Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protests
Read full article: Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protestsTaiwan’s premier has hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the “best tariff deal” enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, while an official in Beijing condemned the accord.
The coldest day of winter has arrived in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia. Here’s what you should know
Read full article: The coldest day of winter has arrived in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia. Here’s what you should knowThe Freeze Warning remains in effect through 9 a.m. due to temperatures across the region at or below 24. A Cold Weather Advisory has been extended to 9 a.m. as the wind continues to be breezy in northeast Florida, resulting in feels-like temperatures in the lower 20s.
Uganda's president leads in tense election marred by internet shutdown and voting interference
Read full article: Uganda's president leads in tense election marred by internet shutdown and voting interferenceUganda's President Yoweri Museveni has an early lead in a tense presidential election.
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A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
Read full article: A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decreeA South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on some charges related to his imposition of martial law.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Read full article: Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm productsCanada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
Read full article: Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutorsThe 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is due back in court Friday as his attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors in the case.
How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes
Read full article: How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikesThe White House and a bipartisan group of governors are holding an event Friday taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence.
Inside a year of firings that have shaken the Trump Justice Department: 'A great deal of fear'
Read full article: Inside a year of firings that have shaken the Trump Justice Department: 'A great deal of fear'As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure.
Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening now
Read full article: Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening nowPresident Donald Trump isn't waiting for future generations to decide to name important things in his honor — he's doing it himself.
Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children
Read full article: Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for childrenSocial media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia.
Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction
Read full article: Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade frictionA survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China has found that U.S. businesses are more concerned about the country's slowing economy than trade friction.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking detailed voter information from California
Read full article: Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking detailed voter information from CaliforniaA federal judge has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against California that sought detailed voting records and personal data on the state’s 23 million registered voters.
Bradford County plans warehouse conversion to ICE detention center despite community concerns
Read full article: Bradford County plans warehouse conversion to ICE detention center despite community concernsBradford County’s plan to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration detention center has passed its first major step.
JSO corrections officer arrested by Flagler County deputies for battery, witness tampering, police say
Read full article: JSO corrections officer arrested by Flagler County deputies for battery, witness tampering, police sayA corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was arrested on Wednesday in Flagler County and is accused of battery and witness tampering, according to police.
Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
Read full article: Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mailA group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots.
Jacksonville religious leader pleads guilty to lying to IRS to avoid paying over $600,000 in taxes: DOJ
Read full article: Jacksonville religious leader pleads guilty to lying to IRS to avoid paying over $600,000 in taxes: DOJThe Department of Justice announced Thursday that a Jacksonville minister has pleaded guilty to obstructing the IRS’s efforts to collect his tax debts that were worth more than $600,000.
Retired Texas Ranger James Holland reveals the psychology behind confessions in new ID series
Read full article: Retired Texas Ranger James Holland reveals the psychology behind confessions in new ID seriesWhen cases stall and evidence runs dry, retired Texas Ranger James Holland is often called in as a last resort.
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Read full article: Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriageFormer U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage.
Florida boys, best friends die after sand hole collapses; ‘unimaginable nightmare’
Read full article: Florida boys, best friends die after sand hole collapses; ‘unimaginable nightmare’Two Florida boys died when a hole they were digging in sand collapsed and trapped them, according to sheriff’s officials.
Hulu’s new series ‘A Thousand Blows’ explores survival in London’s boxing underworld
Read full article: Hulu’s new series ‘A Thousand Blows’ explores survival in London’s boxing underworldA Thousand Blows drops viewers into the ambitious underworld of East London in the 1880s, where survival depends on resilience, community and the ability to get back up after being knocked down.
Gainesville mother who drowned baby in bathtub said she was afraid of losing custody of child, police say
Read full article: Gainesville mother who drowned baby in bathtub said she was afraid of losing custody of child, police sayA 23-year-old Gainesville mother has been charged with murder after she was accused of killing her child, the Gainesville Police Department confirmed to News4JAX on Wednesday.
For 4th straight Legislative session, Florida House passes bill supporting lower age for buying guns
Read full article: For 4th straight Legislative session, Florida House passes bill supporting lower age for buying gunsNearly eight years after a gunman murdered 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
Read full article: US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa banThe Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban.
CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms
Read full article: CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut loomsTwo new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance.
