The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting America’s northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.

Attorney General Pam Bondi will hold a news conference in Tampa on Thursday.

Quarterback Byrum Brown ran for two touchdowns, Keshaun Singleton caught a 45-yard touchdown pass on a fake punt and South Florida routed No. 25 Boise State 34-7 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.

The heaviest player in NFL history may not get a chance to play in the league.

Shilo Sanders was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a game for throwing a punch, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday.

The New York Yankees put on quite a power show during a 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the first team in major league history to hit nine home runs in a game twice in one season.

Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger both hit two home runs, Aaron Judge launched his 40th of the season and the New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The trial for a Jacksonville woman who is accused of murder in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio” and “Foolio," was postponed on Monday after the lead prosecutor in the case had a medical emergency and was hospitalized.

The first suspect accused in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio,” is set to go on trial Monday.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at Tampa General Hospital on Wednesday.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference with his newly-appointed lieutenant governor, Jay Collins, on Wednesday.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday the appointment of the state’s new lieutenant governor.

Shilo Sanders quickly made his presence felt in first NFL preseason game.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided whether to get surgery this offseason to address the significant injuries he suffered in the the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.

Baker Mayfield got in the middle of a scuffle and injured All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs went onto the field on a crutch to join his teammates.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning to praise the state’s education achievements, while heavily criticizing teachers’ unions.

Mike Evans streaked into the secondary, cut outside and leaped to catch a perfect post-corner toss from Baker Mayfield.

The Baltimore Orioles have traded reliever Seranthony Domínguez to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Desmond Watson’s quest to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get a late start.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa.

Brent Rooker and Jazz Chisholm Jr. have joined the lineup for Monday night's All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have rewarded coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht with multi-year contract extensions.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tampa on Wednesday.

Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field in a frightening scene and taken to a hospital after getting struck in the face by a foul ball lined into the Tampa Bay dugout Thursday night.

The Tampa Bay Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the majors this season.

Brandon Lowe hit a tying two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the majors this season.

Miami Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitched three innings after he was struck in the head by catcher Nick Fortes’ throw to second base following the final warmup pitch before the bottom of the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Two big league teams are playing in minor league ballparks this season.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will speak in Kissimmee on Friday at the Florida Parent Educators Association’s Annual Homeschool Convention.

With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching AAA is gearing up to help more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide, but it’ also taking steps to prevent driving tragedies.

A former Florida Republican congressional candidate accused of stalking and plotting to have his primary opponent murdered by a purported foreign hit squad has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference alongside First Lady Casey DeSantis in Tampa Tuesday morning.

HBK is back discussing WWE’s Memorial Day Weekend takeover in Tampa and some thoughts on the industry

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tampa Monday morning to discuss the state’s crackdown in illegal immigration.

Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a roundtable discussion in Tampa Wednesday morning.

David Waters breaks down the recent arrest of Florida Gators CB Dijon Johnson and questions surrounding the team after spring football.

Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Two drivers were transported to a hospital Monday night after being involved in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 1 in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opener of the teams’ first-round playoff series.

The Colorado Avalanche activated captain Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve, but again delayed his return after nearly three years.

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were angry over the home run that wasn’t.

Jo Adell’s home run drought ended all at once as he hit two of the Los Angeles Angels’ four homers in an eight-run fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.

UConn has capped its season at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll one day after winning its 12th national championship.

Women’s college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.

The only thing that flustered Paul Skenes on Wednesday was getting asked about his photo spread with girlfriend Livvy Dunne in GQ magazine.

Left homeless after Hurricane Milton destroyed the Tropicana Field roof on Oct. 9, the Tampa Bay Rays began their season as renters at Steinbrenner Field, the spring training headquarters for the Yankees, playing the Colorado Rockies in the final major league opener.

More than 800 women filled a concourse inside Raymond James Stadium on the first Friday morning in March for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ inaugural “She is Football Weekend.”.

Those who leave their pets behind during natural disasters will now face the consequences of those actions. The Florida Senate passed SB 150, also coined “Trooper’s Law” on Wednesday.

A Florida dentist has been sentenced to serve two years in prison after law enforcement discovered him threatening public figures, an election official, and others based on their political views between 2019 and 2024.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they're reinstating former coach Jon Gruden into their ring of honor.

