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Dozens of families left home Tuesday morning and had nothing to come back to hours later after a wildfire ripped through Brantley County.

A fast-moving wildfire in Brantley County that exploded to more than 5,000 acres overnight has destroyed 47 homes, according to county manager Joey Cason.

The massive Railroad Fire burning near the Clay–Putnam County line now spans around 4,186 acres and is about 55% contained, as of Wednesday morning.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another in critical condition early Wednesday morning on Jacksonville’s Westside.

High pressure will be overhead today, which means it will be dry once again with highs in the 70s and 80s. We will see a partly to mostly cloudy sky and no rain which is bad news with the drought.

Nahunta isn’t the only area trying to rally to help wildfire victims.

While no fires are burning in Duval County, step outside and you can smell the smoke, which can be a problem for people who have asthma or other breathing conditions.

A proposed water treatment plan could send millions of gallons of treated wastewater from Jacksonville into North Florida rivers — raising both hope and concern among residents, environmental advocates and water management leaders.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has issued an immediate burn ban for all of Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions grip the area.

Clay County and state fire officials warned residents Tuesday that a massive wildfire burning near the Clay–Putnam county line could be just the beginning as exceptionally dry conditions and gusty winds fuel what’s expected to be a long—and busy—wildfire season.

JASMYN is marking 15 years of one of its biggest community events—Strides for Pride.

A growing wildfire near the Clay–Putnam county line has left smoke lingering across nearby neighborhoods, including along White Tail Trail, where scorched patches of land and haze show how close the fire has come to homes.

The Supreme Court’s term is packed — birthright citizenship, presidential removals, voting rules, transgender sports and more. Constitutional law expert Rod Sullivan joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week’s episode of Politics & Power to discuss what’s at stake and why it matters to you.

Small businesses are spending more on marketing in 2026, even with inflation worries—but many owners still aren’t confident they’re putting those dollars in the right places. In this episode, Constant Contact’s Dave Charest explains why the most effective “one-two punch” remains social media plus email, and why email delivers more control and more reliable engagement than algorithm-driven social feeds. We talk about the trap of chasing every new platform, how focusing on one channel and building an opt-in audience can drive real revenue, and why retaining existing customers may outperform constantly chasing new ones. Charest also shares practical ways small businesses can use AI to save time without losing authenticity, plus simple automation ideas that keep marketing working even when you’re busy running the business. Finally, he offers clear, actionable priorities for the rest of 2026—and what trends may surprise business owners in the months ahead.

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Monique and Adam Madrid share how a simple idea for a comedy festival grew into the LOL Jax Film Festival, now Jacksonville’s largest local film and comedy festival. On "Voices of the 904," the duo reflects on building a platform that connects filmmakers, comedians, musicians, and creatives while advocating for stronger support and recognition for Jacksonville’s growing film industry.