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Jekyll Island reports first sea turtle nest of 2025 season, marking earliest in Georgia
Read full article: Jekyll Island reports first sea turtle nest of 2025 season, marking earliest in GeorgiaJekyll Island is excited to report the first sea turtle nest of the 2025 nesting season, marking the earliest nest laid this year in Georgia May 1.
‘The world’s a lot darker without him’: Church leaders remember Camden County pastor as a ‘family man’ who loved people
Read full article: ‘The world’s a lot darker without him’: Church leaders remember Camden County pastor as a ‘family man’ who loved peopleTwo days after a shooting in Camden County left a pastor dead and his grandson in the hospital, community leaders spoke with News4JAX about the kind of man he was and how they want him to be remembered.
As Gov. Brian Kemp signs Georgia school safety law, supporters look to implementing it
Read full article: As Gov. Brian Kemp signs Georgia school safety law, supporters look to implementing itGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law aimed at preventing future school shootings like the one that killed two students and two teachers in September at the Apalachee High School.
‘Faithful man of God’: Church identifies pastor as man killed in Camden County shooting; his grandson was injured
Read full article: ‘Faithful man of God’: Church identifies pastor as man killed in Camden County shooting; his grandson was injuredThe man who was shot and killed in Camden County on Sunday was identified as a pastor who served at a church in Woodbine, Georgia, according to church leaders.
Sheriff’s deputy killed, another deputy injured during shooting at a traffic stop in Georgia
Read full article: Sheriff’s deputy killed, another deputy injured during shooting at a traffic stop in GeorgiaLaw enforcement officials say two Georgia deputies were shot during a traffic stop and one of them is dead.
Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion
Read full article: Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusionThe pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.”.
Glynn County officials launch effort to support local faith-based organizations before, during, and after disasters
Read full article: Glynn County officials launch effort to support local faith-based organizations before, during, and after disastersWith hurricane season on the horizon, Glynn County officials have launched a new effort seeking to support and connect local faith-based organizations before, during, and after disasters.
Fires in Camden County delay trash collection services, officials say
Read full article: Fires in Camden County delay trash collection services, officials sayAccording to Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency, trash collection in the area will be delayed by one day as landfills remain closed amid ongoing fire response efforts.
Camden County community baby shower for new parents and babies planned for April 26
Read full article: Camden County community baby shower for new parents and babies planned for April 26The Camden County Health Department and Family Connection Camden is hosting a community baby shower April 26 week for any new babies and parents.
2 men sentenced to life in prison after jury finds them guilty in 2023 Gilligan’s Island murder
Read full article: 2 men sentenced to life in prison after jury finds them guilty in 2023 Gilligan’s Island murderTwo men were sentenced to life in prison in early April after a jury found them guilty of murdering a 29-year-old man in St. Marys, Georgia in 2023, according to the District Attorney’s Office in Brunswick.
Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall
Read full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hallU.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has appeared at a town hall in suburban Atlanta to deliver full-throated support of President Donald Trump.
West Point graduate becomes the first woman to compete in the grueling Army Ranger contest
Read full article: West Point graduate becomes the first woman to compete in the grueling Army Ranger contestA female Army Ranger for the first time competed in the annual Best Ranger Competition, and her two-soldier team finished the grueling three-day event over the weekend and came in 14th overall.
Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops back
Read full article: Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops backPatrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg made late Saturday moves at the Masters, while Justin Rose went in the opposite direction.
Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Red-hot Cody Boshell lifts Bishop Snyder to No. 2
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 baseball: Red-hot Cody Boshell lifts Bishop Snyder to No. 2The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published on Fridays during the regular season. Records are through April 3.
US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed
Read full article: US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes neededU.S. regulators have concluded a monthslong review of their environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, finding that no changes are needed.
In the Texas GOP Senate primary, Paxton and Cornyn trade early attacks
Read full article: In the Texas GOP Senate primary, Paxton and Cornyn trade early attacksA supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is off to a fast start of personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race.
22 rehabilitated sea turtles from Cape Cod get second chance at life after release in warm waters of Jekyll Island
Read full article: 22 rehabilitated sea turtles from Cape Cod get second chance at life after release in warm waters of Jekyll IslandFollowing months of treatment and care, Mystic Aquarium released 22 sea turtles back to the ocean in Jekyll Island, Georgia, on Wednesday.
