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Iranian missile barrage strikes Israel after deadline Trump announced for ceasefire passes

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Family of man killed near Copeland’s restaurant seeks justice on his birthday

Read full article: Family of man killed near Copeland’s restaurant seeks justice on his birthday

The family of Kenneth Mobley, who was tragically killed in a parking lot near Copeland’s restaurant, continues to search for answers. On Monday, Kenneth would have turned 39 years old.

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5 hours ago

Jax River City Pride closing out month with brunch experience at Tulua Bistro in historic Springfield

Read full article: Jax River City Pride closing out month with brunch experience at Tulua Bistro in historic Springfield

As Pride Month comes to a close, one organization is making sure it wraps up June with an experience including flavor, flair and fierce performances.

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7 hours ago

Councilman applies pressure as deadline approaches for Mayor Deegan to decide on controversial immigration bill

Read full article: Councilman applies pressure as deadline approaches for Mayor Deegan to decide on controversial immigration bill

A controversial immigration bill passed by Jacksonville’s City Council is now on the mayor’s desk — and pressure is building. The measure would block city funds from being used to support undocumented immigrants.

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8 hours ago

Finalists one step closer to new Jacksonville Fire Chief

Read full article: Finalists one step closer to new Jacksonville Fire Chief

City says candidates now five finalists

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9 hours ago

JSO ‘not aware of any threats’ to the community, remains vigilant amid Middle East conflict

Read full article: JSO ‘not aware of any threats’ to the community, remains vigilant amid Middle East conflict

As tensions escalate in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, concerns have grown over the United States’ involvement and its potential local impact.

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11 hours ago

From stage to service: Drag Queen Karrissa Wade shares 30-year journey of charity and community impact in Jacksonville

Read full article: From stage to service: Drag Queen Karrissa Wade shares 30-year journey of charity and community impact in Jacksonville

Local Drag Queen Karrissa Wade (she/her) has spent three decades in Jacksonville combating stigma through love and kindness while raising money for children’s cancer research, autism awareness and HIV patients.

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13 hours ago

Jacksonville property management company to pay for illegally charging military tenants: DOJ

Read full article: Jacksonville property management company to pay for illegally charging military tenants: DOJ

A Jacksonville-based property management company will pay more than $64,000 in compensation and penalties after the U.S. Department of Justice found it violated federal law by charging early termination fees to military servicemembers

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14 hours ago

Creating art helps improve mental health

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Artist offering space to create art and improve mental health

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18 hours ago

US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites could mean rising costs at your local gas pump

Read full article: US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites could mean rising costs at your local gas pump

Global markets appear to have taken the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors awaited moves by Iran.

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18 hours ago

Cafe Resistance celebrates its one-year anniversary with vendors, music, family fun

Read full article: Cafe Resistance celebrates its one-year anniversary with vendors, music, family fun

Cafe Resistance celebrated its one-year anniversary on Saturday with vendors, music, and family fun.

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1 day ago

Travis Hunter signs rookie contract with Jaguars, gets entire signing bonus upfront

Read full article: Travis Hunter signs rookie contract with Jaguars, gets entire signing bonus upfront

Two-way college star and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, the second overall pick in April’s NFL draft, signed a four-year, $46.6 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

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1 day ago

Jacksonville residents react to U.S. airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran

Read full article: Jacksonville residents react to U.S. airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran

People in Jacksonville are reacting to Saturday’s news of the United States conducting airstrikes on three nuclear sites in Iran

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1 day ago

Incoming Council President Kevin Carrico outlines priorities for Jacksonville

Read full article: Incoming Council President Kevin Carrico outlines priorities for Jacksonville

Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico is set to take the gavel as council president on July 1. In a recent interview, Carrico shared his vision for the year ahead, emphasizing a focus on youth, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.

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1 day ago

Jacksonville church honors Florita Smith, a hidden hero of the Six Triple Eight Battalion

Read full article: Jacksonville church honors Florita Smith, a hidden hero of the Six Triple Eight Battalion

On Sunday, the Faust Temple Church of God in Christ celebrated Florita Smith, a member of the famous Six Triple Eight Battalion who played a pivotal role during World War II.

