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Fruit Cove Estates residents unite against proposed Daily’s gas station for the third time since 2016
Read full article: Fruit Cove Estates residents unite against proposed Daily’s gas station for the third time since 2016Residents of Fruit Cove Estates in St. Johns County are once again fighting against a proposed Daily’s gas station development adjacent to their neighborhood, marking the third attempt by First Coast Energy to develop the property since 2016.
Fight over pungent odor in Murray Hill continues as second lawsuit attempt against chemical plant gets greenlight
Read full article: Fight over pungent odor in Murray Hill continues as second lawsuit attempt against chemical plant gets greenlightA class action lawsuit against the International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) facility in Murray Hill is advancing after a judge's approval.
Mayor Deegan makes good on Wild Card game bet with Buffalo mayor, sends Mayport shrimp, donates money to food bank
Read full article: Mayor Deegan makes good on Wild Card game bet with Buffalo mayor, sends Mayport shrimp, donates money to food bankMayor Donna Deegan honored her friendly bet with the Buffalo mayor by sending a truck-load of Mayport shrimp and a monetary donation to a local food bank.
Northeast Florida housing market ends 2025 on solid, stabilizing footing: NEFAR report
Read full article: Northeast Florida housing market ends 2025 on solid, stabilizing footing: NEFAR reportDecember closed out 2025 with a Northeast Florida housing market that showed resilience and growing balance, according to the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS.
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Fight over pungent odor in Murray Hill continues as second lawsuit attempt against chemical plant gets greenlight
Read full article: Fight over pungent odor in Murray Hill continues as second lawsuit attempt against chemical plant gets greenlightA class action lawsuit against the International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) facility in Murray Hill is advancing after a judge's approval.
Mayor Deegan makes good on Wild Card game bet with Buffalo mayor, sends Mayport shrimp, donates money to food bank
Read full article: Mayor Deegan makes good on Wild Card game bet with Buffalo mayor, sends Mayport shrimp, donates money to food bankMayor Donna Deegan honored her friendly bet with the Buffalo mayor by sending a truck-load of Mayport shrimp and a monetary donation to a local food bank.
Sheriff Waters defends ICE face coverings as Baptist leaders plan to launch a call to action
Read full article: Sheriff Waters defends ICE face coverings as Baptist leaders plan to launch a call to actionJacksonville's National Baptist Convention plans to challenge ICE operations today while Sheriff TK Waters defends agents' safety measures as necessary law enforcement practices.
3 separate crashes caused significant delays on Buckman Bridge that have since cleared
Read full article: 3 separate crashes caused significant delays on Buckman Bridge that have since clearedThree separate crashes were causing significant traffic delays near and on the Buckman Bridge on Wednesday morning, according to Florida 511.
City Council asks for Main Street Bridge to be added to the National Register of Historic Places
Read full article: City Council asks for Main Street Bridge to be added to the National Register of Historic PlacesJacksonville City Council asked on Tuesday for the Main Street Bridge, one of Downtown’s most recognizable landmarks, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Fruit Cove Estates residents unite against proposed Daily’s gas station for the third time since 2016
Read full article: Fruit Cove Estates residents unite against proposed Daily’s gas station for the third time since 2016Residents of Fruit Cove Estates in St. Johns County are once again fighting against a proposed Daily’s gas station development adjacent to their neighborhood, marking the third attempt by First Coast Energy to develop the property since 2016.
Northeast Florida housing market ends 2025 on solid, stabilizing footing: NEFAR report
Read full article: Northeast Florida housing market ends 2025 on solid, stabilizing footing: NEFAR reportDecember closed out 2025 with a Northeast Florida housing market that showed resilience and growing balance, according to the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS.
New down payment assistance program helps 45 people buy homes amid St. Johns housing challenges
Read full article: New down payment assistance program helps 45 people buy homes amid St. Johns housing challengesThe rapid growth and rising housing costs in St. Johns County are forcing workers and seniors to leave the area.
St. Johns County license plate readers help recover 597 stolen vehicles, find 151 missing persons
Read full article: St. Johns County license plate readers help recover 597 stolen vehicles, find 151 missing personsSt. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is using funding from immigration enforcement to support a variety of law enforcement efforts, including finding missing people and recovering stolen vehicles.