Georgia bill would compensate the wrongfully convicted and let Trump recover costs of election case
Read full article: Georgia bill would compensate the wrongfully convicted and let Trump recover costs of election caseGeorgia lawmakers passed a bill that would change how wrongfully convicted people are compensated.
Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local ports
Read full article: Georgia communities brace for impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on local portsJust 24 hours after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on foreign imports, including a 25% tariff on foreign cars and auto parts, communities that rely heavily on ports are preparing for potential long-term economic effects.
‘Plant love’: Brunswick native unveils mural to address shootings that killed 3 teens weeks apart
Read full article: ‘Plant love’: Brunswick native unveils mural to address shootings that killed 3 teens weeks apartAn artist returned home to Brunswick and unveiled a mural to address the shootings that killed three teens weeks apart.
Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
Read full article: Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkoutBoxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday.
In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earnings
Read full article: In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earningsAt least four states are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income.
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
Read full article: Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election lawU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.
Weather Authority Alert Day: Beginning this afternoon, plan for severe weather to impact your day
Read full article: Weather Authority Alert Day: Beginning this afternoon, plan for severe weather to impact your dayAs a cold front approaches our area from the southwest, you need to be prepared for severe weather to impact your Monday afternoon.
Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits
Read full article: Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuitsThe second part of Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority to limit lawsuits and large verdicts won final approval from the House on Thursday.
Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffs
Read full article: Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffsHyundai says it will expand production capacity by two-thirds at its sprawling new electric vehicle plant in Georgia.
Boaters urged to watch for sea turtles, manatees along Georgia coast amid rising sightings
Read full article: Boaters urged to watch for sea turtles, manatees along Georgia coast amid rising sightingsBoaters should be cautious of sea turtles and manatees because of the abundance of sightings on Georgia’s coast.
Sons file wrongful death lawsuit against St. Simons Island dentist charged with murder in their father’s shooting
Read full article: Sons file wrongful death lawsuit against St. Simons Island dentist charged with murder in their father’s shootingThe two sons of a Georgia man deputies say was shot and killed by his partner in their home have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her.
GBI: Agents investigating officer-involved shooting following foot chase of 18-year-old suspect
Read full article: GBI: Agents investigating officer-involved shooting following foot chase of 18-year-old suspectAn 18-year-old suspected in a shooting in Glynn County was injured Wednesday when he was shot by an officer following a foot chase in Brunswick, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Brothers and roommate of Laken Riley's killer to be deported after fake green card convictions
Read full article: Brothers and roommate of Laken Riley's killer to be deported after fake green card convictionsAuthorities say two brothers of the Venezuelan man who killed Georgia nursing student Laken Riley will be deported along with their former roommate after they pleaded guilty to possessing fake green cards.
Gov. Kemp requests ICE train all 1,100 sworn officers to help identify, detain people living in Georgia illegally
Read full article: Gov. Kemp requests ICE train all 1,100 sworn officers to help identify, detain people living in Georgia illegallyGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has requested U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) train all 1,100 sworn officers to help detain people living in the state illegally, according to a news release.
Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' fees
Read full article: Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' feesA judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to pay more than $54,000 in attorneys’ fees and to turn over documents after finding that her office violated Georgia’s Open Records Act.
Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdict
Read full article: Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdictA court in Georgia has handed another prison sentence to imprisoned former President Mikheil Saakashvili.
Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row
Read full article: Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a rowHouston earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and will open against first-time qualifier SIU-Edwardsville in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday.
‘The end of the post office’: Georgia woman having issues with mail delivery not confident USPS cuts will help service
Read full article: ‘The end of the post office’: Georgia woman having issues with mail delivery not confident USPS cuts will help serviceAccording to the Associated Press, Postmaster Louis DeJoy sent a letter to members of Congress Thursday. It said the postal service plans to work with the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.
3 women arrested in connection to double shooting of teens in Brunswick
Read full article: 3 women arrested in connection to double shooting of teens in BrunswickDays after the announcement of an arrest in the double murder shooting of two teen brothers in Brunswick, the Brunswick Police Department said three additional arrests were made.
The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors say
Read full article: The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors sayA team of independent monitors says Georgia’s Fulton County conducted an “organized and orderly” election last year.
