The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office will take the lead investigating the controversial death of a 31-year-old father in the Duval County Jail in April, according to State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office. The scope of the federal investigation into the death of Charles Faggart is unclear, and Nelson did not say what conclusions her own office has drawn about the case. This latest development happened “after consultation” with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, she said.

A 58-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed by a semitruck in Winter Springs on Tuesday afternoon, according to our sister station WKMG.

The anticipation is palpable as the city prepares to welcome its newest hospitality landmark: the Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic.

Jacksonville Today reader Sherry C. says she and her father got COVID coming back to Florida on a plane. She wonders whether she should report her positive test anywhere so it could be tracked with other people.

New federal court documents reveal new details about the dozens of people who are now owed restitution money by a Palm Coast man headed to federal prison for cybercrimes.

Farm Share will distribute food at Open Arms Christian Fellowship church in Jacksonville on Saturday.

Celebrating the First Responders Month

A man was arrested in connection with the 2023 strangulation death of a 50-year-old man found in his Merrill Road home, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Community advocates warn that rising property taxes and outside investors could displace longtime Eastside families living near EverBank Stadium.

A man who was asleep in bed last night was shot in the leg when police say a gunman in an SUV stopped outside the home and fired more than 10 shots at the house.

Baptist Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday with the groundbreaking of a new four-story emergency and patient tower.

Video captured by a News4JAX photographer showed two Blackhawk helicopters hovering over VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena before law enforcement agents can be seen rappelling from a rope down to the roof of a nearby building.

Saucy, a reimagined KFC spin-off brand, is entering Jacksonville’s southside area, replacing a former chicken spot.

More complaints are flooding the News4JAX I-TEAM about one of Jacksonville’s largest landlords, People’s Choice Apartments, run by real estate investor and podcast host Jarek Tadla.

A Jacksonville man who has been battling with a flesh-eating bacteria for weeks said he believes he was discharged from the hospital early because he does not have insurance.

An Arlington woman said she heard dozens of gunshots and found blood in her backyard after a shootout between two vehicles that left a teenager injured early Wednesday morning.

The woman who admitted to kidnapping Kamiyah Mobley when she was a baby is now awaiting an evidentiary hearing on a motion for post-conviction relief.

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Timucuan Parks Foundation is asking volunteers for the annual International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Volunteer Jax connects volunteers with non-profits

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an 11-year-old boy who was last seen by his family leaving to take a bus to school on Tuesday morning.

A teenager was wounded early Wednesday morning when he was caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two vehicles in the Arlington area, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A bus driver with Duval County schools was arrested and accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Bikers gathers for music, food, and remembrance

A new master-planned community will be coming to Jacksonville next year.

The University of Florida on Tuesday welcomed more than 50 developers interested in helping build out sites 1A and 1B for the university’s future graduate campus in LaVilla.

A Northwest Jacksonville man was just released from the hospital after weeks of battling a flesh-eating bacteria.

Music and Mental Health Festival

A 24-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after the man he shot, who was his girlfriend’s father, died a little over one week ago, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes just hours apart Sunday night in Jacksonville, marking the city’s 28th and 29th motorcycle fatalities this year and continuing an alarming upward trend in deadly crashes.

Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge northbound lanes will remain closed to vehicles until mid-October. The Florida Department of Transportation says the closure is necessary to repair electrical damage caused when a tugboat struck the bridge early on Aug. 19.

Guanabana, a handcrafted ice cream and smoothie store, started with Julieta and Oliver’s desire to bring something different to Jacksonville, something that would allow them to embrace their Colombian and Venezuelan roots.

You nominated, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite from the Top 4.

Community appreciation day and ribbon cutting

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX is recognizing those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!

Actor and creator Woody McClain is turning to his hometown community to launch his first feature film — a romantic comedy he said is powered entirely by fans.

Florida’s decision to end school vaccine mandates has sparked debate between health officials and state leaders over public safety and parental rights.

Draw Together Jax, formerly known as Drink and Draw Jax, brought artists and community members together Sunday for the first-ever Draw Together Mini Fest.

