A Northwest Jacksonville man was just released from the hospital after weeks of battling a flesh-eating bacteria.

Duval County Schools is exploring whether to consolidate Mayport Elementary and Anchor Academy, prompting parents, alumni, and district officials to meet to discuss what such a change could mean for students.

Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes just hours apart Sunday night in Jacksonville, marking the city’s 28th and 29th motorcycle fatalities this year and continuing an alarming upward trend in deadly crashes.

Draw Together Jax, formerly known as Drink and Draw Jax, brought artists and community members together Sunday for the first-ever Draw Together Mini Fest.

A 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old at an apartment complex on the Westside turned himself in on Friday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A Jacksonville councilman said Friday that the city won’t shut down the Trout River Food Park despite the rumors of its closing on the park’s official Facebook page.

An investment firm that includes NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow, former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles and the CEO of Chick-fil-A is developing a mixed-use district surrounding the proposed stadium for the Sporting Club Jacksonville soccer franchise.

Two men charged in the tragic shooting death of 13-year-old Prince Holland will be back in court Friday for a hearing that could impact their murder trial.

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Jacksonville is stepping up for its heroes.

A Jacksonville councilman is reintroducing a bill that would establish a rental registry with information on who owns a property, code violations against them and more.

Tenants at several Jacksonville apartment complexes say they’re living in dangerous, deteriorating conditions while paying rising rents to one of the city’s largest landlords.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the latest law enforcement agency in Northeast Florida to instruct its officers not to enforce Florida’s open carry ban.

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is proud to present The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. This extraordinary, one-night-only event will benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital, making it an unforgettable evening of history, music, and purpose.

The Jacksonville City Council ended the proposed millage rate debate on Tuesday night with a split vote.

Residents of the Arbor Oaks apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside continue to face challenges despite water service being restored last week following News4JAX’s reporting.

Arbor Oaks on Jammes Road, the troubled Westside apartment complex the News4JAX I-TEAM reported last week, was previously owned by Jarek Tadla, a Polish-born real estate investor who, according to the JAX Rental Housing project at the University of North Florida, has companies that own more apartment complexes in Jacksonville than anyone else.

The attorneys for Will McNeil Jr., the man at the center of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that went viral and prompted outrage and investigation, are calling for a United States Department of Justice investigation.

A Jacksonville LGBTQ+ organization is launching an artistic response after the city painted over rainbow-colored crosswalks to comply with state regulations on road markings.

A measles case in Duval County from three weeks ago was confirmed by the health department and it wasn’t made known to the public.

The News4Jax I-Team continued to try and find answers for residents of a Westside apartment complex on Friday, after people living at Arbor Oaks told us they can’t get a hold of anyone to address ongoing issues.

“The Stadium of the Future” may be a work in progress, but that isn’t stopping game day fun from taking place.

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

As Jacksonville city council members approach a vote on the final budget and a proposed millage rate cut, a debate unfolded over the potential impact on road maintenance funding.

Justin Golden, the man accused of running over and killing 8-month-old Pablo Golden's arraignment was delayed due to new discovery of evidence.

Publix is officially coming to Downtown Jacksonville.

On Tuesday night, the school board voted 6-1 to allow Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier to continue contract negotiations to purchase a new building in Baymeadows for $14 million. The current headquarters sits on the Southbank along the St. Johns River — a piece of real estate many consider prime for redevelopment.

The Duval County School Board is poised to make a big move Tuesday night in the process of potentially relocating the district’s headquarters.

After losing two students to traffic crashes near campus, Ed White High School is taking innovative steps to protect its students with reflective-striped jackets as part of their uniform options.

Once vibrant and painted streets in Jacksonville are now just black roadways after the city started its efforts to repaint the crosswalks to comply with the state’s requirements.

The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) has temporarily closed its doors as it prepares for a massive transformation and relocation project.

Some Jacksonville artists said they’re frustrated as the city began its costly crosswalk mural removals from streets on Friday.

The Ken Knight Awards is bringing a night of Black excellence and celebration for the Jacksonville media professionals making a difference in the community.

News4JAX is launching “Justice 4 All,” a new community initiative resulting from a longstanding partnership between WJXT and local law enforcement agencies.

The Ken Knight Awards is bringing a night of Black excellence and celebration for the Jacksonville media professionals making a difference in the community.

The owner and sales manager of a Jacksonville exotic car dealership were arrested on Wednesday and accused of fraud-related charges, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office inmate portal.