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1 day ago

Jacksonville motorcyclist, 18, dies after crashing into SUV on Mathews Bridge, FHP says

Read full article: Jacksonville motorcyclist, 18, dies after crashing into SUV on Mathews Bridge, FHP says

An 18-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday morning after crashing into an SUV on Mathews Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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2 days ago

Longtime tradition, Miss Delta Teen Pageant, returns to Jacksonville Sunday

Read full article: Longtime tradition, Miss Delta Teen Pageant, returns to Jacksonville Sunday

The 43rd Miss Delta Teen Pageant is not your typical pageant.  It is a way to give mentorship to teenagers to help them thrive beyond the pageant stage.

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2 days ago

‘We want Duval Day to happen’: Councilman says he’s ‘committed’ to seeing Lil Duval’s block party happen

Read full article: ‘We want Duval Day to happen’: Councilman says he’s ‘committed’ to seeing Lil Duval’s block party happen

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.

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2 days ago

USS Winston S. Churchill departs from Naval Station Mayport for regularly scheduled deployment

Read full article: USS Winston S. Churchill departs from Naval Station Mayport for regularly scheduled deployment

The USS Winston S. Churchill departed from Naval Station Mayport Saturday morning for a regularly scheduled deployment with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.

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2 days ago

Suspect arrested in deadly double shooting on Baymeadows Road

Read full article: Suspect arrested in deadly double shooting on Baymeadows Road

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that left two people dead early Saturday morning.

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3 days ago

Woman in her 70s fatally struck crossing Blanding Blvd.

Read full article: Woman in her 70s fatally struck crossing Blanding Blvd.

A woman in her 70s was fatally hit while crossing Blanding Boulevard.

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3 days ago

Man killed after running into tree on Baymeadows Road

Read full article: Man killed after running into tree on Baymeadows Road

A man in his 20s was killed in a crash on Baymeadows Road Friday evening, making the city’s 76th traffic fatality.

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3 days ago

Telecommunications issues disrupt Jacksonville Air Traffic Control Center

Read full article: Telecommunications issues disrupt Jacksonville Air Traffic Control Center

The Jacksonville Air Traffic Control Center experienced telecommunications issues on Friday.

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3 days ago

City officials sound off about ‘uninformed study’ calling Jacksonville the country’s most boring city

Read full article: City officials sound off about ‘uninformed study’ calling Jacksonville the country’s most boring city

One study that ranked Jacksonville the most boring city in the entire United States has residents, city officials and visitors all defending — or agreeing — with the finding.

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3 days ago

From Jacksonville to the Big Show: Savannah Bananas players shine on national stage

Read full article: From Jacksonville to the Big Show: Savannah Bananas players shine on national stage

They may have started on neighborhood ballfields and high school diamonds around Jacksonville, but now they’re dancing, entertaining, and playing their way into the national spotlight — live on TV. A handful of Savannah Bananas players with roots in Jacksonville will be showcased coast to coast when one of the wildly popular team’s game airs on The CW Network this July.

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‘A cheerful soul’: Community comes together to honor barber killed in crash on Jacksonville’s Westside

Read full article: ‘A cheerful soul’: Community comes together to honor barber killed in crash on Jacksonville’s Westside

Friends and family of a man who was killed in a crash last week on Jacksonville’s Westside came together to celebrate his life.

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3 days ago

City denies permits to host Duval Day, cites overcrowding, illegal parking, lack of security

Read full article: City denies permits to host Duval Day, cites overcrowding, illegal parking, lack of security

Duval Day block party organizers said they’re hitting roadblocks trying to host it off Myrtle Avenue, where it all began.

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3 days ago

From Cuba to Jacksonville: A teen’s journey of sacrifice, struggle and the game that speaks all languages

Read full article: From Cuba to Jacksonville: A teen’s journey of sacrifice, struggle and the game that speaks all languages

Cristhian Leyva, a Ribault High School student. left behind everything he knew in Holguin, Cuba, for a shot at something bigger: freedom, opportunity, and the dream of playing in the Major Leagues.