For many people living paycheck to paycheck or with a criminal record, landing a job can feel impossible.

A 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old at an apartment complex on the Westside turned himself in on Friday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hosted a naturalization ceremony before its game at VyStar Ballpark on Saturday.

To those who didn’t vote for him, Fine said, “You made a mistake. Hopefully I’m going to show you why. And come next year when I run again, I’ll get their support.”

Dreams Come True hosted its 8th annual 5K event Saturday morning at the University of North Florida.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying a girl wandering alone on Anders Boulevard and Eve Drive on Saturday.

Graham Media Group is searching for its next Sales Support Coordinator.

A person familiar with discussions says FanDuel has agreed to pay the Jacksonville Jaguars roughly $5 million to help offset the nearly $20 million that a former employee stole from the NFL franchise and deposited at the sportsbook.

A grieving Jacksonville mother is calling for justice after her teenage son, known as a bright light in his community, was shot and killed outside their apartment late last month.

A Jacksonville councilman said Friday that the city won’t shut down the Trout River Food Park despite the rumors of its closing on the park’s official Facebook page.

An investment firm that includes NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow, former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles and the CEO of Chick-fil-A is developing a mixed-use district surrounding the proposed stadium for the Sporting Club Jacksonville soccer franchise.

The City of Jacksonville is getting ready to unveil the finalized design for the long-anticipated Metropolitan Park revitalization.

Two men charged in the tragic shooting death of 13-year-old Prince Holland will be back in court Friday for a hearing that could impact their murder trial.

The Raines Vikings have started the 2025 football season with a statement on both sides of the ball. Scoring over 125 points in just two games is dominant, but that doesn’t go without looking at the defense. Just 14 points given up in two games for the Vikings defense, but they say they would rather that number be 0.

Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico has called for the removal of a city-appointed board member who posted what he calls “hateful rhetoric” regarding the death of Charlie Kirk.

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Jacksonville is stepping up for its heroes.

A Jacksonville councilman is reintroducing a bill that would establish a rental registry with information on who owns a property, code violations against them and more.

Tenants at several Jacksonville apartment complexes say they’re living in dangerous, deteriorating conditions while paying rising rents to one of the city’s largest landlords.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the latest law enforcement agency in Northeast Florida to instruct its officers not to enforce Florida’s open carry ban.

An invitation to the community to come out for a field day like experience

A festival with Eco Education, music and more!!

Comedians serve up humor on a rooftop with a sunset vibe

The Tmann and John Music Freaks Podcast is what happens when two seasoned Jacksonville radio guys take their decades of on-air friendship and flip on the mics for fun. Each week, John Scott and Tony Mann dive into stories from their years in radio, trade music memories, debate favorite (and not-so-favorite) songs

A man died Wednesday night following a shooting near Jacksonville’s Avondale neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond fired back at the four councilmembers who abruptly walked out of Tuesday’s meeting during budget amendment discussions.

The Jaguars took care of business in their regular season opener, but things get considerably more difficult quickly.

An iconic moment for a local pickup truck. A Jacksonville man has now crossed the million-mile mark on his old GMC Pickup.

Mid-September is traditionally the statistical high point of the Atlantic hurricane season, but right now the tropics are uncharacteristically quiet.

Larry Wakefield Jr.— better known as DJ Larry Love — kicks off "Voices of the 904" by sharing his “Year of the Creative” vision, personal journey, and mission to spark Jacksonville’s Renaissance Era.

Part two of episode one of “Voices of the 904” features DJ Larry Love, the cultural creative behind R&B Mostly, “The Pop-Out” concert series, and more.

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is proud to present The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. This extraordinary, one-night-only event will benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital, making it an unforgettable evening of history, music, and purpose.

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Jacksonville locals have the opportunity to audition for American Idol

Jacksonville’s 904 Walk Club is bringing people together for fun, fitness, and friendship. Founded by Hakim and Troy, the club encourages everyone to get outside, explore the city, and enjoy walking in a welcoming group.

