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Charges dropped for JFRD employee accused of engaging in ‘prank war’; other 3 going through PTI program
Read full article: Charges dropped for JFRD employee accused of engaging in ‘prank war’; other 3 going through PTI programThree employees with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue who were accused of engaging in a “prank war” have had their future court dates canceled and are being referred to a misdemeanor pre-trial intervention program, according to court records reviewed by News4JAX.
‘Don’t want to come outside’: Westside residents distraught after 25-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘Don’t want to come outside’: Westside residents distraught after 25-year-old woman killed in hit-and-runQuestions about pedestrian safety came to the forefront after a 25-year-old woman was killed Monday night while trying to cross 103rd Street near Kincaid Road.
Ludacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players Championship
Read full article: Ludacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players ChampionshipHip-hop star and Atlanta-born rapper Ludacris is breaking the country roots at The Players Championship and hitting the stage on Wednesday.
Motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking three poles on Edgewood Avenue: JSO
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking three poles on Edgewood Avenue: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday evening that a portion of Edgewood Avenue is closed due to a crash.
Jacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees
Read full article: Jacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity feesJacksonville’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched an investigation into the city-owned utility JEA over millions of dollars in potential unpaid capacity fees.
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‘This is the people’s utility’: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA fees
Read full article: ‘This is the people’s utility’: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA feesJacksonville’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched an investigation into the city-owned utility JEA over millions of dollars in potential unpaid capacity fees.
Jacksonville to consider making March 18 ‘Lil Poppa Day’ in remembrance of local rapper
Read full article: Jacksonville to consider making March 18 ‘Lil Poppa Day’ in remembrance of local rapperNearly one month after it was announced that Jacksonville rapper ‘Lil Poppa’ had died, Eastside residents gathered at City Hall on Tuesday to ask officials if March 18 could be designated as “Lil Poppa Day.”
Charges dropped for JFRD employee accused of engaging in ‘prank war’; other 3 going through PTI program
Read full article: Charges dropped for JFRD employee accused of engaging in ‘prank war’; other 3 going through PTI programThree employees with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue who were accused of engaging in a “prank war” have had their future court dates canceled and are being referred to a misdemeanor pre-trial intervention program, according to court records reviewed by News4JAX.
‘Don’t want to come outside’: Westside residents distraught after 25-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘Don’t want to come outside’: Westside residents distraught after 25-year-old woman killed in hit-and-runQuestions about pedestrian safety came to the forefront after a 25-year-old woman was killed Monday night while trying to cross 103rd Street near Kincaid Road.
Motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking three poles on Edgewood Avenue: JSO
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking three poles on Edgewood Avenue: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday evening that a portion of Edgewood Avenue is closed due to a crash.
Jacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees
Read full article: Jacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity feesJacksonville’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched an investigation into the city-owned utility JEA over millions of dollars in potential unpaid capacity fees.
Man accused of murdering co-worker at St. Johns County construction site pleads not guilty
Read full article: Man accused of murdering co-worker at St. Johns County construction site pleads not guiltyThe 20-year-old man who faces charges of murder and attempted murder after an argument at a St. Johns County construction site turned violent has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.
Gas prices surge across Florida, rising more than 70 cents in a week as drivers feel the squeeze
Read full article: Gas prices surge across Florida, rising more than 70 cents in a week as drivers feel the squeezeFlorida motorists faced a sharp jump in pump prices after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and gasoline futures higher.
St. Augustine officials say investing additional money for Nights of Lights crowd management, safety was the right move
Read full article: St. Augustine officials say investing additional money for Nights of Lights crowd management, safety was the right moveSt. Augustine City Commission members said Wednesday that investing an additional $850,000 in the city’s Nights of Lights event appears to have paid off, with the funding going a long way toward managing growing crowds and keeping visitors safe.
Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donated
Read full article: Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donatedThe man who was shot and killed last week near a St. Johns County construction site left behind a grieving wife and two young children, according to an online fundraiser set up to benefit Joseph Manfredi’s family.
