A news site that covers Haitian Americans is facing harassment over its post-debate coverage of Ohio
Journalists at a news site that covers issues facing the Haitian community in the United States say they've been harassed and intimidated with racist messages for covering the false story about immigrants eating the pets of people in Springfield, Ohio.
Fire destroys Springfield home, damages neighborsโ 124-year-old house and their car
A fire that destroyed a Springfield home under renovation overnight spread to the home next door, causing significant damage.
What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants
A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last weekโs presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfieldโs Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs.
Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield
Ohio state police will help protect schools in a city that has endured dozens of violent threats in the wake of a national political furor over Haitian migrants.
Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims
For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole.
Vance doesn't back away from false claims about migrants in Ohio even amid threats to the community
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance isn't backing away from the false claims he and Donald Trump have been making that Haitians living in an Ohio community are abducting and eating pets.
Trump and Vance are still stoking fears of Haitian migrants, as Ohio community faces bomb threats
Donald Trump and his running mate continue to disparage Haitian migrants in an Ohio community, further fueling false claims the Republicans have promoted even as the city has seen bomb threats and school evacuations and local officials called for a cooling of the anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Father of Ohio boy asks Trump not to invoke his son's death in immigration debate
The father of an Ohio boy killed last year when a Haitian immigrant driver hit a school bus is imploring Donald Trump and others to stop invoking his son's name in the debate about immigration.
Fact-checking key claims from the latest presidential debate
Both candidates made several controversial claims, which have been closely analyzed by the News4JAX Trust Index team. Hereโs a breakdown of some of the major statements and how they hold up under scrutiny.
Biden signs order to establish 1908 Springfield race riot monument as he looks to burnish legacy
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation to establish a national monument to commemorate the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Ill.
Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
President Joe Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, at the site of a 1908 race riot that later fueled the formation of the NAACP.
City council proposes renaming Confederate Street to honor late civil rights activist Ben Frazier
A push to change the name of a Springfield street to honor the late civil rights activist Ben Frazier will be discussed during a public hearing at Tuesdayโs city council meeting.
Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers
An owner of a now defunct trucking company has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a deadly crash in New Hampshire that killed seven motorcyclists.
Silkieโs Chicken & Champagne Bar marks the โend of an eraโ with closing announcement
If youโve never had the fried chicken and biscuit experience at Silkieโs Chicken & Champagne Bar, unfortunately, youโre out of time.
45th Historic Springfield Home and Garden Tour
The neighbors in Historic Springfield are inviting the surrounding community to drop in and check out a select few homes as part of SPAR's Home and Garden Tour.ย People can walk, ride bikes or drive to see the diversity of the neighborhood and the design personalities of homeowners.ย The invitation includes people hanging around after the tour to experience the variety of businesses, restaurants and more that are building the neighborhood up to thrive even more.ย The tour is open from noon to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.ย Find out more information at www.sparcouncil.orgย . Tickets are available at www.904tix.comย .
Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team
Caitlin Clark will have the start of her WNBA career to show the U.S. womenโs basketball selection committee whether she deserves a spot on the Paris Olympic roster.
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
Federal investigators say the driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the companyโs partially automated driving system before the wreck.
JEA customers dealing with power outages for several days
For two mornings in a row, JEA customers in parts of Downtown, Springfield and the Eastside have experienced power outages. More than 2,000 customers have been affected. A JEA spokesperson says they are aware of the ongoing outages and are looking into it but thereโs no word on whatโs causing the outages.
Walmart to build or convert 150-plus stores in next 5 years. It hasn't opened new stores in 3 years
Walmart plans to build or convert more than 150 U.S. stores in the next five years, while continuing to remodel existing stores.
Developer wants to turn vacant space into vibrant art center in North Springfield
Developers are calling the 8.3-acre property the โPhoenix Arts and Innovation Districtโ in North Springfield which is located north of downtown and the Eastside.
JSO says it has solved the 1985 murder of a Jacksonville woman. The suspected killer died 3 years later
JSO said the man accused in her death, would face murder charges today, but he has been dead since 1988.
Hyperion Brewing Company closing doors after serving up brews in Springfield for nearly 7 years
The Hyperion Brewing Company will no longer be serving brews for the Springfield community after it officially closes its doors before April, the company announced in a Facebook post.
Historian: Springfield Park Confederate monument was put up to intimidate Black residents during Jim Crow era
In 1915, the Florida Legislature paid for half of the $25,000 it cost to build the statue that sat in Springfield Park until Wednesday.
