As storms continue to move across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, lightning safety remains a concern, particularly after strikes killed two Ware County teens and sent two more people to the hospital in St. Augustine Beach.

We’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.

Two people were killed in Wayne County, Georgia, on Thursday night after they were struck by lightning.

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The Glynn County Police Department is searching for a suspect following an attempted vehicle break-in.

Glynn and Camden are among five counties in Georgia accusing District Attorney Keith Higgins of badly managing the finances of his office and not doing his job properly. Higgins denies all the accusations and says the counties are actually the ones at fault.

The laws to come out of Florida’s 2025 legislative session have been well-documented, but Georgia, which had its session adjourned on April 4, also saw over 100 new laws go into effect on July 1. Some of those laws include a ban on using drones within 400 feet of a ticketed entertainment event, expansion of the state’s income tax credit, and even permitting an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation for deceased loved ones.

About two months later, data released by the New York Times shows that Florida is continuing its promise to aggressively enforce President Trump’s immigration policies, with ICE making nearly 10,000 arrests in the state since Trump took office.

Buc-ee’s celebrated the grand opening of its newest store Tuesday in Brunswick.

Passenger stranded when Amtrak train lost power says company did not provide clear answers; 4 taken to hospital with heat-related issues

Jacksonville continues to experience wet weather, with storms and showers tonight and into the week. News4JAX’s meteorologist explains what to expect for the upcoming days as a wetter pattern develops midweek.

The Waycross Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in a violent incident early Saturday morning. Around 2:15 a.m. June 28, officers attempted to stop a vehicle linked to multiple felony crimes in Waycross.

Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap and won the the crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta on Saturday night for his 20th career victory.

The 4th of July is next week and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are offering various exciting festivities for you and the family to attend. There are parades, walks, festivals and of course fireworks. Check out your county and learn about events that you’ll be able to attend.

Councilman Rahman Johnson said he’s working to ensure Duval Day still happens after Lil Duval’s team was denied permits to host the block party off Myrtle Avenue.

More than 200 people across a half-dozen southern states have reported witnessing a mysterious object streak across the sky.

Blues legend Gertrude “Ma” Rainey electrified Jacksonville’s LaVilla district in the early 1900s, building her reputation as the “Mother of the Blues” while breaking barriers as an openly bisexual performer.

A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts.

An object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the object was likely either a meteor or space junk.

A 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.

A former Camden County magistrate judge has been arrested amid an ongoing investigation led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said.

A Georgia toddler who was stung over 100 times by yellow jackets is in recovery after the “horrific accident” landed him in the emergency room with failing organs.

Jacksonville and surrounding areas are in for another day of dry, steamy heat. While the risk for rain remains low for most, a few inland spots west of Jacksonville could see an isolated thunderstorm. Rain chances are forecast to increase by the weekend.

A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a popular St. Augustine bar claiming that a falling martini shaker hit her in the head and caused “pain and suffering.”

Nominations for JAXBest are open through July 29, and you can submit your favorite local businesses today!

Disturbance is not heading towards the Atlantic coast

Congressional reactions to President Donald Trump’s military strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites revealed strong support from local Republicans on Saturday night.

Where did the showers and storms go?

A conservation group says it will pay $60 million to buy land outside the Okefenokee Swamp from a mining company that spent years battling environmentalists over its plans to extract minerals there.

The Savannah Bananas have earned worldwide fame with their one-of-a-kind brand of “Banana Ball” – the fastest and most entertaining game of baseball.

A U.S. Navy sailor faces multiple felony charges involving sexual abuse of children following his return from deployment, according to the Kingsland Police Department.

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Northeastern Nassau County in northeastern Florida, Camden County in southeastern Georgia and Southeastern Glynn County in southeastern Georgia.

A hotly debated mining project near the federally protected Okefenokee Swamp has stalled over a $2 million permit requirement needed before Georgia regulators make a final decision.

Sticky. hot and humid

More than 460 laid-off employees at the nation’s top public health agency are being reinstated.

A lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of victims of the Sapelo Island gangway collapse.

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has launched an investigation into large, out-of-state companies purchasing single-family homes in Georgia, a practice he says is raising prices and squeezing out local families.

The Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly.

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest.

A controversial plan to expand an immigrant detention facility in southeast Georgia is moving forward after a delay, according to Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA).

The Glynn County Police Department said it is currently reviewing its handling of a recent case regarding the hit-and-run death of a 57-year-old man.

