With Jacksonville one step away from extending alcohol sales to 3 a.m. in the Downtown Entertainment District, some people are expressing safety concerns. The measure, which passed the City Council with a 17–1 vote on Tuesday, is now on Mayor Donna Deegan’s desk awaiting her signature.

With the highly-anticipated Gate River Run quickly approaching this weekend, the Sleiman Enterprises Runners’ Expo kicks off this morning at a new location from previous years.

The Jacksonville Office of Inspector General said Wednesday it found reason to believe the procurement process for a Jacksonville Transportation Authority mural project was not secure but closed a preliminary review without launching a full investigation.

The driver of a Student Transportation of America school bus has been removed from service after a recent “deeply troubling incident,” the bus company confirmed Wednesday to News4JAX.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said detectives arrested a Jacksonville woman after an investigation into theft from an elderly patient in her care.

Four vehicles were set on fire in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Mandarin on Friday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Two men were charged in the 2022 murder of a 23-year-old, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The Florida Department of Health lists drowning as the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4, and state lawmakers in Tallahassee are considering two bills aimed at reducing those deaths.

A local pastor says teenagers need to have more safe places to gather in Jacksonville, after gunfire erupts during two recent takeover events in Jacksonville Beach and outside the Avenues Mall.

The Duval County Public Schools Police Department is investigating what the district is calling a ‘deeply troubling incident’ involving a district bus operated by one of its contracted transportation vendors.

Neighbors who live near the crash site said the deadly collision underscores long-standing traffic safety concerns along Atlantic Boulevard.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash Monday afternoon on Pritchard Road on Jacksonville’s Westside.

Mayor Donna Deegan will recognize nine of the city’s top young readers on Monday, at Southeast Regional Library as part of the River City Readers initiative.

The annual World of Nations festival drew vendors, performers and visitors to downtown Jacksonville for a weekend of food, music and cultural displays.

Councilman Rory Diamond told News4JAX he plans to introduce legislation within the next month to pave the way for autonomous robotaxis — like those operated by Waymo — to run on Jacksonville roads.

A man and woman who were exchanging information in the inside emergency lane of 9B after a fender bender were hit by a car Thursday night, leaving the woman dead and the man critically injured, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The Gullah Geechee community has deep roots in Jacksonville. Beyond the streets and shorelines lives a story of survival, identity, and heritage.

With Jacksonville one step away from extending alcohol sales to 3 a.m. in the Downtown Entertainment District, safety concerns are mounting. The measure, which passed 17–1, is now on Mayor Donna Deegan’s desk awaiting her signature.

The Florida Highway Patrol said that one person died, and two children, aged 4 and 7, were seriously injured in a crash on US-301 near Baldwin on Thursday morning.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is asking residents to weigh in on plans to update the Skyway as part of efforts to modernize the system, add new technology and improve travel around downtown Jacksonville.

JFRD’s first Black female division chief, M. Dallas Cooke, turned teen motherhood, tragedy and a 17-year climb through the ranks into a platform to serve, lead and open doors for women who look like her.

Duval County Clerk of Courts, Jody Phillips joined Jennifer Waugh on News4JAX+ at 10 a.m. to explain how one property scam works to prevent someone from being victimized.

Nine adults and one juvenile were injured in three separate shootings across Duval County over the weekend.

As temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s across Northeast Florida over the next few days, counties are opening shelters for those in need.

A 72-year-old Jacksonville woman who had been missing for more than a week was found dead in Georgia.

The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a fatal crash Saturday night on Beach Blvd. at Gerona Drive.

A “big favor” text about a JEA board appointment sparked scrutiny, a nominee’s withdrawal and new leadership allegations. Mayor Deegan and JEA leaders defended the CEO, urging transparency.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.

Community leaders and young people gathered at Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville on Thursday evening to hold a vigil calling for an end to teen violence.

A judge granted on Tuesday morning a motion to withdraw the guilty plea of the accused gunman in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case.

What looks like a typical neighborhood in Jacksonville, with rows of new single-family homes that have driveways and manicured lawns, might not be for sale at all.

From the silent films of Norman Studios to a new generation of storytellers, Jacksonville’s Black independent film scene is undergoing a quiet resurgence.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multi-year theft scheme involving millions of dollars’ worth of medical equipment stolen from St. Vincent’s Hospital.

