An Amber Alert issued for a missing 13-year-old girl out of Bexley County, Georgia, just north of Waycross, was canceled Friday after she was found safe at an inn on Jacksonville’s southside.

Rainfall totals could be locally heavy in parts of northeast Florida

Hawaii is the best place to live if you’re retiring, and Oklahoma is the worst. That’s according to a new study by home care agency 24 Hour Caregivers, which compared the best overall retirement conditions in all 50 states.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Ware County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged five people following a multi-agency investigation into child sexual abuse involving multiple victims across several counties, the GBI said.

A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office bailiff was arrested at work on two out-of-state felony warrants from Georgia accusing him of forging a check, the sheriff’s office said.

Two teens are facing charges after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle ended in a multi-car crash on Tuesday in Glynn County, police said.

Thunderstorm activity to taper midweek as heat and humidity rise

A national food-poisoning law firm and a Florida attorney filed the first lawsuit tied to an outbreak of E. coli that public health officials say has been linked to frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries sold exclusively at Publix stores.

Georgia’s statewide Gang Prosecution Unit is marking four years of work and has secured more than 140 convictions since it began on July 1, 2022, Attorney General Chris Carr announced.

A Waycross Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after a physical altercation that left the grandmother of his child with a cut to her face, according to a police report obtained by News4JAX.

Buying a home has always required patience and planning, but a new study suggests the finish line keeps moving further away for many would-be homeowners in Florida and Georgia.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations that mailed voter registration solicitations to deceased and otherwise ineligible individuals across the state.

Georgia homeowners living under homeowners association rules will have new legal protections starting in 2027 after Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 406 into law.

Rain is likely Sunday and early next week

A lightning strike sparked a fire at Deenwood Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, leaving a hole in the roof and members of the congregation vowing to rebuild.

The Kingsland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing infant last seen during a custody exchange on Saturday.

A Georgia woman is facing up to 75 years in prison after pleading no contest to racketeering and fraud charges tied to a multistate scheme that cheated TJX Companies stores out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.

Brief showers offer little relief from relentless summer conditions

A Georgia woman has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Waffle House, Inc., accusing the restaurant chain of illegally charging tobacco-using employees a monthly health insurance surcharge in violation of federal law.

Attorney General Chris Carr has won a consent judgment that bars MV Realty from doing business in Georgia and prohibits the company from collecting any more money from state consumers, the attorney general’s office said.

Glynn County Police Department said it is investigating a death after a body was found in a wooded area near Spur 25 and Chapel Crossing.

Strong storms caused damage to the hangar roof at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport on Sunday.

The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.

After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into Winn-Dixie stores, according to a report from our sister station in Orlando, WKMG.

Singer / Songwriter showcases new music for River City Live

According to reports from multiple national and local news outlets, the mother of longtime NFL player Calais Campbell was found dead in her Atlanta townhome on Tuesday, and his brother was charged with her murder on Wednesday.

A man from Georgia has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, up to life, the U.S. attorney’s office said.

Amtrak passengers traveling northbound from Florida into Georgia should expect delays Monday afternoon as extreme heat triggers mandatory speed restrictions along the route.

A Jacksonville man is among 12 people charged in what federal prosecutors are calling the largest drone-based contraband smuggling operation ever prosecuted in the United States, according to an indictment unsealed June 24.

Georgia will stick with an embattled vote-counting method that relies on QR codes for this year’s midterm elections after state lawmakers passed legislation that put off making changes until 2028.

Legislation to keep Georgia’s embattled vote-counting method in place for this year’s midterm elections is facing strong opposition from state Democrats.

A proposed 62‑day recreational red snapper season in federal waters off Georgia that was to begin July 1 has been delayed after a federal judge blocked a set of Exempted Fishing Permits for South Atlantic states, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said.

How the Gators closed late to steal linebacker Tre Geathers from Tennessee, plus the latest Florida 2027 recruiting class updates.

Commuters face delays as line of storms crosses I-10 during afternoon rush

Winn‑Dixie will celebrate the opening of its new Brentwood store Saturday, marking the final Harveys Supermarket to be converted to the Winn‑Dixie banner across Florida and southern Georgia, the company said.

Storm system may redevelop over the Atlantic as conditions improve

Remnants of Arthur could bring early showers, storms

An Army sergeant has been found guilty of attempted murder in the shootings of five people at a Georgia military base last summer.

Republican lawmakers in Georgia won’t redraw congressional and state legislative districts for the 2028 elections during a special session called by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp.

Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Georgia’s primary runoff election, where voters helped decide who would appear on the November ballot in several key races — including the governor’s race, the U.S. Senate race, and the 1st Congressional District seat left vacant by Congressman Buddy Carter.

The polls are now closed across Georgia in the runoff election to finish up the state’s 2026 primaries. Any race in the May 19 primary in which no candidate got more than 50 percent of the vote required a runoff.

Are you financially stressed? A new study by Coinfully.com, which analyzed Google searches tied to money worries, found Florida and Georgia rank among the top states where people are searching for help.

Georgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff elections in several key primary midterm races, including senator and governor.

Republican divisions are on full display in the closing hours of primary runoffs for U.S. Senate and governor.

Afternoon storms and gusty winds expected through Wednesday

Georgia Republicans return to the polls Tuesday to pick nominees for U.S. Senate and governor in a state primary runoff election.

