Justice said Friday.
How this Puerto Rican woman became the driving force behind events celebrating the Hispanic community in Jacksonville
Read full article: How this Puerto Rican woman became the driving force behind events celebrating the Hispanic community in JacksonvilleDuval County is home to one of the largest Hispanic and Latino populations in North Florida, but resources for this growing community have not always been readily available.
‘Looking down at me smiling’: Memories of his mother drives Raines’ star’s push for football glory
Read full article: ‘Looking down at me smiling’: Memories of his mother drives Raines’ star’s push for football gloryRaines defensive end Troy Butler carries his late mother's photo in a chain around his neck, using family inspiration to fuel his pursuit of gridiron records and football dreams.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing leaders, businesses and organizations making a difference in the community
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing leaders, businesses and organizations making a difference in the communityHispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and all month long, News4JAX is honoring local leaders, businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the community.
Weather Ready Tip of the Month: Document your home before a storm hits
Read full article: Weather Ready Tip of the Month: Document your home before a storm hitsWhile this year’s hurricane season has remained relatively calm so far, Floridians are reminded that preparation is key — especially with storms possible through late November.
Palm Coast man accused of sending online death threats to high school student
Read full article: Palm Coast man accused of sending online death threats to high school studentAn 18-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested on Thursday and accused of sending threats to a high school student over text, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials say
Read full article: Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials sayA human trafficking operation in Polk County netted 230 arrests on charges related to prostitution, the Florida attorney general announced Friday alongside Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
‘He was so happy’: Family says 18-year-old killed in Westside shooting had just graduated high school
Read full article: ‘He was so happy’: Family says 18-year-old killed in Westside shooting had just graduated high schoolThe family of an 18-year-old man who was shot and killed at an apartment complex last week on the Westside is asking for the community’s support.
Ponte Vedra Beach real estate agent pleads guilty to supplying guns to drug dealers, traffickers, felons
Read full article: Ponte Vedra Beach real estate agent pleads guilty to supplying guns to drug dealers, traffickers, felonsA licensed real estate agent from Ponte Vedra Beach has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic firearms, making a materially false statement to a licensed firearms dealer, and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including 500 grams or more of cocaine.
Six-time deported Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry after St. Johns County traffic stop
Read full article: Six-time deported Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry after St. Johns County traffic stopJose Godinez-Mendoza, a 39-year-old Guatemalan national, has been indicted for illegally reentering the United States after being deported six times. The indictment was announced Friday by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
No credit checks or down payments required. Homebuyers can get approved in one day at NACA’s ‘Achieve the Dream’ event
Read full article: No credit checks or down payments required. Homebuyers can get approved in one day at NACA’s ‘Achieve the Dream’ eventFuture homebuyers will have the opportunity to get one step closer to owning a home during a three-day event at Edward Waters University.
Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mind
Read full article: Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mindSecurity First Insurance, headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida, is one of the state’s largest and most trusted homeowners insurance providers.
#AskJAXTDY | Making sense of billion-dollar budgets
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | Making sense of billion-dollar budgetsJacksonville Today reader Ricardo F. wrote in to ask why it sounds like St. Johns County and Jacksonville have similar budgets despite the wide disparity in size and population.
Defense secretary hosts 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony
Read full article: Defense secretary hosts 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremonyDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, will host the Department of Defense 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony on Friday morning.