A multi-million-dollar loss was avoided Tuesday after a fire was put out at the University of Florida.

The Department of Justice recently announced that two men from Florida are under investigation for allegedly stealing over $100 million from a nonprofit that served people with special needs and disabilities to live a lifestyle including lavish homes, traveling by private jet, and even funding a brewery.

Twenty-four men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S. Five other people are scheduled to be put to death in four states during the remainder of 2025.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2017, having clinched the International League First Half Championship on Saturday.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday morning that addresses public access in Walton County.

Nominations for JAXBest are open through July 29, and you can submit your favorite local businesses today!

Monitoring a low pressure system in the Atlantic

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 Ponte Vedra Beach man shared his experience of what it was like to wake up to an alligator swimming in his pool over the weekend.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Monday about President Donald Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Disturbance is not heading towards the Atlantic coast

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Clearwater on Monday.

Founded in 1997, Equality Florida has grown into one of the largest statewide LGBTQ advocacy networks in the country.

Two-way college star and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, the second overall pick in April’s NFL draft, signed a four-year, $46.6 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

The Florida Gators land Tramond Collins, their FIRST 2027 commit! Plus, Florida's 2026 recruiting is ON FIRE with SIX recent commitments.

Edward McClamma sent pictures and video to News4JAX on Sunday of an alligator in his pool, showing the gator swimming around before eventually resting on the pool’s entry steps.

Reactions from Florida and federal lawmakers continue to pour in after President Donald Trump’s military strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday night.

Congressional reactions to President Donald Trump’s military strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites revealed strong support from local Republicans on Saturday night.

A Keystone Heights student wowed the crowd while performing the National Anthem on his electric guitar at the Florida Future Farmers convention on Thursday in Orlando.

The Jacksonville Air Traffic Control Center experienced telecommunications issues on Friday.

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.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday that prohibits geoengineering and certain “weather modification activities,” making it a third-degree felony.

Where did the showers and storms go?

U.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.

Once the news began circulating, it was followed by plenty of speculation regarding the Rays’ future in Tampa Bay and the other Florida cities that could become the organization’s new host, with two cities standing out if the team were to leave the 813: Orlando and Jacksonville.

Meteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX's Weather Authority details the summer solstice forecast, expected high temperatures in the 90s, the potential for storms, and important safety advice for outdoor activities in Jacksonville.

With the escalating conflict in Iran, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving quickly to get Floridians in Israel out of harm’s way and to safety.

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.

For nearly 40 athletes from Special Olympics Florida, Thursday was more than just another day in the offseason — it was a chance to live out their football dreams.

The Kissimmee Police Department will make changes in the wake of a months-long independent investigation into the conduct of some of the city’s police officers surrounding a 2023 use of force case, according to WKMG.

As the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays unfolds, get to know the Jacksonville-area billionaire who could be a part of turning around a franchise that lost its stadium to Hurricane Milton in 2024 and is consistently ranked at the bottom of any MLB attendance list.

In this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” veteran astronaut Winston Scott shares his remarkable journey from Navy pilot to NASA astronaut.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing to build a large immigrant detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades.

Emancipation Day marked the end of slavery in Florida, which happened before Juneteenth in Texas. This is how Emancipation Day has become a part of Florida culture.

The Savannah Bananas have earned worldwide fame with their one-of-a-kind brand of “Banana Ball” – the fastest and most entertaining game of baseball.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about a recent text message scam claiming the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket.

Starting July 1, Florida teenagers will have some new requirements to earn their learner’s permit thanks to a new state law. One big change is that they will have to take a driver’s education course beforehand.

Democrat Josh Weil, who raised millions of dollars for an unsuccessful U.S. House campaign in Florida, said Wednesday that he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

The veteran support organization Wounded Warrior Project is using paddleboarding to encourage new relationships and ultimately provide additional support among veterans.

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. Though rooted in Texas, the day holds national significance.

The CEO of Dream Finders Homes, a Jacksonville-based homebuilder, is leading a group attempting to buy the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports.

The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” with a Florida investment group for a potential sale of the team.

Jacksonville Humane Society proudly joins forces with with national nonprofit Petco and animal welfare groups across Florida.

The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society held its 13th annual ceremony on Wednesday, commemorating the historic moment when 16 Jewish rabbis were arrested for standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a powerful protest against segregation.

Community leaders and performers gathered at the Jacksonville Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium Tuesday evening for an early Juneteenth celebration.

You wouldn’t microwave fish around your worst enemy. But what makes our brains decide a smell is stinky?

A Navy veteran and NASA astronaut reflected on the importance of the Space Coast to Florida’s economy and the future of space exploration.

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposal to increase solid waste assessment rates during their Tuesday meeting.

Lawmakers finished the annual session at 11:19 p.m. — more than six weeks after the scheduled May 2 end of the session.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner forecasts mid-90s heat and the likelihood of afternoon storms across the Jacksonville area. Find out when storms are expected and how to stay safe during a hot, humid day.