As Nights of Lights comes to a close, city acknowledges that there’s room for improvement
Read full article: As Nights of Lights comes to a close, city acknowledges that there’s room for improvementSt. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is entering its final weekend, giving visitors one last opportunity to enjoy the festive holiday display.
St. Johns County deputy seriously injured in crash on County Road 13 in Hastings
Read full article: St. Johns County deputy seriously injured in crash on County Road 13 in HastingsA St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy was seriously injured in a crash early Thursday in Hastings, according to officials.
St. Marys Elementary to temporarily relocate to local college for completion of bat removal
Read full article: St. Marys Elementary to temporarily relocate to local college for completion of bat removalSt. Marys Elementary School will remain closed Tuesday after school officials reported an “unexpected safety issue” that prompted the school’s closure on Monday morning.
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
Read full article: Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positiveA baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
First Georgia measles case of the year confirmed in baby too young for vaccine
Read full article: First Georgia measles case of the year confirmed in baby too young for vaccineA baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
St. Marys Elementary to remain closed Tuesday as crews remove bats found inside building, school officials say
Read full article: St. Marys Elementary to remain closed Tuesday as crews remove bats found inside building, school officials saySt. Marys Elementary School will remain closed Tuesday after school officials reported an “unexpected safety issue” that prompted the school’s closure on Monday morning.
‘It’s awful’: Lane closures on County Road 220 worsen yearslong backups in Clay County
Read full article: ‘It’s awful’: Lane closures on County Road 220 worsen yearslong backups in Clay CountyNew lane closures on County Road 220 that links Fleming Island and Middleburg went into effect this week, worsening a yearslong traffic backlog that drivers say has become intolerable.
Projected Shands Bridge project completes earlier than expected, eliminating need for another weekend closure
Read full article: Projected Shands Bridge project completes earlier than expected, eliminating need for another weekend closureThe Shands Bridge project, initially slated for a two-weekend closure, wrapped up ahead of schedule, sparing drivers another weekend of detours between Clay and St. Johns counties.
Clay County School Board addresses member’s inflammatory social media comments amid public outcry
Read full article: Clay County School Board addresses member’s inflammatory social media comments amid public outcryThe Clay County School Board is expected to address on Thursday a controversial social media post made by a board member in December.
Newly released report sheds light on Clay County plane crash that killed pilot two months ago
Read full article: Newly released report sheds light on Clay County plane crash that killed pilot two months agoTwo months after a fiery plane crash in Keystone Heights killed the pilot, a newly released report sheds light on what happened moments before impact.
Man arrested in fatal Fernandina Beach shooting said victim was his best friend, claims incident was accidental
Read full article: Man arrested in fatal Fernandina Beach shooting said victim was his best friend, claims incident was accidentalThe man who was arrested in connection with a fatal Fernandina Beach shooting told police that the victim was his best friend and that the incident was accidental, according to police reports.
Yulee man arrested for November road rage shooting that took place with his child present: sheriff’s office
Read full article: Yulee man arrested for November road rage shooting that took place with his child present: sheriff’s officeA man from Yulee has been arrested for his role in a road rage incident that took place about two months ago, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Former Baker County Chamber of Commerce executive director arrested, accused of embezzling $63K from organization
Read full article: Former Baker County Chamber of Commerce executive director arrested, accused of embezzling $63K from organizationThe former executive director of the Baker County Chamber of Commerce was arrested Monday after an audit found he embezzled roughly $63,000 from the organization and concealed the loss for years, the Baker County Sheriff’s Office said.
Baker County man charged with attempted murder after shooting shotgun twice at deputy: sheriff’s office
Read full article: Baker County man charged with attempted murder after shooting shotgun twice at deputy: sheriff’s officeA man from Sanderson is facing a second-degree murder charge after he shot at a Baker County deputy twice with a shotgun, according to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.
‘He deserves to be brought to justice’: DeSantis touts Trump administration’s capture of Maduro
Read full article: ‘He deserves to be brought to justice’: DeSantis touts Trump administration’s capture of MaduroFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support for the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
‘Teachers, students struggling to process this’: Palatka High mourns star athlete killed in shooting
Read full article: ‘Teachers, students struggling to process this’: Palatka High mourns star athlete killed in shootingSeventeen-year-old Lawrence Evans was a star in football, track, and in the classroom at Palatka High School before he was shot and killed 10 days ago.
