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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man has died and a woman is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an SUV crashed into their motorcycle in Northwest Jacksonville on Thursday afternoon.
This week, Jacksonville City Council member Mike Gay introduced a resolution to formally request a review by the Florida Commission on Ethics of the decision by General Counsel Michael Fackler to hire the Bedell law firm for representation in the city’s criminal gun registry case. Fackler’s father-in-law, Hank Coxe, has been a partner of the Bedell firm for many years.
One of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s five finalists for the position of chief is under fire from some of his colleagues who say some social media posts from an account with his name should disqualify him from consideration.
In April, Ben Gatewood and his family escaped their home after they say their BMW caught fire while parked in their garage, forcing them to flee with only the clothes on their backs.
Mckinzee Jackson was a bright and playful 1-year-old girl who had always been full of life, until a series of terrifying and unexplained medical emergencies turned her family’s world upside down.
A real estate development firm founded in Jacksonville has announced its plans to redevelop the century-old Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, in addition to building either a retail and residential space or a hotel across the street.
A group of Brentwood residents is suing the City of Jacksonville over the new medical examiner’s office that’s near a school.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office addressed a video circulating on social media that shows the moment an officer accidentally struck his partner with a Taser during a struggle with a suspect.
The mother of an 18-year-old woman injured in a shooting on Monday night while trying to protect her younger cousins is calling the incident “ridiculous.”
Duval County Circuit Judge Jeb Branham on Tuesday refused to grant a new trial or resentencing hearing for a Jacksonville Death Row inmate convicted of the 1993 murder of a husband and wife.
A major funding proposal aimed at revitalizing Jacksonville’s riverfront may also deliver a boost to affordable housing, if city leaders can agree on the details.
Drivers said the Buckman Bridge is littered with trash, like boxes and old tires.
The family of Kenneth Mobley, who was tragically killed in a parking lot near Copeland’s restaurant, continues to search for answers. On Monday, Kenneth would have turned 39 years old.
As Pride Month comes to a close, one organization is making sure it wraps up June with an experience including flavor, flair and fierce performances.
A controversial immigration bill passed by Jacksonville’s City Council is now on the mayor’s desk — and pressure is building. The measure would block city funds from being used to support undocumented immigrants.
On Sunday, the Faust Temple Church of God in Christ celebrated Florita Smith, a member of the famous Six Triple Eight Battalion who played a pivotal role during World War II.
An 18-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday morning after crashing into an SUV on Mathews Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Councilman Rahman Johnson said he’s working to ensure Duval Day still happens after Lil Duval’s team was denied permits to host the block party off Myrtle Avenue.
Rallies to call for justice in the case of Duval County inmate Charles Faggart continued on Friday after the officers involved in the “incident” that led to his death were reassigned.
One study that ranked Jacksonville the most boring city in the entire United States has residents, city officials and visitors all defending — or agreeing — with the finding.
Duval Day block party organizers said they’re hitting roadblocks trying to host it off Myrtle Avenue, where it all began.
Jacksonville, which is the largest city by area in the United States, is home to a professional sports team, a plethora of golf courses, and long stretches of beaches. Unfortunately, one study conducted by FinanceBuzz deemed it all irrelevant, listing the 904 as the most boring city in the country based on multiple factors, including population makeup, culinary scene, outdoor activities, nightlife, celebrations, and overall things to do.
Documents obtained Thursday by News4JAX reveal that various concrete deterioration issues in both the daily and hourly parking garages were addressed by Jacksonville International Airport with significant structural repairs between 2019 and 2024.
A Jacksonville grandmother, who was shot and killed at a block party last week, reported to police that her home had been vandalized a month before she was murdered, according to the incident report.
Councilman Reggie Gaffney said the River City Inn has been declared a public nuisance, and he will ask the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to increase area patrols and surveillance.
For more than 40 years, the Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) has been on a mission to inspire and empower students in Duval County through the arts. From classrooms that double as concert halls to hallways transformed into colorful galleries, CAP is creating spaces where creativity can thrive.
A new memorial now honors the lives of Angela Carr, Jerrald Gallion and A.J. Laguerre Jr., one year after the three were killed in a racially-motivated attack at a Dollar General in Jacksonville.
