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The community is invited to send off the Ribault High boys basketball team at noon Monday at Ribault Middle School. The Trojans are headed to the state semifinals in Lakeland.
The Town of Welaka is expecting to receive a decision this week regarding its request for an extension on a past-due financial audit. The outcome of the request could significantly impact the town’s financial future, as state funds may be withheld if the extension is not granted.
For 2024, Florida was listed among the top states in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it was the top state nationwide for “Education” and “Economy.”
SaferWatch said it suffered a glitch that may have exposed user phone numbers, email addresses, and other private information in Clay County.
Miami Beach broke up with spring break last year and city leaders still aren’t interested in couples counseling.
Communication could soon look different for students and employees at Duval County Public Schools following a Tuesday discussion by the school board.
Months after former Douglas Anderson teacher Jeffrey Clayton was sentenced to a decade behind bars for crimes against students, a new bill is taking a look at the process of notification.
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Florida Man Games are back for Round 2, as teams from around the state gather to prove they have what it takes to join the ranks of the world’s worst superhero.
The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through Feb. 27.
When asked directly about the rumors, Casey DeSantis offered a cryptic response.
A newly filed bill in the Florida Legislature, House Joint Resolution 1325, proposes eliminating the office of lieutenant governor and replacing it with a new Cabinet-level position: the commissioner of government efficiency.
On Wednesday afternoon, Orlando attorney John Morgan made waves when he announced that he’s starting up a new political party.
The Jacksonville Journey Forward held its first meeting on Thursday afternoon. A previous board, established in 2008 under former Mayor John Peyton, successfully reduced crime rates in the city for several years.
A woman is facing charges after Volusia County deputies said she vandalized a car she thought belonged to her ex-boyfriend -- but it was the wrong car, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.
Whether it’s a custom ordered cake for a special occasion or just a cup of coffee and a pastry for a snack, 3 Sweet Ladies Bakery has you covered. Everything is made fresh and from scratch.
The National Hurricane Center will extend track cone advisories for Potential Tropical Cyclones up to a full day earlier than before.
The St. Augustine Fire Department (SAFD) is gearing up for its annual Girls Empowerment Camp, which will take place on Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday morning in Starke.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have arrived in the U.S. from Romania after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have millions of online followers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Department of Homeland Security officials will hold a joint news conference Wednesday evening in Homestead.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it is looking for potential evidence at an abandoned car dealership in St. Augustine after it got several tips related to the case of Laura Bryant, who has been missing since 2022.
The girls basketball state semifinals begin this week in Lakeland. Here’s a look at the Providence and Holy Trinity Episcopal Class 2A final four game.
Congressman Byron Donalds has officially announced his candidacy for governor of Florida, becoming the first to declare his intention to run amid rumors that incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis' wife, Casey DeSantis, may also enter the race.
Georgia fans showed it’s possible to storm the court for a postgame celebration — and to be polite at the same time.
Georgia guard Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after No. 3 Florida took its first lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83.
The Justice Department has concluded that a military veteran’s presidential pardon for charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol also extends to his separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified information.
The aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.
The JEA Board of Directors met Tuesday and continued a discussion on a proposed increase to electric, water and wastewater rates in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
These days you can spot Ken Amaro addressing the issues at Jacksonville city hall, or out and about in District 1. But for decades, he was the guy people in Jacksonville turned to when they had a problem.
A board member with the St. Johns County Airport Authority is speaking out after the entity’s legal counsel, Douglas Law Firm, claimed that the board’s chairman and another member committed a “pattern of violations” under Florida Sunshine Law.
The ordinance will be introduced at Atlantic Beach City Hall at the 6 p.m. meeting. The second and final reading will be on March 10.
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he is talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis.
Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual legislative session, which will include considering hundreds of bills. Here are 10 issues to watch during the 60-day session
A rainy day in Florida resulted in all but one Grapefruit League spring training game being canceled.
Coast Guard crews have rescued three boaters in Florida after their boat flipped over and they were stuck at sea for nine hours.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Tampa.
The law firm says two members of the board committed violations under the Florida Sunshine Law
Truck drivers across the region hit the roads on Sunday to honor a fellow driver and bring attention to an important state law.
News4JAX’s partner station in Orlando, News 6 WKMG, is reporting that a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself with a handgun that he found in the family vehicle on Friday has died, according to Davenport police.
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies voted against forming a union under the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), concluding a two-day voting process.
Dudzinski “Zink” Poole and 16 co-conspirators were sentenced to federal prison terms ranging from six years, up to life, in a multi-state drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, the US Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Miami QB Carson Beck had his Mercedes and Lamborghini stolen Wednesday night in South Florida according to the Palm Beach Post.
