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A 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.
A 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.
Family and friends of Ahmaud Arbery expressed their disappointment Wednesday following a judge’s decision to end the trial of a former Georgia prosecutor who was accused of using her influence to protect the men who chased and killed the 25-year-old in February 2020.
Conservatives’ nationwide offensive against transgender care is increasing trying to cut off care for transgender adults, and a panel of Georgia lawmakers has become the first in 2025 to move forward.
A judge has thrown out a felony indictment against a former Georgia prosecutor, ending her trial on charges that she abused her power to protect the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, lightning is one of nature’s deadliest and most unpredictable weather phenomena. Meteorologists can forecast the general conditions that cause lightning but no one can predict exactly when or where lightning will strike.
The trial for the former Georgia District Attorney charged with interfering in the Ahmaud Arbery investigation on Friday.
The case against a former Georgia district attorney charged with discouraging police from arresting the man who killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 took a blow Thursday as a police supervisor testified that the accused prosecutor never obstructed her during the investigation.
A jury watched video Wednesday of a police investigator telling the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery that he wasn’t being arrested soon after he, his father, and a neighbor had chased and killed the Black man after spotting him running in their neighborhood.
Jacksonville ranked its highest or most extreme winter based on the Winter Misery Index which tracks the impacts of winter weather across cities in the U.S.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys are battling in court over whether a former district attorney tried to protect the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
A Georgia lawmaker is pushing for new safety requirements at childcare facilities following the death of a 16-month-old child last May.
Glynn County is recovering after an ice storm left debris scattered across neighborhoods and caused widespread power outages.
Crews were working Wednesday to restore power to thousands of people affected by the overnight winter storm that impacted Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida.
Locals continue to feel the impacts of a winter storm that moved through Southeast Georgia and North Florida on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as they grapple with unsafe driving conditions, road closures, and power outages.
As a rare winter storm moves closer to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, school and county officials are preparing for ice that could make it dangerous to drive on the road.
Some counties in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia adjusted trash service this week because of dangerous icy roads from the rare winter storm that slammed the area.
The Georgia Department of Transportation asked for the public’s patience as crews continued to treat and plow roads across the state Wednesday morning after the winter storm that brought snow and ice to the area.
As snow continued to fall Wednesday morning across parts of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, the National Weather Service Jacksonville asked residents for help.
The rare winter wonderland in Southeast Georgia continued Wednesday morning after snow began to fall Tuesday night in Waycross.
The winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States has broken records, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and seasonal joy.
Tuesday afternoon quickly turned cold and the rain continued causing schools and businesses to close on Wednesday as the overnight temperatures were forecasted to drop even further.
Glynn County agencies said Tuesday afternoon they are ready to respond to the potential impacts of the winter storm forecast to hit Southeast Georgia in the evening and into Wednesday morning.
From a snowy Bourbon Street in New Orleans to making a snowman on the beaches in Houston, check out the falling snow in our southern states.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on winter storm preparations and urge Georgians to stay off the roads as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.
As a powerful and rare winter storm approaches our area, we wanted to look at the timing for widespread ice and even snow unusually close to Jacksonville.
Florida drivers might think they’re experts at driving in dangerous conditions, but subfreezing temperatures this week are bringing the possibility of an unusual hazard for the Sunshine State: icy roads.
The ice will create hazardous travel conditions on the roads from western Jacksonville and points north and west. But what about those who have flights booked?
Freezing rain is expected to begin in Southeast Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, which poses a significant risk of dangerous ice accumulation.
The Southeastern Conference has a big week ahead, with four games between ranked teams, headlined by No. 6 Tennessee at top-ranked Auburn on Saturday.
A winter storm expected to hit Southeast Georgia on Tuesday evening is likely to create hazardous driving conditions due to icy roads—an unfamiliar challenge for many residents who are not used to driving in those conditions.
The Georgia Department of Transportation spent Sunday protecting roadways by sending 31 bucket trucks out to brine interstates throughout Georgia, including I-95 in Glynn and Camden counties.
