The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating reports of tire spikes near a bicycle path in Ponte Vedra Beach.

K9s for Warriors is hosting an adoption day event on Saturday, April 12, at its facility located at 70 Warrior Way in Ponte Vedra.

Kids who struggle with reading and learning disabilities may feel helpless and discouraged. Thankfully, there’s a local center ready to make a difference.

Xander Schauffele has all the evidence he needs to believe he can reach the career Grand Slam.

Eden visited the Palm Valley Farmer’s Market.

Kate Amato Foundation (KAF) is uniting two of its signature fundraising events—the KATE KUP Triples Tennis Tournament and the KATE KOMBO Golf & Pickleball Tournament—for one epic day of fun and fundraising on April 19, 2025, at The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach. This combined event brings together two of KAF’s signature fundraisers for an unforgettable day of competition, community, and philanthropy, raising critical funds for pediatric cancer research. To register, sponsor, or learn more, visit KateAmatoFoundation.org. Jacksonville Beach residents Lisa and Jeff Amato lost their daughter, Kate, at the young age of 11 in November of 2016 after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Through her journey, she became the inspiration for the Foundation. During Kate’s illness, her parents discovered how severely underfunded research is for pediatric cancer and witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of outdated, toxic treatments and the severe lack of funding for pediatric cancer research. Determined to honor Kate’s life and advocate for other children, they established the Kate Amato Foundation to continue the fight against childhood cancer. All proceeds from KATE KUP and KATE KOMBO directly benefit Kate Amato Foundation, whose mission is dedicated to finding safer and more effective treatments for children with cancer by supporting innovative research that accelerates the pace of progress and saves young lives. Since its inception, KAF has awarded $775,000 in grants to cutting-edge pediatric cancer research projects at some of the leading Immunotherapy and Cancer Genomics research labs in the country, including: Duke University, Dana Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School, UCLA, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), The University of Colorado, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Cancer Research Hospital, and The University of Buffalo and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.  These grants are predominantly funded by KATE Signature events: KATE KUP Triples Tennis Tournament, KATE KLASSIC Golf Tournament, and KATE KOMBO Golf and Pickleball Tournament. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach. KATE KUP Triples Tennis Tournament: Begins at 8:00 AM KATE KOMBO Golf & Pickleball Tournament: Begins at 11:00 AM Awards After-Party: Following the competitions at The Yards Greenhouse Register to play at KateAmatoFoundation.org  Spectators are welcome to attend and support the Tournaments - cheer or heckle on the sidelines! And join the players for more fun and fundraising at the Awards After-Party at the Greenhouse. Non-players can attend for $50.

Music lovers and philanthropists alike have a reason to celebrate as the much-anticipated Boots on the Green music festival is set to take place on April 6, 2025.

The Florida Lottery announced a 66-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach man has claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 Triple Match Scratch-Off game.

Here’s what fans need to know about the Monday playoff between Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.

Fans going to Monday's three-hole playoff to decide The Players Championship can get in free with their Sunday ticket. Plus, Lee Trevino talks about his role in iconic golf film and more.

This is the 51st year of The Players Championship. There have been so many memorable moments and legendary players over the years and one local journalist, Florida Times-Union golf writer Garry Smits, have covered almost all of them.

Heavy thunderstorms in Ponte Vedra Beach have forced a four-hour stoppage in play, but the tournament will resume at 5:15 p.m.

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Weather forecasts for Sunday and an impending cold front that is expected to bring in rain has shifted the final round schedule at The Players Championship.

Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia share the lead at The Players Championship in what could be a wild weekend with expected wind.

Unfortunately, Sunday is also the final round of The Players, and thousands are expected to be on the course to see who takes home the trophy and a record purse.

AT&T was experiencing an outage in Ponte Vedra Beach Friday morning due to a fiber equipment issue.

It’s going to be another beautiful day. Highs are expected in the upper 70s, with inland lows in the 80s.

Rory McIlroy shot a 67 at The Players Championship.

On the first day of The Players, you’re guaranteed to see some golf but also people who will turn your heads.

Jordan Spieth knows how to put on a show.

The biggest question for any professional athlete - how do you gain an advantage? Gone are the days when PGA Tour players can casually train for competition.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man pleaded guilty to posing as a tutor to try to entice a “child” for sex, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

Argyle PVB, Ponte Vedra Beach's hottest culinary destination, is preparing for the Players with a lineup of TPC-inspired dishes, specialty cocktails, and a dining experience that feels elevated but not pretentious. Located behind the gates of Sawgrass and minutes from TPC, Argyle is a great spot for visitors and locals to celebrate tournament week. In the kitchen, you will find Chef Jon, a former California restaurateur who brings a fresh perspective to Northeast Florida's dining scene. Chef Jon's commitment to sourcing seasonal, local ingredients shines through in every dish, from their fresh seafood selections to o handcrafted cocktails; his forward-thinking yet approachable style creates an inviting experience that complements the energy of TPC week.

PGA Tour player and Ponte Vedra Beach resident Billy Horschel surprised a veteran and his K9s for Warriors service dog at The Players Championship.

