Upcoming temperature swings could mean a lot of ups and downs on your thermostat, but local utilities warn against making big swings on that dial – because they could affect your wallet.
Weather changes ahead with colder days expected next week
There are two big distributions happening this Saturday where some of the food being packed will be given away.
The City of Jacksonville and other community partners launched the Duval Care Coalition in response to the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays.
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever.
On par and on point -- Julington Creek Golf Club was voted the best Public Golf Course in Northeast Florida by our News4JAX Insiders.
Florida and Georgia will have major races for governor and U.S. Senate coming up in 2026, but voters in southeast Georgia, as well as Florida voters in Alachua County, cast ballots today in a variety of races, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Florida and Georgia will have major races for governor and U.S. Senate coming up in 2026, but some voters in Alachua County cast ballots today in a variety of races, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Meteorologist Katie Garner shares Jacksonville’s weather outlook, highlighting dry, cool days ahead, the return of warm temperatures this weekend, and how high-pressure systems are keeping the conditions pleasant.
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.
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.
The exchange of food into the hands of those in need is more frequent these days at Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida’s food pantry. But they’re running into a huge problem: Supplies are running low.
Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia will experience a shift in weather on Wednesday as a mostly dry cold front pushes through the region.
And on Tuesday, a local pantry said its food services are running “dangerously low” as the impending cancellation of SNAP and WIC funds creates even more uncertainty about how families who rely on the government’s services will be able to keep their fridges stocked.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday afternoon in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope with estimated maximum sustained winds of 185 mph.
Beaches remain hazardous due to a high risk of rip currents; caution is advised for swimmers and beachgoers.
In the latest episode of "This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition," host Kent Justice interviews Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Wilson discusses Florida's economic growth, highlighting the state's appeal for business relocations and startups, manufacturing resurgence, and efforts to become the world's tenth-largest economy. He also touches on recent insurance reforms and the importance of education, workforce development, and business leadership in shaping Florida's future, inviting listeners to the Future of Florida Forum for further insights.
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.
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia will hold a news conference Tuesday to talk about funding for immigration enforcement.
A cold front approaching from the northwest will shake up Sunday’s weather pattern across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to the region by late afternoon.
Northeast Florida’s housing market continued its gradual cooldown in September as sales activity slowed and higher inventory levels compared to a year ago, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors report.
Dr. Rebecca Dominguez-Karimi, an oral historian, is dedicated to uncovering and documenting the lost stories of the Hispanic community in Northeast Florida. Her journey began with a childhood experience of being reprimanded for speaking Spanish at school, which fueled her lifelong advocacy for Hispanic heritage.
If you loved yesterday’s weather, you’re in luck—today will bring more of the same, with lots of sunshine and another beautiful day to enjoy across Northeast Florida.
Elexia Coleman-Moss, a Cuban American nonprofit founder in Jacksonville, is using her heritage and life experience to mentor at-risk girls through Empowerment Resources Inc., a program focused on building confidence, community, and representation.
First Coast Crime Stoppers (FCCS) will announce on Friday a permanent increase in cash rewards for information leading to arrests in homicide cases across Northeast Florida.
A nor’easter sweeps through Jacksonville, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flood risks. News4JAX’s meteorologist Katie Garner breaks down what’s expected and when drier, sunnier weather will return.
A coastal flood advisory remains in effect for parts of Northeast Florida through early Wednesday morning, with officials monitoring beach conditions and implementing restrictions across multiple counties.
A Coastal Flood Warning is making waves along Northeast Florida’s St. Johns River Basin and Intracoastal Waterway, with moderate tidal flooding expected through the weekend.
Churches across Northeast Florida are keeping up with a more than 800-year-old tradition, by blessing local cats, dogs, birds, reptiles and other beloved pets.
Meteorologist Katie Garner shares Jacksonville’s outlook for a wet and windy weekend, with updates on tropical disturbances and wind advisories from The Weather Authority team on News4JAX.
Although the storm will remain far from land, its effects will be felt strongly along the coast, bringing dangerous surf, strong winds, and a high risk of rip currents.
Friday will likely be the last day of summerlike temperatures in the low 90s across northeast Florida, feeling like 100 by mid-afternoon.
The Jaguars teamed up with the Sight For Kids program to provide free eye exams for more than 600 students, many of whom were having their vision tested for the very first time.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown, Moose Tracks will partner with Mayfield Dairy Farms® to serve 10,000 scoops of FREE Original Moose Tracks Ice Cream in a citywide ice cream social benefiting The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida.
According to data provided by the Orange Park Police Department to the Orange Park Town Council, the town made more than $1.1 million from citations caught by red-light cameras over the last year.
Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun, and so are the celebrations to embrace this community across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said that a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeals that deemed the state’s open-carry ban unconstitutional and incompatible with the Second Amendment is binding on all Florida’s trial courts.
Dreams Come True is getting close to its fundraising goal of $400,000! But they need a little push to get them across the finish line, and that’s where you -- our News4JAX community members -- come in!
