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Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs it rescued from home
Read full article: Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs it rescued from homeThe Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs that were rescued from a home.
Jailed journalists win Sakharov Prize for speaking against injustice, European Parliament says
Read full article: Jailed journalists win Sakharov Prize for speaking against injustice, European Parliament saysThe European Union’s top human rights prize has been awarded to two imprisoned journalists who were honored for their defiance of the authorities in Belarus and Georgia.
Watch Live: News4JAX Weather Authority updates you on all things weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Watch Live: News4JAX Weather Authority updates you on all things weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaNews4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner details a brief warmup in Jacksonville, followed by a cooldown and mostly dry conditions, with only a slight chance of showers and calm wind.
Jacksonville will install monument honoring victims of Sapelo Island gangway collapse. An online survey seeks your input
Read full article: Jacksonville will install monument honoring victims of Sapelo Island gangway collapse. An online survey seeks your inputJacksonville is planning to install a monument to honor the victims of the Sapelo Island gangway collapse, also known as the Sapelo 7.
‘Steps towards healing’: Sapelo Island honors victims of gangway collapse a year after tragedy
Read full article: ‘Steps towards healing’: Sapelo Island honors victims of gangway collapse a year after tragedyCommunity members, victims’ families and survivors gathered Saturday morning to mark one year since the deadly gangway collapse on Sapelo Island.
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
Read full article: The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their wayTrade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area.
Community comes together to honor victims of Sapelo Island gangway collapse 1 year after deadly incident
Read full article: Community comes together to honor victims of Sapelo Island gangway collapse 1 year after deadly incidentCommunity members, victims’ families and survivors gathered Saturday morning to mark one year since the deadly gangway collapse on Sapelo Island.
Georgia judge resigns following accusations of DUI outside Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club
Read full article: Georgia judge resigns following accusations of DUI outside Wacko’s Gentlemen’s ClubA Brunswick Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge resigned Thursday, more than a week after he was arrested and accused of drunk driving outside of a Jacksonville strip club.
DNA from discarded cup leads to Georgia man’s arrest in 1990s sexual assaults in New York
Read full article: DNA from discarded cup leads to Georgia man’s arrest in 1990s sexual assaults in New YorkProsecutors say a Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting five women during a New York City crime spree in the early 1990s was linked to the cases by DNA authorities obtained from a discarded cup he had used inside a sheriff's office.
Relatives of Salvadoran family slain in Georgia crash left reeling from tragedy
Read full article: Relatives of Salvadoran family slain in Georgia crash left reeling from tragedyThe relatives of eight Salvadorans who died in a fiery crash of a semitrailer and a van in Georgia struggled to wrap their minds around the tragedy on Wednesday as they hoped that the bodies of their lost loved ones would soon be repatriated to the Central American nation.
GBI: All charges dropped against former Camden County magistrate judge, 2 others
Read full article: GBI: All charges dropped against former Camden County magistrate judge, 2 othersA former Camden County magistrate judge and two others were charged with burglary amid an ongoing investigation led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said.
Driver following too close behind van charged in crash that killed 3 adults, 5 kids, officials say
Read full article: Driver following too close behind van charged in crash that killed 3 adults, 5 kids, officials sayOfficials say the driver of a semitrailer following too close behind a van has been arrested on homicide charges in a fiery crash that killed three adults and five children on a Georgia highway.
Jacksonville Beach forecast: Sunny skies and high rip currents lead the week
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach forecast: Sunny skies and high rip currents lead the weekMeteorologist Katie Garner with News4JAX’s The Weather Authority shares a sunny, dry forecast for Jacksonville Beach and Northeast Florida, with a high rip current risk at area beaches and a chance of rain returning for the weekend.
Trump ally Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia secretary of state
Read full article: Trump ally Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia secretary of stateVernon Jones, a former Democratic state representative who switched parties to support President Donald Trump, has announced his candidacy for Georgia's secretary of state.
