Individuals and businesses in Florida will have the right to sue local governments if they fail to enforce the state-mandated ban on sleeping in public spaces come Jan. 1.

A man who crashed into a house after being shot, possibly during an argument, died Monday in Jacksonville, police said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Monday afternoon it is searching for a missing and endangered 11-year-old boy and is asking for the community’s assistance.

John Delaney, president of Flagler College and former mayor of Jacksonville, reflected on his experience working alongside former President Jimmy Carter during a Habitat for Humanity project.

A man died on Saturday afternoon after he was found unresponsive in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the Hyde Park neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A Northwest Jacksonville charity was honored by a local magazine for its work in giving resources to families in underserved communities.

A woman is dead after being struck by a car Friday night in Jacksonville’s Arlington neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Lions, tigers, and other big cats love playing with trees, so the staff at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jacksonville suggests that people help both the environment and their furry friends by recycling Christmas trees.

Jason Arrington, who was 39 at the time of the accidental shooting, held a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday alongside Attorney Kay Harper Williams, a partner at The Witherspoon Law Group, to provide an update and recall what transpired ahead of the shooting.

It’s been months since new traffic patterns, like roundabouts, were installed on Edgewood Avenue in the Murray Hill neighborhood.

Monte Thomason, a retired disabled veteran who served in both the Navy and Army, braved the flames in a desperate attempt to save their pets.

Members of Jacksonville’s Jewish community came together on Christmas morning for an annual tradition of delivering meals to homebound seniors in a program they call “Mitzvah Meals and More.”

As the Jacksonville International Airport undergoes garage construction, a new parking policy has raised concerns among disabled veterans.

As countless people worldwide gear up to celebrate Christmas Day, the wife and son of slain Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer, Brad McNew, prepare to celebrate their first without him.

For the first time in 30 years, the St. Johns River Ferry will get a companion.

On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a $317 million investment to protect Florida’s critical lands, and Duval County is among those to benefit.

News4JAX obtained a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office memo that was sent to patrol officers after an accidental shooting during a traffic stop.

The historic event resulted when arctic air pushed temperatures below freezing through Florida with ice accumulating down to Miami.

The new concept design for Metropolitan Park was unveiled at Wednesday’s open house, which was the last event for public opinion before the final design is released winter 2025.

At 57 years old, Tony Felk’s life is starting to bloom, much like the flowers outside his new Westside apartment.

A sanitation worker was killed Friday afternoon when a garbage truck struck him while backing up on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The concept design for Metropolitan Park will be previewed at an open house Wednesday.

Just a week before Christmas, the home-building process officially began for five homes that will soon be dedicated to veterans and military-connected families in Northwest Jacksonville.

Students took part in the effort by earning money through household chores to purchase canned goods, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in helping others.

A Jacksonville woman who federal investigators said was the manager and supervisor of an armed drug trafficking organization was sentenced to eight years in federal prison, according to the Department of Justice.

Karen Brown's niece Cheryl Preusler shared how her aunt is doing days after she was attacked in her home.

A civil rights attorney is weighing in on an incident involving a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer that left a man with a bullet hole in his leg after the gun he was carrying fired while the officer tried to remove it from his waist.

The utility company’s clean energy efforts rely heavily on two primary sources: nuclear power and solar energy. JEA spokesperson Karen McAllister says all customers are already benefiting from these cleaner sources of electricity.

A school crossing guard was arrested after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into a Sunday morning hit-and-run crash in Northwest Jacksonville.

Legendary Atlanta rapper “Jeezy” is bringing his Playlist Concert Series to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Friday.

An elderly woman is in the ICU after she fought off a robber at her West Jacksonville home.

The national nonprofit, One in Five Foundation for Kids, says it plans to mobilize into Duval County school neighborhoods after some reported gang activity.

A major project that could impact every resident and visitor who steps foot on the sandy shores of Jacksonville Beach is on the city council agenda for Monday night.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for 11-year-old Jaylen Lamar Wright on the city’s Southside.

Seventeen families are now complete following a mass adoption event Friday morning at the Duval County courthouse.

Hundreds of kids in Duval County are going to have a bike this Christmas as a part of Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

The University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla

The University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla

Cure Violence was announced with a lot of fanfare back in 2019. At first, the data suggested it was making a difference. Then it ended in 2023 and the city pulled funding in March 2024. The Office of Inspector General says it launched its investigation to find out why the city terminated the contract.

The James Weldon Johnson Middle School cafeteria was open late Thursday night to give parents and teachers a chance to voice their concerns directly to Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier.

A pedestrian died after he was hit and run over Thursday night on Jacksonville’s southside.

New safety guidelines for condominiums in Florida are causing significant disruptions in the real estate market.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is putting a seven-year-old cold case back on the community’s radar as the department searches for answers to close the case.

A man in his 50s died on Thursday morning after the car he was driving slammed into the back of a JTA bus that was stopped at a bus stop, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Parents, let News4JAX advocate for you and your concerns about the Duval County school district.

Chief Sisson returned from her final Navy deployment just in time for the holidays.

The University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla

The University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla

A man in Arlington is in critical condition after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said he was ambushed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon outside an apartment complex.

The family of Andre Nelson Bell, a 39-year-old father of seven who was shot and killed in March, is hoping the community can help solve his case before the year ends. Bell was found shot in a car in a ditch on Normandy Boulevard.

It looks like the Raines High School band is getting help from one of Jacksonville’s biggest celebrities.

