David Waters and guests break down the upcoming Florida vs Miami matchup as the Gators travel to face the undefeated Hurricanes.

Conservationists are suing to stop Florida from holding its first black bear hunt in a decade.

The former Florida surgeon general said the state will be vulnerable to preventable diseases if the vaccine mandate ends.

The State Attorney’s Office said on Thursday that the FBI has taken over the investigation into the death of Charles Faggart, 31, who died three days after an “incident” at the Duval County jail left him in critical condition in April.

Florida’s first Black history museum is going to be built in St. Johns County, and it now has $1 million from the state to get started.

Farm Share will distribute food at Open Arms Christian Fellowship church in Jacksonville on Saturday.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Thursday morning at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office headquarters.

A man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s newest park died from blunt impact injuries.

Saucy, a reimagined KFC spin-off brand, is entering Jacksonville’s southside area, replacing a former chicken spot.

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer visited Jacksonville on Wednesday and made a big claim, saying the city has overtaxed its residents by more than $200 million over the past five years.

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six defendants involved in a multi-year theft and identity fraud scheme across at least five Florida counties.

A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday morning in Apalachicola.

A tropical depression is developing in the Atlantic and could strengthen, while Jacksonville enjoys pleasant weather. Flood advisories remain for coastal and river areas. Detailed forecast and safety reminders from News4JAX’s meteorologist.

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents and setting their house on fire has been put to death.

Home buying in Northeast Florida took a nearly 10% decline in August, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors

A major change is coming for more than half a million Florida homeowners insured through Citizens Property Insurance, and those who don’t comply risk losing their coverage.

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

Florida is ranked third in the nation with the most debt collection calls, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Here are some ways to handle the calls and get help.

A gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Edgewater police officer on Monday told deputies he was having a bad day on his way to work and thought about shooting the man earlier that day, according to new details released by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Parents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots testified before Congress.

Florida Head Coach Billy Napier breaks down the Gators' 1-2 start, pointing to offensive inconsistency while praising the defense.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said that a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeals that deemed the state’s open-carry ban unconstitutional and incompatible with the Second Amendment is binding on all Florida’s trial courts.

A new report from ProPublica found Citizens has taken more than 1,500 insurance disputes to mandatory arbitration, where it wins more than 90% of final hearings

A Florida woman fended off an alligator that was trying to attack her dog.

Miami would join Ohio State, Penn State and LSU as a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press Top 25 poll while Georgia, Oregon, Florida State and Texas would host first-round games.

For many people living paycheck to paycheck or with a criminal record, landing a job can feel impossible.

Join David Waters as he analyzes Florida's 20-10 loss to LSU in Baton Rouge and the performance of DJ Lagway.

Garrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night.

AP Top 25 ballots became even tougher to perfect as the dust settled on Week 3 of college football.

Surf hazards, tidal flooding remain

A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond in 1996 is scheduled to be put to death in October under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions.

Open carry isn’t yet legal in Florida, but multiple Northeast Florida sheriffs said they won’t arrest people solely for openly carrying a firearm after an appeals court found the state’s open carry ban unconstitutional.

Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has issued a strong warning to educators following despicable social media comments made by some teachers regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Bear harvest permit applications open at 10 a.m. Friday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night in Middleburg.

Be prepared for strong coastal wind gusts plus some chances for showers, as we monitor a tropical system in the Atlantic.

The Gators head to Death Valley trying to bounce back against #3 ranked LSU, who boasts a dominant 20-2 home record under Brian Kelly.

The trial of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April has been postponed until next year.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Palm Harbor on Thursday morning.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook posted a statement to social media on Wednesday evening, saying she has instructed her deputies not to enforce a state law that prohibits residents from openly carrying their guns.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond fired back at the four councilmembers who abruptly walked out of Tuesday’s meeting during budget amendment discussions.

Federal investigators have zeroed in on flaws in the pool deck as the preliminary cause of the 2021 collapse of a 12-story Florida beachfront condominium that killed 98 people.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extended his prayers for Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, after he was shot at a college event in Utah on Wednesday afternoon.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is set to announce a series of arrests in a shooting that left a freshman Florida State University linebacker in critical condition.

Mid-September is traditionally the statistical high point of the Atlantic hurricane season, but right now the tropics are uncharacteristically quiet.

Florida coach Billy Napier faces a challenging path to secure a fifth year in Gainesville.

Cost should not be the reason you don’t get vaccinated against the flu this year. Those without health insurance can get a voucher for a free shot.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades.

Some areas in northeast Florida are dealing with flooding due to the King tides.

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s net worth grew from $12.2 billion a year ago to $14.3 billion as of Sept. 1, Forbes said in a story posted on its website Sept. 9.

A Jacksonville mother was arrested after she was accused of leaving her children unattended in a running semitruck for hours, according to the Riviera Beach Police Department.

