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FLORIDA NEWS


22 hours ago

Miami Beach sets spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings

11 hours ago

In Trump probe, grand jury hears from final witnesses

1 day ago

St. Augustine welcomes community’s input to help shape future affordable housing

1 day ago

Search on for Florida boaters missing in lake near Legoland

Authorities are searching for two boaters missing and believed drowned in a central Florida lake near the Legoland theme park.

2 days ago

2 Bethune-Cookman University students shot near park in Daytona Beach, police say

Two Bethune-Cookman University students are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday near a park in Daytona Beach, according to a police statement provided to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

2 days ago

Florida House passes school voucher expansion

The Republican-controlled House on Friday passed a measure that would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers, as Democrats and other critics slammed the expansion as a “coupon for millionaires.”

3 days ago

Columbia County deputies arrest Jacksonville man who believed he was meeting teen for sex

A 35-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested in Columbia County Friday after driving to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old for sex, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

3 days ago

Gov. DeSantis visits Fort Myers to highlight hurricane recovery efforts

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday at the Oxbow Bar and Grill in Fort Myers where he talked about the progress of the area’s recovery from devastating Hurricane Ian six months ago.

‘I hope he enjoys his stay’: Volusia sheriff eager to welcome man charged with threatening him to Florida

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood told The Morning Show on Thursday that he refuses to be intimidated, despite online threats from hate groups.

3 days ago

2023 Day of Giving: How you can help families of children fighting illness

Every cent of donations goes to help children without resources get the care and emotional support they need.

DeSantis, Florida surgeon general tout ‘rejecting COVID-19 orthodoxy’

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Thursday at a restaurant in Winter Haven about the state’s response to coronavirus, three years after the start of the pandemic.

Workers dismantle Florida ride where teen fell to death

Almost a year after a Missouri teen fell to his death, a 400-foot (122 meter) amusement ride was being dismantled this week in central Florida’s tourism corridor.

Florida man pleads guilty to fatally shooting 5 women at Sebring bank in 2019

A Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting five women at a small-town bank branch in 2019 and will face either life in prison or a death sentence during the penalty phase next year.

Bill to halt mining near Okefenokee gets hearing but no vote

A proposal to ban future mining near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge has received a hearing before Georgia lawmakers.

Jacksonville Jewish, LGBTQ+, FBI leaders react to spike in hate crime reports

Hate crimes reported in America are showing an alarming rise again, according to a revised report from the FBI documenting 2021 cases.

What parents can discuss with children about spring break to keep them safe

With spring break in full swing, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is reminding families about the dangers of synthetic opioids and other illegal drugs.

Climate change is likely leading to longer pollen season, worsening allergies

The record-breaking warm weather may feel good on your skin, but you may notice you are overwhelmed by allergies.

Millions of dollars on the line during Tuesday night’s city council meeting

Millions of dollars are on the line at Tuesday’s Jacksonville city council meeting.

NATIONAL NEWS


51 minutes ago

Apaches get new chance to argue mine will harm sacred sites


11 hours ago

Teacher shot by 6-year-old describes challenging recovery


8 hours ago

Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplers


11 hours ago

Trump loses last bid to keep key evidence out of rape trial

Gov. DeSantis hosts ‘Exposing the DEI scam’ roundtable discussion

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable discussion Monday in South Florida.

16-year-old girl killed after storm sweeps through Florida Panhandle

A 16-year-old girl in the Florida Panhandle was killed when a tree fell on the vehicle she was in during a fierce storm that saw wind speeds reach 80 miles per hour.

Burning eyes, dead fish; red tide flares up on Florida coast

Residents are complaining about burning eyes and breathing problems.

California company’s 3D-printed rocket forced to scrub launch again

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts had to abort its debut launch for a second time Saturday.

Homeowners fed up with property insurance rates continuously sky-rocketing

Dozens of Florida homeowners insured by Citizens Property Insurance are complaining about the abrupt price hike in their property insurance.

Bill allowing Floridians to carry concealed firearms without license heads to full Senate

A Senate panel on Thursday moved Florida one step closer to allowing people to carry concealed firearms without licenses, as critics on opposite sides took aim at the proposal.

LET US KNOW: How do you feel about daylight saving time?