The City of Jacksonville said it plans to comply with the state’s updated requirement to remove colorful pavement art from streets.

Throughout Jacksonville’s Arlington area, a handful of small business owners explained to News4JAX why they’ve set up shop in the historic community. The three we interviewed point to Arlington’s central location on the First Coast.

A 21-year-old man who was charged with the murder of a 7-year-old was arrested for a third murder case on Wednesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A 27-year-old woman was arrested and accused of child neglect after a child was found “distressed” inside a hot car while the mother shoplifted, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JWB Real Estate Capital has invested more than $20 million to transform the former Town and Country Shopping Center off Arlington Expressway and University Boulevard.

The Venegas family continues to seek answers and justice months after 40-year-old Brandon Venegas was killed in a hit-and-run behind a Walgreens in Arlington, urging the community to come forward with any information.

A national Bible study program is working to launch in Duval County Public Schools, but the proposal is drawing concern from some parents who worry that it will take kids out of class during school hours.

Music megastar Taylor Swift and NFL All-Pro Travis Kelce announced on Tuesday that they are engaged, and it appears that the engagement heard around the world has local ties.

A once-forgotten African American cemetery in Jacksonville was officially dedicated, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the community and the families of those buried there.

It's been two years since the tragic shooting galvanized an entire community that is still trying to find healing in the midst of the pain.

A School Advisory Council meeting at Westside High School on Monday evening brought clarity for students and parents frustrated by the school’s uniform policy after a contentious first week of classes saw students being kept from class due to uniform violations.

On the eve of the two-year mark of the Dollar General shooting that left three people dead, the attorney representing the families of two of the victims says new details underscore a troubling pattern of negligence by the company.

The uniform policy is expected to be a main topic of conversation at the meeting, which is set for 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Westside High. It’s sponsored by the School Advisory Council, which helps create the school’s uniform policy, according to the district’s guidelines.

Two years after a tragic shooting at the Dollar General on Kings Road claimed three lives, the city of Jacksonville and several community organizations commemorated the victims and survivors by unveiling new memorials.

A 32-year-old man was arrested Saturday for the fatal shooting of a man in Murray Hill back in April, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A woman in her mid-50s died from stab wounds Saturday at a residence, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Justice is served. That’s the message from the family of one of the men who died after being hit by a drunk driver while driving motorcycles last October. In a Jacksonville courtroom on Friday, Diego Hernandez Martinez, 45, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He also currently has an ICE hold and will be deported after his sentence.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman died at a local hospital on Friday, one week after she was involved in an altercation with a cellmate.

The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee voted this week to strip funding for tickets for the city’s luxury suite at Jaguars games, a move that could sideline both council members and the mayor’s office.

Manatees in North Florida are dying at a higher rate than they were in 2023 and 2024, including five deaths in Duval County in June, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data.

A group in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood is keeping up its fight against redlining, holding monthly meetings to address the issue both locally and across the city.

The Duval County Public Schools’ headquarters building could be sold sooner rather than later, and officials with the purchasing group said they plan to build a retirement community after tearing down the Southbank building.

Uninsured Jacksonville residents who could potentially be affected by proposed cuts to health care programs are sounding off about the proposed change.

A group that says its goal is to help missing persons and survivors of human trafficking is raising money to help a Jacksonville mother who was found alive on Wednesday after she went missing for two days.

Less than two years after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland came to Jacksonville to announce a settlement with Ameris Bank over redlining allegations, a federal judge quietly terminated the consent order in the case, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported.

Several Jacksonville City Council members met Wednesday evening to discuss the future of initiatives such as Jax Care Connect and Healthlink Jax, which have been used by many in the community.

A Duval County woman who had been missing from her Maxville home since Sunday evening was found alive on Wednesday morning with a program that uses clues to create a specific search area for first responders.

A Duval County woman who had been missing from her Maxville home since Sunday evening was found alive on Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced in a news conference.

Several sentinel chickens have tested positive for West Nile virus infection in Duval County.

The focus of the 2025 Heart Walk is clear: building a Nation of Lifesavers. By teaching more people CPR and increasing community preparedness, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers. The American Heart Association is working to inspire one person in every household to be confident and ready to perform CPR.

The husband of a woman who was found safe Wednesday after being missing for days was arrested on charges not related to her disappearance, according to Duval County jail records.

