Jacksonville ranks number five in the Florida best high school list according to U.S. News & World Report.

Two of the six people charged in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville 7-year-old in January will appear in court Thursday and are expected to plead not guilty.

The two men charged in the tragic shooting death of 13-year-old Prince Holland will be back in court on Thursday to see if they will be tried separately.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was found dead inside a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at the Southside Commons shopping center.

Sporting Club Jacksonville (Sporting JAX) has officially named Stacey Balaam as the first head coach of its women’s professional soccer team in the USL Super League.

The 11th Annual All Female Motorcycle ride returns to Jacksonville.

A tip from First Coast Crime Stoppers led to the arrests of two people accused in the shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr., the organization’s executive director Chase Robinson told News4JAX on Wednesday.

The Canadian government is pushing back against President Donald Trump‘s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports with a series of new digital billboards across the county, including the Jacksonville area.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a police officer for stealing a woman’s handbag and discarding it behind a Mandarin apartment complex.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a police officer for stealing a woman’s handbag and discarding it behind a Mandarin apartment complex.

Councilman Kevin Carrico will hold a news conference on Wednesday to call for Mayor Donna Deegan to sign the Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Act into law. An hour after Carrico’s news conference, Deegan will hold a separate news conference with community leaders to discuss the immigration bill.

Three burglars wearing masks and gloves while armed with guns, tried to break into a woman's home while she was asleep.

The Jumbo Shrimp welcomed fans to the newly renovated and renamed VyStar Ballpark for their home opener.

The ex-boyfriend of a woman burned alive at a Golden Corral restaurant in 2016 will spend the rest of his life behind bars for her horrendous murder.

A recent arrest of a 24-year-old man made the eighth arrest in the shooting death of a teen on New Year’s Day in 2024.

A local landlord is accusing a nonprofit that helps the homeless of paying her tenants’ rent late. Natalie Collier, a member of Opportunity Zone America LLC, which owns about 60 properties, is speaking out, saying she hasn’t received a rent payment from Changing Homelessness since October.

A woman pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact on Tuesday in connection with the murder of an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer in October 2024.

A 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and some auto parts goes into effect this week, raising concerns for consumers.

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 81% of women and 43% of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. That’s why on Tuesday, the City of Jacksonville officially declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and adopted the NSVRC’s theme, “Together we act, United we change.”

Unseasonable warmth will begin on Wednesday and intensify through the weekend, with highs reaching the 90s for many inland areas across NE Florida and Georgia.

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE held the first of its six scheduled meetings on Tuesday afternoon, and a $90 million question quickly became the focal point.

The Jacksonville community is invited to the Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Grounds for their Spring Pow Wow. Attendees will be able to immerse themselves into Native American culture and history.

Local singer Jordan Judith performs her original music

Jacksonville based cake studio For Goodness Cake has taken the world of hyper-realistic cakes to new heights. Known for their stunning, giant, and even moving cake creations, the team recently competed on Cake Toppers

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man who is allegedly associated with the original drug trafficking organization known as “The Miami Boys,” on drug charges.

The trial for one of two men accused of murder in connection with the shooting death of a Jacksonville father in 2020 began on Tuesday morning.

Nothing says spring like an evening out at the ballpark, and Tuesday is the first chance for Jumbo Shrimp fans to catch the team in action at the newly named and renovated VyStar Ballpark.

Clownery, acrobatics, and soul are headed back to the River City for a family-friendly tradition that’s been around for years.

Severe weather means there’s a chance of damaging winds, heavy downpours, hail and isolated tornadoes.

A women’s conference led Aida Seeja to start her own non-profit named Inspire to Rise, which helps people who need essential resources, especially people in the Latino community.

Almost five days after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River, crews continue to look for a child who remained unaccounted for as of Wednesday afternoon.

It has been nearly eight years since the deadly crash, but Nelson’s mother and sister say it feels like Alvin died yesterday.

Jacksonville city council members are advocating for a significant change to honor a local legend with a proposed bill to rename Oakland Park after Dr. Eartha White, a renowned philanthropist and humanitarian who left a lasting mark on the River City. The Legacy of Oakland Park, located at the corner of Ionia and Union Streets, has been a staple of Jacksonville for over a century.

Council Member Jimmy Peluso and Council Member Raul Arias will meet on Monday to with the community to talk about the Eastside Community Benefits Agreement. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at In The Word International Church.