Nearly two dozen local children are now safe, thanks to a coalition of local, state and federal agencies joining forces in Northeast Florida for the first time.
On June 18, 1990, a gunman went into the General Motors Acceptance Corporation on Baymeadows Road and took the lives of eight people and wounded five others.
The FBI is investigating a Jacksonville exotic car dealer accused of defrauding customers out of millions
A rezoning request that would allow five row-style houses to be built on a 0.23-acre lot across from the Stockton Street Town Center is headed toward a final vote from the Jacksonville City Council, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
As the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the hit-and-run death of a 40-year-old man, the agency released video of a truck involved in the incident.
Calvin Brown, Cassandra Brown’s son, who spoke to News4JAX from Texas on Tuesday, said he believes she was murdered in retaliation for testifying in the trial, and that she had feared for her life for weeks.
New details are emerging in the case against Bul Auto, a luxury car dealership on Beach Boulevard, which abruptly shut down operations. Its owner, Vladimir Ranguelov, is now at the center of a multi-state investigation involving millions of dollars in alleged losses.
A meeting Tuesday of the Jacksonville City Council's Special Committee on Duval DOGE comes after City Councilman Ron Salem announced the committee discovered more than $25 million in unspent funds sitting in the city’s budget.
Interacting with delivery drivers is usually a one-time thing, but for one Duval County woman, her recent food delivery turned into a chance to lend a helping hand.
Two exotic car dealerships—Karma Automotive in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bul Auto Sales in Albany, New York—have unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving customers concerned about unpaid loans and potential fraud.
Otto Aviation, a company that plans to build “next generation” business jets, formally announced Monday it’s moving its headquarters to Jacksonville, and building a production facility here.
A crash on Interstate 295 South near Atlantic Boulevard has blocked all lanes of the roadway, according to Florida’s Department of Transportation.
Back-to-back shootings just a few hundred feet apart are raising concerns along Harts Road in Jacksonville, and now, a city councilman is stepping in with plans to increase safety in the area.
The city said it is returning to the way things were before the pandemic and added the change will reduce expenses for taxpayers.
It’s no secret how popular of a destination Florida has become in recent years for many across the nation. But what about those moving within Florida?
A Jacksonville mother is pleading for answers after her 23-year-old son, Michael Easter, was shot early Friday morning and later died at the hospital.
Friends are identifying the woman who was shot and killed while sitting in the chair at a block party Friday night as Cassandra Brown.
With thousands of protests planned across the country on Saturday, Jacksonville officials urged residents to keep the protests peaceful.
With thousands of protests planned across the country on Saturday, Jacksonville officials urged residents to keep the protests peaceful.
Interacting with delivery drivers is usually a one time thing, but for one Duval County woman, her recent food delivery turned into a chance to lend a helping hand.
‘No Kings’ is a nationwide day of defiance, peaceful protests are expected
Westside residents had a chance to share concerns about a potential tasting room for a liquor store at a community meeting Thursday.
The autopsy report for a Duval County inmate who died three days after an incident at the jail in April is now in the hands of the State Attorney’s Office, which is investigating Charles Faggart’s death.
New4JAX has obtained new information that sheds light on a suspected dog-fighting investigation involving an alligator.
The parents of a 21-year-old woman killed in a DUI crash have been awarded an additional $2.5 million in punitive damages, just days after receiving a $10.3 million compensatory verdict.
R&B star Pleasure P, a member of the group Pretty Ricky, recently made his way back to Jacksonville for a show in May, a city he has visited numerous times over the years.
Mayor Donna Deegan’s office issued a statement saying she has concerns about the immigration bill that was passed on Tuesday night.
The United Way of Northeast Florida will hold a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to announce a partnership with LISC Jacksonville, aiming to bring more housing to low-income neighborhoods.
Community members packed Jacksonville City Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed immigration policy that would require the disclosure of undocumented immigrants living in city-controlled public housing.
UF Health said on Tuesday it was both "surprised and disheartened" after Baptist Health/Wolfson Children’s Hospital decided to end with ts decades-long clinical collaboration with its health system and the College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
Over 30 residents displaced from an apartment fire on Jacksonville’s Westside are frustrated because they have nowhere to go.
