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WEATHER ALERT

A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 9 regions in the area

FLORIDA NEWS


USS Carney sailors deploy Wednesday from Mayport without guarantee of pay as government shutdown looms

Jill Biden unveils dedicated showcase of art by military children in the White House East Wing

Florida law allowing death sentences for child rapists takes effect Sunday

First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

For the first time in a century, a private passenger rail service will launch new operations in the U.S. and this time it involves high-speed trains.

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Fall list: 2023 pumpkin patches, hayrides, events in your area

News4JAX has compiled a 2023 list — including nine Florida counties and Georgia — of the best pumpkin patches and events in your area!

UNF adopts 5-year review for tenured faculty

Tenured faculty at the University of North Florida will now be required to undergo performance reviews every five years in response to a new state law.

Kilos of fentanyl, stolen police gun found during traffic stop in St. Johns County, authorities say

A traffic stop for speeding led to a St. Johns County deputy and a U.S. Border Patrol Agent discovering kilos of fentanyl, meth and firearms, according to an arrest report.

Gator with missing nose and upper jaw finds new home in Florida reptile park

A Florida reptile park has taken in an alligator that lost its nose and upper jaw to a fight or boat propeller.

Local faith leaders delivering cease-and-desist letter to Florida politicians accused of spreading hate

A group of faith leaders of different denominations are teaming up with college students to deliver a cease-and-desist letter to the governor and state lawmakers in Tallahassee.

President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia

President Joe Biden is approving a disaster declaration for three Georgia counties following Hurricane Idalia’s sprint across the state.

Woman, 40, killed when pickup truck hits bicyclists in Flagler County

All three individuals were from Ormond Beach.

Probe of Florida building collapse that killed 98 to be completed by June 2025, US investigators say

Federal officials say the probe into the 2021 collapse of a beachfront condominium building in South Florida that killed 98 people should be completed by the fourth anniversary of the disaster.

It’s International Manatee Day! Go slow and look below

Manatees face many threats, from habitat loss to watercraft collisions, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds anyone on the water to slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida.

Gov. DeSantis doubles down on anti-mask, anti-COVID-19 vaccine policies in Jacksonville news conference

Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Culhane’s Irish Pub in the Tinseltown area of Jacksonville’s Southside for a news conference on Thursday.

Remember this? Check out this Publix photo timeline to celebrate 93 years of business

Publix is celebrating 92 years of business on Tuesday. Its first store opened its doors to customers in Winter Haven on Sept. 6, 1930.

7 insurers approved to take Citizens policies

As efforts continued to sort out damage from Hurricane Idalia, regulators on Friday approved proposals by seven private insurers to pull as many as 202,000 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

A Georgia trial arguing redistricting harmed Black voters could decide control of a US House seat

Democrats could gain a seat in the U.S. House and multiple seats in Georgia’s Legislature if a judge rules Republicans drew maps illegally weakening Black voters’ power.

904 Day: Facts, places, events that really put Jacksonville on the map

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

NATIONAL NEWS


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Nebraska is imposing a 7-day wait for trans youth to start gender-affirming medications


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Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes


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The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know


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Connecticut enacts its most sweeping gun control law since the Sandy Hook shooting

Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim

Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.

DeSantis’ redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says

A judge says that a Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution.

Tropical Storm Idalia has left the building after pounding Florida, Georgia and South Carolina

Florida and Georgia residents living along Hurricane Idalia’s path of destruction are picking through piles of rubble where homes once stood, throwing tarps over roofs and gingerly navigating through mazes of streets left underwater or clogged with fallen trees.

LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee

LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee

The Florida county sheriff where Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm says so far there have been no reported deaths or serious injuries.

‘Racially motivated’ Dollar General shooting comes exactly 5 years after deadly mass shooting at Jacksonville Landing

A shooting attack Saturday inside a Dollar General on Kings Road that the sheriff said was “racially motivated” came five years to the day of a deadly mass shooting at The Jacksonville Landing.

Jaguars Fan Guide: Everything you need to know before you go

If you’re planning on attending any games this season, here’s what you need to know.

Halfway through hurricane season, Floridians have another chance to save on disaster prep supplies

Florida’s second Disaster Preparedness sales tax holiday starts Saturday and runs through Sept. 8. It allows families to save on important items necessary for hurricane season.

Flagler County district leaders apologize for elementary school assembly singling out Black students

Flagler County’s interim superintendent and school board chair apologized Thursday for a controversial assembly last week at Bunnell Elementary School that singled out “African American students that scored below a three on testing.”