Florida Gators host Jalen Brewster, Easton Royal, and Raheem Floyd on official visits as Kennedee Jackson flips to Georgia.

In the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.

Brunswick police say an arrest has been made after investigators looked into an online social media threat tied to an upcoming public event. The Brunswick Police Department said it received information about the threat on June 9, 2026, and detectives immediately began.

A large law enforcement response shut down part of Main Street for hours on Wednesday. For hours, it was unclear what happened, and rumors swirled, but on Thursday afternoon, officials provided some clarity.

Storms bring temporary relief as heat and humidity are set to surge

Georgia voters will soon return to the polls for a runoff election to cap off what has been a heated primary season.

A national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase.

Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor.

Drivers in Georgia could see a noticeable jump in gas prices starting today after the state’s gas tax was reinstated following a suspension that lasted more than two months.

Four-star OT Kennedee Jackson picks Florida over Georgia. Breaking down how Sumrall and Trautwein landed the Gators' best O-line class yet.

Democratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."

Rounds of rain and storms are possible across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia through tonight, with the highest chances for the heaviest rainfall stretching from I-10 northward.

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself from a case involving Georgia election records.

Florida lands 4-star linebacker Ja'Bios Smith out of Georgia as first 2027 LB commit; how Sumrall and Gasparato closed.

Georgia voters will soon return to the polls for a runoff election to cap off what has been a heated primary season.

A Waycross Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after a physical altercation that left the grandmother of his child with a cut to her face, according to a police report obtained by News4JAX.

Our region should brace for a stormy, humid stretch of weather, starting this afternoon and lasting into early next week.

Nice evening as temperatures drop into the low 80s/upper 70s after sunset at 8:18.

Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested last week in Georgia for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.

President Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate.

Temperatures to stay above average heading into the weekend

Although there are venomous snakes in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, their bites would rarely kill someone. However, there are some things you should never do that could make a snake bite much worse.

Republican Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley have advanced to a June 16 runoff to see who will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Georgians turned out at the polls Tuesday for the state’s primary election, with voters in Camden County casting ballots that will help determine November’s candidates in some of the state’s most closely watched races for governor and U.S. Senate.

Georgia voters are set to settle nominees for three high profile races.

Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to win outright.

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill.

Two men from Brunswick will spend the rest of their lives behind bars after they were convicted of killing a 35-year-old Brunswick man in what prosecutors described as a retaliation ambush shooting in 2024.

Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.

Georgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the primary election in what is shaping up to be a hotly contested midterm election in the Peach State.

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited South Georgia on Friday to survey damage from the Highway 82 wildfires and meet with business owners and local officials as the federal government considers disaster assistance for the region.

Election results for local races in Glynn County in Georgia's 2026 primary

Election results for local races in Camden & Ware County in Georgia's 2026 primary

Election results for local races in Brantley, Charlton & Pierce Counties in Georgia's 2026 primary

Results for statewide Republican & Democratic party questions in Georgia's 2026 primary

Statewide & multi-county election results in Georgia's 2026 primary

Republican senators in Louisiana have advanced a plan to eliminate one of two majority-Black U.S. House districts for this year's elections.

Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack.

Early voting in Georgia is underway, and it is drawing a record number of people filing early and absentee ballots in advance of Georgia’s May 19 primary.

What started as a mother’s vision to support her daughter has grown into a community gathering space in southeast Georgia.

Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief has shifted from supporting firefighters to helping homeowners recover from the Highway 82 Fire. At Southside Baptist Church, volunteers take applications and connect residents to recovery resources.

As conditions improved in Brantley County, Georgia, with the Highway 82 wildfire now 90% contained, some residents who evacuated for days are beginning to return home — finding a stark mix of devastation and relief.

Thunderstorms and showers bring heavy rain threat through Monday

Gov. Brian Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced Wednesday that certain federal and state tax return and payment deadlines have been extended for taxpayers affected by the Georgia Highway 82 and Pineland Road wildfires in Clinch, Echols and Brantley counties.

Brantley County leaders say they’re shifting into recovery from the Highway 82 Fire, launching a one-stop website, waiving RV-related fees, and routing donations through Brantley County Family Connection.

Mother’s Day weekend to bring rain totals up to 1.25 inches in SE Georgia

Neighbors and community volunteers coordinated to surprise "Lucky" Phillips with a camper so she can stay on her property as she rebuilds after the devastating Brantley County wildfires. They put it right where her home once stood.

The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Highway 32 has reopened as the wildfire that devastated the county remains 85% contained.

A traffic stop in Camden County for an expired registration ended up leading to the arrest of a man with a murder warrant out of Washington, D.C., deputies said.

Some people who live on Borrell Boulevard in St. Marys, Georgia are growing frustrated over a small bridge in their neighborhood that has remained closed for years after being deemed unsafe.

The Justice Department is seeking the names of every person who worked in the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold Donald Trump has accused of widespread voter fraud he falsely says cost him victory against Joe Biden in the state that year.

It may be years before some families in Brantley County return to normal. For some, that day may never come. But two weeks after schools closed because of wildfires, students got the chance to go back — and one 9-year-old had a message for everyone around her.

Kingsland leaders are considering a 90-day suspension of the city’s new data center ordinance for further review and public input, after removing two agenda items tied to potential projects.