The leader of Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida has withdrawn his name for consideration for a spot on the JEA board following controversial text messages from the city council president who nominated him.

Locked doors and empty aisles marked Main Street Wholesale Warehouse this week after inspectors ordered the longtime business to shut down earlier this month, putting dozens of small businesses that rely on it at risk.

City Council President Kevin Carrico is facing backlash after text messages seemed to reveal that part of his motivation to nominate his boss for a position on JEA’s board happened because he owed him a “big favor.”

Mortgage rates have eased into the 5% range for the first time since 2023, and local lenders say buyers in Northeast Florida are taking notice.

Community leaders and law enforcement are weighing how to prevent large teenage “takeovers” after a gun was fired and chaos erupted near the Avenues Mall this past weekend.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is asking residents to weigh in on plans to update the Skyway as part of efforts to modernize the system, add new technology and improve travel around downtown Jacksonville.

A judge granted on Tuesday morning a motion to withdraw the guilty plea of the accused gunman in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case.

The City of Jacksonville confirmed a 5th measles case in Duval County in 2026.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on multiple sex-related charges, and investigators believe there may be additional victims.

Despite seeing thunderstorms on Sunday, the rain barely made a dent in the drought across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and officials are urging residents to do their part to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

An inmate on life-support died on Thursday at a local hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A local hairstylist handed out more than 100 high-quality wigs Saturday to women undergoing cancer treatment, aiming to help them feel beautiful as they cope with hair loss.

On Thursday night, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man, later identified as 62-year-old Jose Cabrera, was shot and killed by three of its officers following a domestic disturbance call in the Dinsmore area. The incident marked the fifth officer-involved shooting in the city this year, including the second time that it ended with someone’s death. Throughout all of last year, the agency was involved in 11 deadly officer-involved shootings and 17 overall.

One day after the stabbing of a middle school student, who was taken to the hospital as a result, the 14-year-old suspect was accused of attempted second-degree murder, according to arrest reports.

Jacksonville has made measurable gains in affordable housing construction in recent years, but city leaders say the pace still falls short of what’s needed to keep up with rapid population growth.

The accused gunman in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case has entered a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and proceed with a trial instead, according to court documents.

Mayor Donna Deegan, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Chief Percy Golden II, and other officials will hold a press conference to address the elevated wildfire risk on Friday.

Violence on a school bus caused a major scene in the Grand Park area on Thursday morning.

Nathaniel Hatcher III, 30, of Jacksonville, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed marijuana, laundered millions of dollars and carried out a brazen drive-by shooting on I-95 in 2023, federal prosecutors said.

Duval County Public Schools said on Thursday it is adjusting its administrative headquarters relocation plans after it received notification from Chase Properties of its intent to terminate the agreement to purchase the district’s Southbank headquarters.

A moderate water shortage was declared for Duval County and parts of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties on Tuesday as drought conditions persist across Northeast Florida and surrounding areas.

Northeast Florida’s housing market showed signs of easing in January as inventory grew and affordability improved, giving buyers more choice even as sales slowed after the holiday rush, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors said.

Duval County Public Schools is in the process of installing metal detectors at Springfield, Mandarin, Oceanway and Ribault middle schools this week.

The City of Jacksonville confirmed a 5th measles case in Duval County in 2026.

Two former leaders of Duval Teachers United will spend time in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars from the teachers union over more than a decade.

There’s more fallout following a weekend quadruple shooting inside the Paxon Shopping Center parking lot off Edgewood Avenue.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-295 North on the city’s Westside Tuesday afternoon.

The Jacksonville Free Press, founded in September 1986 by Rita Carter Perry, marks a 40-year legacy of representing the Black press in Jacksonville.

A moderate water shortage was declared for Duval County and parts of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties on Tuesday as drought conditions persist across Northeast Florida and surrounding areas.

The parents of a 2-year-old are grateful after the swift action by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews to rescue their unresponsive son from water.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-10 West near Lane Avenue.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.

Calling her a “corrupt union boss” in court documents, federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Teresa “Terrie” Brady to 36 months in prison next week, for a fraud scheme that enabled her to pocket more than $1 million from the Duval Teachers United union over nearly a decade.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on Saturday responded to a brush fire on Old Gainesville Road that threatened nearby structures, including a grocery store.

Instructors worked one-on-one with motorcyclists, guiding them through exercises designed to build better riding habits.