Bills' James Cook has TD motivations ahead of game vs. Falcons in Georgia homecoming Monday night
Read full article: Bills' James Cook has TD motivations ahead of game vs. Falcons in Georgia homecoming Monday nightFor all his production during his college days at Georgia, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was reminded of never scoring a touchdown in three SEC championship game appearances at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Brunswick judge accused of DUI after backing into truck outside Jacksonville strip club: reports
Read full article: Brunswick judge accused of DUI after backing into truck outside Jacksonville strip club: reportsA Brunswick Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge was arrested early Tuesday morning and accused of drunk driving after he hit a car outside of a Jacksonville strip club, according to multiple media reports.
Early voting begins Tuesday in Georgia’s statewide special election & local elections in Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Early voting begins Tuesday in Georgia’s statewide special election & local elections in Southeast GeorgiaWhile 2025 is an off-year for most elections, all Georgia voters will soon have a chance to go to the polls to cast ballots in a special election for two seats on the state’s Public Service Commission. At the same time, some southeast Georgia voters will be choosing their local elected officials.
LIVE RADAR: Downpours moving through the area
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Downpours moving through the areaJacksonville and the surrounding coastline are facing expected rounds of rain, flash flood concerns, and higher risk for rip currents. Meteorologist Katie Garner with News4JAX's The Weather Authority shares what to expect through the weekend.
VyStar rolls out program for first-time homebuyers who are first responders, teachers, law enforcement
Read full article: VyStar rolls out program for first-time homebuyers who are first responders, teachers, law enforcementBuying a home right now feels impossible for a lot of families in Florida and Georgia, but VyStar said it’s trying to change that, especially for the people we all rely on.
Florida fans or Georgia fans: Who has the best tailgate recipe? Share yours with us and we’ll decide!
Read full article: Florida fans or Georgia fans: Who has the best tailgate recipe? Share yours with us and we’ll decide!Fans of the University of Florida and the University of Georgia know it’s never too early to talk about one of the biggest rivalry games in college football!
County-by-county fall events list: 2025 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2025 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaNews4JAX has compiled a 2025 list — including multiple Florida counties and Georgia — of the best pumpkin patches, haunted houses and events in your area! Check them out.
Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
Read full article: Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against TrumpA judge has announced that the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others will be dismissed in 14 days if a new prosecutor isn't appointed.
Tyrese Gibson booked into Georgia jail and released on bond following cruelty to animal charge
Read full article: Tyrese Gibson booked into Georgia jail and released on bond following cruelty to animal chargePolice said Tyrese Gibson was booked into a Georgia jail early Friday, a week after he failed to turn himself in following an arrest warrant for cruelty to animals.
Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next month
Read full article: Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next monthA Georgia special state Senate committee plans to question Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis next month.
Glynn County Health Department offers free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Glynn County Health Department offers free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThe Glynn County Health Department is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Commissioners pull back plans to raise millage rate in Camden County after public outcry
Read full article: Commissioners pull back plans to raise millage rate in Camden County after public outcryPublic outcry from Camden County residents and pushback from political figures have caused the Board of Commissioners to backtrack on the proposed plan to increase the millage rate.
Georgia State rep says Camden County’s proposed tax hike is unjustified
Read full article: Georgia State rep says Camden County’s proposed tax hike is unjustifiedA Georgia State Representative is challenging Camden County’s proposed property tax increase, citing state research that shows the county’s rates and budget already exceed comparable counties statewide.
Oregon moves to No. 2 behind Buckeyes in AP poll; Rebels, Sooners join top 5; Alabama back in top 10
Read full article: Oregon moves to No. 2 behind Buckeyes in AP poll; Rebels, Sooners join top 5; Alabama back in top 10Oregon has moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, while Mississippi has its highest ranking since 2015.
The Latest: AP Top 25 college football rankings see Oregon jump to No. 2 as top five shuffles
Read full article: The Latest: AP Top 25 college football rankings see Oregon jump to No. 2 as top five shufflesOregon has claimed the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 college football rankings after a double-overtime win against Penn State.
