Under a proposal filed Friday by Jacksonville Sen. Clay Yarborough, state college and university administrators and instructors would have to take an oath to the nation and Florida.

Two brand new Publix stores are set to open this week in St. Johns County.

An 18-year-old Titusville student has been identified as the passenger who died over the weekend while traveling on a Carnival cruise ship, according to ABC News.

A blast of the season’s first frigid air was bearing down on much of the U.S., bringing the prospect of snow to parts of the country and plunging temperatures in Florida — though it may not get cold enough there for iguanas to tumble from the treetops.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Fernandina Beach.

With cold temperatures heading our way, people are looking to save as much money as possible while trying to stay warm and safe.

A speeding car fleeing police has crashed into a crowded bar in Tampa, Florida.

As the chorus of voices grows, calling on a federal bankruptcy judge to save Marineland Dolphin Adventure, new court filings from attorneys for the current owners argue that the best course of action is for the attraction to be sold to a developer.

A former Marineland trainer is calling for federal oversight and immediate protections for the dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure as the park’s parent company navigates bankruptcy proceedings.

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will host a beach cleanup Saturday in Jacksonville Beach.

State university leaders in January will tackle Gov. Ron DeSantis’ directive to end the use of H-1B visas that allow foreigners to be hired faculty, the university system’s Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Thursday.

Alex Condon had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Micah Handlogten notched his second double-double in as many games and No. 3 Florida bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 104-64 drubbing of North Florida.

A strong push to increase teacher pay took center stage at a Tuesday night Clay County school board meeting. Teachers, parents, and community members flooded the meeting to express their frustration after salary negotiations between the Clay County Education Association and the school district hit an impasse last week.

An elementary student in Clay County was arrested and accused of bringing a knife on school property.

Florida has been a hotspot for movers in recent years, bringing in millions of new residents during that time. And according to the latest report by the Demographic Estimating Conference, that number is only expected to grow.

A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit alleging that a state deal allowing the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer online sports betting violated a 2018 constitutional amendment aimed at limiting casino gambling.

A Good Samaritan who found an emaciated Great Dane in Jacksonville is pleading that anyone with information about the incident come forward.

The St. Johns River Water Management District works to ensure a sustainable water supply for people and the environment across 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. The District manages water resources through scientific research, restoration projects, and partnerships that help protect Florida’s springs, rivers, wetlands, and natural resources.

Discover how Paradigm Roof and Shield is raising the bar in roofing with a focus on quality, customer service, and veteran support. CEO Greg Hiltz shares insights on the company’s expansion into Jacksonville, Florida, the impact of changing roofing materials and insurance, and their commitment to giving back to the military community. Tune in to learn why Paradigm is becoming a trusted name in Northeast Florida roofing.

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday morning in Palm Beach County.

Jacksonville City Council will vote on expanding outdoor dining and drinking throughout downtown, allowing restaurants and bars to offer sidewalk service beyond the current E-Town district limitations.

North Florida’s Apalachicola Bay will soon reopen for wild oyster harvesting.

It’s a tale of two stories here across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia! The lack of rainfall, or in some spots the surplus of rainfall, is noticeable.

After New York City elected Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood invited New Yorkers to move to the Sunshine State.

Florida lawmakers are busy preparing for the next Legislative session, with hundreds of new bills already being filed.

The current federal government shutdown has broken the record as the longest ever. Here's where you can get help if your income is being impacted.

The City of Jacksonville released data showing the economic impact on local businesses and households caused by SNAP benefit delays.

Disability-rights advocates are challenging a new state law allowing pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, alleging the measure violates federal protections.

Florida and Georgia will have major races for governor and U.S. Senate coming up in 2026, but voters in southeast Georgia cast ballots today in a variety of races, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

St. Johns County officials joined local Jewish leaders to mark the fifth annual Israel Friendship Day on Tuesday morning.

Who serves up the best dish of ice cream in the Jacksonville area? Our News4JAX Insiders nominated and voted, naming Dreamette the JAXBest 2025 champion for ice cream.