Daylight saving time has been a highly debated topic over the years.

Florida lawmakers eye later school start times

It’s a scenario that many families know all too well. Early each morning, parents struggle to rouse sleepy teenagers, get them in the car or to the bus stop and then hope they are prepared for the school day.

Traveling for spring break? Avoid these common scams.

Scammers have taken note of an expected spike in spring break travel this year, so make sure to protect your travel investment.

DeSantis favored over Trump among Florida Republicans, UNF poll finds

While Gov. Ron DeSantis has not announced any plans to run for president, he and former President Donald Trump seem to be on a collision course for the GOP nomination.

Universal theme parks division gets new name in rebranding

The theme park parent company of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is getting a new name.

Who’s the top dog in Florida? K-9 March Madness tournament returns

Our four-legged furry companions show us lots of loyalty -- especially the ones in "uniform." So let's return the favor!

Florida lawmakers address school zone speeders with new bill

Florida lawmakers will look at a plan to stop people from speeding through school zones. If this bill passes, speed detection cameras would go up and people who are caught speeding would have to pay $100.

Florida lawmakers consider whether to expand school voucher system

If lawmakers approve a measure under consideration this legislative session, every Florida student would be eligible for state-backed vouchers.

Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for first time

A nuclear power plant in Georgia has begun splitting atoms in one of its two new reactors.

City Council moves forward with development of new $100M UF satellite campus

3 GOP states pull out of effort to thwart voter fraud

Election officials in Florida, Missouri and West Virginia say they are withdrawing from a bipartisan, multistate effort aimed at ensuring the accuracy of voter rolls that has found itself in the crosshairs of conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 presidential election.

Humpback whale spotted off Ponte Vedra Beach

Cool sighting! A News4JAX viewer shared a cool sighting of a Humpback whale surfacing from the water.

Florida bill would force bloggers who write about elected officials to register with state

A Florida lawmaker attracted a quick backlash to a bill he introduced that would force bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state.

Officials: Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection

Health officials say a person in southwest Florida has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba.

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES


1 hour ago

'John Wick' stars honor late co-star Lance Reddick


6 hours ago

Gwyneth Paltrow to stand trial for Deer Valley ski crash


12 hours ago

Biden awarding 1st batch of arts, humanities medals Tuesday


15 hours ago

Bad Bunny's ex-girlfriend files lawsuit seeking $40M

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Northeast Florida to promote new book

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Northeast Florida on Thursday, promoting his new book, “The Courage to be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival.”

Man accused of carrying explosive in bag at Pennsylvania airport once lived in Florida

The man accused of checking in a suitcase with explosives inside at a Pennsylvania airport has local ties to Northeast Florida.

DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attack

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings last week of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman.

No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase

Federal authorities say a Pennsylvania man admits packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter into a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida.

How law enforcement agencies are recruiting future officers in a difficult climate

Small towns and big cities alike are struggling to recruit and retain law enforcement officers amid national controversy over the police profession. Many veteran officers are retiring, leaving agencies in a bidding war for qualified candidates — as they try to hire the next generation to protect and serve.

Bill proposes expanding controversial Florida education law dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by critics

A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade, expanding a controversial 2022 law that prohibited such instruction in early grades.

The Players are hosting a ‘Military Job Fair and Operation Shower’ ahead of tournament week

Both events – the Military Job Fair and Operation Shower – will take place in the Patriots’ Outpost, a private venue on the 16th hole, on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, according to a release from The Players.

Black History Month: Explore Jax Core sheds light on Jacksonville’s Black History

Each tour is about two hours and Copeland makes 10 stops throughout the city. Many of the stops don’t have any markers to indicate how prominent these locations used to be.

Suspect in Florida TV crew attack faces more murder charges

A 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman.

10-year-old missing from Westside found safe, JSO confirms

A 10-year-old boy who disappeared on the city’s Westside was found safe Tuesday around 11:30 a.m., the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Florida senator nixes proposal to ban dogs from sticking heads out of car windows: report

Florida Sen. Lauren Book filed a bill intended to protect animals, and the legislation included a proposal that would make it illegal to let a dog stick its head out of a window of a moving car. But after getting feedback on that proposal, Book reportedly plans to amend the bill and remove that ban from the legislation.

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district.

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