Man dies, another rescued after boating accident on Crescent Lake, FWC says
Read full article: Man dies, another rescued after boating accident on Crescent Lake, FWC saysMultiple people were transported to a hospital Friday morning following a boat accident on Crescent Lake, according to Putnam County Fire Rescue Professionals Local 3529.
Broward County man found hiding in dump truck gets 20-year sentence for kidnapping, high-speed chase
Read full article: Broward County man found hiding in dump truck gets 20-year sentence for kidnapping, high-speed chaseThe man who kidnapped a woman and her young children, then led authorities on a multi-county police pursuit, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday.
Kids absent from school too much? Florida lawmakers file bills to stop that
Read full article: Kids absent from school too much? Florida lawmakers file bills to stop thatFlorida lawmakers return to Tallahassee on Tuesday to begin this year’s legislative session. Among the many bills on the docket are several focused on school attendance.
Flagler County inmate dies overnight after DUI arrest
Read full article: Flagler County inmate dies overnight after DUI arrestA 54-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after crashing into a building in Palm Coast died early Friday after being booked into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
80-year-old motorcyclist dies following multi-vehicle Flagler County crash: FHP
Read full article: 80-year-old motorcyclist dies following multi-vehicle Flagler County crash: FHPAn 80-year-old man from Palm Coast died Wednesday afternoon after he was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman shot when she interrupts burglary at her home, shooter still being sought, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot when she interrupts burglary at her home, shooter still being sought, deputies sayA woman was shot Monday morning when she interrupted an apparent burglary at her Columbia County apartment, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Man, 19, suspected of killing his cousin in Lake City found dead in the woods: CCSO
Read full article: Man, 19, suspected of killing his cousin in Lake City found dead in the woods: CCSOA man suspected of killing his cousin in Columbia County Saturday evening was found dead in the woods, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office lifts shelter-in-place in Southwest Journey Court and CR-242 area
Read full article: Columbia County Sheriff’s Office lifts shelter-in-place in Southwest Journey Court and CR-242 areaThe Columbia County Sheriff’s Office lifted a shelter-in-place order on Saturday for the Southwest Journey Court and County Road 242 area as deputies searched for an armed man.
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Is your phone showing ‘SOS’? Verizon working to get customers back online after reported outage, company says
Read full article: Is your phone showing ‘SOS’? Verizon working to get customers back online after reported outage, company saysIf you are a Verizon customer seeing an “SOS” on your phone, the telecommunications company said it is aware and working to get all service restored to mobile devices.
Sheriff Waters defends ICE face coverings as Baptist leaders plan to launch a call to action
Read full article: Sheriff Waters defends ICE face coverings as Baptist leaders plan to launch a call to actionJacksonville's National Baptist Convention plans to challenge ICE operations today while Sheriff TK Waters defends agents' safety measures as necessary law enforcement practices.
‘This is crazy’: Woman says she saw man open fire, which led to deadly shootout with Gainesville officers
Read full article: ‘This is crazy’: Woman says she saw man open fire, which led to deadly shootout with Gainesville officersTwo officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes reopen on I-95 at MLK Jr. Parkway after deadly crash
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes reopen on I-95 at MLK Jr. Parkway after deadly crashA crash with injuries was blocking all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 at MLK Jr. Parkway on Wednesday morning.
Expert weighs in on property taxes debate as it takes center stage at this year’s legislative session
Read full article: Expert weighs in on property taxes debate as it takes center stage at this year’s legislative sessionThe property tax debate is center stage at this year’s legislative session in Tallahassee. People in favor of cutting property taxes say it will provide relief and allow for true home ownership. Those against the move worry it will put an undue burden on cities and affect the ability to fund essential services for schools, police, fire, and rescue.
Good day to prepare for the coldest temperatures of the season in Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida
Read full article: Good day to prepare for the coldest temperatures of the season in Southeast Georgia, Northeast FloridaThe big chill is coming through our area beginning Thursday night as the coldest temperatures we’ve seen this winter settle in for a while.