A Jacksonville man is headed into April with over 600,000 reasons to be happy. On Monday, the 41-year-old Duval County man turned a $5 scratch-off ticket into $605,016 after playing and winning the “DOUBLE YOUR MONEY” game.

Sunday’s domestic incident that ended in a deadly shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside marked the fifth police shooting so far this year, which is the highest number in the first three months since 2016, according to data from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office portal.

The same day a woman was fatally stabbed in the early morning hours in a home on Arlington Expressway near Townsend Boulevard, police arrested the man they believe was responsible.

The city of Jacksonville is considering a plan to build townhouses, duplexes and other multi-family homes to address the “missing middle” in the housing market. But not everyone is on board.

Two days before a domestic incident Sunday that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside, police had been called to intervene in a similar incident involving the same couple.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one person died Saturday night following an officer-involved shooting in the San Jose neighborhood. According to the agency, Alquan Suydam, 28, was waving a gun while “holding his girlfriend against her will” when the police were called around 9 p.m.

As a cold front approaches our area from the southwest, you need to be prepared for severe weather to impact your Monday afternoon.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman was fatally stabbed, and a man had multiple stab wounds to his leg at an apartment complex on Sunday.

Are you planning on traveling to San Antonio to see the Florida Gators in the Final Four? Tell us your experience looking for game and plane tickets.

Mayor Donna Deegan has yet to sign a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville. The City Council approved the measure earlier this week. Deegan stated she is not rushing to make a decision on the bill. While she does not oppose certain aspects, she wants to ensure there are no negative repercussions.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens hosted Manatee Appreciation Day, where people could learn all about conservation efforts. and preview the new manatee habitat coming in the future.

As warmer weather and spring break increase activity around Jacksonville’s beaches, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department is taking a firm stance against “unauthorized” and “unpermitted” events.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and dozens of other officers walked through the Cedar Hills neighborhood, but one woman wrote a message in chalk on the street for the sheriff.

People learned about financial literacy and ways to improve their health at the Black Family Wellness Expo at KIPP V.O.I.C.E. Academy in Jacksonville.

Hubbard House hosted its 16th annual Stand Up & Stride Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on Saturday in Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find a missing teen on the city’s northside.

Two people were injured Thursday morning in an officer involved shooting in Northwest Jacksonville, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Every day, federal law enforcement officers make arrests and deport individuals who are in the U.S. illegally.

Unsettled pattern continues next week

Women hoping to become mothers could get more help as President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization.

Hosted by Epilepsy Alliance Florida, the walk is the largest local event that raises awareness and funds for individuals living with epilepsy.

An elderly woman died Friday morning after the car she was driving drifted into oncoming traffic on San Jose Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff T.K. Waters will discuss developments on a major investigation Friday at noon.

Brentwood residents are continuing their fight to turn a Golfair liquor store into a community center.

March’s PositivelyJAX award honors Beaches Fine Arts Series which is an organization that continues to inspire and enlighten the community.

Shanna Gardner, who is accused of plotting to have her ex-husband Jared Bridegan killed in 2022, was back in Duval County court Friday.

Mayor Donna Deegan has yet to sign a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville. The City Council approved the measure earlier this week. Deegan stated she is not rushing to make a decision on the bill. While she does not oppose certain aspects, she wants to ensure there are no negative repercussions.

In a continued effort to provide transparency, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage in an officer-involved shooting of a 53-year-old woman in Oceanway.

Friendship Fountain will temporarily close during the beginning of April for maintenance updates.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 67-year-old endangered woman with dementia on Thursday afternoon.

Nineteen sea turtles that rehabbed in Missouri after suffering the effects of cold water temperatures in New England are now back in the Atlantic Ocean off of Jacksonville, Florida.

March 27 is International Whiskey Day and we are celebrating with the Pineapple Whiskey Mule. Duke & Dame is locally distilled in Jacksonville. You can find Duke & Dame in retailers across Florida on www.dukeanddame.com

In a unanimous 16-0 vote, the Jacksonville City Council passed a resolution to recognize April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month in the city.

A Jacksonville man died Tuesday morning after being crushed by a bulldozer and a dump truck in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

This is the second active federal lawsuit involving JSO’s controversial use of a police dog that The Tributary has identified

Jacksonville City Council proposed a bill that would provide over $800,000 for UF Health’s Mobile Stroke Training Unit to improve outcomes for stroke patients.