A man died Thursday evening after he was shot at an apartment complex on the city’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A Duval County woman has been missing for two days, and her family is begging for answers.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it believes a missing woman, who was last seen at her home on Sunday evening, may be in danger and is asking for the community’s help to determine if she is safe.

Charlotte Joyce represents the district the school is in

Less than a week after City Council President Kevin Carrico asked another councilman to look into possibly drafting legislation to change how free tickets and perks for events at city-owned venues are distributed among councilmembers, he’s now going against what the councilman proposed and calling for the elimination of the long-held practice related to Jacksonville Jaguars tickets.

The Duval County Public Schools Board is expected to vote in September on selling its administrative headquarters and buying a new home in Baymeadows.

Three students in Duval County were struck by cars in just three school days, with one of the students dying from their injuries. The incidents have prompted urgent calls for action from school officials and community leaders, with District 3 School Board Member Cindy Pearson saying she has already begun taking steps to prevent further tragedies.

As Jacksonville’s finance committee budget hearings continue, Councilman Matt Carlucci is advocating for the reinstatement of $3 million in funding for affordable housing.

A local attorney is calling on the State Attorney’s Office to investigate three Jacksonville City Council members for potential violations of Florida’s Sunshine Law, raising new concerns about transparency inside City Hall.

After the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) on Wednesday released a 16-page investigative report revealing new details surrounding the arrest of William McNeil Jr., Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters responded to questions raised by the report.

Duval County Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shared a safety reminder after a middle school student died and another student was injured in crashes during the first week of school.

Congressman Aaron Bean highlighted several major wins for Northeast Florida, including hurricane preparedness efforts, education achievements, and defense funding.

JSO and District 1 community members came together for a monthly crime prevention walk to promote safety, build relationships and address neighborhood concerns

As the first week of classes wraps up in Duval County, the debate over school uniforms continues after one Jacksonville mother says her daughter, a freshman at Ed White, missed the entire first week of school because she couldn’t afford the required uniform package.

A prominent Jacksonville city council member is calling some of his colleagues “out of touch” as they push for easier access to perks at a time when the council is cutting some critical community programs.

As the new school year begins, some Duval County families say they’re struggling to afford school uniforms, and local advocates warn that the need is keeping students out of class.

A Jacksonville mom is calling for change in a Northside neighborhood near where a young teenager was hit while trying to cross an intersection.

The Main Street Bridge (State Road 5) will reopen at noon on Friday after a weeklong bridge inspection and maintenance project that closed the bridge to pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.

Duval County Public Schools said any questions about school uniforms should be directed to school administrators, as frustration mounts for Westside High parents.

Manufactured housing plays a key role in providing affordable housing, especially in Florida, which has one of the largest numbers of mobile home parks in the country.

A shift in the uniform policy at Westside High School this year, which parents say wasn’t clearly communicated ahead of school starting Monday, has kept some students out of class and left parents frustrated and confused.

The State Attorney’s Office (SAO) on Wednesday released a 60-page investigative report revealing new details surrounding the arrest of William McNeil Jr., the man whose controversial confrontation with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office that was captured on video drew national attention.

A strict uniform policy at Westside High School is keeping some students out of class just days into the new school year, and parents are frustrated.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are having one of their best seasons in over a decade, and they’re celebrating in style with News4JAX, the number one local news station in Jacksonville.

A strict uniform policy at Westside High School is keeping some students out of class just days into the new school year.

In a move to address the pressing need for more affordable housing in Jacksonville, City Councilman Jimmy Peluso is introducing new legislation aimed at transforming eight vacant, city-owned properties into affordable single-family homes.

For the first time in more than ten years, the city will host home playoff baseball games — and tickets are already on sale.

The park opened over 115 years ago on March 9, 1907, bringing a renewed vibrancy to the area years after the Great Fire of 1901 ravaged downtown Jacksonville.

The first day of school in St. Johns County went smoothly, with a strong emphasis on student safety and leadership, according to Sheriff Robert Hardwick and students at St. Augustine High School.

In less than two days, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to four different shootings, each in a different part of the city.

Months after a burst pipe flooded their condo, a Jacksonville couple is still out of their home, and they blame their insurance company for the delays.

Once again, Hendricks Avenue between Lorimier Road and River Oaks Road had to be shut down Monday morning because an out-of-control car went crashing through several front yards.

As students return to class, drivers in Neptune Beach are being reminded to slow down or pay the price.

Two Duval County public schools that got an overhaul opened to students for the first time on Monday.