As part of this year’s JAXBest, we asked you what the best hotel/resort was in the Jacksonville area, and according to the voters, that title belongs to the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island.

Affordable housing remains a pressing issue for many Jacksonville residents as rent prices continue to challenge budgets across the city. To address this challenge, the local group ICARE held its Community Problems Assembly at Christ the King Church in Arlington. At the event, ICARE’s board and the city of Jacksonville introduced a plan to create an affordable housing trust fund.

Freshman Koa Peat scored 30 points to lead No. 13 Arizona to a 93-87 win over third-ranked and defending national champion Florida in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night.

The Marion County woman featured in Netflix’s documentary “The Perfect Neighbor“ who fatally shot a mother of four is now threatening a defamation lawsuit against the victim’s children, recently filed court records show. Susan Lorincz is serving a 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter after a jury convicted her of killing Ajike Owens during a neighborhood dispute in 2023.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed papers to run for Florida governor.

As Florida continues to add to a modern-era record for executions in a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is bringing justice to victims’ families. Florida has executed 15 inmates this year, with two more scheduled in November. The previous modern-era record for a year was eight in 1984 and 2014.

An endangered loggerhead sea turtle has been released into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach nearly three months after being hit by a boat.

The Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors passed a new football classification and playoff format for the next two years on Monday morning, opting for the tried and true path instead of a radical change that had been talked about.

Music, food and more for the whole family

Four hospitals in Florida, including Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville and Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, were awarded $7.5 million each Monday for pediatric cancer research.

Dick’s Wings and Grill is a thriving family-friendly sports restaurant with 15 locations in North Florida and South Georgia.

A recent poll from the University of North Florida shows housing costs and property taxes are among the biggest worries for Floridians heading into 2026. “Affordability, affordability, affordability. That is the dominant theme of this poll,” said government law attorney Chris Hand.

President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China while the Republican leader is in office.

News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Florida-Georgia game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Brad Marchand scored a heartfelt goal for the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 24-20 victory against Florida.

Florida officials successfully evacuated 28 residents from Jamaica following the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday.

Friday night wrapped up the regular season in Florida for most teams, with Super 10 teams Bolles and Oakleaf rolling to blowout wins to put a bow on 2025.

With head coach Kevin O’Sullivan taking a leave of absence and interim Chuck Jeroloman leaving for Tennessee, Florida has hired Tom Slater as associate head coach and acting head coach.

President Donald Trump has opened the door for sanctions to be imposed on Nigeria for allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the country.

Local businesses across Jacksonville are pitching in to help neighbors in need as the federal government shutdown affects military families and those who use SNAP benefits.

Since 2004, Jacksonville has always had only one cruise line sailing from JaxPort: Carnival. That changed Friday with the arrival of the Norwegian Gem cruise ship.

Franz Wagner scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.

The Florida High School Athletic Association’s first foray into the thorny issue of reclassification is off and running with no shortage of controversy tagging along with it.

The Spiers Brown Roberts Cemetery in Jacksonville is overgrown and fined $76,000, with unclear responsibility for its upkeep due to ownership by an out-of-state construction company.

A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that would move forward with creating a Florida Museum of Black History in St. Johns County.

Georgia’s season has been a tale of resiliency.

With food insecurity becoming a major concern, students at Trinity Christian Academy are making sure local families get the help they need.

Vanessa Lockett, a 73-year-old disabled retiree living on a fixed income in Jacksonville, is worried about losing her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. She relies on the program to buy food, but the current federal government shutdown threatens to halt SNAP funding starting Nov. 1.

Florida faces a big game this week against Georgia, but Gator Nation is buzzing with speculation about the next head coach.

A pair of court rulings declaring some of Florida’s gun restrictions unconstitutional are creating some confusion in the notoriously firearm friendly state.

The victim of one of the strangest and longest-running cold cases in Florida has been identified nearly 55 years after her body was found in Sumter County.

A lawsuit claims D.R. Horton and DHI Mortgage worked together to promote “affordable” monthly payments that didn’t include full property tax costs, alleging the companies duped first-time buyers and left homeowners paying hundreds more each month than expected.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss the findings of “DOGE” audits conducted on public universities.