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3 days ago

JASMYN names interim executive director after departure of CEO

Read full article: JASMYN names interim executive director after departure of CEO

With the recent departure of CEO Francisco Castro, JASMYN announced Friday that local nonprofit consultant and LGBTQIA+ advocate Tina Wirth will be stepping in as the agency’s interim executive.

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3 days ago

JSO jail officers involved in ‘incident’ that led to inmate’s death reassigned amid investigation

Read full article: JSO jail officers involved in ‘incident’ that led to inmate’s death reassigned amid investigation

Nine Duval County jail officers who were involved in an unspecified incident that led to an inmate’s death in April have been reassigned to different positions as the investigation continues, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office told News4JAX on Friday.

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3 days ago

Could the Tampa Bay Rays end up moving to Jacksonville? A local sports expert weighs in

Read full article: Could the Tampa Bay Rays end up moving to Jacksonville? A local sports expert weighs in

Once the news began circulating, it was followed by plenty of speculation regarding the Rays’ future in Tampa Bay and the other Florida cities that could become the organization’s new host, with two cities standing out if the team were to leave the 813: Orlando and Jacksonville.

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3 days ago

Juneteenth and more at Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park

Read full article: Juneteenth and more at Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park

Park activities for Juneteenth and beyond

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3 days ago

Pairing Female African American Chefs

Read full article: Pairing Female African American Chefs

2 chefs with different culinary skills paired up to discuss their food and being black women in a male dominated arena

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3 days ago

Jacksonville’s summer solstice brings 90s heat, storm risks: Meteorologist Katie Garner’s forecast

Read full article: Jacksonville’s summer solstice brings 90s heat, storm risks: Meteorologist Katie Garner’s forecast

Meteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX's Weather Authority details the summer solstice forecast, expected high temperatures in the 90s, the potential for storms, and important safety advice for outdoor activities in Jacksonville.

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Man shot several times while sitting on porch of Mid-Westside home

Read full article: Man shot several times while sitting on porch of Mid-Westside home

A man sitting on the porch of a home in Jacksonville’s Mid-Westside neighborhood was shot on Thursday night.

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Bored New City of the South?: Jacksonville ranked as most boring city in the country, study finds

Read full article: Bored New City of the South?: Jacksonville ranked as most boring city in the country, study finds

Jacksonville, which is the largest city by area in the United States, is home to a professional sports team, a plethora of golf courses, and long stretches of beaches. Unfortunately, one study conducted by FinanceBuzz deemed it all irrelevant, listing the 904 as the most boring city in the country based on multiple factors, including population makeup, culinary scene, outdoor activities, nightlife, celebrations, and overall things to do.

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Documents reveal Jacksonville airport addressed structural concerns, made repairs to daily and hourly parking garages

Read full article: Documents reveal Jacksonville airport addressed structural concerns, made repairs to daily and hourly parking garages

Documents obtained Thursday by News4JAX reveal that various concrete deterioration issues in both the daily and hourly parking garages were addressed by Jacksonville International Airport with significant structural repairs between 2019 and 2024.

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Jaguars host 6th annual Special Olympics fantasy camp at Miller Electric Center

Read full article: Jaguars host 6th annual Special Olympics fantasy camp at Miller Electric Center

For nearly 40 athletes from Special Olympics Florida, Thursday was more than just another day in the offseason — it was a chance to live out their football dreams.

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Garlic crabs, hits and gratitude: Shirley Murdock shares love for Jacksonville ahead of big show

Read full article: Garlic crabs, hits and gratitude: Shirley Murdock shares love for Jacksonville ahead of big show

R&B legend Shirley Murdock is heading back to Jacksonville — and this time, she’s sharing the stage with music royalty.

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Who is Patrick Zalupski? The man behind a fast-growing Jacksonville-based company who could become the Rays next owner

Read full article: Who is Patrick Zalupski? The man behind a fast-growing Jacksonville-based company who could become the Rays next owner

As the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays unfolds, get to know the Jacksonville-area billionaire who could be a part of turning around a franchise that lost its stadium to Hurricane Milton in 2024 and is consistently ranked at the bottom of any MLB attendance list.

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Jacksonville activist group to light Main Street Bridge in red, black, green to honor Juneteenth

Read full article: Jacksonville activist group to light Main Street Bridge in red, black, green to honor Juneteenth

The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville will light up the Main Street Bridge in red, black, and green to honor Juneteenth.