Founded in 2002 and incorporated in 2003 by executive director Elexia Coleman-Moss, Empowerment Resources, Inc. (ERI) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville, Florida. Upon moving to the community in 2001, Coleman-Moss identified a need for gender-specific programming for at-risk girls in the area. After understanding the challenges faced by local girls and rallying community support, Coleman-Moss launched a pilot “rites-of-passage” program named Journey Into Womanhood. In 2006, ERI broadened its offerings to include Life Skills Workshops and Parenting Education Seminars, which are provided in schools, churches, recreational facilities, and other community spaces. This approach allows ERI to effectively “meet people where they are.”

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday night after he stopped to give someone money, was asked to give more, and was shot when he refused.

Four Jacksonville city councilmembers walked out of a city council meeting during budget amendment discussions Tuesday night, sparking drama and prompting the sergeant at arms to intervene.

“Voices of the 904″ is here. It’s News4JAX’s latest digital series showcasing the stories of under-the-radar movers and shakers in the 904.

The Jacksonville City Council ended the proposed millage rate debate on Tuesday night with a split vote.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a 69-year-old man who they say left his independent living facility on Jacksonville’s Westside around noon on Tuesday.

JEA said it is working on a formal policy to address water service disconnections after the News4JAX I-TEAM reported last week that residents of a Westside apartment complex had their water shut off for days due to the owner’s unpaid bills.

A Jacksonville mother was arrested after she was accused of leaving her children unattended in a running semitruck for hours, according to the Riviera Beach Police Department.

The Jacksonville City Council is set to vote on Tuesday night on an ordinance that would change how free event tickets are distributed among the city’s elected officials.

Just in time for the Come together festival hosted by The Empowered Kitchen

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a viral video showed a confrontation between self-proclaimed “Predator Poachers” and law enforcement over the handling of an alleged online predator case.

Mauricio Chahine, 53, of Jacksonville, was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison for agreeing to launder over $250,000, U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard ruled.

Residents of the Arbor Oaks apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside continue to face challenges despite water service being restored last week following News4JAX’s reporting.

Arbor Oaks on Jammes Road, the troubled Westside apartment complex the News4JAX I-TEAM reported last week, was previously owned by Jarek Tadla, a Polish-born real estate investor who, according to the JAX Rental Housing project at the University of North Florida, has companies that own more apartment complexes in Jacksonville than anyone else.

Florida toughened the reins on “super speeders” with harsher penalties for drivers who choose to push the pedal more than 50 mph past the posted speed limit.

The Jaguars weren’t perfect in their regular season opener, but they didn’t need to be.

The attorneys for Will McNeil Jr., the man at the center of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that went viral and prompted outrage and investigation, are calling for a United States Department of Justice investigation.

Birthday celebrations and cultural parties

Escape Me mobile is the newest event entertainment option in Jacksonville. The roaming event venue serves parties, events, and festivals of all types year-round with its air-conditioned RV. Specializing in teamwork, adventure, and problem solving they server local schools, businesse,s and parties all over town. Visit online at EscapeMeMobile.com or call 904-676-0895.

Three people, including two children, were transported to a hospital Monday morning following a house fire in the Grand Park neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

The weather may have delayed the start, but it couldn’t stop the Jaguars from making a statement on their first home game of the season.

A Jacksonville LGBTQ+ organization is launching an artistic response after the city painted over rainbow-colored crosswalks to comply with state regulations on road markings.

A Duval County Public Schools staff member received counseling on proper document disposal protocols after confidential student records were found scattered across a Northwest Jacksonville intersection in July.

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished the season opener game on their own turf against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

An upcoming Jacksonville event aims to help families prepare for aging-related health emergencies by offering expert advice on care options, financial planning and legal decisions before a crisis occurs.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal beating of an unidentified man found unresponsive inside a residence in the 900 block of Spearing Street.

Jacksonville residents talked about what they would buy if they won the $1.8 billion Powerball lottery.

Football is back in Jacksonville, but as you know, the Sunshine State isn’t always bright and sunny. Here’s what you need to know before heading to EverBank Stadium.