Two Florida college students and an advocacy group for retirees are asking a federal judge to let them intervene in a lawsuit to defend census methods used to protect privacy and fill in missing data.

Florida Democratic legislators are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency on food insecurity, as nearly 3 million Floridians face potential loss of federal food assistance if the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1.

Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Ocala.

About two-thirds of likely Florida voters polled by the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab don’t want the state to end childhood vaccine mandates.

A new University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll found that housing costs and property taxes are the most important problems facing Florida.

RV City will open Tuesday morning to Florida-Georgia fans, marking the official start of the annual festivities.

There is a slight chance of rain, but most areas will remain dry.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Monday morning to highlight the state’s efforts to improve speech and debate programs and promote civics education in schools.

As the federal government shutdown drags on, 42 million Americans, including 3 million Floridians, brace for the possibility that their SNAP benefits won’t arrive in November.

The Florida Gators coaching carousel is heating up! We analyze the leading candidates to return the program to contention.

A Florida wildlife advocacy group has filed a legal challenge against the state's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to stop a planned December black bear hunt, arguing the agency lacks current scientific data to justify harvesting up to 187 bears.

There will be no direct or indirect impact for Florida or Georgia.

All but one area district championship is done and settled after a big Week 10 in high school football on Friday night.

Siding with a 19-year-old man who was spotted with a gun in his waistband, a Broward County circuit judge Friday ruled that a state law barring people under age 21 from carrying concealed weapons violates Second Amendment rights.

Miami-based charter school operator Mater Academy, which is targeting school districts across the state under the expanded “Schools of Hope” program, has major plans for Duval County, according to a report from our news partner, Jacksonville Today.

Bike ride for Florida conservation awareness

Jacksonville isn’t exactly the first place you think of when you hear “hockey.” But a group of Jacksonville University students is changing that — building a team, a community, and a legacy on ice.

Whether you trick-or-treat in your own neighborhood or have a favorite spot to take your kiddos, it’s a good idea to know before you head out who they might encounter.

Gov. Ron DeSantis late Wednesday dismissed a series of proposed constitutional amendments released last week by the Florida House to cut property taxes.

Tropical Storm Melissa continued to crawl through the Caribbean on Wednesday. The system’s motion will remain very slow through next week.

A veteran support group is collecting essential items to help families impacted by the government shutdown and its first distribution is Friday at Mayport Naval Station.

Riverside's Tiger Records offers a time-machine experience through vinyl, where manager Warren Evans and staff create a community hub for music lovers to discover both classic and contemporary albums.

Two Riverside gaming bars, Keg & Coin and Dart Bar, combine nostalgia with nightlife, creating community spaces where vintage arcade games, darts, and craft beer bring people together in Jacksonville's historic district.

Historic Riverside Theatre, Jacksonville's first sound-film venue, reopens as FIVE entertainment venue. The 1,200-capacity space hosts live music and events while preserving its 96-year legacy.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday the state has secured nearly $1 billion in credits for Progressive auto insurance policyholders.

Jacksonville’s LGBTQ+ community faces a complicated legal landscape where state-level policies targeting LGBTQ+ individuals are upheld while federal policy shifts potentially strip protections.

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store is scheduled to be put to death in November.

A child neglect charge has been declined following an incident on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship, where a 5-year-old girl fell overboard while the ship was approaching Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, according to a memo obtained by News4JAX’s partners in South Florida, WPLG.

The FWC's Python Action Team – Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program, which began in 2017, has removed a record-setting number of invasive Burmese Pythons from Florida’s Everglades, in part because of a new partnership with Miami-based company Inversa.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner details a brief warmup in Jacksonville, followed by a cooldown and mostly dry conditions, with only a slight chance of showers and calm wind.

A 27-year-old man was accused of using a drone to smuggle fentanyl, meth and other drugs into the Ware County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.

As of the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the center of the newly formed Melissa was located about 300 miles south of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.

Progressive groups are launching an effort to reconnect with Latino voters to regain support in places where President Donald Trump has made inroads.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to a hold a news conference at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area in Stuart.