Open carry isn’t yet legal in Florida, but multiple Northeast Florida sheriffs said they won’t arrest people solely for openly carrying a firearm after an appeals court found the state’s open carry ban unconstitutional.
Minor tidal flooding inundation around the times of high tide for both the coast, ICWW and St. Johns River basin will continue throughout the weekend mostly in Northeast Florida.
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.
In honor of the lives lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks, volunteers and members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department came together to turn tragedy into service.
Jacksonville and surrounding coastal areas are under a flood advisory, with high winds and strong tides expected through the weekend. Temperatures remain below average according to News4JAX's meteorologist.
Wild Wonders has been educating and entertaining children of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia since 2002. The s how includes 17 reptiles that use music, humor and story to enhance and excite learning of the natural world. Wild Wonders caters to any event as they believe “Animals and kids...What’s cooler than that?!” Reach out on Facebook to Wild Wonders Animal Show for booking inquiries.
A Cuban-American woman who spoke to News4JAX said that her husband was taken into custody in Broward County. She said she and her husband spent time living in Jacksonville and Miami.
Ron DeSantis appeared on Fox News last night and announced that the Deportation Depot in Baker County is now open.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller is teaming up with Universal Property & Casualty Insurance to host a back-to-school event with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida.
As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX wants to recognize those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida reports a significant boost in community support as it navigates through its annual summer donation slowdown, thanks to a substantial grant that will help maintain critical services.
Sunday will be another day of strong to severe weather as the stalled frontal boundary moves southward through our southern counties.
Friday Night Lights are back — and so is one of the biggest rivalries in Northeast Florida. Our Game of the Week is the “Battle of the Bridge”: Nease at Ponte Vedra High.
Jacksonville continues to face widespread storms and traffic hazards with more rain in the forecast, moderated temperatures, and growing attention on the tropics, according to News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner.
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida has received a $300,000 grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds to support both the Red Shield Lodge for women and families and Hopes Crossing for men.
A new report from Realtor.com shows the price gap between new construction and existing homes has fallen to a record low, and Jacksonville is among the metro areas seeing some of the steepest declines in new-home list prices.
The Giving Closet Project, a nonprofit based in Northeast Florida, is celebrating nine years of service to students and families in need. Founded in 2016 by Jennifer Smith, a former public school teacher, the organization has grown from a grassroots idea into a regional support network serving over 18,000 students across Northeast and South Florida.
Congressman Aaron Bean highlighted several major wins for Northeast Florida, including hurricane preparedness efforts, education achievements, and defense funding.
You might have heard this before over the last few years, but once again, there is a potential buyer of the Laura Street Trio. Those are the abandoned buildings in downtown Jacksonville that people are looking to redevelop.
Tracking Tropical Storm Erin, a major heat advisory, and the latest local forecast for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Stay updated with News4JAX and The Weather Authority.
As students in 10 Northeast Florida counties head back to school on Monday, that means buses will be rolling out in the morning and afternoon again -- and it’s time for an important reminder for drivers.
A Jacksonville city councilmember accused Mayor Donna Deegan of attempting to improperly route city funds through a local nonprofit for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) purposes — an allegation the mayor and United Way both strongly deny.
With the peak of hurricane season approaching, Florida officials are issuing a stark warning to residents across Northeast Florida: prepare now, and evacuate when ordered and no second-guessing.
Heavy rains continue across Palm Coast and Jacksonville, prompting a flood advisory as storms move inland. Get the latest forecast and what it means for your weekend plans from the News4JAX Weather Authority.
Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are once again experiencing strong storms capable of producing frequent lightning, heavy downpours that could cause localized flooding, and gusty winds up to 40 mph. The possibility of small hail can’t be ruled out.
Jacksonville is facing another round of heavy rain, thunderstorm activity, flash flood risk—especially in southern Georgia—and high heat index values, according to News4JAX's latest forecast.
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to YMCAs across the country—including 14 years leading the First Coast YMCA—President and CEO Eric Mann has announced his retirement.
Country artist Brian Kelley is hitting the road this summer with a sound that’s equal parts ocean breeze and honky-tonk soul — and he’s bringing that coastal country energy to Northeast Florida.
Jon Vredenburg, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with UF Health, guided us through a local grocery store, starting with the produce aisle.
The median home-sale price fell by 3.1% in Jacksonville last week, according to a new report from Redfin.
Heavy rains Saturday afternoon and early evening could cause localized flooding in Southeast Georgia and northern Northeast Florida as a frontal boundry stalls bringing in rainy conditions throughout the weekend.
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce (SJCCC) will advocate for workforce housing relief at the upcoming commissioners meeting.
With heat advisories still in effect across Northeast Florida, emergency crews in St. Johns County are keeping busy—not just with water rescues, but heat-related emergencies on the sand.
When families separate, children often get caught in the emotional crossfire—and Episode 2 of the sponsored podcast Split Happens is here to change that.
Jacksonville is baking and not just in the figurative sense. Tuesday marks the fourth straight day of temperatures reaching 99 degrees or higher, a sizzling heat streak that’s drawing comparisons to some of the hottest stretches ever recorded in Northeast Florida.