As temperatures plummet, plant enthusiasts are racing to protect their greenery from freezing conditions.
A rare winter storm is set to impact North Florida and southern Georgia on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and it will bring the risk of ice and even some snow to the region.
A severe winter storm brings cold temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with wind chills expected to drop into the teens and 20s. Residents without adequate heat or shelter are encouraged to seek out warming centers in their area.
A wintery mix is approaching Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and snow is likely in Georgia, while most of Florida is set to see sleet and freezing rain.
As a rare winter storm moves closer to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, school and county officials are preparing for ice that could make it dangerous to drive on the road.
As a rare winter storm moves closer to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, school and county officials are preparing for ice that could make it dangerous to drive on the road.
Freezing temperatures could create dangerous icy conditions on the roads, and Southeast Georgia counties are preparing for the worst.
Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.
The Kingsland Police Department started an Automated Photo Speed Enforcement Program in September. A captain of the department said early indications show the program is working
As a cold front is expected to bring frigid temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, JEA has cold weather tips to help people save on their utility bills and protect their home’s infrastructure.
At this same time about seven years ago, Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida were also bundled for winter.
As temperatures drop and winter weather looms, North Florida communities are gearing up for what could be a historic event.
A Georgia appeals court has upheld the dismissal of some of the charges against President-elect Donald Trump and others in the Georgia 2020 election interference case.
This is going to be a wet weekend, especially on Saturday evening. Here are the details to help you plan the best time to get outdoors.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will deliver the 2025 State of the State address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly on Thursday at 11 a.m.
Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Do you frequently wake up with a sinus headache, migraine, or joint pain just days before or on the day it rains in your area? If so, you’re not alone. And there’s a good reason why this happens.
The Sunday morning low in Jacksonville was (unofficially) 27 degrees, the coldest day of 2025. Since January 1, 2025, Jacksonville International Airport has recorded 8 days at/below freezing to start the day. Here’s the breakdown...
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment.
As the nation prepares to bid its final farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, some Navy pilots tasked with performing a flyover as part of the state funeral shared what the former president meant to them.
Falling flakes stay miles away from Jacksonville, but winter weather is within reach.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to impact the state starting Friday.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the suspect in what it’s calling a “shooting rampage” that left three people injured, including the suspect, in Camden County Wednesday evening.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked Georgia’s highest court to review a lower appeals court’s ruling that removed her from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
Three people were injured following what Camden County deputies said was an active shooter incident on Wednesday afternoon.
As the nation prepares to bid its final farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, some Navy pilots tasked with performing a flyover as part of the state funeral shared what the former president meant to them.
A federal judge in New York City has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to information requests in a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
Sandy Malone is an author and recovering wedding planner who lives on Jekyll Island, Georgia. She starred in "Wedding Island" on TLC and her books are based on the crazy she saw planning more than 500 wedding in the Caribbean. The Gem of the Golden Isles Series tells the fictional story of a young wedding planner who loses her job after a hurricane and goes home to Jekyll Island to start over. She ends up launching her own company and falling for a hot state trooper, but not everybody is happy she's back. Sandy was the editor in chief of The Police Tribune/Blue Lives Matter and has written for Brides, Conde Nast, the Huffington Post, Campaigns & Elections, and the Wall Street Journal. www.sandymalone.com
The president of the Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville had been celebrating just feet from where a driver intentionally rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring dozens.
The Sugar Bowl has been postponed from Wednesday night to Thursday night, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told ABC News.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans has been postponed a day after a truck plowed into a New Year’s crowd about a mile away from the site of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame.
On New Year’s Eve, a community gathering at the historic Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church honored the legacy of former slaves and commemorated the lives of the seven people who were killed in October after a gangway collapsed in southern Georgia.
Fireworks are a holiday favorite, but it’s important to understand the rules to avoid fines or injuries. In Florida, fireworks are only permitted on July 4th, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Glynn County police are investigating the cause of death after the body of a missing man was found on St. Simons Island Monday morning.