JTA concludes community meetings with changes to paratransit pricing
Read full article: JTA concludes community meetings with changes to paratransit pricingFollowing community meetings, JTA modified plans for its paratransit service, keeping Connexion Plus but raising rates. The changes start February 1.
Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms
Read full article: Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute loomsCongress is halfway home in approving government funding for the current budget year that began Oct. 1 after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a three-bill package on Thursday.
Deegan says employee was placed on leave for policy violation, not for discussing reported increased ICE presence
Read full article: Deegan says employee was placed on leave for policy violation, not for discussing reported increased ICE presenceThe City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.
FDLE investigating in-custody death of man who ‘accidentally shot himself’ while in Nassau County deputy patrol car
Read full article: FDLE investigating in-custody death of man who ‘accidentally shot himself’ while in Nassau County deputy patrol carThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the in-custody death of a Nassau County man who accidentally shot himself with a concealed firearm while in the back of a patrol vehicle, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Read full article: Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grantsProviders, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.
Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
Read full article: Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat saysSeveral Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters.
Putnam County man arrested, accused of driving drunk with two children in car while possessing large amounts of drugs
Read full article: Putnam County man arrested, accused of driving drunk with two children in car while possessing large amounts of drugsA man from Palatka is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police, driving while drunk, and possessing a large amount of marijuana and oxycodone, all of which were done while two children, aged 9 and 3, were unrestrained in his vehicle.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Veteran doctors bring military leadership to healthcare innovation
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Veteran doctors bring military leadership to healthcare innovationDr. Kyle Mikals and Dr. Samantha Mikals, both military veterans and board-certified physicians, share their journey transitioning from military medicine to launching a concierge healthcare practice in Jacksonville. They discuss leadership lessons from their service, the unique benefits of concierge and direct primary care, and their vision for growing a patient-focused practice that balances quality care with work-life fulfillment. They also highlight the importance of community support for veterans and the evolving healthcare landscape in Northeast Florida.
Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'
Read full article: Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'The Defense Department says it is revamping the military newspaper Stars and Stripes to focus on “reporting for our warfighters” and eliminate woke distractions.
Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer training
Read full article: Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer trainingFederal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics — including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants — actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks and growing protests.
Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token
Read full article: Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto tokenFormer New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions about the launch of a new cryptocurrency token, which he claims will help support efforts to end antisemitism and anti- Americanism.
General tapped to lead US operations in Latin America grilled over presence in region
Read full article: General tapped to lead US operations in Latin America grilled over presence in regionThe Marine Corps general tapped to lead U.S. military operations in Latin America says he's ready to oversee an expanded presence but isn't sure what the Trump administration has planned.
Rep. Byron Donalds continues to hold wide fundraising advantage in Florida’s race for governor. Here are his top donors
Read full article: Rep. Byron Donalds continues to hold wide fundraising advantage in Florida’s race for governor. Here are his top donorsCongressman Byron Donalds was the first major candidate to enter the race and earned an endorsement from President Donald Trump early in his campaign.
Fire rescue calls surge by 3,000 in St. Johns County. What caused the spike?
Read full article: Fire rescue calls surge by 3,000 in St. Johns County. What caused the spike?St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SCFR) handled nearly 68,000 calls for service in 2025, marking an increase from about 65,000 calls in 2024. That’s roughly 3,000 more calls in just one year.
UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law
Read full article: UN chief lashes out at countries violating international lawThe United Nations chief is lashing out at countries that violate international law and calling the concentration of power and wealth by the world’s richest 1% “morally indefensible.”.
Prosecutor urges manslaughter verdict for guard who 'did nothing' as fellow officers killed inmate
Read full article: Prosecutor urges manslaughter verdict for guard who 'did nothing' as fellow officers killed inmateA prosecutor has told a jury that a prison guard should be convicted of manslaughter for failing to intervene in the brutal beating of an inmate by other guards.
International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot
Read full article: International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spotInternational journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island.
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
Read full article: Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reportsAn appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports.
Can you afford to buy a home in 2026? Experts say it depends on strategy, not headlines
Read full article: Can you afford to buy a home in 2026? Experts say it depends on strategy, not headlinesWith home prices still elevated and mortgage rates uncertain, many would-be buyers are asking a simple question: Can you afford to buy a home in 2026?