Proposal could bring new public beach access to Ponte Vedra Beach in exchange for building pair of single-family homes
Read full article: Proposal could bring new public beach access to Ponte Vedra Beach in exchange for building pair of single-family homesSt. Johns County commissioners are considering a plan that would create two new public beach access points in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’
Read full article: Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.
Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
Read full article: Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor GreeneRepublican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia.
Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide
Read full article: Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicideAuthorities say a Georgia high school teacher is dead after teenagers pulled a late night prank outside his home.
Attorney General Bondi addresses US terror threats and Washington scrutiny
Read full article: Attorney General Bondi addresses US terror threats and Washington scrutinyAttorney General Pamela Bondi will deliver a speech Monday afternoon to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) graduates at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia.
A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: Jurors weigh Colin Gray's fate
Read full article: A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: Jurors weigh Colin Gray's fateProsecutors say a Georgia father could have stopped his 14-year-old son from carrying out a school shooting, and they want jurors to convict him.
Clay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the program
Read full article: Clay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the programClay County Schools and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office will begin bringing K-9 units into high schools to search for weapons, drugs and other prohibited items, the district said.
Clay County Strawberry Festival draws 10,000 visitors with smoother traffic thanks to boosted deputy presence
Read full article: Clay County Strawberry Festival draws 10,000 visitors with smoother traffic thanks to boosted deputy presenceClay County’s 10th annual Strawberry Festival drew more than 10,000 people Sunday, and despite the crowds and some passing rain showers, law enforcement says traffic moved smoothly in and out of the fairgrounds.
Families flock to Clay County Fairgrounds for the 10th annual Strawberry Festival
Read full article: Families flock to Clay County Fairgrounds for the 10th annual Strawberry FestivalThe Clay County Strawberry Festival wrapped up its second and final day at the Clay County Fairgrounds, drawing families for fresh fruit, food vendors and entertainment.
A Middleburg grandmother lost her home and dog in a fire. Her granddaughter is helping her raise money
Read full article: A Middleburg grandmother lost her home and dog in a fire. Her granddaughter is helping her raise moneyVivalea Sewell lost everything from clothes, shoes, food, family keepsakes and a pet during the fire on Feb. 22. Sewell told News4Jax she lived in the mobile home for more than 30 years. For those who are familiar with Middleburg, the fire happened on Angelica Avenue not too far from Alligator Boulevard.
Florida teachers raise alarm over bill requiring unions to show support from 50% of employees to remain certified
Read full article: Florida teachers raise alarm over bill requiring unions to show support from 50% of employees to remain certifiedTeachers and union leaders in Northeast Florida are warning that Senate Bill 1296, which is advancing through the Florida Legislature, could jeopardize collective-bargaining rights for public employees.
Off-duty Nassau County deputy rescues child from retention pond, performs CPR, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Off-duty Nassau County deputy rescues child from retention pond, performs CPR, sheriff’s office saysA Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being credited with saving a young child who was struggling in a retention pond behind his home while he was off duty.
‘Extremely disturbing and gut-wrenching case’: Man arrested after deputies say dog was sexually abused
Read full article: ‘Extremely disturbing and gut-wrenching case’: Man arrested after deputies say dog was sexually abusedThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Bryceville man after investigators say he sexually abused a dog.
4 arrested after toddler exposed to meth left inside sippy cup, NCSO says
Read full article: 4 arrested after toddler exposed to meth left inside sippy cup, NCSO saysFour adults were arrested after a 1-year-old ingested methamphetamine inside a Callahan home earlier this week, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
I-10 reopens after crashes shut down lanes in both directions in Baker County
Read full article: I-10 reopens after crashes shut down lanes in both directions in Baker CountyAccording to the Florida Highway Patrol traffic map, a pair of crashes on I-10 in opposite directions have shut down the highway in Baker County.
Man, 64, killed in crash after veering off road, striking fence on County Road 125 in Baker County
Read full article: Man, 64, killed in crash after veering off road, striking fence on County Road 125 in Baker CountyA 64-year-old man was killed in a crash Thursday night on County Road 125 in Baker County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Duval County is under a Phase 1 water shortage due to dry conditions. Here’s what it means
Read full article: Duval County is under a Phase 1 water shortage due to dry conditions. Here’s what it meansA moderate water shortage was declared for Duval County and parts of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties on Tuesday as drought conditions persist across Northeast Florida and surrounding areas.