โDonna Deegan is our Mayor, not our Monarchโ: Councilman criticizes removal of Confederate monument in Springfield
Jacksonville Councilman Nick Howland was critical of the cityโs decision on Wednesday to remove a Confederate monument from a park in Springfield.
Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life
Pillsbury Mills was a groundbreaking, history-making flour mill in central Illinois for most of the 20th century.
NCAA athletes who've transferred multiple times can play through the spring semester, judge rules
College athletes who have transferred multiple times but were denied the chance to compete can now play through the remainder of the academic year.
The Supreme Court refuses to block an Illinois law banning some high-power semiautomatic weapons
The Supreme Court has declined to put on hold a new Illinois law that would ban high-power semiautomatic weapons like the one used in the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in a Chicago suburb.
Historic Springfield Holiday Home Tour offers a look inside Jacksonvilleโs most historic homes
If youโve ever just wanted to take a look inside some of Jacksonvilleโs most historic homes, now is your chance!
Prep star Cooper Flagg says his focus is on Maine shooting victims and college decision can wait
Cooper Flagg, the consensus top player in the 2024 recruiting class, says his focus is on the tragedy of a mass shooting in his home state of Maine, an indication that an announcement on where he will play college basketball could be delayed.
Man accused of attempted murder after shooting 14-year-old who was of breaking into his car in Springfield: JSO
Anthonio Cobb, 49, is facing one count of attempted murder after police said he shot a 14-year-old who he caught breaking into his car in Springfield last week.
ACT test scores for US students drop to new 30-year low
High school studentsโ scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than three decades, showing a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework, according to the nonprofit organization that administers the test.
14-year-old shot, several cars burglarized in Springfield Thursday morning
A 14-year-old was shot and several cars were burglarized on Walnut Street Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Oregon launches legal psilocybin access amid high demand and hopes for improved mental health care
Oregon has taken an unprecedented step in offering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to the public.
Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri
Police bodycam video from Springfield, Missouri, has filmed an unusual foot pursuit, as two officers tried to catch an escaped lemur.
Abandoned Springfield building partially collapses as Idalia blows through city
In Jacksonvilleโs Springfield area just north of downtown, part of an abandoned building collapsed amid strong winds Wednesday afternoon and sent bricks and debris into Walnut Street.
Bronny James has a congenital heart defect that caused his cardiac arrest, a spokesperson says
Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect.
Illinois governor signs ban on firearms advertising allegedly marketed to kids and militants
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law banning firearms advertising that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds state's ban on semiautomatic weapons
The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the stateโs ban on the sale or possession of the type of semiautomatic weapons used in hundreds of mass killings nationally.
Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants
Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.
Illinois is first state to eliminate cash bail, a penalty affecting low-income communities most
Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pretrial release from jail on Tuesday.
Honoring Americaโs pastime in the present: Historic Springfield hosts โThrowback Baseball Gameโ on Fourth of July
Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council hosts 16th old timers baseball game at Klutho Park. Springfield residents compete in the family friendly event, which residents say is one of the most popular community events of the year.
Haze, heat and storms are bringing danger and discomfort to many parts of the US
Smoky haze, hot weather and powerful storms brought dangerous and uncomfortable conditions to parts of the U.S. heading into a long July Fourth weekend that typically draws Americans to outdoor gatherings.
Maguire retains 1-shot lead in Women's PGA Championship with Jenny Shin second
Leona Maguire birdied the final hole for her eighth straight round in the 60s and took a one-shot lead over fast-closing Jenny Shin heading into the final round of the KPMG Womenโs PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Ireland's Leona Maguire keeps rolling with a 68, takes halfway lead at the KMPG Women's PGA
Leona Maguire of Ireland birdied four of her final six holes for a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead over three players Friday at the halfway point of the KMPG Womenโs PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Lee-Anne Pace shoots 66 for the first-round lead in the KPMG Women's PGA
Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa made a two-putt birdie on the final hole in fading daylight for a 5-under 66 and the first-round lead Thursday in the KPMG Womenโs PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Owner of Springfield home that caught on fire had no idea what happened until News4JAX called him
A newly released video from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue shows what a massive Springfield fire looked like just as firefighters arrived on the scene on Tuesday.
Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplers
Federal investigators say a Norfolk Southern train that derailed in Alabama earlier this month lacked required alignment control couplers and a company inspection didn't identify their absence.