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Jacksonville grandmother killed at block party had her home vandalized 1 month before her murder, report shows

Read full article: Jacksonville grandmother killed at block party had her home vandalized 1 month before her murder, report shows

A Jacksonville grandmother, who was shot and killed at a block party last week, reported to police that her home had been vandalized a month before she was murdered, according to the incident report.

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‘We can emerge into greatness’: How a Jacksonville advocate works to ensure the youth know about Juneteenth

Read full article: ‘We can emerge into greatness’: How a Jacksonville advocate works to ensure the youth know about Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a day that one Jacksonville advocate always looks forward to. Take a look inside her work to ensure the younger generation knows what Juneteenth is.

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History of the Watch Night Service in the Black church and its link to the official end of slavery

Read full article: History of the Watch Night Service in the Black church and its link to the official end of slavery

As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, many African American churches and households across the country gather not to just ring in a new year, but to honor a powerful tradition rooted in freedom.

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How a Jacksonville rapper carries the legacy of Juneteenth through rhythm and rhyme

Read full article: How a Jacksonville rapper carries the legacy of Juneteenth through rhythm and rhyme

For Mal Jones, spoken word is more than music. It’s a mission.

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‘It cannot stop with my generation’: How Explore Jax Core tells the story of Florida’s Emancipation

Read full article: ‘It cannot stop with my generation’: How Explore Jax Core tells the story of Florida’s Emancipation

If you see the electric car and bright yellow hat of Yollie Copeland, you’ll know that you have the chance to take an educational tour that details pertinent Jacksonville history.

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Journey to Freedom: How Emancipation Day became part of Florida’s culture

Read full article: Journey to Freedom: How Emancipation Day became part of Florida’s culture

Emancipation Day marked the end of slavery in Florida, which happened before Juneteenth in Texas. This is how Emancipation Day has become a part of Florida culture.

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River City Inn declared a public nuisance, councilman asks JSO to increase area patrols, surveillance

Read full article: River City Inn declared a public nuisance, councilman asks JSO to increase area patrols, surveillance

Councilman Reggie Gaffney said the River City Inn has been declared a public nuisance, and he will ask the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to increase area patrols and surveillance.

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Juneteenth prayer vigil honors victims of deadly racist attack at Jacksonville Dollar General

Read full article: Juneteenth prayer vigil honors victims of deadly racist attack at Jacksonville Dollar General

A new memorial now honors the lives of Angela Carr, Jerrald Gallion and A.J. Laguerre Jr., one year after the three were killed in a racially-motivated attack at a Dollar General in Jacksonville.

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Nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ young adults are estranged from at least 1 family member. A local organization aims to change that

Read full article: Nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ young adults are estranged from at least 1 family member. A local organization aims to change that

PFLAG’s Jacksonville chapter is an organization that fosters family understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people.

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35 Years Later: Remembering the General Motors shooting that left 8 dead in Jacksonville

Read full article: 35 Years Later: Remembering the General Motors shooting that left 8 dead in Jacksonville

On June 18, 1990, a gunman went into the General Motors Acceptance Corporation on Baymeadows Road and took the lives of eight people and wounded five others.

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Wounded Warrior Project uses paddleboarding to build relationships, support among veterans

Read full article: Wounded Warrior Project uses paddleboarding to build relationships, support among veterans

The veteran support organization Wounded Warrior Project is using paddleboarding to encourage new relationships and ultimately provide additional support among veterans.

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He had been flipping cars with a Jacksonville exotic car dealer for years. Then he was hustled for $560K, he told police

Read full article: He had been flipping cars with a Jacksonville exotic car dealer for years. Then he was hustled for $560K, he told police

The FBI is investigating a Jacksonville exotic car dealer accused of defrauding customers out of millions

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Locally heavy rainfall, Hot and Humid

Read full article: Locally heavy rainfall, Hot and Humid

Broken record forecast

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Jacksonville-area billionaire — CEO of Dream Finders Homes — leads group trying to buy Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7B: report

Read full article: Jacksonville-area billionaire — CEO of Dream Finders Homes — leads group trying to buy Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7B: report

The CEO of Dream Finders Homes, a Jacksonville-based homebuilder, is leading a group attempting to buy the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports.