Putnam County deputies arrest man accused of killing 47-year-old Palatka resident: sheriff’s office
Read full article: Putnam County deputies arrest man accused of killing 47-year-old Palatka resident: sheriff’s officeThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that it arrested a man who is accused of killing a 47-year-old Palatka resident earlier in the week.
FHP asks for help to find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run in Putnam County
Read full article: FHP asks for help to find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run in Putnam CountyA man died Thursday night in Putnam County after he was struck by a vehicle that left the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘It baffles me:’ Flagler County baby found dead in shallow grave after disturbing birth at home
Read full article: ‘It baffles me:’ Flagler County baby found dead in shallow grave after disturbing birth at homeA 20-year-old Palm Coast woman was taken into custody after a newborn was found buried in a shallow grave behind her home, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said, as reported by our sister station WKMG in Orlando.
Remains, evidence believed to belong to 41-year-old Palm Coast woman missing since 2003 found in Intracoastal: Sheriff
Read full article: Remains, evidence believed to belong to 41-year-old Palm Coast woman missing since 2003 found in Intracoastal: SheriffSheriff Rick Staly, representatives from the FBI, family members and others provided an update Monday afternoon on the investigation into an FCSO missing person’s cold case investigation.
Cats and kittens are helping inmates heal thanks to a Flagler County rehabilitation program
Read full article: Cats and kittens are helping inmates heal thanks to a Flagler County rehabilitation programCats and kittens from the Humane Society are living with inmates at the Flagler County Jail — not because they’re in trouble, but because they’re helping with rehabilitation.
Motorcyclist airlifted with critical injuries after crashing into semi on I-75 in Columbia County
Read full article: Motorcyclist airlifted with critical injuries after crashing into semi on I-75 in Columbia CountyA 34-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured Monday after colliding with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Columbia County, Florida.
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Clay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the program
Read full article: Clay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the programClay County Schools and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office will begin bringing K-9 units into high schools to search for weapons, drugs and other prohibited items, the district said.
Local bank donation helps Operation New Uniform expand training for veterans
Read full article: Local bank donation helps Operation New Uniform expand training for veteransHancock Whitney Bank is investing $10,000 in Operation New Uniform, a Jacksonville nonprofit that helps service members and their families transition to civilian life and careers.
Florida facing ‘demographic cliff’ as deaths outpace births, researchers say
Read full article: Florida facing ‘demographic cliff’ as deaths outpace births, researchers sayFlorida’s population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isn’t just growing — it’s aging.
Cold front to impact The Players on Thursday
Read full article: Cold front to impact The Players on ThursdayThe Players is in full swing at TPC Sawgrass and the first round of The Players begins Thursday morning. Will the weather impact the event? The answer is yes as a cold front will move into our region later in the upcoming week.
Gas prices surge across Florida, rising more than 70 cents in a week as drivers feel the squeeze
Read full article: Gas prices surge across Florida, rising more than 70 cents in a week as drivers feel the squeezeFlorida motorists faced a sharp jump in pump prices after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and gasoline futures higher.
‘Trying to stop this from happening again’: Florida man files lawsuit over open carry policy at Bradford County Fair
Read full article: ‘Trying to stop this from happening again’: Florida man files lawsuit over open carry policy at Bradford County FairA Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the Bradford County Fair Association and Bradford County, claiming they unlawfully banned the open carry of firearms at the county fair.
Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’
Read full article: Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.
Politics & Power: Florida’s mid-decade redistricting fight could reshape US House balance in 2026
Read full article: Politics & Power: Florida’s mid-decade redistricting fight could reshape US House balance in 2026Florida’s political map is back on the chopping block. Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes mid‑decade redistricting that could hand Republicans up to five new House seats and sideline Democrats for years. What’s at stake for 2026 — and for American democracy? Dr. Sam Wang from Princeton University, an expert on election law and gerrymandering, joins us to discuss on Politics & Power.
