A Jacksonville woman's quarter-sized tortoise grew into something unexpected: a conservation movement. Now she's using her sassy shelled companion to save endangered species and butterflies.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (6-4) is on the road Sunday when it pays a visit to Arizona to face the Cardinals (3-7) at 4:05 p.m.
JEA is a step closer to constructing a $1.57 billion natural gas power plant in Jacksonville’s Northside, according to a report from News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Early this morning, our Exact Track 4D radar and visibility maps are showing dense fog blanketing the area, especially along Julington Creek, Palatka, Macclenny, Waycross, Brunswick, and Valdosta.
A letter sent to Fernandina Beach residents by the Utilities department stirred online chatter, with many feeling confused about their water quality and whether it is, in fact, OK to drink.
Over a week after an 18-year-old Titusville student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship, new court documents show that one of her step-siblings may be investigated.
A request to expand a halal grocery store on Beach Boulevard advanced through the Jacksonville City Council Land Use and Zoning Committee after the applicant withdrew a request to build an animal processing facility, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Weeks after News4JAX exposed a late-night noise problem during car meetups at the Westside shopping plaza parking lot, a manager of one of the businesses is speaking out. Josie Sakoo, manager of the Paxon Liquor Store and Lounge, said the situation is hard to control, adding, “I personally cannot control anything beyond my door.”
A St. Augustine family is struggling without their belongings, including essential medical equipment for their disabled daughter, due to delays and poor communication from their moving company.
November has been an incredibly dry month across our area and should things stand, we could challenge if not set new records. The rainfall deficit continues to climb with little to no rain in sight.
A local celebrity chef known for advocating for victims of gun violence says that a woman found dead under a bridge on Blanding Boulevard Sunday evening is the mother of his son.
A planned sale of Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach to real estate development firm Corner Lot has fallen through, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
While the US Federal Marshals Service is known for tracking down and arresting dangerous wanted fugitives, little is known about their efforts to track down and safely return missing juveniles. News4JAX was recently granted permission to be embedded with a federal marshal task force during “Operation Home for the Holidays.”
The Seminoles had no trouble with Virginia Tech, pulling away in the second half for a 34-14 win over the Hokies in Tallahassee on Saturday night. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery.
1 cat dies, another saved in Julington Creek house fire; cause under investigation
Food pantries across St. Johns County are running critically low and seeing record crowds, and for that reason, several local groups came together Friday morning to fight food insecurity.
Jacksonville is facing continued drought with dry, sunny weather and above-average temperatures heading into the weekend, according to News4JAX's meteorologist. Stay updated with The Weather Authority.
A freeze warning has Jacksonville and nearby areas waking up to temperatures below freezing. Meteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX's Weather Authority shares details, safety tips, and what to expect as it warms up.
This morning was the coldest morning of the year and for that matter the coldest November morning since 2014! Under a clear sky and light wind, temperatures plummeted this morning. Several spots reported lows in the 20s and that’s without the wind chill.
Airports across the U.S. are experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Voted over MVP’s Sports, Rascal’s Bar, and Sherwood’s, Pete’s Bar, located at 117 First St in Neptune Beach, takes home the JAXBest 2025 crown for best dive bar.
Our News4JAX Insiders picked Safe Harbor Seafood in Mayport as the top spot in the Jacksonville area for seafood in our JAXBest 2025 contest.
Beer lovers in the 904 have voted for their favorite brewery/distillery in the Jacksonville area, and have decided that The Wicked Barley is the best place to get the perfect cold beer.
Much focus has been placed on how the government shutdown is affecting people who rely on food stamps, but there are also people who are not on food stamps who are finding it harder to purchase groceries because of the current higher costs of food.
Florida has been a hotspot for movers in recent years, bringing in millions of new residents during that time. And according to the latest report by the Demographic Estimating Conference, that number is only expected to grow.
Weather changes ahead with colder days expected next week
Cinotti’s Bakery and Sandwich Shop has taken home the JAX Best 2025 award for best bakery in the Jacksonville area!
