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Paramedic Brandon Lynn was at work on April 21 when a wildfire ripped through his Brantley County community, changing his life in a matter of seconds.

A Jacksonville woman who pleaded guilty in the gruesome murder of a 41-year-old man she claimed groomed her from childhood is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.

In one of Northeast Florida’s most visited destinations, some residents say the rise of short-term rentals is reshaping neighborhoods and pricing out the people who live and work there.

The House has voted to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security and bring an end to the longest agency shutdown in history.

On Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd took to the podium to announce the results of a recent undercover sting — including the arrest of a local “Santa Claus”, according to a report from our sister station WKMG.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added four more laws to the count, adding to the list of 60 new laws already passed so far this year.

Members of the North Florida community gathered Thursday in Hilliard to honor volunteer firefighter Kevin Crews, remembered for his faith, service, and sacrifice after dying while battling a brush fire.

Ten days into a devastating wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in Brantley County, things are slowly but surely opening back up as residents shift into recovery mode.

Duval County tips into the highest level drought category as temperatures rise and dry conditions persist.

A crash on Interstate 95 North before mile marker 304 in St. Johns County has blocked the left lane. Watch the live traffic cam.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday it has begun using Immediate Needs Funding after its Disaster Relief Fund fell below the $3 billion threshold, limiting the agency to support only lifesaving and life-sustaining disaster work while Congress remains without a full appropriation.

Northeast Florida and South Georgia are expected to experience significant rainfall over the next four days, bringing needed drought relief, with changing temperatures and continued fire risk concerns.

Kent Justice talks with Colin Tarbert, the new CEO of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority, about what DIA actually does and what’s driving the current wave of downtown activity.

News4JAX is honoring Military Appreciation Month with Help on the Home Front, a community-driven campaign in partnership with the USO and presenting sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union.

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

Florida State University business analyst Wayne Hochwarter joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's episode of Politics & Power to discuss whether tariffs should be adjusted to shield small importers; what short‑term relief (tax credits, grants, fuel support) would help Main Street; and how state budgets should adapt to tourism and construction slowdowns.