Security & strategy expert weighs in on what President Trump called a ‘little excursion’ into Iran
Read full article: Security & strategy expert weighs in on what President Trump called a ‘little excursion’ into IranPresident Donald Trump cast the war with Iran as a “little excursion” during a retreat for House Republicans, portraying the ongoing U.S. bombing campaign as a necessity.
Jacksonville widow, daughter go to Washington to push for bill to protect military benefits after remarriage
Read full article: Jacksonville widow, daughter go to Washington to push for bill to protect military benefits after remarriageA mother and daughter from Jacksonville traveled to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to pass the Love Lives on Act, legislation they say would allow surviving military spouses to remarry without losing vital benefits.
St. Augustine officials say investing additional money for Nights of Lights crowd management, safety was the right move
Read full article: St. Augustine officials say investing additional money for Nights of Lights crowd management, safety was the right moveSt. Augustine City Commission members said Wednesday that investing an additional $850,000 in the city’s Nights of Lights event appears to have paid off, with the funding going a long way toward managing growing crowds and keeping visitors safe.
25-year-old woman crossing 103rd Street killed in hit-and-run; driver possibly identified: FHP
Read full article: 25-year-old woman crossing 103rd Street killed in hit-and-run; driver possibly identified: FHPA 25-year-old woman died Monday night after she was hit by a car while crossing 103rd Street near Kinkaid Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
HOAs one step closer to becoming nonexistent after Florida House passes bill
Read full article: HOAs one step closer to becoming nonexistent after Florida House passes billAfter a state lawmaker brought up eliminating HOAs last year, a new Florida bill would allow residents to do exactly that, according to a report from our sister station WKMG in Orlando.
Dispute between JEA and Mayo Clinic draws inspector general questions over millions in unpaid fees
Read full article: Dispute between JEA and Mayo Clinic draws inspector general questions over millions in unpaid feesThe News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered new details about an ongoing legal dispute between JEA and one of Northeast Florida’s largest medical providers, Mayo Clinic, over millions of dollars in utility fees.
JFRD didn’t inspect a halfway house for 59 years. Inspectors then found costly issues that could put it out of business
Read full article: JFRD didn’t inspect a halfway house for 59 years. Inspectors then found costly issues that could put it out of businessA Jacksonville nonprofit that has helped people recover from drug and alcohol addiction for nearly six decades is now facing costly safety upgrades after a recent fire inspection revealed the residential portion of the property had never been inspected by fire officials.
Off-duty Nassau County deputy rescues child from retention pond, performs CPR, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Off-duty Nassau County deputy rescues child from retention pond, performs CPR, sheriff’s office saysA Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being credited with saving a young child who was struggling in a retention pond behind his home while he was off duty.
Another popular downtown business prepares to shut down, raising vacancy, development concerns about the city’s core
Read full article: Another popular downtown business prepares to shut down, raising vacancy, development concerns about the city’s coreTwo well-known restaurants in downtown Jacksonville are preparing to close, renewing concerns about vacancies and foot traffic in the city’s urban core as local leaders push for more downtown development.
JSO releases body camera footage, shares warning after woman’s car was stolen with her 19-month-old child inside
Read full article: JSO releases body camera footage, shares warning after woman’s car was stolen with her 19-month-old child insideA 22-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he stole a vehicle that was left running with a 19-month-old inside, prompting a warning from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Attorney General Bondi addresses US terror threats and Washington scrutiny
Read full article: Attorney General Bondi addresses US terror threats and Washington scrutinyAttorney General Pamela Bondi will deliver a speech Monday afternoon to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) graduates at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia.
Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donated
Read full article: Online fundraiser identifies victim of deadly St. Johns County shooting as father of 2; nearly $20K donatedThe man who was shot and killed last week near a St. Johns County construction site left behind a grieving wife and two young children, according to an online fundraiser set up to benefit Joseph Manfredi’s family.