Featuring a variety of local small businesses — farmers, artists, bakers and food trucks — RAM has proven to be the best farmers market in the 904, and the community agrees.
St. Johns County commissioners voted at their meeting Tuesday night to spend $200,000 to replenish food pantries and suspend utility disconnections through November.
A 44-year-old man accused of shooting a man found dead in the garage of a Mandarin home was arrested Tuesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
A quiet Mandarin neighborhood is grieving after a deadly shooting. Family members remember the victim as a devoted father and caring neighbor.
Who serves up the best dish of ice cream in the Jacksonville area? Our News4JAX Insiders nominated and voted, naming Dreamette the JAXBest 2025 champion for ice cream.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Florida-Georgia game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.
Meteorologist Katie Garner delivers the Jacksonville weekend forecast: cool, sunny game day, perfect conditions for the Out of the Darkness walk, and a small chance of Gulf showers on Sunday and Monday.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (4-3) returns from the bye week and travels to face the Raiders (2-5) on Sunday at 4:05 p.m.
The iconic half black and red/half orange and blue EverBank Stadium divide for the Florida-Georgia game won’t be seen in Jacksonville the next two years.
Jacksonville’s Halloween forecast brings cool, clear skies for trick-or-treating, with extended cool temps and a Hurricane Melissa update from News4JAX’s meteorologist.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has been investigating ongoing problems at Arbor Oaks Apartments on the west side since September, after a resident reported going days without running water.
Hurricane Melissa continues to move through the Atlantic while Jacksonville prepares for a cool, dry Halloween. Latest updates from News4JAX’s meteorologist on local impacts, forecast details, and event weather.
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica with record-tying 185 mph winds Tuesday, was a beast that stood out as extreme even in a record number of monster storms spawned over the last decade in the Atlantic Ocean.
Florida Democratic legislators are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency on food insecurity, as nearly 3 million Floridians face potential loss of federal food assistance if the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday afternoon in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope with estimated maximum sustained winds of 185 mph.
Mandarin topped Oakleaf 31-14 on Friday night to win the district championship. News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery.
The City of Jacksonville is investigating one of its employees after a resident claimed a city worker told her family to stop filing complaints about problem properties in her neighborhood.
A Jacksonville immigrant advocacy group said it is “deeply concerned” about the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s conducting a driver’s license checkpoint in Green Cove Springs on Friday.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a mother’s concerns about how the department handled an investigation into a school bus altercation that left her son injured.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced that it will be conducting a driver’s license checkpoint in Green Cove Springs on Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Riverside is known for its beautiful homes, but one house at 2911 Riverside stands out for a different reason. It offers hope for people getting back on their feet after addiction.
St. Johns County firefighters are back at the negotiating table today, pushing for a 42-hour work week. Union leaders say it’s a matter of health and safety, and they’re willing to forgo raises to make it happen.
For more than three years, News4Jax has been reporting on what is on the horizon for a portion part of the Riverside area, specifically the Brooklyn neighborhood. The first phase of One Riverside is taking shape at the site of the former Times Union Building.
A St. Johns County mother is preparing to sue the school district after she expressed frustration with how officials handled an attack on her son’s school bus.
News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner details a brief warmup in Jacksonville, followed by a cooldown and mostly dry conditions, with only a slight chance of showers and calm wind.
The Fernandina Beach City Commission will decide Tuesday what to do with a petition that could send the city’s paid parking plan to a public vote.
Some Murray Hill Residents are fed up with what they’re calling unsafe homes in their area.
Have you noticed a tricky road or dangerous intersection in your neighborhood? If the answer is yes, Clay County wants to hear your thoughts on Monday evening.
The new property manager for at least two troubled apartment complexes on Jacksonville’s Westside told News4JAX it is committed to addressing resident issues and pledged to be more transparent and accountable.
News4JAX Meteorologist Katie Garner shares Jacksonville’s weekend weather forecast with warm temperatures, outdoor event outlooks, and high rip current risk.