The long-anticipated cleanup of a manufacturing site in Jacksonville is finally underway, according to officials.

The city of Jacksonville is setting aside $4 million to help for garbage and recycling services as one city council member proposed raising garbage fees.

The annual Community Christmas party for a Northwest Jacksonville barbershop is days away.

As the Raines High School football team prepares to play Miami Northwestern in the 3A state title game in Miami, alumni, including some famous names you might recognize, are excited about the game and showing their support.

After years of planning, a goal to make major upgrades to a roughly 10-block stretch of Moncrief Road in Northwest Jacksonville is getting a big boost.

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

Vacancies are on the rise in the heart of Jacksonville, according to Downtown Vision, Inc.’s (DVI) 2024 State of Downtown Report, which was released last week.

Inside 800 pages of reports from prosecutors obtained by News4JAX on Tuesday lie new details in the Jared Bridegan murder investigation.

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority and an airline executive will announce Monday a new airline coming to the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in February.

The new Jacksonville restaurant blends food, wine, and community.

A man in his 30s was found fatally shot outside of a Westside Jacksonville home on Sunday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

An employee at a Southside beauty supply store died Friday night after confronting apparent shoplifters who were trying to get away, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Corey Thayer was initially pulled from the classroom following a complaint to the school board in April of 2023.

In the latest episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice welcomed Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), to discuss the 2024 State of Downtown Report.

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host seven town hall meetings to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

Hakeem Robinson and his attorney told the court on Thursday that JSO is wrongfully housing Robinson in the mental psych ward. However, JSO told News4Jax that's not the case.

A 20-year-old man was killed over the weekend after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Phillips Highway.

A piece of Jacksonville’s history is finding new life as the Snyder Memorial Church opens its doors to the public after decades of vacancy.

The festivities surrounding the City of Jacksonville’s Christmas tree lighting begin at 5 p.m., and at 5:30, News4JAX will have LIVE coverage from James Weldon Johnson Park, with a special appearance from Olympians like Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, and Caeleb Dressel.

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office dispatcher has resigned from her position with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after she was charged with battery.

The lives of 26 courageous Jacksonville firefighters will be honored during a Wednesday ceremony for their sacrifice in the line of duty.

It’s the holiday season! That means it is time for decorations, Santa Claus and, of course, some really ugly sweaters.

Two years ago today, 13-year-old Prince Holland was killed in a drive-by shooting while heading home from football practice in Northwest Jacksonville.

News4JAX is counting down to Wednesday evening when the City of Jacksonville will hold its Christmas tree lighting.

Sulzbacher has announced that its Cold Night Shelter will be open for those in need from Tuesday night through Friday morning.

If you’re looking to send your child to a new school next fall, school choice applications are now open in Duval County.

Repairs are underway at the Dillon Parking Garage at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside campus, with a price tag of $3.75 million. The garage, which is visible from Riverside Avenue, is not the same one that collapsed last year.

The man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.

The Zheng family, owners of Wok House Jax, are speaking out after losing more than $60,000 when their DoorDash merchant account was hacked. They hope their story will help other small businesses avoid similar financial losses.

Northeast Florida honored those affected by HIV/AIDS with a walk and service on the 37th observance of World AIDS Day. Organized by the Northeast Florida World AIDS Day Committee, the event marked the return of the walk after a five-year hiatus.

San Marco’s long-standing tradition of celebrating art after Thanksgiving continued with the 26th annual Art Festival at Balis Park.

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, local businesses in Duval County want the community to remember the mom and pops when shopping this holiday season.

A 20-year-old man who was walking on a Jacksonville road was struck and killed early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Holiday Nerd Market, organized by Ryan Thompson, founder of GAAM Good, invites the Jacksonville community to do just that on Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m.

Two years after fleeing Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion, the Moiseienko family is finding their footing in Florida, with 2023 marking significant milestones in their new life.

A 20-year-old man died Wednesday morning after crashing into a semi-truck near Jacksonville’s Naval Air Station, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Residents in Argyle are expressing frustration and sadness after a motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl. The accident occurred on Argyle Forest Boulevard near the entrance to the Spencers Trace subdivision.

The day after Thanksgiving marks the start of a cherished tradition for many families: chopping down or buying a real Christmas tree.

A Black Jacksonville couple filed a lawsuit against Walmart on Wednesday after they said they were “profiled” and “humiliated” when they were accused of stealing children’s clothing at a Northside store in October.

A guilty plea detailing a brazen and targeted shooting on Interstate 95 last year revealed the supposed motive behind the crime and how a JSO officer helped a violent drug gang.

The driver accused of killing an 18-year-old Creekside High School grad in a wrong-way head-on crash in 2023 has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide.

Deck the Chairs at Jacksonville Beach is back and will light for the public Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan joined students at Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School Monday to celebrate their dedication to perfect attendance as part of the citywide “Show up to Shine” initiative.

You can sit down, and/or pick up food from restaurants all over northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.

Sunday marked the end of the “Freed to Run Challenge” where judges, lawyers, and community leaders raised money to support seniors in housing-related civil legal services in Northeast Florida.

Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray said the city will help employees find new jobs and the Anchor Glass site will be considered for future manufacturing companies after it announced it will close.

Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School will become the third school in Duval County to adopt the Community Partnership School model.

The Families of Slain Children, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit known for its work supporting grieving families, is under scrutiny following an investigation by the city’s Office of Inspector General (OIG).