Waves roll in from Atlantic as Humberto, other disturbance, gets closer to Florida, Georgia
Read full article: Waves roll in from Atlantic as Humberto, other disturbance, gets closer to Florida, GeorgiaWaves are rolling in from the Atlantic as Humberto and another disturbance get closer to Florida and Georgia.
LIVE RADAR: Rainy Friday before fall temperatures return for the weekend
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Rainy Friday before fall temperatures return for the weekendFriday will likely be the last day of summerlike temperatures in the low 90s across northeast Florida, feeling like 100 by mid-afternoon.
Trump extends Georgia health insurance program with work requirements, despite red tape findings
Read full article: Trump extends Georgia health insurance program with work requirements, despite red tape findingsPresident Donald Trump's administration has extended Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program for 15 months.
SEC unveils league matchups for the next four seasons and keeps most rivalries intact
Read full article: SEC unveils league matchups for the next four seasons and keeps most rivalries intactThe Southeastern Conference announced league matchups for the next four years and designated three annual opponents for each of its 16 teams.
2 Camden County commissioners say they’re against plan to raise property taxes by more than 18%
Read full article: 2 Camden County commissioners say they’re against plan to raise property taxes by more than 18%The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced last week that it has tentatively agreed to adopt new millage rates for 2025 that would increase property taxes.
‘Among most disturbing cases I’ve encountered’: Kingsland pet cremation scandal leads to 40 new charges against couple
Read full article: ‘Among most disturbing cases I’ve encountered’: Kingsland pet cremation scandal leads to 40 new charges against coupleAn update to an I-Team investigation reveals that the couple accused of mishandling pet remains at a Kingsland crematory now face 40 additional charges. The new charges come nearly three and a half weeks after their initial arrest.
Federal watchdog report on Georgia's Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costs
Read full article: Federal watchdog report on Georgia's Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costsA government watchdog has raised concerns about high administrative costs in Georgia's Medicaid program.
It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant
Read full article: It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plantRivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market.
Brunswick funeral home offers to examine ashes after Kingsland pet crematory probe
Read full article: Brunswick funeral home offers to examine ashes after Kingsland pet crematory probeA Brunswick funeral home is offering to examine ashes for grieving pet owners who say they were duped by a Kingsland crematory.
‘He had 4 kids’: Family demands body cam footage after fatal police shooting in Camden County
Read full article: ‘He had 4 kids’: Family demands body cam footage after fatal police shooting in Camden CountyMore than a month after a Jacksonville man was shot and killed by St. Marys police, his family is continuing to call for answers — and transparency.
Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia
Read full article: Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in GeorgiaAfter Koreans detained in a historic raid on a Georgia Hyundai plant were sent home, lawyers and social workers say the nearly 200 non-Korean workers ensnared in the crackdown remain in legal limbo.
Georgia judge won't award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant
Read full article: Georgia judge won't award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plantA judge has rejected an attempt by Georgia and a local development agency to make residents pay legal fees after they unsuccessfully sued to block the Rivian electric vehicle plant.
South Korean workers return home after days of detention in Georgia following immigration raid
Read full article: South Korean workers return home after days of detention in Georgia following immigration raidA plane carrying more than 300 South Korean workers released after days of detention in Georgia has landed in South Korea.
Defense seeks to exclude racial references in trial of man accused in 1985 killing of couple in church
Read full article: Defense seeks to exclude racial references in trial of man accused in 1985 killing of couple in churchAs the trial of Erik Sparre approaches, his defense attorneys are requesting that any mention of racist statements or slurs be excluded from the proceedings.
South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home
Read full article: South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head homeA plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid on a battery factory in Georgia last week has left Atlanta bound for South Korea.
Germany rallies to beat Doncic’s Slovenia 99-91 and set up EuroBasket semifinal with Finland
Read full article: Germany rallies to beat Doncic’s Slovenia 99-91 and set up EuroBasket semifinal with FinlandLuka Dončić’s 39 points were not enough for Slovenia as it lost 99-91 to Germany in a thrilling EuroBasket quarterfinal.