Two kids from Duval County received the experience of a lifetime on Wednesday, ahead of The Players Championship. Liam Smith, a Jacksonville Beach native and golf enthusiast who is also a Tom Coughlin Jay Fund patient, was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 2 years old. Elsie Brewer, a 10-year-old from Jacksonville who said she started golfing about a year ago and has become increasingly interested in the sport, is a patient with the Dreams Come True organization. Before she was born, Elsie was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called Teratology of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.

Friday tickets are sold out. Rory McIlroy talks about why TPC Sawgrass is so tough. And Wyndham Clark reminisces about last year's brutal lip out on No. 18.

While PGA Tour player Billy Horschel was practicing Tuesday at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship, the real star on the course was a golden retriever named Nola.

Jay Monahan spent most of his time at The Players on Tuesday morning much like he’s spent the last two years at TPC Sawgrass, addressing the changes in the game of golf and what’s taken so long to bring the fractured game back together.

It’s Players Championship week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, and the best golfers in the world will be on the Stadium Course.

Here’s all you need to know about the 51st Players, which begins this week in Ponte Vedra Beach.

THE PLAYERS Championship is hosing a group baby shower for 40 military moms-to-be from area military bases on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at TPC Sawgrass.

The best golfers in the world will travel to Ponte Vedra Beach for The Players Championship next week

Argyle PVB, Ponte Vedra Beach's hottest culinary destination, is preparing for the Players with a lineup of TPC-inspired dishes, specialty cocktails, and a dining experience that feels elevated but not pretentious. Located behind the gates of Sawgrass and minutes from TPC, Argyle is a great spot for visitors and locals to celebrate tournament week. In the kitchen, you will find Chef Jon, a former California restaurateur who brings a fresh perspective to Northeast Florida's dining scene. Chef Jon's commitment to sourcing seasonal, local ingredients shines through in every dish, from their fresh seafood selections to o handcrafted cocktails; his forward-thinking yet approachable style creates an inviting experience that complements the energy of TPC week.

The owner of a sushi restaurant owner in Ponte Vedra Beach pleaded guilty to harboring undocumented workers for commercial gain, according to the Department of Justice.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday morning at Valley Smoke Restaurant in Ponte Vedra Beach.

The former Serenata Beach Club has a new name, new owners, and new look. The private club is now the South Ponte Vedra Ocean Club.

The buzz of lawn equipment and the clanging of metal poles at TPC Sawgrass on Monday meant one thing — The Players Championship is right around the corner.

The owner of a sushi restaurant owner in Ponte Vedra Beach pleaded guilty to harboring undocumented workers for commercial gain, according to the Department of Justice.

One of the 60 passengers on board the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter was the daughter of a Jacksonville lawyer.

One of the iconic Clydesdales from the world-renowned Budweiser hitch is coming to Northeast Florida.

The PGA Tour Studios is a massive, 165,000, three-story building that will house all of golf’s media creations and continue to drive economic growth in Northeast Florida.

Christmas came early for a Ponte Vedra Beach resident who recently took home a million-dollar prize.

Madison Schemitz gave her first sit-down interview to News4JAX after a horrific attack left her paralyzed last year

A Brunswick woman is fighting for her life after being hurt while trying to save a child from drowning.

A teen and her mother who were stabbed by her ex-boyfriend outside a Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant have filed a lawsuit against their attacker, his parents, and the restaurant claiming damages and negligent security.

The teen her ex-boyfriend stabbed expressed overwhelming gratitude and relief that a 538-day case was finally closed on Friday night after he was sentenced to life in prison.

A local psychologist is sounding the alarm about a danger many parents may not even realize exists—abusive relationships among teenagers and young adults.

A man who pleaded guilty to stabbing his ex-girlfriend 17 times outside of a Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant in June 2023 is scheduled to have his sentencing hearing on Friday.

THE PLAYERS Championship invites local Northeast Florida artists to audition for the honor of performing the National Anthem for their Military Appreciation Ceremony.

A man died in a hospital Thursday after he was rescued from the water with a surfboard attached to his leg in Ponte Vedra Beach, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

Attorneys for a teen who stabbed three people outside a Ponte Vedra restaurant last year now say he may have CTE from repeated head injuries on the football field.

After several hurricanes, St. Johns County residents are concerned that storm debris hasn’t been picked up, including residents in the Plantation Oaks neighborhood.

Two people were transported to local hospitals in critical condition Sunday afternoon after being pulled from the ocean in Ponte Vedra Beach and Hanna Park.

Two Ponte Vedra Beach citizens were honored for helping a teen in a stabbing attack at a Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant.

Officials have moved to search and recovery for a missing 15-year-old male at Jacksonville Beach last seen in the ocean on Saturday.

The troubled club has been the focus of several I-TEAM investigations as the owners were overcome with financial issues leading to temporary and sudden closures of the club and leaving staff unpaid.

The troubled club has been the focus of several I-TEAM investigations as the owners were overcome with financial issues leading to temporary and sudden closures of the club and leaving staff unpaid.

