James Fishback, an investment firm executive, recently announced his candidacy for Florida governor in the 2026 race. He aims to challenge Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who has President Trump’s endorsement.

This week, four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at property tax reform in Florida took another step toward becoming law.

For the first time in a decade, hunters are fanning out across Florida to legally hunt the Florida black bear.

The FBI is investigating the death of an 18-year-old woman on a Carnival cruise ship.

Thank you, Jacksonville, for helping make Christmas merry and bright for children who needed it most.

Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections.

Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections.

Color the Weather not only inspires early curiosity in meteorology and STEM but also uplifts IDEA’s commitment to academic excellence and joyful learning.

The Jacksonville Icemen are teaming up with News4JAX this year to present the 2025 Santa Tracker, continuing a festive legacy that began decades ago when legendary meteorologist George Winterling first followed Santa’s journey using satellites and early NORAD updates.

With the holiday season officially underway, River City Live stepped back inside Byron Chandler Interiors at the Fountains at St. Johns to spotlight one of the area’s most distinctive destinations for luxury gifts and home décor.

Florida lawmakers are moving forward with three bills aimed at enhancing swimming pool safety and reducing drowning risks across the state.

Channel 4 is looking for a few good elves to help make a child’s Christmas merry and bright — and you can join in during our annual Channel 4 Toy Drive on Thursday, Dec. 4!

A Florida sheriff's deputy has been killed while serving an eviction notice at a home on the state's Atlantic coast.

A new Organized Retail Theft Task Force initiative, announced Friday by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, is designed to help coordinate prosecutions across multiple jurisdictions for those who participate in retail theft rings.

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store has become executed.

The mysterious death of a high school student on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month is drawing international attention and intense speculation on social media.

A new drone-based school defense system developed by a team including former Navy SEALs and top drone pilots can respond to active shooter situations within seconds, featuring drones capable of breaking through windows and tracking targets, with plans to deploy across several Florida counties.

State elections officials on Monday sent a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment to Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office, effectively putting an end to a lawsuit that backers of the measure filed to try to trigger a Florida Supreme Court review of the proposal.

After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.

According to messages sent to multiple customers that were shared with News4JAX, Kroger will no longer be offering delivery service in the Jacksonville area, beginning in January.

Florida education officials announced Monday the three school districts that will be part of a pilot program to explore the use of drones for school safety and security.

A state database could hold the key to a little extra cash for your wallet, during the holiday season.

A congressional committee has released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that reveal his connections with influential figures.

Marineland will soon be in the hands of a group led by dolphin experts -- with financial backing from a Clay County couple -- that plans to keep the park, known as the world’s first oceanarium, operational.