Elementary school assembly singling out low-scoring Black students in Bunnell sparks investigation

An assembly last week at Bunnell Elementary School held for “African American students that scored below a three on testing” has sparked an investigation by the county over what happened, according to a report from News4JAX sister station WKMG.

UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations that threatened deliveries

The union representing 340,000 UPS workers says its members voted to approve the tentative contract agreement reached last month.

Publix will no longer make hurricane cakes, the grocery store chain says

The grocery store chain received criticism for the cakes last year as Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida.

Entries for Disney Cinderella Castle suite contest help ‘Give Kids the World’

If you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom, now is your chance.

Florida students and professors say a new law censors academic freedom. They’re suing to stop it

College students and professors in Florida are suing over a new law that they say censors academic freedom.

13 injured when two airboats crash in central Florida, officials say

Officials say a crash involving two airboats in central Florida has sent 13 people to the hospital.

Government asks for 2-year prison term for Macclenny man convicted in Capitol riot

The government and defense have filed their sentencing recommendations, and the Department of Justice is asking the judge for a 27-month prison term.

Flagler County man wins $1M in Florida Lottery scratch-off

A 39-year-old Palm Coast man is quite a bit richer after claiming a $1 million prize in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

Florida education commissioner skips forum on criticized Black history standards

Lawmakers, teachers, school board members and parents crowded into a South Florida church for a forum on the state's new standards for teaching Black history.

Comedian Chris Tucker’s first tour in over a decade to make stop in Jacksonville

The popular actor and comedian Chris Tucker announced his first comedy tour in a decade.

What you need to know about statewide policy changes for the 2023-2024 school year

With the start of the school year, quite a few new policy changes are taking effect in Florida.

DeSantis suspends Orlando area prosecutor, saying she has ‘abused discretion,’ ‘breached duties’

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has removed another Democratic prosecutor, this time the state attorney from the 9th Judicial Circuit, which covers Orlando.

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES


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'PAW Patrol' shows bark at box office while 'The Creator' and 'Dumb Money' disappoint


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Valentino returns to Paris’ Les Beaux-Arts with modern twist; Burton bids farewell at McQueen


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U2 concert uses stunning visuals to open massive Sphere venue in Las Vegas


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Becky G proudly shows her roots in 'Esquinas,' inspired by regional Mexican music

Record $1.58B Mega Millions ticket sold at Neptune Beach Publix

The winning ticket in Tuesday’s $1.58 billion Mega Millions drawing was sold at a Publix in Neptune Beach.

A Florida shooting puts 2 officers in the hospital; the suspect is later killed in hotel shootout

Two Florida police officers were shot and critically injured during a traffic stop, and the suspect was fatally shot by SWAT team members several hours later.

Daily’s steps up its grub game by releasing chicken tender subs, BBQ sandwich

Step aside, Publix — there’s a new chicken tender sub in town!

Florida education commissioner says AP Psychology course will ‘remain’ despite The College Board’s ban

Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity have “effectively banned” an Advanced Placement psychology course throughout the state, according to the organization that develops the college-level courses offered to high-school students.

Taylor Swift announces 3 more ‘Eras Tour’ stops in Florida 🎤

Taylor Swift announced 15 additional stops during “The Eras Tour” — three of those stops are in Florida.

Everything you need to know ahead of Jacksonville’s Taco & Tequila Festival

Jacksonville’s Taco & Tequila Festival is back this Labor Day weekend with spectacular food, tasty drinks and a killer lineup.

Free ‘Sea and Sky Air Show’ returns to Jacksonville Beach

The free event — headlined by the iconic United States Navy Blue Angels — will take place on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

Mother gets 14 years in death of newborn found floating off Florida coast in 2018

A Florida mother is going to prison for 14 years for the death of her newborn daughter who was found floating off the Palm Beach County coast five years ago.

Small plane crash in Georgia marsh critically injures 2, sheriff says

Authorities say two people are critically injured Tuesday after a plane crash in a Georgia marsh.

Trump charged by Justice Department for efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss

Trump indicted in federal probe over effort to undo election loss and subvert transfer of power in run-up to Jan. 6 riot.

LIST: Back-to-school events in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

To ensure students are prepared to start the school year on the right foot, volunteers, organizations and others have organized backpack giveaways and free school supply events.

Florida gas prices hit highest levels of summer, AAA says

The state average reached $3.67 per gallon on Friday, the highest daily average price since mid-April. But that's still below the 2023 high of $3.72 per gallon.

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