A Jacksonville hairstylist is planning to show love on Valentine’s Day in a special way by giving away more than 100 wigs to women who are battling cancer.

Tickets for Jacksonville’s 34th World of Nations Celebration are now available for purchase.

Starting Friday, all driver’s license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English across the state of Florida.

A Mandarin High School student was arrested after making a threat to shoot up the school, Duval County Public Schools said.

Calling her a “corrupt union boss” in court documents, federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Teresa “Terrie” Brady to 36 months in prison next week, for a fraud scheme that enabled her to pocket more than $1 million from the Duval Teachers United union over nearly a decade.

The "Schools of Hope" law permits charter schools to “co-locate” within public school buildings, but parents and public school advocates are voicing strong opposition to recent proposed rule changes by the state Department of Education.

According to state health data, four cases of measles have now been reported in Duval County in 2026. A pediatric infectious disease doctor in Jacksonville explained that just three cases, “by definition, is an outbreak.”

This Number of the Week is also an #AskJAXTDY. Jacksonville Today reader Jane G. wonders what happens to the money Duval Schools collects from property taxes.

JEA asked customers to reduce energy and water use Monday morning due to the extreme cold temperatures that are driving higher-than-normal electricity demand across the state.

The Florida Department of Health and Duval County Department of Health launched a pop-up vaccination clinic Sunday morning in response to recent measles cases in Northeast Florida.

When temperatures drop, most people head indoors. For food truck owners, the cold means bundling up, shortening shifts and getting creative to keep meals coming.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office led the arrest, with assistance from the Navy Criminal Investigative Service and the U.S. Marshals Service. Saburn was taken into custody while on duty at Naval Station Mayport.

Counties across northeast Florida are stepping up preparations as the National Weather Service forecasts overnight temperatures at or below freezing Sunday through Tuesday, officials said.

A troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside is now under new management following months of complaints from residents about unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, according to court records and city officials.

Despite the cold temperatures, dozens of volunteers were out Thursday morning across Jacksonville to help count people experiencing homelessness. This effort, spearheaded by the nonprofit Changing Homelessness, is part of the annual Point-in-Time Count.

Jacksonville officials are marking a major milestone in a long-running effort to eliminate failing septic tanks in neighborhoods near waterways.

Nine months after announcing that he was looking to sell his beloved Intuition Ale Works brewery, owner and founder Ben Davis shared an updated post on Facebook, saying “the right buyer never came” and the eatery will be closing in April after more than 15 years in Jacksonville.

Post your questions now in the comment section for Jim Culbert, chief officer of Operations and Technology for DCPS. He will be joining News4JAX to explain what is being done to improve transportation for students.

Dr. Mari Richardson, a biology teacher at Jean Ribault High School, was named the 2026 VyStar Teacher of the Year.

The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department responded to a brush fire near Normandy Boulevard on Sunday evening.

The City of Jacksonville has activated its Warming Center Contingency Plan as a cold front is expected to push through Sunday night, causing temperatures to drop sharply.

Duval County Schools is considering boundary changes as part of future school consolidations. A working group recently discussed several options for four of the 12 schools under consideration for boundary changes.

Duval County residents have a chance to weigh in on Thursday on proposed elementary school boundary changes, as officials hold a public meeting to gather feedback before any decisions are made.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is bringing back her town hall series to hear from the community about issues that shape the city.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will host its 2026 State of the Authority on Wednesday to recap its 2025 achievements and its vision for the year ahead and beyond.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will host its 2026 State of the Authority on Wednesday to recap its 2025 achievements and its vision for the year ahead and beyond.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will host its 2026 State of the Authority on Wednesday to recap its 2025 achievements and its vision for the year ahead and beyond.

Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland announced Tuesday that his office will visit 28 area schools to preregister students 16 and older and name the “Most Civic-Minded High School in Duval County.”

The Duval County School Board is expected to discuss the “Schools of Hope” law during their Tuesday morning meeting.

The parents of a 25-year-old mother involved in a life-changing car accident are looking to raise one million dollars to cover their daughter’s recovery journey after an unexpected turn of events.

News4JAX was a partner for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, honoring King’s legacy through volunteer projects across Duval, Clay and Nassau counties.

A mother, who lost her son almost nine years ago, is transforming her grief into acts of service to help others.