One new, and popular, Jacksonville spot on the Southside is getting a lot of attention and being applauded by some for its transparency after sharing in detail its struggles and why it chose to change how it seats customers.
Median prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
Three left lanes of Interstate 95 North at Airport Road were closed Monday night as crews worked to clear the scene of a vehicle fire.
A Delta Airlines flight that departed from Atlanta and was bound for Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon in Jacksonville after smoke was reported in the cockpit.
In Duval County, a jury is awarding a family $10.3 dollars in damages to the parents of Nell Marie Behr. The 21-year-old was killed by a drunk driver after a crash on Jan. 14, 2023.
Talks about constructing a new Duval County jail are gaining momentum at Jacksonville City Hall. Council members Michael Boylan and Will Lahnen held a public meeting Friday afternoon to discuss the project, which is estimated to cost around $1 billion.
The Florida Department of Transportation announced there will be lane and ramp closures on the Buckman Bridge this weekend as part of a project to replace the finger joints on the bridge.
The developer for the new surf park officially closed on the 45-acre site in Jacksonville’s eTown community that would bring big waves to the city.
A snow cone business dream will never become a reality for a Jacksonville family after a father was fatally shot outside his home while protecting his loved ones.
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center, a beloved facility on the city’s westside, is in need of significant upgrades following several years of deferred maintenance.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying the suspect vehicle in a 2024 hit-and-run that killed an Air Force Veteran in Hillcrest.
As the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off, concerns about flooding along Duval County’s dozens of creeks during storms resulted in this question from Jacksonville Today reader Tessa D.
According to the most recent UNF PORL poll results, overall, 48% of voters expressed their support for the Beaches creating their own county, and 48% of voters said they oppose it.
When asked about the new poll on Tuesday, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she can’t remember the last time a poll was done where crime wasn’t number one in terms of people’s concerns.
On Tuesday, 51 young adults from Duval County and hometowns as far as Kentucky who served through AmeriCorps as Student Success Coaches will be honored during a graduation ceremony.
A quarter of those surveyed for a recent University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll said the most important problem facing Jacksonville is housing costs.
The Jacksonville Public Library’s Summer Learning Program runs now through Aug. 2, offering free reading challenges, STEM activities, and family-friendly events to help kids stay engaged and prevent summer learning loss.
The last tenants at the Regency Square Mall closed up shop on Saturday, as public access to the main interior will be restricted starting June 1.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in the foot after an argument at a Jacksonville intersection on Saturday.
A Jacksonville couple facing mounting medical bills is asking for the community’s help to bring their paralyzed son home after a gun violence incident in Memphis, Tennessee.
News4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger goes inside RD International to taste Thai Cuisine, taking him back to his roots.
Surveillance video at a Jacksonville pet store caught a man putting a ferret worth $600 in his shorts before leaving the store.
It’s been almost two weeks since the structure fire at the hourly garage at the Jacksonville International Airport, and viewers are still reaching out to News4JAX asking when they will be able to get it and if we have any answers. Well, we tried to get those answers on Thursday.
A new public health report by Human Impact Partners and Manufactured Housing Action paints a disturbing picture, accusing one of the nation’s largest mobile home park owners of transforming affordable communities into hazardous ones.
If you’re seeking a hands-on, high-impact career with nationwide demand, mark your calendar for the Electrical Lineworker Showcase at Tulsa Welding School – Jacksonville campus on Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This annual initiative remains in question as the state is still three weeks behind in finalizing its budget, putting it in limbo.
After Mayor Donna Deegan said that changes will be implemented to enhance security at City Hall following the arrests of three people during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a knife expert explained how a knife could have gone undetected at security checkpoints.
Jacksonville City Council denied a rezoning for a members-only gas station at the Costco at St. Johns Town Center on Tuesday, according to news partner Jacksonville Daily Record.
New details released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday describe what led up to a woman getting shot twice in a Jacksonville Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru on Tuesday evening.
An activist group is planning a protest Wednesday evening to condemn the arrests of three people following a disturbance at last night’s Jacksonville City Council meeting.
Three people were arrested Tuesday night after “disrupting the proceedings” at a City Council meeting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The shift in Jacksonville City Council’s leadership has started its transition.