24-year-old arrested in connection to shooting of 2 teen brothers in Brunswick, police say
Read full article: 24-year-old arrested in connection to shooting of 2 teen brothers in Brunswick, police sayA 24-year-old man was arrested in connection to a double murder shooting in Brunswick, News4JAX learned Tuesday.
St. Simons Island dentist charged with murder, accused of shooting her partner inside their home
Read full article: St. Simons Island dentist charged with murder, accused of shooting her partner inside their homeA Gainesville woman was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of her partner inside their home on Saturday, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Kingsland City Council considers request to close railroad crossing as residents oppose the move
Read full article: Kingsland City Council considers request to close railroad crossing as residents oppose the moveThe Kingsland City Council is considering a request from St. Marys Railroad to close a railroad crossing in the city. The railroad wants to remove the crossing at Summerbrook Trail, citing safety concerns, but residents in the area are opposed to the move.
Buildings in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia among those listed under ‘savings’ on DOGE website
Read full article: Buildings in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia among those listed under ‘savings’ on DOGE websiteThe Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE, aims to cut $1 trillion in federal spending by the end of the fiscal year, according to NPR. On DOGE’s website, it appears that some of those savings could come from cuts in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia as multiple buildings in our viewing area are listed underneath real estate terminations.
Bubble watch: Georgia is in position to end 10-year NCAA Tournament drought after beating Vanderbilt
Read full article: Bubble watch: Georgia is in position to end 10-year NCAA Tournament drought after beating VanderbiltGeorgia may have ended its 10-year NCAA Tournament drought by beating Vanderbilt 79-68.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill that could let Trump, others recover costs of election meddling case
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers pass bill that could let Trump, others recover costs of election meddling caseGeorgia’s Senate has passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills stemming from an attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Two men who supplied kilos of cocaine to drug dealers in Florida, Georgia sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
Read full article: Two men who supplied kilos of cocaine to drug dealers in Florida, Georgia sentenced to 15 years in federal prisonTwo men who were convicted of supplying kilograms of cocaine into Georgia and Florida for a major drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison, according to the US Department of Justice in the Southern District of Georgia.
Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schools
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schoolsSome Georgia lawmakers are trying to get rid of automated cameras that enforce school zone speed limits, saying the cameras are more about making money than the safety of children.
Georgia fans show it's possible to be polite and still celebrate win over No. 3 Florida on the court
Read full article: Georgia fans show it's possible to be polite and still celebrate win over No. 3 Florida on the courtGeorgia fans showed it’s possible to storm the court for a postgame celebration — and to be polite at the same time.
Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 points
Read full article: Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 pointsGeorgia guard Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after No. 3 Florida took its first lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83.
Georgia DA says no criminal charges will be filed against deputy who shot, killed exonerated Florida man
Read full article: Georgia DA says no criminal charges will be filed against deputy who shot, killed exonerated Florida manGeorgia District Attorney Keith Higgins announced on Tuesday that criminal charges will not be filed against a Camden County deputy who shot and killed a 53-year-old man during a traffic stop in October 2023.
Potential closure of railroad crossing in Kingsland sparks resident outcry over safety, financial concerns
Read full article: Potential closure of railroad crossing in Kingsland sparks resident outcry over safety, financial concernsSome residents in a Kingsland neighborhood expressed their frustrations and concerns Tuesday over the potential closure of a railroad crossing.
Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake
Read full article: Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stakeThe regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeks
Read full article: Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeksAuburn remained atop the AP Top 25 for the seventh straight week Monday while preseason No. 1 Kansas fell out of the men’s basketball poll for the first time since February 2021.
Johni Broome's season-high 31 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 1 Auburn past Georgia 82-70
Read full article: Johni Broome's season-high 31 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 1 Auburn past Georgia 82-70Johni Broome scored a season-high 31 points and added 14 rebounds as No. 1 Auburn defeated Georgia 82-70 on Saturday.
Residents hope for change after audit finds nearly 60,000 pieces of mail delayed at 5 Georgia facilities
Read full article: Residents hope for change after audit finds nearly 60,000 pieces of mail delayed at 5 Georgia facilitiesA recent audit by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General found nearly 60,000 pieces of mail delayed at five facilities in Middle Georgia.