A Jacksonville woman is pushing for tougher penalties and greater protections for motorcyclists, after surviving a crash that left her injured.
A well-known northeast Florida developer that sought to buy the Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction is now taking a back seat to a bidder that offered to pay more than double the developer’s initial bid.
High school football season is in full swing and we’ve kicked off something new this year. We’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Jaguars-Seahawks game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see action from the game.
Officials are reviewing an application that includes demolishing the Adventure Landing amusement park and redeveloping the site for commercial use, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture Saturday's Florida State-Pittsburgh game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.
News4JAX's meteorologist Katie Garner reports sunshine and warmer temperatures for Jacksonville game day, with lingering coastal hazards and a mainly dry week ahead.
News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the Ponte Vedra-Middleburg game in this gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.
Nease defensive coordinator Robert Garth’s six-game suspension for contacting a student-athlete who didn’t attend the school has been cut in half and his $5,000 fine rescinded by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
Three stories, two special projects and two reporters from News4JAX received recognition as nominees for the 2025 Suncoast Chapter Emmy Awards.
Bartram Trail head football coach Cory Johns will be off the sidelines for a Week 8 game against Nease after the school self-reported a potential violation to the Florida High School Athletic Association.
News4JAX General Manager Terri Cope-Walton will receive an “Above and Beyond” award from the News Service of Florida as part of the organization’s effort to “honor exceptional women who have distinguished themselves in their industry.”
News4Jax’s own Keith Brandt is more than just the smiling face greeting our guests when they visit. He is a producer, actor and author. He joined us today to share his children’s book Gridnle’s Halloween Adventure.
A fire inside an elevator shaft at the Florida Blue building is expected to shut down Riverside Avenue for about two hours, according to officials.
High school football season is in full swing and we’ve kicked off something new this year. We’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.
As the Duval County School Board prepares for a pivotal vote on the future of its Southbank headquarters, some Jacksonville residents are raising concerns about what could take its place.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (3-1) hosts Kansas City (2-2) on “Monday Night Football.”
News4JAX had photographers Ralph Priddy and Quan Nguyen capture the game in this combined photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from the game.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, a 10-year-old was arrested on Thursday for bringing a pocket knife to their elementary school and threatening another student.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is facing a federal lawsuit for a 2022 incident where the department’s Gang Unit and its K9 are accused of violently taking down the wrong man as he left a therapy appointment.
As Hurricane Imelda makes its way away from the coast of Florida, beaches felt the impact of the Category 1 storm that has caused strong winds, waves and swells.
Conflicting accounts are surfacing ahead of a Jacksonville event celebrating Black authors, as organizers of the Black Book Bash claim Publix pulled its sponsorship at the last minute — a claim the grocery chain firmly denies.
A Jacksonville homeowner has filed a lawsuit against Costco and its third-party contractor, RXO Last Mile, after an allegedly botched refrigerator installation led to extensive water damage totaling nearly $750,000.
The abrupt closure of Chez L’Amour in St. Augustine left couples who paid thousands to book rehearsal dinners at the restaurant scrambling for alternatives for their upcoming weddings.
Couples who paid thousands for their wedding venues just found out the restaurant in St. Augustine where they wanted to share a special night closed without warning.
High school football season is in full swing and we’ve kicked off something new this year. We’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.
Bartram Trail won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 56-21 romp over Tocoi Creek on Friday night. News4JAX had photographer Kwan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery.
Blake Louis lives in Murray Hill, and he said looking at a particular home on his street, which he referred to as an “eyesore” and “health hazard,” has left him exhausted. Louis, who lives on Chestnut Street, said he has complained to the city multiple times, but the situation remains unchanged. According to the Murray Hill resident, the home on Chestnut Street has been a problem for neighbors for years. In addition to an overgrown lawn, trash littered the front yard and piled up in the backyard.
It’s been a few days since the city of Jacksonville approved a $27 million permit for a new 29,000-square-foot temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mandarin area.