An elderly couple visiting a Starke restaurant was sent to the hospital after they crashed into the building while attempting to park.

A Florida man faced a 300-pound wild boar after it crashed through his sliding glass door and attacked his dog.

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.

Missing data in a key state health report raised new questions about transparency from the Florida Department of Health.

Florida toughened the reins on “super speeders” with harsher penalties for drivers who choose to push the pedal more than 50 mph past the posted speed limit.

Jacksonville native 23-year-old Paris Richardson hit the stage last night representing Florida in the Miss America pageant, taking home the second runner-up title.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated his opposition to vaccine mandates during a press conference, emphasizing the importance of parental choice and persuasion over coercion.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference on Monday morning in Plant City.

Across Florida, hundreds of families are searching for their missing children. More than 200 cases are listed on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s website.

Following Florida's disappointing 18-16 loss to USF, Gators Breakdown Plus members express their frustrations with Coach Billy Napier.

News4JAX sports reporter Jamal St. Cyr's thoughts and analysis after Jacksonville's season-opening 26-10 win over Carolina.

USF won its second game over a ranked opponent to start the season, stunning Florida 18-16. News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the game in this photo gallery.

Florida has a plan to drop school vaccine mandates.

Chaos gave way to calm, mostly, in The Associated Press Top 25.

Nico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.

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 St. Augustine community came together Saturday morning with ceremonies, mass, and reflection on the preservation and history of America’s oldest city.

If you’re heading to either Gainesville or Tallahassee on Saturday for week two, in addition to your favorite team gear, you’ll want to pack the sunscreen, plenty of water, sunglasses, and a hat as your cheer on your Noles and Gators.

Congressman Cory Mills appeared in a Columbia County courtroom on Friday after allegations of harassment from his ex-girlfriend. Lindsey Langston, reigning Miss United States and a Columbia County Republican state committeewoman, is seeking a restraining order against Mills. According to court documents, Langston, 25, visited the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on July 14 to report threats made by Mills.

The widening debate over vaccine mandates in the U.S. and recent moves to get rid of them for schoolchildren in Florida are pushing some states to take steps to protect vaccines for children and adults.

A 180-passenger luxury event yacht is now permanently docked in downtown Jacksonville.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and one of the most difficult things anyone can face is losing a loved one to suicide.

A federal appeals court panel has put on hold a lower court judge’s order to wind down operations of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.

The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting America’s northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.

Attorney General Pam Bondi will hold a news conference in Tampa on Thursday.

Jacksonville is short thousands of affordable homes, and the rising cost of rent and mortgages is forcing many families to look for alternatives. One solution gaining traction: tiny homes.

Health experts say the desire to please a political base may compromise public health and safety.

But before Northeast Florida was coined as the nine zero four, it – and all of the Sunshine State – shared the notable Miami area code.

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!”

Marine biologists on Florida's Space Coast have released June Cleaver, a 230-pound loggerhead turtle, back into the ocean.

Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and citizens safe from infectious diseases.

The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon and California have created an alliance to safeguard health policies, believing the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Former House Speaker Paul Renner announced his campaign for Florida governor on Wednesday.

Florida officials are working on eliminating all vaccine mandates, Florida Surgeon General Joe Ladapo announced on Wednesday.

After Florida's victory over LIU, we break down what worked, what needs improvement, and key storylines heading against USF.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the controversial immigration detention site in South Florida, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is still operating and continuing with deportations, despite a judge issuing an order for the facility to shut down.

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering free, one-day admission to children ages 3–11 throughout September as part of “Future Voyagers Month.”

Norman Studios, located in Jacksonville, Florida, stands as a remarkable piece of American film history and cultural heritage. Originally established as Eagle Film City in 1916 and later purchased by Richard E. Norman in the early 1920s, it became one of the first studios in the nation to produce “race films” that starred African American actors in dignified, positive roles—an effort especially significant during a time when racial barriers in the entertainment industry were firmly in place.

The Prince Road Container House currently holds a near-perfect 4.98-star Airbnb rating, solidifying its place as both a destination and a work of art.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Orlando on Tuesday.

Jacksonville faces continued windy conditions along the coast with strong gusts, a chance of showers and storms, and warmer temperatures expected later in the week, according to News4JAX's meteorologist and The Weather Authority's Exact Track 4D forecast.

Join David Waters on this Gators Breakdown Plus Chat as we discuss DJ Lagway's promising but rusty debut to the defensive dominance.

Following the latest Legislative session in Florida, nearly 30 new state laws are set to take effect at the start of October.

Residents in the community had mixed reactions to the idea of HOAs being eliminated across Florida.

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 city of Jacksonville Beach recognized International Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday with the second annual Beaches Memorial Walk.

News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Gators game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see action from the game.

Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway, returning from injury, showed some rust but still managed to throw for three touchdowns.