A controversial plan to expand the capacity of the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Charlton County has been put on hold as some immigrant rights advocates call for it to be shut down.

In order to help parents avoid the back-to-school rush, county health departments in the coastal district are hosting summer vaccination and screening events for students.

Summer heat and storms return this weekend

Storms tonight, Sunny skies this weekend

Family dog saves the day by alerting owners of an early morning house fire in Atlanta.

Starting on June 2 Cumberland Island National Seashore will begin mainland parking lot rehabilitation.

Jacksonville faces possible severe storms and heavy rain Thursday evening, with drier and more pleasant weather forecast for the weekend. Stay updated with The Weather Authority’s latest predictions and 7-day outlook.

A Brunswick family is seeking answers after a hit-and-run crash took someone they loved, who was left injured on the side of the road for more than 12 hours.

News4JAX meteorologist Richard Nunn tracks severe thunderstorms and high heat in Jacksonville, with a potential cool down and lower rain chances expected over the weekend. See the latest on what to expect and when to plan your outdoor activities.

Jacksonville weather forecast from News4JAX: Rain chances return this week while temperatures cool down slightly as a cold front approaches.

Memorial Day weekend will mark a year since a man visiting Ginnie Springs Park died from his injuries in one of two shootings that occurred at the park.

The rapper known as Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges — some involving a gun — after he turned himself in to sheriff’s officials in Georgia on Tuesday.

A Camden County teacher was arrested Tuesday after being accused of inappropriate conduct involving a student.

More than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.

The company that operated a Georgia chlorine plant with a history of explosions and chemical fires that created toxic clouds has decided not to rebuild its Conyers manufacturing plant.

Event organizers with the Golden Isles Air Show said that the rest of Sunday’s shot has been canceled due to severe weather.

If today is anything like Friday, we’ll have another high temperature record broken across our region. After 30 years, Friday’s high of 96 was passed by one degree - 97. Today, we could see the same number, from the same year, fall as well.

The case of a pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain dead and has been on life support for three months has given rise to complicated questions about abortion law and whether a fetus is a person.

One of the main attractions will be the thrilling performance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, renowned for their breathtaking aerial displays.

The park will be tentatively closed from June 15 until June 29.

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday at a Brunswick T.J. Maxx.

Georgia has become the second state to provide a legal protections to the manufacturer of a popular weed killer.

It has been more than a year and a half since authorities in Georgia indicted 61 activists on racketeering charges in connection with protests against an Atlanta-area police training facility that critics derisively call “Cop City.”.

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene won't challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia in next year’s midterms.

Law enforcement officials shut down an alleged fentanyl trafficking operation in a Kingsland residential neighborhood, arresting nine suspects on multiple drug charges following community complaints and surveillance operations.

Renegade Lemonade Wine has garnered recognition, including winning the People’s Choice Best Wine award at the 2024 St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival.

Mother's Day weekend

Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.

You would think rain was coming with plenty of clouds across the region. It is, just not today.

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.

Showers return this weekend.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is peaking.

Jekyll 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.

Two 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.

Georgia 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.

The 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.

Law enforcement officials say two Georgia deputies were shot during a traffic stop and one of them is dead.

The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.”.

Warm and muggy

With 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.

According 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.

The Camden County Health Department and Family Connection Camden is hosting a community baby shower April 26 week for any new babies and parents.

Two 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.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has appeared at a town hall in suburban Atlanta to deliver full-throated support of President Donald Trump.

The dry streak continues

The event will showcase the offload of over 48,400 pounds of illicit narcotics, which are valued at more than $509 million.

Newly released federal statistics show an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, marking another jump in a long string of increases.

Marcus Arbery was critical of a film that depicts his son’s murder, according to the Savannah Morning News.

A 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.

Ready for some spring cleaning? Is it time to donate unused clothes, toss some trash, and ditch broken appliances? But what about all those old documents you’ve been holding on to?

The Internal Revenue Service extended the tax deadline to May 1 for all of Florida due to Hurricane Milton.

Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg made late Saturday moves at the Masters, while Justin Rose went in the opposite direction.

The 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.

A total of six people were injured in a Charlton County plane crash on Thursday.

U.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.

A 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.

Following months of treatment and care, Mystic Aquarium released 22 sea turtles back to the ocean in Jekyll Island, Georgia, on Wednesday.

Augusta National looks as pristine as ever on the eve of the Masters.