A local tree service company rescued two eaglets Tuesday morning that had fallen out of their nest and into a fishing line in a massive pine tree in the Fort Caroline area.

A local tree service company rescued two eaglets Tuesday morning that had fallen out of their nest and into a fishing line in a massive pine tree in the Fort Caroline area.

The Florida lottery announces that a 39-year-old woman from Jacksonville claimed a one million dollar prize from the $1,000,000 a Year For Life Spectacular Scratch-Off game.

A mother is in the final stages of having a street named in honor of her daughter, Tiphne Hollis, who was killed 15 years ago in a drive-by shooting.

For more than a year, the daughter and widow of Jared Bridegan, the man ambushed and murdered in Jacksonville Beach in February 2022, have been turning a tragic experience into a beautiful act of kindness aimed at helping children who are in the middle of crime scenes or investigations.

In this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Ron Autrey, the former CEO and chairman of Miller Electric.

A bill that emerged after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Parkland may see some changes. In 2018, the state increased the age limit to 21 for purchasing a rifle or long gun. However, the Florida House recently approved a bill to lower the age back to 18.

The City of Jacksonville is set to begin a project in San Marco to bring drainage improvements and fix flooding in a neighborhood that often floods during heavy rain. The project, which costs about $64 million, will also put in huge drainage pipes connecting the neighborhood to a pump station.

Councilman Rory Diamond said on Wednesday that General Counsel Michael Fackler should step down from his position as general counsel for the city of Jacksonville.

The legislation approved by City Council Tuesday night that aims to crack down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville is now sitting on Mayor Donna Deegan’s desk, who said is still in the process of reviewing it before deciding whether to sign it or not.

A Power Alley ticket is just $15 and includes an assigned stool seat at a drink rail just over the right field wall at VyStar Ballpark. Tickets provide access to the new Right Field Hall gathering area directly behind the seats.

A former Jacksonville funeral home director, who was accused of abandoning a mortuary with bodies inside and misusing funds, was sentenced to five years of probation Wednesday morning.

Searchers continue to look for a child who remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending eight people into the water.

The City of Jacksonville is set to begin a project in San Marco to bring drainage improvements and fix flooding in a neighborhood that often floods during heavy rain. The project, which costs about $64 million, will also put in huge drainage pipes connecting the neighborhood to a pump station.

Jacksonville native Latoya Copeland survived sex trafficking in her 20s, and learning self-care after she came out of trafficking helped her heal. Now, she's sharing her healing gift with others as a licensed esthetician.

A hockey game at the Community First Igloo turned tragic Tuesday night after a goalie was hit in the chest with a hockey puck and later died from a heart attack, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A 5-year-old Jacksonville boy is recovering after police said he was attacked by three dogs.

Arguably the most famous pro wrestler in history is coming to Jacksonville, and he’s here to see his fans. We’re talking about The Hulkster himself! Hulk Hogan is bringing his Real American Beer tour to Northeast Florida.

A historic groundbreaking ceremony marks the official start of construction on LECOM at Jacksonville University, the region’s first four-year medical school.

The experience of growing up Filipino American in a diplomatic family led Carmina Montesa Aldana, a mother of twins, to co-found the Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation, or NOF, in Jacksonville. The organization focuses on providing crucial neurosurgical care to underserved communities.

A local nonprofit continues to be a beacon of hope for foster children for 17 years.

The changes relate to how employees and students communicate and interact with each other. The goal is to keep things as professional as possible.

A man who Jacksonville police said they believe was not the intended target was shot while leaving a convenience store in the Magnolia Gardens neighborhood.

Some Jacksonville City Council members are questioning the job performance of the city’s top legal officer, General Counsel Michael Fackler, following Mayor Donna Deegan’s recent veto of a controversial waste contract.

The City Council is deciding on the proposed Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act at the Tuesday night meeting.

The city of Jacksonville will recognize former WJXT employees who have shaped the community through more than two decades of dedication to local news.

A 46-year-old man from Duval County has claimed a $2 million top prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announced new transparency legislation Tuesday morning which, if approved, would bring changes to how the city of Jacksonville awards funding to non-profits.

Searchers continue to look for a child who remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending eight people into the water.

The JEA Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal Tuesday to increase electric, water and wastewater rates. Customers of the city-owned utility will see an average bill increase of about 3.7%, starting in April.