South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noon
Read full article: South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noonSouth Korea says a charter plane that is planned to carry South Korean workers who were detained in an immigration raid in Georgia will depart Thursday at noon to return home.
Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raid
Read full article: Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raidGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp has welcomed foreign investment and talked tough against illegal immigration.
Georgia stuns France to reach EuroBasket quarterfinals, Slovenia and Poland also advance
Read full article: Georgia stuns France to reach EuroBasket quarterfinals, Slovenia and Poland also advanceGeorgia has advanced to the quarterfinals at the EuroBasket tournament for the first time with a dominant 80-70 win against France.
South Korea will bring home 300 workers detained in massive Hyundai plant raid in Georgia
Read full article: South Korea will bring home 300 workers detained in massive Hyundai plant raid in GeorgiaSouth Korea says it has reached a deal with the U.S. for the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia.
2 accused of mishandling pet remains at Georgia crematory, including man guilty in 2016 Atlantic Beach cemetery ripoffs
Read full article: 2 accused of mishandling pet remains at Georgia crematory, including man guilty in 2016 Atlantic Beach cemetery ripoffsThe former manager of an Atlantic Beach cemetery, who was accused of ripping off dozens of families who called the I-TEAM for help in 2016, was arrested again on Thursday and accused in a similar case.
Homeland security official says 475 people were detained during an immigration raid in Georgia
Read full article: Homeland security official says 475 people were detained during an immigration raid in GeorgiaU.S. immigration officials say some 475 people were detained during an immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto company Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles.
Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of state
Read full article: Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of stateGabriel Sterling, known for defending Georgia's 2020 election results, is running for the state's secretary of state.
US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles
Read full article: US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehiclesImmigration agents are conducting a raid at the sprawling industrial site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles in southeast Georgia.
High-profile lawyers to represent family of man who was shot and killed by St. Marys police officers
Read full article: High-profile lawyers to represent family of man who was shot and killed by St. Marys police officersHigh-profile civil rights attorneys Harry Daniels and Ben Crump were hired to represent the son of a man who was shot and killed by St. Marys police officers.
Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive to support Humane Society of Camden County
Read full article: Dog Days of Summer Pet Supply Drive to support Humane Society of Camden CountyDonations are being collected weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), now through Friday, Sept. 19, at Sparklight’s retail location at 220 E. King Ave. in Kingsland.
Brunswick teen faces 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of 14-year-old girl after ‘mishandling’ gun, police say
Read full article: Brunswick teen faces 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of 14-year-old girl after ‘mishandling’ gun, police sayA 14-year-old girl in Brunswick was fatally shot on Saturday night.
Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Georgia Senate seat and says an outsider can beat Democrat Jon Ossoff
Read full article: Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Georgia Senate seat and says an outsider can beat Democrat Jon OssoffGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Derek Dooley for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat in 2026.
Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day; Woman honoring late brother at event in St. Marys
Read full article: Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day; Woman honoring late brother at event in St. MarysSunday marks “International Overdose Awareness Day.” It is a time many people remember those who died from drug overdoses while several organizations continue their fight to end the drug epidemic. One woman is hosting an event she created as a way to honor her brother.
A woman wants to put suicide prevention barriers on a Georgia bridge. But GDOT says it’s not part of its current plans
Read full article: A woman wants to put suicide prevention barriers on a Georgia bridge. But GDOT says it’s not part of its current plansAfter losing her father and son to suicide, a Brunswick woman has made it her mission to prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak.
Giannis powers Greece by Italy,Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka in NBA stars' EuroBasket openers
Read full article: Giannis powers Greece by Italy,Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka in NBA stars' EuroBasket openersAmerican-born guard Jordan Loyd hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 32 points to help Poland outlast Slovenia and Los Angles Lakers star Luka Doncic 105-95 in both teams’ EuroBasket opener.