Jacksonville ranks third in financial distress according to a new WalletHub survey, highlighting concerns over credit scores, debt, and housing costs. The city’s rapid growth and rising rent prices contribute to the challenges facing residents.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Tampa.

A look at some Yankees who trimmed their hair to comport with the team’s facial hair policy.

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season.

Three months after the World Series, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remained unhappy with some of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ remarks after they beat a sloppy New York team in five games for the title.

Fresh off the release of a new album called “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” The Weeknd has announced a massive North American stadium tour.

Two weeks into their head coaching search, the Jaguars have seen two of the top candidates go off the market.

Viewer audiences for the first weekend of the NFL playoffs were down 9.3% from last year, a bigger decline than what the league experienced during the regular season.

A judge said Davion Murphy, 27, faces a charge of first-degree murder and four first-degree murder attempts among other charges. He was also denied bond.

The fifth person accused in the murder of Jacksonville rapper known as “Julio Foolio” was arrested on Monday.

Dash camera video released by the Florida Highway Patrol shows a dramatic high-speed chase that led to two arrests in the Tampa area on Sunday.

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens launched its "Preschool Card" for free child admission in 2025.

Michigan’s defense sacked Jalen Milroe five times and forced three turnovers by the Alabama quarterback to lead the Wolverines to a 19-13 victory over the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their division and playoff hopes alive with a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers.

David Waters reacts to the Gasparilla Bowl matchup in Tampa between the Florida Gators (7-5) and Tulane Green Wave (9-4).

The attorney for one of the five people accused in the ambush killing of Charles Jones — also known as Jacksonville rapper “Julio Foolio” — have asked for their client to be evaluated by a forensic neuropsychologist.

Brandon Hagel tied an NHL record with four assists in the opening period and finished with five as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the Colorado Avalanche 8-2 on Monday.

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in his 300th NHL win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped Winnipeg’s seven-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Jets.

A Florida woman who pleaded guilty to wire fraud was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for stealing nearly $1 million from a church where she worked.

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field.

In a bold new chapter for one of Jacksonville’s beloved theaters, Sun-Ray Cinema announced Thursday it is moving to a different Florida city.

The Red Bull Flugtag took place in Tampa for the third time ever as reported by Fox 13 in Tampa.

Jake Moody redeemed himself after missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired to give the San Francisco 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in running back Christian McCaffrey’s season debut.

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play.

News4JAX Gator expert Dave Waters, host of the top-rated podcast Gators Breakdown, joined News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to talk about the impact of the move of the Florida-Georgia game.

For two years Jacksonville won’t be home to the annual matchup between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs as EverBank stadium undergoes renovations.

As a result of EverBank Stadium getting a multi-billion dollar upgrade starting in February, the highly-anticipated Georgia-Florida football game will have to move miles away from its home in Jacksonville as the stadium undergoes renovations.

Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Attorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn are asking that he be allowed to remain free while his convictions on federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud are appealed to a higher court.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin will undergo surgery on a dislocated left ankle.

The man who gained social media fame for riding out two hurricanes in his boat in Tampa has been arrested.

On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of the dog has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges.

Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.

Florida gasoline supplies began to show signs of recovery Monday following a widespread shortage caused by Hurricane Milton, according to the American Automobile Association.

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Saturday in Bradenton to give an update on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts.

Hurricane Milton’s explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning said the state was working to restore millions of power outages and help people affected by the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning said the state was working to restore millions of power outages and help people affected by the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton.

Flooding, damage, downed trees, debris, electrical fires — these are some of the problems Floridians will face as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida late Wednesday night.

With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton has powered into a very rare threat that is flirting with experts’ worst fears.

The fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.

Hurricanes are forcing changes to Florida's election procedures.

Hurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don’t speak English.

According to the IRS, residents in nearly 40 counties throughout Florida will have until May 1, 2025, to finish filing their 2023 taxes.

For those who are tracking Hurricane Milton and would like to see the storm from multiple points of view throughout the state, News4Jax has compiled several live web cameras across Florida.

President Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.

Fearful Florida residents are streaming out of the Tampa Bay region ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton.