Five players who the Jaguars could target with the No. 17 pick in the NFL draft
The NFL draft is just weeks away and Jacksonvilleโs main focus is on the 17th pick in the first round. While the team did address some major needs in free agency, there is still room for improvement on the roster in several areas.
Haitian community in Jacksonville demands urgent action on ongoing gang violence crisis
Haitians in Jacksonville urged leaders to do more to help their community Thursday after the United Nations released new information saying gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,500 people so far this year.
Walking Weather: 15th annual Hubbard House โStand up and Stride Domestic Violence Awareness Walkโ on March 30
Hundreds of people are expected to gather in downtown Jacksonville Saturday morning to raise awareness about domestic violence at the 15th annual Hubbard House โStand up and Stride Domestic Violence Awareness Walk.โ
Florida Board of Education considers ways to put more pressure on local teachers unions amid salary increase delays
Members of the State Board of Education are considering ways to put more pressure on local teachersโ unions, amid delays in planned salary increases for teachers in some districts.
Itโs Manatee Appreciation Day! Go slow and look below
Manatees face many threats, from habitat loss to watercraft collisions, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission uses March 27 to remind anyone on the water to slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida this spring.
โPeople should feel safeโ: Civil engineer assures Jacksonville has safe bridges after Baltimore collapse
After many people woke up to news about the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsing after a cargo ship crashed into it, people wanted to know about the safety measures in place in Jacksonville.
Ship striking Baltimore bridge evokes Mathews Bridge ship crash in Jacksonville, Sunshine Skyway collapse in Tampa Bay
After a container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse, some immediately recalled a 2013 incident in Jacksonville when a Navy cargo ship struck the Mathews Bridge. The outcome was much different.
Now that Gov. DeSantis has signed a social media ban for children under 14, do you think this will protect kids online?
Children under 14 years old will be banned from having social media accounts in an effort politicians said would save childrenโs lives. Thatโs according to the latest revamped bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Monday.
Funding pulled for Cure Violence, a program that was supposed to help solve Jacksonvilleโs crime problem
Funding for Cure Violence, a program that was designed to go to people on the street and bring solutions to conflicts before it led to violence, has been defunded after more than four years of work, millions in investments and mixed reviews.
2 die after airplane crashes into wooded area near St. Augustine airport
The St. Johns County Sheriffโs Office and other agencies are responding to an airplane crash that happened shortly after the aircraft took off from the Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine Monday around noon.
City Council to consider resolution supporting legislation aiming to protect mail carriers
As attacks on mail carriers have soared in recent years, Congress is considering a bill that would provide USPS workers extra protection. Locally, Jacksonville City Council members are proposing a resolution in support of that legislation, especially in light of crimes that have happened in our area.
I-TEAM: Russian cybergang responsible for the cybertheft in Jacksonville Beach
A Global Threat Analyst has a blunt message for people living in Jacksonville Beach. He said, "assume your information is in the hands of cybercriminals." The city of Jacksonville Beach was hacked at the end of January, and we've since learned a Russian-based Cybergang called LOCKBIT is responsible.
Crisis in the classroom: The overwhelming response when we asked about the teacher shortage
Crisis in the classroom: The overwhelming response when we asked about the teacher shortage. We received more than a thousand responses from people when we asked the top three reasons behind teacher shortages. Florida leads the nation in teacher shortages, but the national data from Brown University doesn't explain why. Teachers play a crucial role in preparing the next generation and often spend more time with our kids than we do. Lack of pay, hours, stress, and politics are cited as major factors contributing to the shortage.
Why yes, another taco place is opening up in Riverside/5 points
bartaco is set to open a new location in Jacksonville, Florida, taking over the former Black Sheep restaurant space in the vibrant 5 points neighborhood. Known for its upscale street-style food inspired by the beach cultures of Brazil, Uruguay, and Southern California, bartaco offers a diverse menu featuring gourmet taco options, house-made guacamole and salsa, soups and salads, street corn, rice bowls, and desserts. With a focus on farm-to-table ingredients and a range of freshly-juiced cocktails, bartaco provides a unique dining experience. This new location will be the first in Northeast Florida, adding to the five existing bartaco locations in the state. Stay tuned for the official opening date announcement.
Teachers Sound Off: ๐ฃ What are the top 3 things you think are causing a teacher shortage in Florida?
A new survey out of the University of Chicago shows that fewer than one in five Americans would encourage a young person to become a K-12 teacher. And it's no secret that there has been a teacher shortage in Florida for quite some time.
Later, gator๐: FWC releases guide to avoiding alligator encounters
Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. Now that the weatherโs getting warmer, Floridians and out-of-towners alike are flocking to Floridaโs beaches, lakes, and parks to experience nature and enjoy the sunshine. However, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has warned vacationers to be weary of alligators.
Floridaโs primary election, how strongly has the GOP solidified its support of Trump?
Tuesday is election day in Florida with the GOP Primary -- although you may not have known it with both Presidential primaries being over before it even began. Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have secured the delegates to get their partyโs nomination.
LIVE RESULTS: Floridaโs presidential primary, results in Northeast Florida local races
Though President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched enough delegates to win their respective partyโs presidential nomination last week, voters in Florida will be going to the polls Tuesday to cast a vote in a Republican presidential primary.
Biden and Trump notch more wins Tuesday as primary voters urge them to keep up the fight
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are moving closer to a November rematch, as primary voters around the country urge their favored candidate to keep up the fight and worry about what might happen if their side loses this fall.
As I-10 drivers continue to see dings, cracks & damage, an asphalt company explains what makes up our roads
The News4JAX I-TEAM has reported on multiple damage claims from people driving I-10 between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard. And the damage is due to construction and broke asphalt. So, we went to an asphalt company, not affiliated with the I-10 construction, to find out what materials are used to make roads.
Tee times for Fridayโs second round of The Players Championship
Friday is cut day at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy share the first-round lead after carding 7-under 65s on Thursday. Hereโs a look at when golfers tee off Friday as cut day looms at the Stadium Course.
Former Jacksonville funeral home director facing 10 new felony charges, funeral licenses permanently revoked
Elliott Grahamโs attorney filed a motion to reduce his clientโs bond, but on Thursday, the court postponed that request and advised his lawyer that more charges are coming. They will revisit that motion when the additional charges are filed.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer tell appeals judges that Jeffrey Epstein's Florida plea deal protects her
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer has asked a federal appeals court to toss out her sex trafficking conviction and 20-year prison sentence, saying Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 non-prosecution deal with a U.S. attorney in Florida should have prevented her prosecution.