4 students, truck driver hurt when semi hits school bus stopped to pick up students on US 301: FHP
Read full article: 4 students, truck driver hurt when semi hits school bus stopped to pick up students on US 301: FHPA 10-year-old and three teenagers were hurt Monday morning when a semi hit the back of their school bus that was stopped to load students on US 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Proposal could bring new public beach access to Ponte Vedra Beach in exchange for building pair of single-family homes
Read full article: Proposal could bring new public beach access to Ponte Vedra Beach in exchange for building pair of single-family homesSt. Johns County commissioners are considering a plan that would create two new public beach access points in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Lanes reopen in both directions on I-95 at the Nassau/Duval County line
Read full article: Lanes reopen in both directions on I-95 at the Nassau/Duval County lineA crash involving an overturned semi blocked lanes in both directions Monday morning on I-95 at the Nassau/Duval County line, according to Nassau County deputies.
Woman killed, 2 men seriously injured in crash on I-10 near US 301: FHP
Read full article: Woman killed, 2 men seriously injured in crash on I-10 near US 301: FHPA woman was killed and two men were seriously hurt in a chain-reaction crash Sunday night on I-10 eastbound near U.S. 301, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Man shot Sunday at violence-plagued Valencia Way Apartments, police say
Read full article: Man shot Sunday at violence-plagued Valencia Way Apartments, police sayA man in his early 20s is expected to recover after he was shot Sunday evening at the Valencia Way Apartments, a Westside complex with a years-long history of violent crime. Detectives are still working to identify the shooter, who was described as wearing all black clothing with a red face covering.
House, Senate still at odds over Florida’s budget with just days left in regular session
Read full article: House, Senate still at odds over Florida’s budget with just days left in regular sessionWith a week left in the scheduled regular session, House and Senate leaders aren’t yet into formal budget negotiations.
Near-record highs possible this week with limited rain chances
Read full article: Near-record highs possible this week with limited rain chancesFog will lift on Monday and will give way to a mix of sun and clouds. It will be warm with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. In fact, we could set a new record high temperature for the day at Jacksonville International Airport. Sunday’s record high temperature is 88 in 2024. Fog will redevelop Monday night and could be dense.
Clay County Strawberry Festival draws 10,000 visitors with smoother traffic thanks to boosted deputy presence
Read full article: Clay County Strawberry Festival draws 10,000 visitors with smoother traffic thanks to boosted deputy presenceClay County’s 10th annual Strawberry Festival drew more than 10,000 people Sunday, and despite the crowds and some passing rain showers, law enforcement says traffic moved smoothly in and out of the fairgrounds.
Families flock to Clay County Fairgrounds for the 10th annual Strawberry Festival
Read full article: Families flock to Clay County Fairgrounds for the 10th annual Strawberry FestivalThe Clay County Strawberry Festival wrapped up its second and final day at the Clay County Fairgrounds, drawing families for fresh fruit, food vendors and entertainment.
‘We noticed a need’: Oceanway neighbors launch grassroots effort to tackle trash, bring community together
Read full article: ‘We noticed a need’: Oceanway neighbors launch grassroots effort to tackle trash, bring community togetherIn a neighborhood on Jacksonville’s Northside, a group of residents decided they weren’t going to wait for someone else to solve a growing problem.
2 northbound lanes were shut down on Dames Point Bridge due to police activity
Read full article: 2 northbound lanes were shut down on Dames Point Bridge due to police activityTwo separate incidents in the New Berlin neighborhood are causing traffic back-ups on Interstate 295 north on Sunday afternoon.
Sea fog to sea breezes: isolated afternoon showers are expected in northeast Florida, southeast Georgia
Read full article: Sea fog to sea breezes: isolated afternoon showers are expected in northeast Florida, southeast GeorgiaWe’ll see scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms develop through the afternoon and early evening.
High pressure brings unseasonably warm weather this week
Read full article: High pressure brings unseasonably warm weather this weekOtherwise, the fog will lift on Sunday and give way to a mix of sun and clouds. It will be warm with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. In fact, we could set a new record high temperature for the day at Jacksonville International Airport. Sunday’s record high temperature is 86 in 1974. Fog will redevelop Sunday night and could be dense.