Surveillance footage capturing a woman abandoning a malnourished goldendoodle in Jacksonville’s Arlington area has sparked renewed calls for stricter animal cruelty penalties in Florida.

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.

A crash on Interstate 295 South near Atlantic Boulevard has blocked all lanes of the roadway, according to Florida’s Department of Transportation.

The Florida Panthers are one win on home ice away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions.

A law sponsored by a local lawmaker aims to increase safety for kids walking to school.

Jacksonville University, in partnership with Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol, launches a new program aimed at protecting and conserving sea turtles and their coastal habitats.

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?

After weeks of gridlock and a missed deadline, Florida lawmakers finally voted on this year’s state budget on Monday, just two weeks before the fiscal year begins on July 1.

Malik Smith remembers the gnawing question that loomed over his childhood: “Why doesn’t my dad want to be in my life?” It’s a questioned that left him feeling unworthy. But he said it changed when his stepfather entered his life and chose to embrace him as his own.

Sixty-one years ago this week, a pivotal moment in history unfolded in St. Augustine, Florida, when 16 Jewish rabbis were arrested for standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a powerful protest against segregation. And on Wednesday, the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society will remember this historic event, which marked the largest mass arrest of rabbis in U.S. history, during its 13th annual commemoration ceremony.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two people in 1993 in Duval County, setting the stage for a potentially record-tying eighth execution this year.

Florida State baseball player Alex Lodise is a superstar. It was confirmed once again when Lodise won the Dick Howser Trophy as the national player of the year.

‘No Kings’ is a nationwide day of defiance, peaceful protests are expected

More than a dozen people were detained in a raid conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach early Thursday morning, according to the Fernandina Observer.

The State of ALICE in Florida: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship report, which analyzed the latest available data from 2023, found that an estimated 47% of households in Florida were below the ALICE Threshold in 2023. The ALICE Threshold represents the minimum income level necessary for survival for a household.

WJXT and WCWJ, in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Operations Engineer.

One South Florida man could pay his price behind bars for posing as a flight attendant and booking over 120 free flights.

One of the nearly 2,000 locations for Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump’s administration will be right in the heart of Jacksonville’s Southside.

If slashed ticket prices, closed stadium sections and moved seats are any indication, fans aren’t exactly clamoring to attend the Club World Cup.

Florida rapper Kodak Black made his return to Jacksonville last month and performed in front of a packed crowd at Daily’s Place.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it regularly provides security at big sporting events in response to questions about the agency’s presence at the FIFA Club World Cup amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said drivers who are threatened won’t be held responsible if they hit protesters because they have a right to defend themselves.

Former Jacksonville radio host and current conservative podcaster Mark Kaye is running for Congress in 2026.

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State.

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.

"No Kings Protest" events are planned Saturday in cities across Florida, including Northeast Florida, but this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned protesters that “the line is very clear” and that law enforcement would be ready to act.

A new Mayo Clinic cancer center will use technology that you can’t find anywhere else in the Americas for patients.

Jax Beach Country Fest is back at Seawalk Pavilion on June 14, 2025, with a free, family-friendly day of country music from 2pm to 9pm in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

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.

For the family of a woman raped and killed in 1994, her case officially closed after her murderer was executed in Florida on Tuesday night.

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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law on Tuesday that aims to protect people from the damaging effects of AI-generated fake images, also known as deepfakes.

There’s a giant, gold-outlined rat emblazoned on the hat that dangles in Brad Marchand’s locker.

The Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday at noon in Jacksonville.

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).

Abortions in Florida have significantly declined compared to last year, according to a new state Agency for Health Care Administration report.

Jacksonville City Council will discuss new rules to prevent disruptions during meetings, following a May incident that led to three arrests. A protest today calls for dropped charges and the rejection of a controversial ordinance.

NOAA Fisheries announced changes to the management of red snapper in the South Atlantic, including expanding the one-day fishing event to two days.

A drug raid last month at a Northside home led to an investigation into a suspected dog-fighting operation and a charge of illegal possession of an alligator, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Wakulla County Monday morning.

Florida lands Justin Williams, matching Devin Hester's 1,000+ rushing/receiving milestone, and 6'8" OT Chancellor Campbell for 2026 class.

With summer around the corner, many families are hitting the water on their boats, and a new Florida law aims to prevent tragedies caused by driving or boating under the influence.

A federal appeals court Friday kept on hold a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state, rejecting arguments by Attorney General James Uthmeier that enforcement should at least temporarily be allowed.

Farm Share held a free distribution on Saturday in Jacksonville, but this time around, it wasn’t just food being handed out.

The Jacksonville-based Pepsi distributor recalled over 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper that were wrongly labeled as Zero Sugar, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Remains recovered in 2007 were identified as a diver who went missing while off the coast of Ponce Inlet, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday.

University of Florida’s Chair of the Board of Trustees (BOT) spoke out in a written statement about the Florida Board of Governors’ decision not to confirm Dr. Santa Ono as the next president.

It doesn’t get more Florida than a boater skip day. Thousands took to the water Friday to participate in the event on the St. Johns River.