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.

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.

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.

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.

During School Bus Safety Week, a Duval County driver opens up about the real-life challenges behind the wheel — from keeping students safe to dealing with distracted drivers. Plus, how new technology is helping track students and bring peace of mind to parents.

Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin and Interim Head Coach Billy Gonzales address the media following Billy Napier's dismissal.

Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process.

A state senator has proposed a specialty license plate in Florida for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The bill, set for consideration in the 2026 regular session, aims to benefit the UFC Foundation, a nonprofit organization.

The Florida attorney general has issued new criminal subpoenas against online gaming platform Roblox, a new step in accusing the company of not doing enough to stop child predators from using the game, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

With just over one month left to go with hurricane season, the tropics remain active. We are currently monitoring a tropical wave which has a high (80%) chance for development.

The first suspect accused in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio,” is set to go on trial Monday.

Dave Waters, host of one of the most popular Gator podcasts in the nation: Gators Breakdown, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to talk about the fan bases’ frustration with Billy Napier and the top prospects to fill the head coaching position.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner shares the latest forecast, featuring cooler fall temperatures in Jacksonville, patchy morning fog, low rain chances, and coastal updates including rip current risks.

President Donald Trump says the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.

Florida fires head coach Billy Napier after a 3–4 start to the 2025 season—a year that was supposed to prove he could get the Gators back on track.

Florida fired coach Billy Napier a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State.

As football season intensifies, mental health experts warn that casual sports betting can quietly evolve into a serious addiction.

News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture Saturday’s Florida-Mississippi State game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the game.

Florida secured a 23-21 victory over Mississippi State in a nail-biting finish, but the question is: what's next for head coach Billy Napier?

Another 15 bills are on the docket for the upcoming Florida Legislative session in 2026.

The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries.

With the dry conditions across our region continuing on Saturday, you’ll want to find time to get outdoors, open the windows, and enjoy the day.

Neighbors in Atlantic Beach say short-term rentals are slipping through the cracks despite a city ordinance banning rentals under 90 days in residential areas.

The nation’s oldest masonry fort stands silent on day 17 of the government shutdown, its gates locked to disappointed visitors who traveled from near and far to explore the historic landmark. The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine’s crown jewel and a major tourist attraction, has joined the growing list of federal facilities affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

The owners of Discount Plants of Florida are looking for those responsible for stealing merchandise from them three times in just seven months -- totaling tens of thousands of dollars in losses.

A woman was arrested on Wednesday after being accused of being involved in an organized scheme to defraud customers at a Palm Coast Popeyes, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida coach Billy Napier knows it’s coming.

La Liga players have launched protests against the league’s decision to stage a regular season game in Miami.

Steps are being taken on Capitol Hill to pay air traffic controllers during the federal government shutdown. Rep. Aaron Bean, who represents Northeast Florida’s 4th Congressional District introduced the “Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025,” which would ensure that America’s air traffic controllers and essential FAA personnel continue to be paid, even during the shutdown.

Is Billy Napier's time at Florida coming to an end? We discuss Scott Stricklin's recent booster meeting and what it means.

Property taxes have been a major topic of discussion in Florida this year. In a recent memo, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez addressed the hot topic and revealed that several House members filed a series of joint resolutions and a bill aimed at property tax relief. The proposals build on the work of the select committee tasked by Gov. DeSantis to find solutions to property tax reform.

A Jacksonville woman is pushing for tougher penalties and greater protections for motorcyclists, after surviving a crash that left her injured.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in at the Florida Department of Transportation District 1 headquarters in Bartow on Thursday.

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that service members won’t receive their October 31 paycheck if the government remains shut down.

A bill filed on Monday would require Florida teachers to take a specified oath before accepting the duties of a teacher.

Northeast Florida’s housing market continued its gradual cooldown in September as sales activity slowed and higher inventory levels compared to a year ago, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors report.

The Florida High School Athletic Association on Tuesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to turn down an appeal by a Tampa Christian school in a battle about whether the school’s rights were violated when it was barred from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 football championship game.

More than four months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the idea, the Florida House on Wednesday began a renewed effort to repeal a decades-old law that has prevented some people from pursuing key damages in medical-malpractice lawsuits, according to News Service of Florida.

A restraining order was approved on Tuesday against Central Florida Congressman Cory Mills, who was accused earlier this year of threatening his former girlfriend.

The St. Johns County School District is one of dozens of districts across the state that recently received notices from Mater Academy, a charter school based in Miami.

A well-known northeast Florida developer that sought to buy the Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction is now taking a back seat to a bidder that offered to pay more than double the developer’s initial bid.