The troubled club has been the focus of several I-TEAM investigations as the owners were overcome with financial issues leading to temporary and sudden closures of the club and leaving staff unpaid.

A 17-year-old male was arrested Monday in California in connection to a shooting that took place at Ponte Vedra Beach during a sale of marijuana on July 17.

A couple and their dog are recovering after experiencing a traumatic incident at the beach.

A man and his dog were severely injured after being attacked by five unleashed dogs last week in Ponte Vedra Beach, near Turtle Shores, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

The owners of the Kamiya 86 restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville Beach have been charged with harboring undocumented workers for commercial advantage and private financial gain.

Over the course of 13 months, Kay organized a variety of events, such as yard sales, lemonade stands, and dinners, in order to raise funds.

Kamiya 86 in Jacksonville Beach and the restaurant’s other location in Ponte Vedra Beach were raided Wednesday morning as part of a federal investigation.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man who allegedly posed as a tutor is accused of trying to entice a child for sex.

A 21-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested in connection to a Ponte Vedra Beach shooting that sparked during a sale of marijuana, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

A judge ruled in favor of two different lenders on Thursday in an $8 million lawsuit filed against a South Ponte Vedra Beach club.

The man charged with stabbing his ex-girlfriend 17 times outside a Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant a little over a year ago pleaded guilty to three of the counts he faced.

A paddleboarder who drifted nearly two miles away from shore in Ponte Vedra Beach on Wednesday afternoon was safely rescued after a brief search.

After a court hearing on the pending Serenata Beach Club foreclosure, a non-jury trial date was set for July 18.

No one was injured after a boat caught fire Thursday in the Intercoastal Waterway off North Roscoe Boulevard.

St. Johns County has completed the $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project two months ahead of schedule.

Sunday marked the last day of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund’s Remembrance Weekend, an event in Ponte Vedra Beach bringing families that have lost a child to cancer together to show that they aren’t alone.

A company in charge of school bus stop-arms rolled out a new piece of technology that accurately detects and deters violations to ensure the safety of students who ride the bus.

In St. Johns County, the Mickler’s Landing parking and beach access will be temporarily closed starting on Thursday.

Windsyr Maughan is on the rowing team at Northeastern University. She won the NCAA's Elite 90 award, which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest GPA competing at the finals site for each of the NCAA's 90 championships.

A local teenager who was left partially paralyzed by an attempted murder-suicide stabbing attack outside a Ponte Vedra restaurant last June plans to walk across the stage Friday to receive her high school diploma.

Why does it happen? Is it safe? Are there any plans to fix the issue?

A Neptune Beach man died Thursday in a Ponte Vedra Beach crash on County Road 210A.

On May 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall will close its doors for nearly a year to undergo some major renovations.

There were 29,451 entrants in Monday’s Boston Marathon and a total of 70 of those were from the News4JAX coverage area. Check out how those local runners performed.

Beachfront parking and beach access at Mickler’s Landing have reopened following the Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project that began in March.

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau will be the in the same place next week, when they head to Augusta National for the Masters.

A new hearing is scheduled for the private beach club on South Ponte Vedra Beach facing foreclosure.

The Jacksonville Beach City Council heard from more than a dozen residents Monday night who all expressed concerns about public safety after three separate shootings Sunday night prompted a lockdown of the downtown bar district.

One person was killed and three others were injured in three unrelated shootings Sunday night during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the busy downtown bar district of Jacksonville Beach.

Players on the PGA Tour board are preparing to meet with the Saudi leader backing LIV Golf.

The Players Championship is in the books and the golden anniversary edition delivered a classic. Here are some notables, sights and sounds from the 50th Players.

Scottie Scheffler has become the first player in the 50 years of The Players Championship to win back-to-back.

The second round of The Players Championship is almost in the books at TPC Sawgrass. Friday’s round was suspended due to darkness at 7:30 p.m. and will pick back up at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday morning. Only one group remains to finish. Here are some of the sights, sounds and notables from Friday.

Players on the PGA Tour board of directors are moving closer to meeting with the Saudi leader behind rival LIV Golf.

Tickets to watch the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this weekend are sold out as of Friday afternoon.

Attendees were embracing athleisure-inspired styles on the green and were eager to speak to News4JAX about their looks.

The Players Championship has partnered with Nemours Children’s Health to host the Kid Zone and Autograph Zones.

Jack Nicklaus, 84, who won the first Players Championship 50 years ago, made a surprise appearance on the first tee on Thursday.

Enjoy food from Bonefish Grill and a glass of wine from Meiomi Wines, the official wine of the PGA TOUR, in a beautiful garden setting.

Friday is cut day at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy share the first-round lead after carding 7-under 65s on Thursday. Here’s a look at when golfers tee off Friday as cut day looms at the Stadium Course.

It’s a Ponte Vedra specialty that impacts so much of Northeast Florida -- Golf’s “Fifth Major” is celebrating its 50th edition. The Players Championship began on March 12.

It’s all about the kids. And Paul Tesori may have been the biggest one of them out there on Wednesday afternoon.