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Electric Dough Pizza Co. opened in the former San Marco Theatre space. Take a tour inside

Read full article: Electric Dough Pizza Co. opened in the former San Marco Theatre space. Take a tour inside

A new pizza spot opened on Wednesday at the site of the former San Marco Theatre.

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Rezoning plan to allow for ‘row-style’ houses on .23 acres in Riverside advances to full City Council vote

Read full article: Rezoning plan to allow for ‘row-style’ houses on .23 acres in Riverside advances to full City Council vote

A rezoning request that would allow five row-style houses to be built on a 0.23-acre lot across from the Stockton Street Town Center is headed toward a final vote from the Jacksonville City Council, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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UNF Men’s Soccer – Final Youth Camp of the Summer!

Read full article: UNF Men’s Soccer – Final Youth Camp of the Summer!

Youth soccer camp presented by UNF Men's Soccer

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Granola isn’t just for breakfast

Read full article: Granola isn’t just for breakfast

Casey’s Granola serves the St Augustine and Jacksonville community at local farmers markets and online. With no seed oils or refined sugars, Casey’s Granola is a high-protein compliment to breakfast or a perfect on-the-go snack.

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Jax LGBT Chamber offers free vendor spots for upcoming annual ‘Big Gay Picnic’ at Willowbranch Park

Read full article: Jax LGBT Chamber offers free vendor spots for upcoming annual ‘Big Gay Picnic’ at Willowbranch Park

Next weekend, the annual “Big Gay Picnic” returns to Willowbranch Park in Riverside. The family and pet-friendly event, hosted by the Jacksonville LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the AIDS Memorial Project AMP, celebrates community and inclusivity.

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Travel advisory prompts local group to postpone Israel trip

Read full article: Travel advisory prompts local group to postpone Israel trip

The Myron Flagler Israel Learning Seminar had to postpone their trip a second time this week when the conflict erupted between Israel and Iran.

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Lightning strike sends shockwave through Arlington, leaving destruction

Read full article: Lightning strike sends shockwave through Arlington, leaving destruction

Lightning struck a tree in Arlington Tuesday evening, leaving one home without water and temporarily knocking out power to the entire block.

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Have you seen this SUV? JSO looking for vehicle connected to deadly Arlington hit-and-run

Read full article: Have you seen this SUV? JSO looking for vehicle connected to deadly Arlington hit-and-run

As the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the hit-and-run death of a 40-year-old man, the agency released video of a truck involved in the incident.

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‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in Jacksonville

Read full article: ‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in Jacksonville

Community leaders and performers gathered at the Jacksonville Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium Tuesday evening for an early Juneteenth celebration.

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A Jacksonville grandmother who witnessed a shooting last year was killed at a party. Her son says it was retaliation

Read full article: A Jacksonville grandmother who witnessed a shooting last year was killed at a party. Her son says it was retaliation

Calvin Brown, Cassandra Brown’s son, who spoke to News4JAX from Texas on Tuesday, said he believes she was murdered in retaliation for testifying in the trial, and that she had feared for her life for weeks.

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FBI investigating Jacksonville exotic car dealer accused of defrauding customers out of millions

Read full article: FBI investigating Jacksonville exotic car dealer accused of defrauding customers out of millions

New details are emerging in the case against Bul Auto, a luxury car dealership on Beach Boulevard, which abruptly shut down operations. Its owner, Vladimir Ranguelov, is now at the center of a multi-state investigation involving millions of dollars in alleged losses.

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U.S. Navy receiving first upgraded P-8 aircraft from Jacksonville-based Boeing facility

Read full article: U.S. Navy receiving first upgraded P-8 aircraft from Jacksonville-based Boeing facility

A little over one year after its opening, a multi-million dollar Boeing facility in Jacksonville is contributing to the U.S. Navy’s ability to conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare while “redefining the standards of multi-mission patrol.”

