Two members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were hospitalized Tuesday with minor injuries Tuesday that they suffered while battling a house fire.
Jacksonville's weather forecast is calling for summer heat with highs near 92 degrees and likely afternoon storms, according to News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner. Expect breezy conditions and a mild night ahead, with tropical updates coming soon.
United States Senator Bernie Sanders is taking aim at a large maritime company in Jacksonville, accusing the company of “illegal union-busting” and unsafe work conditions.
JEA recently earned a key bond upgrade from Moody’s Ratings, which said the improvement was due to stronger finances and progress in the utility’s governance. But Moody’s report also included a warning. The ongoing turmoil at the city-owned utility could send the rating in the other direction.
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida, to expand U.S.-based manufacturing, packaging and distribution for its ACUVUE brand contact lenses.
Milling and resurfacing work began Monday on Mayport Road between Atlantic Boulevard and Dutton Island Road, and on Atlantic Boulevard to Seventh Street the Florida Department of Transportation said.
Jahaan Sweet, a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, went from Jacksonville to The Juilliard School with a purpose to collaborate that’s earned him respect from music industry megastars.
A man found stabbed Monday morning in the lower abdomen on Atlantic Boulevard, west of 295, later died at the hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Residents in a Northside Jacksonville community say large gatherings of teens at their neighborhood pool and amenity center have become a recurring issue over the past month, leaving some homeowners frustrated and concerned about safety.
A Jacksonville woman returned home Saturday to find a truck had crashed through the side of her house while she and her children were away, causing significant structural damage that stretched from the exterior wall all the way into the kitchen.
A 15-year-old Jacksonville girl, who had been reported missing, has been found, according to her parents and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A man in his 40s was shot in the chest during a physical altercation with a known acquaintance Friday afternoon on Westmont St. in Jacksonville. The suspect fled the scene, and the victim, now in stable condition, is cooperating with authorities. Police say the incident is isolated, not domestic related, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Detectives are processing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and seeking information from the public.
Soccer fans in Jacksonville showed up early and in force Thursday night as the United States faced Paraguay in their World Cup opener. The US is co-hosting the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada.
Two people were shot Friday during a drug transaction on the city’s northside in the Turtle Creek neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A Jacksonville family says a false emergency call led to a frightening encounter with law enforcement when dozens of officers surrounded their home and ordered them outside at gunpoint Saturday evening.
With summer break starting for schools across the region, FBI Jacksonville is urging families to stay vigilant and protect children from online predators and exploitation.
Mayor Donna Deegan joined city officials and advocates Friday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the LaVilla Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Heritage walking trail.
Navy wife Jacqueline Martinez had been waiting months for this moment. She and her husband, Sailor Phillip Martinez, welcomed a baby girl, Juliette, on Feb. 22 — but Phillip had yet to meet her.
Jacksonville is in for extreme heat with feels-like temperatures reaching 100 to 105 degrees, alongside an increased chance of afternoon showers and storms through the weekend. No immediate tropical threats expected, but rain may bring drought relief.
A Jacksonville family is mourning the loss of a U.S. Army veteran and father of two, killed last week when a drunk driver struck his vehicle on Interstate 295.
An 80-year-old Jacksonville man has to learn to walk again after two pit bulls mauled him at his daughter’s Westside home, and his family wants to know why the dogs are still on the property.
Jacksonville entrepreneur Eun Cho shares how he went from Wall Street fund manager to co-founding Haymaker Coffee Company in 2021 - and why the brand is built around hard work, perseverance, and community.
Two teenagers were shot in Jacksonville in incidents police are calling accidental, and legal experts say that label does not necessarily shield adults from criminal or civil liability.
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A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 295 West before mile marker 1 in Duval County has closed the right lane.
The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Cleveland will arrive at its new Naval Station Mayport home on Thursday morning.
Brace yourself for dangerous heat and summer showers in Jacksonville, with temperatures hitting the mid-90s, daily storm chances, and important safety tips from The Weather Authority.
A Florida man diagnosed with a rare and incurable blood cancer is not slowing down. Instead, he is preparing to ride all 21 stages of the Tour de France.
A longtime member of the Jacksonville City Council says Council President Kevin Carrico’s priorities are “not on the people” of Jacksonville, a day after nearly 1,000 pages of subpoenaed records were released in response to a public records request from News4JAX.
The mother of a Mandarin High School student who was seriously injured in an apparent accidental shooting this weekend said her family is devastated and she is praying for a miracle as he remains in the ICU fighting for his life.
Residents at a Westside Jacksonville apartment complex said they were using the bathroom in buckets last year. Their water had been shut off — not because they hadn’t paid, but because JEA said their landlord didn’t.
More than a year after a Jacksonville elementary teacher and his 1-year-old son were killed crossing Baymeadows Road, the Florida Legislature has earmarked nearly $975,000 to install a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk near Wicked Barley Brewing Company.
Jacksonville creator Riley McBride recently returned from a 45-day European cruise with her mom, where she documented life at sea and adventures across multiple countries for her online audience. During the segment, she shared favorite destinations, memorable experiences, and what it’s really like spending over a month traveling by cruise ship. Riley is passionate about making travel feel accessible and continues to share her adventures, tips, and experiences with followers throughout the year. Follow her journey on Instagram and TikTok at @rileyymcbride and @rileymcbride3.
A Mandarin High School football player was injured Saturday in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating as an “accidental shooting.”
A man was killed and a child was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after rear-ending a semi-truck at New Kings Road and Soutel Drive on Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
A man in his 20s was driven to the hospital late Tuesday night by a good Samaritan after he was shot in the leg by someone in a passing car near Moncrief Road and 21st Street West, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared dash cam video of a 62-year-old suspected drunk driver barreling through the the IRONMAN Jacksonville race, narrowly missing athletes, before police used a PIT maneuver to end the chase near Five Points.