20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in Ohio
About 20 cars of a Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed near Springfield Saturday evening, the second derailment of the companyโs trains in Ohio in a month, officials said.
Disney cuts Simpsons 'forced labor' episode in Hong Kong
Walt Disney Co. has removed from its streaming service in Hong Kong an episode from its cartoon series The Simpsons that includes a reference to โforced labor campsโ in China.
Correction: Illinois-Semiautomatic Weapons Ban-Lawsuit story
In a story published January 24, 2023, about a lawsuit against Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, The Associated Press erroneously reported the location of Benton, Ill.
โShe was standing right thereโ: Springfield cat reportedly taken in November found by owner
Two months ago, a resident in the Springfield neighborhood recorded a man snatching a cat off his neighborโs front porch, wrestling her to the ground and stuffing it into a tarp before walking away.
Illinois paramedics, ambulance company sued for man's death
Attorneys say the family of an Illinois man whose death prompted murder charges against two paramedics who strapped him facedown on a stretcher has filed a lawsuit against them and their employer.
Springfield Wells Fargo Bank teller alerts FHP trooper to robbery, suspect apprehended
A suspected bank robber was taken into custody Friday afternoon at the Wells Fargo on North Main Street in Springfield, after a teller alerted a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, who was working in the building.
Man charged in connection to Springfield cat death pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
A man who was arrested November in connection with the death of a cat in the Springfield neighborhood, pleaded not guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and a charge of petit theft, jail records showed Tuesday.
Man charged in connection to Springfield cat death faces additional animal cruelty charge
A man who was arrested November in connection with the death of a cat in the Springfield neighborhood is now facing an additional count of animal cruelty, according to a Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office arrest report obtained Thursday by News4JAX.
10th Annual Letโs Move Jacksonville Field Day
Iโm A Star Foundation teens are preparing for their milestone 10th Letโs Move Jacksonville, a big field day embracing health, wellness and self-care. The event will take place Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Klutho Park, located at 204 West 3rd Street in downtown Springfield. TV anchors from all three local news stations are joining forces to host the event. Action News Jaxโs Tenikka Hughes, First Coast Newsโ Chris Porter and WJXT River City Liveโs Rance Adams will encourage the crowd to enjoy a variety of activities.
Man charged with animal cruelty in Springfield cat death, JSO says
A man is charged with animal cruelty in connection with the death of a cat in the Springfield neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Springfield neighbors continue looking for โcallousโ man sought in disappearance of cats
People living in the Springfield neighborhood of Jacksonville say they are disturbed by reports of someone capturing cats in the area.
Person in life-threatening condition after fire in Springfield neighborhood
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said one person was hospitalized for treatment of life-threatening injuries after a fire at a home Monday night in the Springfield neighborhood.
Pet owners in Springfield on edge after multiple family cats disappear, including 2 later found dead in dumpster
Pet owners in the Springfield area who were already on edge following the recent disappearance of multiple cats are even more on edge after an incident involving a family cat was caught on video.
Walmart deal with Paramount gives members streaming perks
Walmart says it has signed a deal with Paramount Global to offer the entertainment companyโs streaming service as a perk to subscribers of the retailer's shipping subscription service.
Best sports bar to watch the Jaguars: Strings Sports Brewery
A short drive from TIAA Bank Field down to the Springfield neighborhood takes you to your pick for the best spot to watch the Jaguars on TV and enjoy a pint -- Strings Sports Brewery.
4th of July tradition continues: Springfield residents participate in throwback baseball game
Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR) on Monday held the Fourth of July Throwback Baseball Game.
2 men shot when large fight involving women escalates into gunfire
The Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office is looking for two men accused of shooting two other men on Sunday afternoon during a street fight just north of downtown.
Rain doesnโt dampen spirit as community celebrates Juneteenth with annual Freedom Walk parade
With Juneteenth on Sunday, several Jacksonville organizations found ways to celebrate the now federal holiday early on Saturday.
Bringing axe-throwing to Main Street
Stumpyโs Hatchet House opened earlier this month in Springfield, bringing axe-throwing to Main Street. Stuart and Kelly Josberger initially had the idea to start an axe-throwing business in 2015, when splitting wood in their backyard quickly led to throwing axes at log rounds with their friends. The couple were considering starting a business after retirement and began to look more into axe-throwing, realizing no one had yet brought the idea to the US. They soon opened a location in Eatontown, New Jersey โ making this the first hatchet house in the United States.