FBI Jacksonville finds remains of missing UK man near Kingsland
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville finds remains of missing UK man near KingslandThe FBI Jacksonville Division announced on Friday that it had located the remains of a 32-year-old man in Southeast Georgia, more than two years after he was reported missing.
Man arrested after 3 luxury cars were stolen from Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck’s home while he was asleep
Read full article: Man arrested after 3 luxury cars were stolen from Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck’s home while he was asleepMiami QB Carson Beck had his Mercedes and Lamborghini stolen Wednesday night in South Florida according to the Palm Beach Post.
Miami Hurricane QB Carson Beck has Mercedes, $300K Lamborghini stolen from home
Read full article: Miami Hurricane QB Carson Beck has Mercedes, $300K Lamborghini stolen from homeMiami QB Carson Beck had his Mercedes and Lamborghini stolen Wednesday night in South Florida according to the Palm Beach Post.
CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS
Read full article: CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHSA panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.
February in Northeast Florida: A record heat that a freeze will break
Read full article: February in Northeast Florida: A record heat that a freeze will breakAs we close out February, with one week left, the forecast is chilly with the coldest temperatures this month sinking into our region Friday morning.
Georgia governor suspends Glynn County Board of Education member amid money laundering case
Read full article: Georgia governor suspends Glynn County Board of Education member amid money laundering caseGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Glynn County Board of Education member on Wednesday after she was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit laundering late last year.
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
Read full article: Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business AdministrationThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration.
Baltimore Ravens' Ben Cleveland is arrested on a charge of drunken driving in Georgia
Read full article: Baltimore Ravens' Ben Cleveland is arrested on a charge of drunken driving in GeorgiaNational Football League player Ben Cleveland of the Baltimore Ravens has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Read full article: Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millionsRepublicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.
Early voting begins on Camden Co. sales tax to fund local projects
Read full article: Early voting begins on Camden Co. sales tax to fund local projectsStarting Monday, Camden County voters will be able to cast an early ballot in a special election on whether or not the county should continue a sales tax that funds a variety of local projects.
Section 504 lawsuit targeting expanded disability definition gains national attention
Read full article: Section 504 lawsuit targeting expanded disability definition gains national attentionA lawsuit challenging the expansion of Section 504 to include gender dysphoria as a disability has drawn national attention, 17 states were listed as plaintiffs, including Florida and Georgia. Parents and officials express concerns over the potential impact on existing 504 plans, while Georgia's attorney general asserts that the lawsuit will not affect current protections.
Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy future
Read full article: Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy futureGeorgia’s state Senate has passed a bill that would cut off public funding for gender affirming care for adults.
Glynn County Police Department awarded $35k to improve road safety
Read full article: Glynn County Police Department awarded $35k to improve road safetyThe Glynn County Police Department announced on Tuesday that it is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T) grant to combat crashes, injuries, and deaths caused by impaired driving and speeding.
Georgia Rep. files bill to allow Trump to enter into negotiations to buy Greenland, rename it ‘Red, White, and Blueland’
Read full article: Georgia Rep. files bill to allow Trump to enter into negotiations to buy Greenland, rename it ‘Red, White, and Blueland’Buddy Carter, a member of the U.S. House representing a large portion of Southeast Georgia, has introducted a bill that would authorize President Donald Trump to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename the territory as “Red, White, and Blueland.”
Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sportsGeorgia's state Senate approved a bill that would prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports.
Nearly 14-foot, 1,600-pound white shark ‘Contender’ swims off Jax Beach
Read full article: Nearly 14-foot, 1,600-pound white shark ‘Contender’ swims off Jax BeachA massive white shark, the largest ever tagged by OCEARCH in the northwestern Atlantic, has been spotted swimming offshore Jacksonville Beach. This isn’t just any shark; it’s “Contender,” a 13.8-foot, 1,652.8-pound mature male, and he’s swimming well offshore.
Over 12 arrested following monthslong joint human trafficking investigation in Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Over 12 arrested following monthslong joint human trafficking investigation in Southeast GeorgiaA monthslong joint investigation between federal, state, and local law enforcement into suspected sex trafficking in Southeast Georgia has resulted in the arrest of more than a dozen people who now face state charges, with many more facing federal charges.