Suspect killed in shootout with Gainesville officers killed another person moments earlier, police say
Read full article: Suspect killed in shootout with Gainesville officers killed another person moments earlier, police sayTwo officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
3 separate crashes caused significant delays on Buckman Bridge that have since cleared
Read full article: 3 separate crashes caused significant delays on Buckman Bridge that have since clearedThree separate crashes were causing significant traffic delays near and on the Buckman Bridge on Wednesday morning, according to Florida 511.
City Council asks for Main Street Bridge to be added to the National Register of Historic Places
Read full article: City Council asks for Main Street Bridge to be added to the National Register of Historic PlacesJacksonville City Council asked on Tuesday for the Main Street Bridge, one of Downtown’s most recognizable landmarks, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
2 men killed after car strikes FDOT sign, overturns, hits overhead sign support on I-10 near Stockton Street: FHP
Read full article: 2 men killed after car strikes FDOT sign, overturns, hits overhead sign support on I-10 near Stockton Street: FHPTwo men were killed in an overnight crash on Interstate 10 in Duval County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
City reviewing permit to demolish closed Southbank MOSH
Read full article: City reviewing permit to demolish closed Southbank MOSHCity officials are reviewing a permit to demolish the closed Museum of Science & History (MOSH) on Jacksonville’s Southbank, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
With vacancies on the rise, Florida teachers urge lawmakers to prioritize public education as Legislative session begins
Read full article: With vacancies on the rise, Florida teachers urge lawmakers to prioritize public education as Legislative session beginsAs Florida’s Legislative session gets underway, teachers are urging state lawmakers to make public education a priority, with recent data from the Florida Education Association showing an increase in teacher vacancies halfway through the school year.
‘Teachers, students struggling to process this’: Palatka High mourns star athlete killed in shooting
Read full article: ‘Teachers, students struggling to process this’: Palatka High mourns star athlete killed in shootingSeventeen-year-old Lawrence Evans was a star in football, track, and in the classroom at Palatka High School before he was shot and killed 10 days ago.
Yulee man arrested for November road rage shooting that took place with his child present: sheriff’s office
Read full article: Yulee man arrested for November road rage shooting that took place with his child present: sheriff’s officeA man from Yulee has been arrested for his role in a road rage incident that took place about two months ago, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville sheriff says he will run for reelection, talks immigration and safety improvements
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff says he will run for reelection, talks immigration and safety improvementsJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters defended his department’s response to three officer-involved shootings this year, saying officers faced armed suspects in each incident and had to act in self-defense.
How Trump’s housing plan could lower your mortgage rate and monthly payment
Read full article: How Trump’s housing plan could lower your mortgage rate and monthly paymentPresident Donald Trump is pushing new proposals aimed at making housing more affordable, including banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes and directing the federal government to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities — a move that is already impacting interest rates.
New down payment assistance program helps 45 people buy homes amid St. Johns housing challenges
Read full article: New down payment assistance program helps 45 people buy homes amid St. Johns housing challengesThe rapid growth and rising housing costs in St. Johns County are forcing workers and seniors to leave the area.
DCPS class of 2025 sets historically high graduation rate across every student subgroup at nearly every high school
Read full article: DCPS class of 2025 sets historically high graduation rate across every student subgroup at nearly every high schoolThe Class of 2025 set a district record as Duval County Public Schools reported a historically high graduation rate Tuesday, with gains across every student subgroup and at nearly every high school.
Former Baker County Chamber of Commerce executive director arrested, accused of embezzling $63K from organization
Read full article: Former Baker County Chamber of Commerce executive director arrested, accused of embezzling $63K from organizationThe former executive director of the Baker County Chamber of Commerce was arrested Monday after an audit found he embezzled roughly $63,000 from the organization and concealed the loss for years, the Baker County Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Many years in the making’: City Council approves $3M sale of historic downtown Armory building
Read full article: ‘Many years in the making’: City Council approves $3M sale of historic downtown Armory buildingJacksonville City Council votes Tuesday on selling the long-vacant 1916 Armory at 851 N. Market St. for about $3 million, clearing redevelopment plans for brewery, food hall, and maker space.
JTA says it’s continuing its Connexion Plus program after listening to customer concerns
Read full article: JTA says it’s continuing its Connexion Plus program after listening to customer concernsThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority will keep its premium Connexion Plus service but introduce a new fare structure to help cover rising operating costs, the agency announced Thursday.
