Before Florida voters cast their ballots for high-profile 2026 elections in a few months, some Clay County voters have already completed the process on matters that will directly impact them.
A grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient’s liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery.
News4JAX wants to help you get the most out of the gas in your tank. Mechanic Aaron Nelson from Aaron’s Car Care joins us now to walk us through some simple steps we can all take to cut down on how much gas we consume in our cars to help save us some money.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference on Tuesday in Ocala that a recent case ended with a record-breaking $5.4 million in cryptocurrency recovered.
A growing number of Americans are carrying significant credit card debt, and new data shows Jacksonville ranks among the highest in the nation.
After much speculation, well-known attorney John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan addressed a popular question: Will he run for governor of the state of Florida?
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
At a news conference in South Florida on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a milestone for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law on Friday bringing new specialty plates to the state, according to a report from News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.
Meteorologist Katie Garner warns Jacksonville area about ongoing severe drought, heightened fire risk, warm temperatures in the 80s and 90s, and reduced visibility due to smoke. Water conservation and fire safety are top priorities this week.
Nearly 1,000 people came out to Friendship Fountain Saturday morning for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual Walk MS event.
New Florida coach Jon Sumrall went 5 for 5 in his quest to keep running back Jadan Baugh, receiver Vernell Brown III, linebacker Myles Graham, receiver Dallas Wilson and edge rusher Jayden Woods.
A Jacksonville city council member said he is working to address growing concerns about traffic safety on Zoo Parkway after two school bus crashes happened on the same road within one week.
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Jon Sumrall gives blunt roster evaluations ahead of Florida's spring game, calling out corners, the O-line, and more.
Jacksonville Aviation Authority leaders and local officials met Wednesday to discuss plans aimed at turning Cecil Airport into an aerospace hub, a pitch they say could bring hundreds of high-tech jobs and new investment to the region.
Home sales in Northeast Florida picked up momentum in March as median prices rose modestly and more sellers listed properties, boosting available inventory across the six-county region, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors reported Thursday.
Florida is the worst state in the nation for renters, according to a ConsumerAffairs Research Team analysis that cites high housing costs and the absence of statewide tenant protections as the main factors behind the ranking.
Recently, local attorney Millicent Daniels joined us to explain what you need to know about DUI arrests in the wake of Tiger Woods’ South Florida crash that made headlines across the country.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the launch of a new Statewide Prosecution Cold Case Task Force in Miami, targeting more than 21,000 unsolved murders.
Jacksonville is the best large U.S. housing market for first-time homebuyers this spring, according to a new analysis released by Zillow.
This month’s Positively JAX winner, Waste Not Want Not, is proving that a simple idea can create a powerful impact across an entire community.
Residents in Bradford County are pushing back against a proposal that could bring another immigration detention facility to Northeast Florida.
News4JAX is getting answers to questions about the new cameras that are mounted on nearly 900 Duval County public school buses to catch drivers who do not stop when they are supposed to when buses drop off and pick up students.
Much-needed rain covers Jacksonville and northeast Florida, bringing temporary relief to drought, with gusty winds, mild temperatures, and safety reminders from The Weather Authority.
The cost of living in Florida has accelerated at nearly five times its previous pace over the last decade, driven largely by housing, insurance and rent increases that are outstripping wages and forcing some residents to consider leaving the state.
Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.
Florida's skill position talent could be the SEC's most dangerous. We break down Singleton, Baugh, and Faulkner's explosive offense.
Easter Sunday will stay on the dry side for most of us, but don’t put the umbrella too far away.
Despite more students passing exams last year, Duval County and other districts are actually set to lose funding from a fixed pot of state money.
The Jaguars are signing edge rusher Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, according to his agency Elite Loyalty Sports. The deal includes $77 million in guarantees and $50 million fully guaranteed at signing.
A family whose child was aboard a school bus struck from behind by a semi-truck on Thursday is pursuing legal action, the family’s attorney said.
Florida's defensive front could surprise in 2025. Hear from Brendan Bett, Emmanuel Oyebadejo, and coach Bam Hardmon on why.
An “exceptional” drought has expanded in coverage across the region. This now includes all of Columbia County and most of Baker and Union Counties in Florida. In Georgia, most of Ware County is under an “exceptional” drought.
Duval County’s top elections official is weighing in on a newly signed Florida law that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, a move supporters said would strengthen election security and critics argue could create confusion.
The next Florida vs. Georgia matchup on the football field may still be more than six months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t see how the states stack up when it comes to how they conduct their primaries in an election year.