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Houston Keen brings the Beats and Heat

Read full article: Houston Keen brings the Beats and Heat

Houston Keen sings news single "100 Degrees"

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Navy veteran, NASA astronaut reflects on importance of Space Coast to Florida’s economy

Read full article: Navy veteran, NASA astronaut reflects on importance of Space Coast to Florida’s economy

A Navy veteran and NASA astronaut reflected on the importance of the Space Coast to Florida’s economy and the future of space exploration.

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JSO says ‘no further information’ needed in deadly Moncrief Road hit-and-run; no arrests announced

Read full article: JSO says ‘no further information’ needed in deadly Moncrief Road hit-and-run; no arrests announced

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was hit by two cars in a deadly hit-and-run while riding his push scooter on Moncrief Road on Friday night.

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‘Deploying some of those dollars’: Duval DOGE says it has begun spending portion of recently identified unspent funds

Read full article: ‘Deploying some of those dollars’: Duval DOGE says it has begun spending portion of recently identified unspent funds

A meeting Tuesday of the Jacksonville City Council's Special Committee on Duval DOGE comes after City Councilman Ron Salem announced the committee discovered more than $25 million in unspent funds sitting in the city’s budget.

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JAXBest 2025: What to know about nominations, categories, voting and key dates

Read full article: JAXBest 2025: What to know about nominations, categories, voting and key dates

News4JAX’s JAXBest returns this June, bigger, bolder, and more fun than ever before!

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‘Communities are what it’s all about’: Jacksonville residents helping shape final segment of 30-mile Emerald Trail

Read full article: ‘Communities are what it’s all about’: Jacksonville residents helping shape final segment of 30-mile Emerald Trail

Springfield and Eastside residents are actively shaping the future of Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail project, weighing in on plans for its final segment during a community meeting at the Union Terminal Warehouse.

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Live Radar: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Glynn, Camden counties

Read full article: Live Radar: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Glynn, Camden counties

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.

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Dog named ‘Chicken Tender’ dumped in Arlington neighborhood sparks call for stricter animal cruelty laws

Read full article: Dog named ‘Chicken Tender’ dumped in Arlington neighborhood sparks call for stricter animal cruelty laws

Surveillance footage capturing a woman abandoning a malnourished goldendoodle in Jacksonville’s Arlington area has sparked renewed calls for stricter animal cruelty penalties in Florida.

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‘Taken advantage of’: Exotic car dealerships in Jacksonville and Albany close abruptly, leaving customers in limbo

Read full article: ‘Taken advantage of’: Exotic car dealerships in Jacksonville and Albany close abruptly, leaving customers in limbo

Two exotic car dealerships—Karma Automotive in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bul Auto Sales in Albany, New York—have unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving customers concerned about unpaid loans and potential fraud.

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Innovative aviation company officially announces move of headquarters to Jacksonville alongside Gov. DeSantis

Read full article: Innovative aviation company officially announces move of headquarters to Jacksonville alongside Gov. DeSantis

Otto Aviation, a company that plans to build “next generation” business jets, formally announced Monday it’s moving its headquarters to Jacksonville, and building a production facility here.

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Traffic Alert: Lanes on I-295 South near Atlantic Boulevard reopen after crash involving flipped-over car

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Lanes on I-295 South near Atlantic Boulevard reopen after crash involving flipped-over car

A crash on Interstate 295 South near Atlantic Boulevard has blocked all lanes of the roadway, according to Florida’s Department of Transportation.

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‘Concerning, upsetting’: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonville’s Harts Road after back-to-back shootings

Read full article: ‘Concerning, upsetting’: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonville’s Harts Road after back-to-back shootings

Back-to-back shootings just a few hundred feet apart are raising concerns along Harts Road in Jacksonville, and now, a city councilman is stepping in with plans to increase safety in the area.

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Live Radar: Summer heat, humidity and daily dousings of rain, too

Read full article: Live Radar: Summer heat, humidity and daily dousings of rain, too

Summer starts Friday

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Jacksonville City Council considers amendment to allocate $5 million for affordable housing

Read full article: Jacksonville City Council considers amendment to allocate $5 million for affordable housing

The Jacksonville City Council is moving forward with Ordinance 2025-385, which proposes appropriating $45 million from excess insurance funds to support affordable housing and downtown development initiatives.