A new international study has confirmed that glaciers around the world are melting at an alarming rate, with ice loss accelerating significantly over the past two decades.
President Donald Trump has made his preference clear for Florida’s next governor by endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds in a Truth Social post.
A man was arrested more than a year after his teenage son ran a stop sign and struck an SUV at an intersection in Poinciana, a crash that the Florida Highway Patrol says killed four of the SUV’s occupants.
A Florida state senator introduced a bill on Tuesday that, if passed, would allow people to carry firearms on college and university campuses.
Miami QB Carson Beck had his Mercedes and Lamborghini stolen Wednesday night in South Florida according to the Palm Beach Post.
A woman backed by wealthy advisers who built a company to make it easier for college students to apply for financial aid has gone on trial on criminal charges that she defrauded JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a $175 million buyout.
As we close out February, with one week left, the forecast is chilly with the coldest temperatures this month sinking into our region Friday morning.
An indefinite freeze on processing immigration applications has thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in Florida, including the hundreds here in Jacksonville feeling nervous about their legal immigration status.
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.
With skyrocketing property insurance and the cost of housing among the biggest concerns for Floridians, two Republican lawmakers recently introduced a couple of bills aimed at giving relief to homeowners. However, some experts say that if approved, the bills might have the opposite effect.
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon from the Florida Capitol.
JEA announced Tuesday that it officially began seeking bids for its former headquarters and adjacent properties in downtown Jacksonville. Now, many are wondering how the space will be used.
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers and Capt. Jen Parramore will share a presentation on the PATH team with the finance committee during a 9:30 a.m. meeting Wednesday at City Hall.
Senate minority leader Tracie Davis, who represents Jacksonville, and House minority leader Fentrice Driskell of Tampa filed a bill on Tuesday to repeal Florida’s six-week ban on abortion.
A Senate Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would lead to studying the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Florida.
Seven area girls high school basketball teams are still standing in the state playoffs.
A corrections sergeant at the Baker County Detention Center was fired and arrested Tuesday after an investigation revealed he hit an inmate without reason, according to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.
A newly released poll by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab reveals strong support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida, with nearly two-thirds of respondents in favor of the measure.
Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters is now in the center of the state’s immigration fight after it was announced that he’s been appointed to Governor DeSantis’ newly created immigration council.
Does Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis have a real shot at following in her husband’s footsteps and becoming the next governor of the state?
A Florida police officer faces up to five years in prison for selling guns to a “key member of a criminal conspiracy” who smuggled the guns into various countries in the Caribbean, the Department of Justice said.
Eight green sea turtles stunned by the cold during a rare snowfall in Florida have been released back into the Atlantic Ocean.
With less than a month until the next Legislative session in Florida, lawmakers have been busy filing bill after bill in attempts to update state law. Among the latest of these bills is HB 599 — dubbed the “Fallen Tree Act” — which was filed by Rep. Nan Cobb (R-26) on Thursday.
A Florida man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after opening fire on two men in Miami Beach who he thought were Palestinians.
A hidden legacy was recently uncovered when a local family said they were surprised to learn their aunt was part of the legendary 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as “The Six Triple Eight.”
A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) asked more than 800 active registered voters across Florida what their biggest concerns were, and most said the cost of housing and insurance.
Native American activist Leonard Peltier has been released from a Florida prison, weeks after then-President Joe Biden angered law enforcement officials by commuting his life sentence to home confinement in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents.
Florida's Black history standards changed in 2023 to include a controversial line about enslaved people developing skills for personal benefit. Despite public outcry that line remains in the 2024 standards. News4JAX spoke with two Northeast Florida teachers to find out if those standards impact their teaching and how they ensure a balanced education about Black history.
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez has appointed Duval County Sheriff T.K. Waters to serve on the State Immigration Enforcement Council, citing his lengthy career as a law enforcement officer and “robust community outreach and engagement.”
A man linked to two cold case sexual assaults from 2002 through DNA evidence has accepted a plea deal, bringing long-awaited justice for his victims.
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog,” James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.
Auburn is No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the sixth consecutive week.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 44-year-old woman who hasn’t spoken with friends and family since December 2022.
A Jacksonville vape shop owner said parents need to do more to keep their children from buying products marketed to them.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a set of new laws aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Florida.
EWU athletic director Ivana Rich is one of only three Black female athletic directors among the state's 27 NCAA members. She joins Palm Beach Atlantic University athletic director Courtney Lovely Evans and Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs.
The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through Feb. 13.
Asphalt shingles may not protect Florida homes against hurricane-force winds past 10 years, according to state officials.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday morning at Valley Smoke Restaurant in Ponte Vedra Beach.
News4JAX got a sneak peek Friday morning into the weekend lineup of events for the Bold City Motorcycle Challenge.