The Clay County Historical Society, which was founded in 1966 by local residents, collects, preserves and promotes the history of Clay County. It will host a Railroad Festival in May for the first time in 15 years.
Summerlike day ahead with highs in the 80s across inland northeast Florida, southeast Georgia, mid-to-upper 70s along the coast.
Today is a historical day! The first crewed mission of the Artemis program is set for launch this evening at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The Northeast Florida housing market showed signs of shifting momentum in February, with the median sales price for single‑family homes rising 5.3% from January to $388,500 even as affordability weakened and inventory expanded, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 991 — the state’s version of the federal SAVE Act on Wednesday at The Villages, expanding on years of election integrity reforms and positioning Florida as a national model at a moment when birthright citizenship is being debated at the highest levels of the U.S. government.
Residents in Florida and South Georgia have a good chance to catch a glimpse of the evening launch of Artemis II from their own backyards.
An early morning crash left two men dead Wednesday after they were hit while standing outside their vehicles on I-95 northbound, near Old St. Augustine Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida players begged Napier for tougher practices. Now Sumrall delivers. Spring scrimmage takeaways, QB battle, and defensive standouts.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league’s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida’s attorney general, who wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
Downtown Jacksonville’s newest ordinance allowing bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. has been in effect for about a month, and early signs point to a boost in business.
You have likely seen Tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is drawing a sharp line between dangerous criminals and non-violent offenders when it comes to gun rights — and he’s putting his office’s legal weight behind it.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league’s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida’s attorney general, who wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
The University of Florida Military Alumni Association is offering a $5,000 scholarship to incoming freshmen with military ties — and organizers said the need has never been greater. The deadline to apply is April 17 at 5 p.m. on the UFAMA website.
A Florida hospital has dropped a lawsuit that aimed to force a discharged patient to leave her hospital room.
A little more than a year after the two clashed over the Republican presidential nomination, DeSantis on Monday signed legislation (HB 919) delivered to him earlier in the day, which dubs the West Palm Beach airport as “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.”
A Hillsborough County circuit judge has denied requests from four defendants accused in the killing of Charles Jones, known to many as “Julio Foolio,” to be tried separately, keeping the case on track for a joint trial, according to a court order filed on Thursday.
NOAA hurricane specialists will join experts from other fields this week for workshops and panel discussions about tropical cyclones during the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando.
The Winn-Dixie Company LLC confirmed on March 28 to News4JAX news partner The Jacksonville Daily Record that it will close two Harveys Supermarket locations in Jacksonville in May.
Inside Florida's first spring scrimmage under Jon Sumrall — standout players, QB battle, OL concerns, and exclusive coaches clinic takeaways.
Two surprise Democratic wins this week — one in Hillsborough County and one in Palm Beach County — are being read by local analysts as more than isolated events.
A federal judge has ruled that the immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” must provide people detained there with better access to their attorneys.
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said he is investigating what he describes as a possible pattern of excessive force by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, following the release of video showing a violent arrest in Clay County.
A brother and sister have been charged after an explosive device was found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
New population estimates show that U.S. growth in metro areas slowed sharply as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling a penalty on the National Football League, claiming its policies encouraging teams to hire nonwhite coaches violate Florida’s employment laws banning discrimination.
A 23-year-old man died early Wednesday after his sedan left the roadway, struck a sign and trees and overturned on State Road 26 in Putnam County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Florida isn’t around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around.
Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond is expected to share more information Wednesday about an effort to bring Safe Haven baby boxes to one fire station in each city council district.
New Florida cornerbacks coach Brandon Harris is building a culture of accountability, effort, and trust inside the Gators' CB room.
Jacksonville Councilman Rory Diamond introduced legislation Tuesday that would fund the installation of Safe Haven baby boxes at a fire station in each city council district, giving parents in crisis a secure, anonymous option to surrender newborns.
A 63-year-old Florida woman was arrested Tuesday on a Flagler County fugitive warrant after a two-year investigation into the alleged fraudulent sale of multiple properties, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
A Florida law meant to keep license plates clearly visible is now facing a federal challenge after some drivers were criminally charged over something as simple as a license plate frame.
As part of the sweeping Florida Farm Bill he signed on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a provision that includes new accountability measures for state contractors.
Spring has arrived, and black bears across Florida are becoming more active, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said, urging residents and visitors to be BearWise and secure potential food sources.
Sailors assigned to the USS Mason at Naval Station Mayport set sail Tuesday on a scheduled deployment overseas.
Florida’s ban on cultivated meat will remain in effect after a federal appeals court upheld the law in a ruling released Monday.