St. Marys Elementary to temporarily relocate to local college for completion of bat removal
Read full article: St. Marys Elementary to temporarily relocate to local college for completion of bat removalSt. Marys Elementary School will remain closed Tuesday after school officials reported an “unexpected safety issue” that prompted the school’s closure on Monday morning.
‘It’s awful’: Lane closures on County Road 220 worsen yearslong backups in Clay County
Read full article: ‘It’s awful’: Lane closures on County Road 220 worsen yearslong backups in Clay CountyNew lane closures on County Road 220 that links Fleming Island and Middleburg went into effect this week, worsening a yearslong traffic backlog that drivers say has become intolerable.
Cold snap threatens homes with burst pipes. Here are a few tips before temperatures plunge
Read full article: Cold snap threatens homes with burst pipes. Here are a few tips before temperatures plungeWith cold weather in the forecast, how are your pipes impacted and what can be done to prevent your pipes from bursting? Here are a few tips before the cold weather arrives.
Politics & Power: Is President Trump’s Venezuela gambit a return to America’s imperial past?
Read full article: Politics & Power: Is President Trump’s Venezuela gambit a return to America’s imperial past?American journalist and author Jonathan Katz joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's episode of Politics & Power. At the heart of their discussion is whether President Donald Trump is working to revive a lost imperialist era without any care or awareness, and what history shows are the catastrophes that followed that era.
Florida Legislature to consider bill that would lower the minimum age to buy a firearm. Here’s what’s in the proposal
Read full article: Florida Legislature to consider bill that would lower the minimum age to buy a firearm. Here’s what’s in the proposalFlorida’s 2026 legislative session kicks off Tuesday, and there are many bills and proposals on the agenda. However, one recurring proposal is the push to lower the age of buying a gun in Florida.
Baptist Health planning nearly $110M hotel on Jacksonville’s Southbank
Read full article: Baptist Health planning nearly $110M hotel on Jacksonville’s SouthbankBaptist Health is planning to add a 15-story, nearly $110 million hotel to its campus on the Downtown Southbank, a representative told a Jacksonville City Council committee Jan. 12.
St. Augustine commissioners give green light to build new parking garage near historic district
Read full article: St. Augustine commissioners give green light to build new parking garage near historic districtSt. Augustine city leaders are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing downtown parking headaches for residents and thousands of visitors.
Free flu and shingles vaccines, energy bill assistance offered at JEA senior event
Read full article: Free flu and shingles vaccines, energy bill assistance offered at JEA senior eventJEA will focus on the senior community on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at JEA Headquarters. With flu rates rising, JEA is partnering with the Duval County Health Department to offer free flu and shingles vaccines.
Officials respond to rising concerns over Jacksonville Connexion Plus fare changes, community backlash
Read full article: Officials respond to rising concerns over Jacksonville Connexion Plus fare changes, community backlashJacksonville Transportation Advisory Committee addressed concerns about combining its Connexion and Connexion Plus paratransit services during a packed meeting on Monday afternoon.
‘Too expensive for Floridians’: Jacksonville rep pushes back against DeSantis ahead of his ‘State of the State’ address
Read full article: ‘Too expensive for Floridians’: Jacksonville rep pushes back against DeSantis ahead of his ‘State of the State’ addressJust one day before Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a notable decrease in statewide homeowners’ insurance premiums, which comes as the governor prepares for his “State of the State Address,” which is scheduled for Tuesday. In response, Jacksonville-based State Representative Angie Nixon held an online rebuttal to the governor’s press conference. Joined by healthcare workers, parents, and former Florida representatives, Nixon argued that the governor’s policies are not benefiting working families in Florida.
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
Read full article: Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positiveA baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
Florida bill attempts to toughen rules against drivers holding cellphones in their lap
Read full article: Florida bill attempts to toughen rules against drivers holding cellphones in their lapJust days ahead of the Florida’s legislative session, there’s a new push to toughen the state’s rules when it comes to cellphones behind the wheel.
End of an Era: Joe’s Crab Shack closing in Jacksonville Beach, will be replaced by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., COO confirms
Read full article: End of an Era: Joe’s Crab Shack closing in Jacksonville Beach, will be replaced by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., COO confirmsOn Monday, the COO of Joe’s Crab Shack confirmed to News4JAX that the restaurant will be closing and converted into a Bubba Gump Shrimp Company location.