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‘It’s been hell’: 25 years later, a Jacksonville family is still looking for justice in the murder of a 23-year-old man

Read full article: ‘It’s been hell’: 25 years later, a Jacksonville family is still looking for justice in the murder of a 23-year-old man

A Jacksonville family is still looking for answers after a young man who disappeared 25 years ago was found dead a year later in Palatka.

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Jacksonville is only hosting one Fourth of July fireworks show this year. What you need to know about the downtown event

Read full article: Jacksonville is only hosting one Fourth of July fireworks show this year. What you need to know about the downtown event

The city said it is returning to the way things were before the pandemic and added the change will reduce expenses for taxpayers.

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Monday marks 1 month since the JAX garage fire. A Nassau County woman just retrieved her car

Read full article: Monday marks 1 month since the JAX garage fire. A Nassau County woman just retrieved her car

Monday marked one month since a devastating fire broke out inside the hourly parking garage at the Jacksonville International Airport.

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Florida residents are flocking to this city, study finds. Here’s why

Read full article: Florida residents are flocking to this city, study finds. Here’s why

It’s no secret how popular of a destination Florida has become in recent years for many across the nation. But what about those moving within Florida?

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Jacksonville braces for sizzling 90s and summer showers

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Jacksonville area braces for another week of hot temps in the 90s along with scattered afternoon showers. News4JAX’s meteorologist provides the latest look at who’s getting rain and when, plus tips for staying safe at the beach and planning your week.

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Jacksonville mother seeks answers after son killed in early morning shooting

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A Jacksonville mother is pleading for answers after her 23-year-old son, Michael Easter, was shot early Friday morning and later died at the hospital.

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‘She was a good person’: Friends remember woman who was shot and killed at party

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Friends are identifying the woman who was shot and killed while sitting in the chair at a block party Friday night as Cassandra Brown.

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Father’s Day tips: Local audiologist provides guidance on protecting dad from hearing loss

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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, men are almost twice as likely as women to suffer from hearing loss between the ages of 20 and 69.

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Man shot during early morning altercation on Harts Road: JSO

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the 10000 block of Harts Road. According to JSO, officers responded around 3 a.m. and found an adult man with a gunshot wound to the groin.

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Thousands protest in Jacksonville area during ‘No Kings’ demonstrations; no arrests reported

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With thousands of protests planned across the country on Saturday, Jacksonville officials urged residents to keep the protests peaceful.

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Thousands protest in Jacksonville area during ‘No Kings’ demonstrations; no arrests reported

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With thousands of protests planned across the country on Saturday, Jacksonville officials urged residents to keep the protests peaceful.

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Woman, between 60 and 70 years old, fatally shot at large block party: JSO

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in the 1100 block of Grothe Street. According to JSO, a ShotSpotter alert was activated around 9:30 p.m., prompting a nearby patrol officer to respond

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JSO looking for person of interest following deadly Monfrief Road hit-and-run

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was hit by two cars in a deadly hit-and-run while riding his push scooter on Moncrief Road on Friday night.

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JSO, JFRD, JEA propose budgets for upcoming fiscal year at city hall

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Proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year are going up for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.

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Local officials urge residents to keep ‘No Kings’ protests peaceful, say unlawful conduct ‘will not be tolerated’

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‘No Kings’ is a nationwide day of defiance, peaceful protests are expected

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Sounds of Summer: Tall Paul & Kristie

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Music to send you into the summer...

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It’s Friday the 13th and Father’s Day weekend: Here’s your latest forecast

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Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are in for another round of “hit or miss” showers and storms through the weekend.

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Operations Engineer

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WJXT and WCWJ, in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Operations Engineer.

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St. Johns River Ferry service resumes Friday after lengthy shutdown following ramp collision

Read full article: St. Johns River Ferry service resumes Friday after lengthy shutdown following ramp collision

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure.

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Traffic Alert: EB Beach Boulevard exit from NB Kernan Boulevard shut down because of deadly crash

Read full article: Traffic Alert: EB Beach Boulevard exit from NB Kernan Boulevard shut down because of deadly crash

At least one person was killed early Friday morning in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Beach and Kernan boulevards.

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