This week, we’re getting answers for all Floridians who have questions about the new open carry law.

The Jacksonville International Airport has joined other airports across the country that are choosing not to play a video with a message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on Transportation Security Administration operations.

Jacksonville is seeing perfect October weather with sunny skies and warm temperatures, but a high rip current risk means caution at the beach.

2025 has been a deadly year for people on motorcycles, especially in Duval County. According to data from the Florida Highway and Safety Motor Vehicles, there have been more than 300 motorcycle crashes in Duval County, resulting in more than 280 injuries in addition to the 36 fatalities.

A Florida judge has temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library.

After two Jacksonville women were charged with violating Florida’s recently enacted Halo Law in connection with a violent arrest outside a school last week, two high-profile civil rights attorneys are demanding changes.

Florida officials have been accused of failing to disclose their application for federal reimbursement for an immigration detention center in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

Florida officials have been accused of failing to disclose their application for federal reimbursement for an immigration detention center in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

A student at Santa Fe High School was injured in a stabbing incident that took place during a physical altercation.

Airports around the country are saying they won’t play a video with a message from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on operations to screen travelers.

Cooking with a Cause: Vernon’s at Sawgrass Marriot Golf Resort & Spa

Dr. Majdi Ashchi, a world-renowned expert on cardiology vascular medicine, and Dr. Mohannad Bisharat, the Director of Coronary Interventions at Ashchi Heart and Vascular Center, joined The Morning Show to discuss the new law that will help the medical community better understand the true impact of blood clots, signs of trouble and treatments available.

Meteorologist Katie Garner with News4JAX’s The Weather Authority shares a sunny, dry forecast for Jacksonville Beach and Northeast Florida, with a high rip current risk at area beaches and a chance of rain returning for the weekend.

The Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote on a resolution on Tuesday that could change how the Duval County School Board gets legal advice by allowing the board to hire its own attorney.

If you loved yesterday’s weather, you’re in luck—today will bring more of the same, with lots of sunshine and another beautiful day to enjoy across Northeast Florida.

A man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond has become the 14th person executed in Florida this year.

House Bill 133 would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer firearms from 21 to 18, reversing a major part of the law passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

The Miami Seaquarium has finally closed its doors.

The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will close Oct. 15 and remain closed through Nov. 30, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Early Monday morning, Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed in the Central Tropical Atlantic, making it the 12th storm of the season.

A 50-year-old Lake City man claimed a $500,000 prize from a scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced Monday.

Should people as young as 18 years old in Florida be legally allowed to own or purchase firearms? Lawmakers in the Florida House seem to think so.

News4JAX sports reporter Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis from Jacksonville's 20-12 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Tidal flooding looms into work week

The former Republican congressman, now running as a Democrat, emphasized his core values and vision for the state. “The economy should work for everybody,” Jolly said. He explained that this means the economy must support the lowest wage earners, retirees, and families trying to put food on the table.

For Jacksonville Jaguars right tackle Anton Harrison, every snap, every block, is fueled by the woman who inspired him the most— his grandmother, Virgie Mae Wiley.

High school football district races are taking shape with five teams wrapping up championships in Week 8 on Friday night.

Two Jacksonville women have been charged with violating the recently enacted Halo law, which protects first responders by requiring a 25-foot buffer zone during arrests. The incident occurred while a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was attempting to arrest 39-year-old Erika McGriff on multiple charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer.

For years, Prosthodontists Fernando and Adriana Padron have been committed to giving Clay County residents the smile they’ve always wanted, and more.

Grand Opening of Rosati’s Pizza’s new location in the World Golf Village part of St Augustine that is located at 520 W Twincourt Trail Suite 6. The Grand Opening will be held on October 11th and 12th

Three stories, two special projects and two reporters from News4JAX received recognition as nominees for the 2025 Suncoast Chapter Emmy Awards.

Texas A&M is rolling at 5-0, but can Florida pull off the upset? The Gators, coming off a big win, need to continue their success on the road.

Reginald Gaffney opened the account on Wednesday in Duval County’s House District 13, according to the state Division of Elections website. Democrat Shemiah Faye Rutledge opened an account in August.

Jacksonville and the surrounding coastline are facing expected rounds of rain, flash flood concerns, and higher risk for rip currents. Meteorologist Katie Garner with News4JAX's The Weather Authority shares what to expect through the weekend.

Buying a home right now feels impossible for a lot of families in Florida and Georgia, but VyStar said it’s trying to change that, especially for the people we all rely on.

News4JAX General Manager Terri Cope-Walton will receive an “Above and Beyond” award from the News Service of Florida as part of the organization’s effort to “honor exceptional women who have distinguished themselves in their industry.”