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A Jacksonville mother is calling for increased safety measures at a Westside park after she says her teenage son was violently attacked by a group of strangers.

Two brush fires are burning in Nassau County, prompting road closures and drawing a response from multiple agencies.

The community stepped up for firefighters battling the Conner-Nelson Fire in Nassau County.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered new details about an anonymous mass text message campaign targeting two prominent Jacksonville leaders.

Thursday was the deadline for former Duval Teachers United president “Terrie” Brady and former vice president Ruby George to report to their designated federal prison to begin serving their sentences for fraud. Both are now in federal custody.

The Republican Party of Florida on Friday announced that it is filing a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan’s re-election campaign.

Imagine Division I college football returning to the 904. It’s not happening yet - but it’s no longer out of the question for the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University. Their home conference, the Atlantic Sun (ASUN), is set to launch a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance with the United Athletic Conference (UAC) - formerly known as the Western Athletic Conference - beginning in July.

The Jacksonville community came together Friday night to mourn the loss and honor the legacy of Chris Payton-Jones, a former Sandalwood High School football standout and professional football player, who was killed in a crash in Gainesville last Saturday.

A bill headed to Florida's special session would give parents more options when it comes to required school vaccines. Senator Clay Yarborough plans to file legislation that would expand exemptions to include personal reasons, among other provisions.

Attorneys for Shanna Gardner are asking a Duval County judge to throw out evidence gathered from wiretaps placed on her cellphone, Apple Watch and her sister’s cellphone — arguing law enforcement lacked the legal basis to intercept the communications in the first place.

Fire Weather Watch issued as onshore winds increase and humidity drops

A fast-moving wildfire in Bostwick is threatening six structures as crews from multiple agencies work to contain the flames, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are back at VyStar Ballpark this week with a full slate of themed nights, giveaways and family-friendly promotions as they take on the Charlotte Knights from April 14–19.

Small businesses are spending more on marketing in 2026, even with inflation worries—but many owners still aren’t confident they’re putting those dollars in the right places. In this episode, Constant Contact’s Dave Charest explains why the most effective “one-two punch” remains social media plus email, and why email delivers more control and more reliable engagement than algorithm-driven social feeds. We talk about the trap of chasing every new platform, how focusing on one channel and building an opt-in audience can drive real revenue, and why retaining existing customers may outperform constantly chasing new ones. Charest also shares practical ways small businesses can use AI to save time without losing authenticity, plus simple automation ideas that keep marketing working even when you’re busy running the business. Finally, he offers clear, actionable priorities for the rest of 2026—and what trends may surprise business owners in the months ahead.

Hey, Jacksonville! Check out these awesome events happening around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Monique and Adam Madrid share how a simple idea for a comedy festival grew into the LOL Jax Film Festival, now Jacksonville’s largest local film and comedy festival. On "Voices of the 904," the duo reflects on building a platform that connects filmmakers, comedians, musicians, and creatives while advocating for stronger support and recognition for Jacksonville’s growing film industry.