Georgia's Fulton County fined $10,000 a day for not appointing Republican election board nominees
Read full article: Georgia's Fulton County fined $10,000 a day for not appointing Republican election board nomineesA judge has ruled that Georgia's Fulton County must pay $10,000 daily until it appoints two Republican nominees to its election board.
‘An answer to prayer’: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairs
Read full article: ‘An answer to prayer’: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairsA Georgia auto service shop raised more than $160,000 to surprise a struggling mother after she brought her car in for repairs.
Mini break in humidity and rain before soggy Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Mini break in humidity and rain before soggy Labor Day weekendIt’s not often we get a pause in the August rainy season, but that’s exactly what’s shaping up for Tuesday. A cold front moving through southeast Georgia will press southward over northeast Florida tonight.
Zero Tolerance: ‘Hands Across the Border’ targets impaired driving before Labor Day
Read full article: Zero Tolerance: ‘Hands Across the Border’ targets impaired driving before Labor DayLaw enforcement agencies across five southern states are mobilizing this week in a coordinated effort to combat impaired driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
West Nile virus detected in Glynn County, officials say
Read full article: West Nile virus detected in Glynn County, officials sayGlynn County officials said that West Nile virus has been detected in various areas throughout the county, and will be “significantly” increasing mosquito control until its population returns to a safe level.
Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state Georgia
Read full article: Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state GeorgiaVice President JD Vance has been promoting President Donald Trump's new tax cuts and spending bill in swing-state Georgia.
High school football ‘25: Scores from Week 0 games on Friday night
Read full article: High school football ‘25: Scores from Week 0 games on Friday nightHigh school football season is back! Most teams in the area kicked off their seasons with preseason classics on Friday night, but there were a handful of games that counted.
Man accused in 1985 murder of husband, wife in Georgia is the father of notorious Jacksonville killer, new book reveals
Read full article: Man accused in 1985 murder of husband, wife in Georgia is the father of notorious Jacksonville killer, new book revealsAs prosecutors prepare for the trial of Erik Sparre, charged with the 1985 murders of Harold and Thelma Swain, a newly published book has revealed a chilling connection involving his son and a notorious Jacksonville murder case.
Georgia state representative leads resolution honoring Fort Stewart heroes who tackled gunman who shot 5 soldiers
Read full article: Georgia state representative leads resolution honoring Fort Stewart heroes who tackled gunman who shot 5 soldiersRep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) on Friday introduced a resolution honoring the six Fort Stewart soldiers who subdued the gunman on Aug. 6.
LIVE RADAR: Afternoon storms popping up across our area with heat advisory in effect
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Afternoon storms popping up across our area with heat advisory in effectJacksonville faces scattered afternoon storms and a heat advisory with feels-like temperatures climbing near 110 degrees, as Tropical Storm Erin strengthens off the coast and is expected to become a hurricane. Waves and surf are expected to build midweek, but the storm is forecast to remain well offshore.
GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investment
Read full article: GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investmentGE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations.
Army sergeant charged with attempted murder in the shootings of 5 Fort Stewart soldiers
Read full article: Army sergeant charged with attempted murder in the shootings of 5 Fort Stewart soldiersAn Army sergeant accused of shooting five fellow soldiers at a Georgia base has been charged by the military with attempted murder.
CFP Bracket Watch: No. 1 Texas would be among 4 from SEC in 12-team field based on preseason poll
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: No. 1 Texas would be among 4 from SEC in 12-team field based on preseason pollTexas, Penn State, Ohio State and Clemson would be the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll.
Georgia couple accused of murder deprived daughter of food, medical care for nearly a month at Ft. Stewart: indictment
Read full article: Georgia couple accused of murder deprived daughter of food, medical care for nearly a month at Ft. Stewart: indictmentNew details have emerged about a husband and wife who are accused of starving their daughter to death while based at Fort Stewart Military Reservation.
A fiery meteor that punched through a Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, a scientist says
Read full article: A fiery meteor that punched through a Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, a scientist saysA scientist says fragments of a meteorite that punched through a Georgia homeowner's roof after blazing across the sky in a fiery streak is older than the Earth itself.