Voters will get to decide on extending Duval County Schools’ 1-mill property tax referendum this November after a delay from the City Council finance committee caused public outcry last week.
A five-vehicle crash on I-95 at JTB injured several people Tuesday evening, including the driver of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, according to a JSO crash report.
A Jacksonville family is asking for prayers and support after a Mandarin football player suffered a traumatic brain injury after a shooting in the Inwood Terrace neighborhood.
Plans for a full-service Publix grocery store in Downtown Jacksonville remain on track, but questions are emerging about whether the city will ultimately be able to fund millions of dollars in incentives tied to the project.
A Jacksonville woman came forward after human remains were discovered on a Northside street, saying she believes the bones belong to her father, who has been missing for more than two years.
A News4JAX request for public records stemming from the ongoing controversy surrounding JEA triggered a cost estimate from the city of Jacksonville for nearly $4,000.
George Cooper Jr. was supposed to be moving back to Jacksonville. Instead, his family was left planning his funeral.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp return home June 9-14 for a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers, featuring a week packed with themed nights, giveaways, live entertainment and family-friendly fun.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a person was killed after being trapped between a semi-cab truck and a power lift system in Mixon Town on Tuesday.
A 2-year-old boy who drowned Monday on Jacksonville’s Northside was found in a neighbor’s backyard pool, according to one woman who told News4JAX she helped with the search for the missing child.
A man accused of raping or attempting to rape four women in three days at an apartment complex in Deerwood pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 10 felony counts
A fire early Tuesday morning at the Chick-fil-A on Philips Highway at JTB has forced the fast-food restaurant to shut down temporarily.
University of North Florida students are pulling pieces of history from the banks of the St. Johns River — unearthing pottery from indigenous people who lived in the Jacksonville area more than 1,000 to 2,000 years ago.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old child was reported missing and later found in a body of water on Monday, according to officials.
After the announcement that the Pecan Park Flea Market will be closing this fall and will be replaced by a car dealership, News4JAX Insiders and other Jacksonville residents are voicing their concerns.
A vigil was held at Riverview Park on Saturday evening as friends, family, and community members gathered to honor 32-year-old Rashaud Martin, a Jacksonville man who died after his mother called 911 for help during a mental health crisis.
Jacksonville City Council’s special investigative committee examining JEA will hear testimony Monday afternoon from Chief Administrative Officer Jody Brooks and Regina Ross, the utility’s former legal counsel.
A Jacksonville teen is in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to her head in an “accidental incident” early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took aim at Jacksonville city government Monday, claiming the city wasted $275.7 million in taxpayer money in the 2025-26 budget — a sharp jump from the $199 million in excessive spending he claimed the previous year.
Dwayne Richardson II grew up in Jacksonville making beats on a computer, posting them on MySpace and selling them for about $100 to neighborhood rappers.
Residents in a Jacksonville neighborhood are voicing concern after a police shooting happened right behind a home near Beach and Southside boulevards Sunday evening.
For four decades, Pecan Park Flea Market has been a weekend ritual for Jacksonville’s Northside community, a place where small businesses were built booth by booth, families spent their Sunday mornings, and shoppers traveled from across the region to browse more than 700 vendor stalls. That era is coming to an end.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting Sunday evening on the city’s Southside.
On the surface, it looked like a day of friendly competition, laughter, and games. But organizers say a Men’s Mental Health Awareness Field Day held in Jacksonville was built around a much deeper mission: breaking the silence surrounding men’s mental health.
A 64-year-old Jacksonville woman accused of deliberately running over a group of ducklings with her car has pleaded not guilty — and now faces officially filed felony charges from the state attorney’s office.
Farm Share Florida partnered with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) earlier Saturday to host a Hurricane Preparedness Distribution Event at eight sites across Florida, offering free emergency supplies to families, seniors, and individuals at no cost.
More than a year after Charles Faggart died following an incident inside the Duval County Jail, his family is still fighting in court to get answers.
Jacksonville City Council member Raul Arias says he is ready to move forward on a measure that would send Duval County Public Schools’ 1-mill property tax renewal to November’s ballot — and a standing-room-only community meeting Friday helped push him there.
A day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.
Families on Jacksonville’s Eastside now have a new place to turn for help. Mayor Donna Deegan joined officials from the nonprofit Family Support Services on Friday to cut the ribbon on the Center of Hope at Kennedy, a family resource center off Ionia Street.
Two years, five months and seven days after fire ripped through Downtown Jacksonville’s Rise Doro apartment complex, city and development leaders celebrated its opening on the rooftop of a completed structure that already had residents inside.
First Coast Habitat for Humanity announced a nearly $4 million funding partnership that leaders say will help approximately 100 families achieve homeownership across Northeast Florida at a time when housing affordability remains a growing challenge.
Months after The Block Jax, an outdoor food hall, opened in the Deerwood area to large crowds and not enough parking accommodations, the venue rolled out a solution for customers.
The Duval County School Board approved a $2 million contract with Communication Technologies Inc. this week to begin installing weapons detection systems in elementary schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.
News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.
A day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.
News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.
A Jacksonville City Council finance committee has delayed a vote on whether to send Duval County Schools' 1-mill property tax renewal to the November ballot, drawing pushback from teachers, parents, and city leaders.
Thirty firearms and illegal drugs are off Jacksonville’s Eastside streets following the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s recent search warrant operation.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a Thursday afternoon investigation happening on Jacksonville’s northside.
