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Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move.

Members of a newly-formed task force say the 72-year-old bridge needs upgrades for future generations

Big 12 Commission Brett Yormark says legislation currently stalled in Congress is needed to regulate college athletics and put a stop to what he essentially calls uncapped spending for name, image and likeness in football.

All northbound lanes of I-295 were blocked at Merrill Road in Arlington on Tuesday evening due to a crash.

An Arlington family is heading into the holiday season without a home after a fire earlier this month destroyed nearly everything they owned in the middle of the night.

Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.

Rolls-Royce is planning to open a luxury car dealership in East Arlington, Jacksonville, with a showroom expected by 2026.

An Arlington homeowner shot an intruder who broke into his house Tuesday afternoon, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said

Not every voter in Northern Virginia has felt the impact of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government.

Affordable housing remains a pressing issue for many Jacksonville residents as rent prices continue to challenge budgets across the city. To address this challenge, the local group ICARE held its Community Problems Assembly at Christ the King Church in Arlington. At the event, ICARE’s board and the city of Jacksonville introduced a plan to create an affordable housing trust fund.

Kyler Murray is inactive for Arizona’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The NHL is going to Jerry World for a hockey game.

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders on Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks.

Officials at the Jericho School for Children with Autism have informed families that the school will not be reopening, turning what the Board of Directors had hoped would be a temporary closure into a permanent one.

The Navy's Pacific Fleet says a fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other.

A man accused in the hit-and-run death of a teenage girl in Arlington is expected to appear in court Thursday morning.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place.

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels’ right hamstring injury is not significant or long-term.

A major shake-up is underway at the Department of War that affects thousands of military families who relocate across the country or globe to serve. After ending its troubled contract with Home Safe Alliance, the department is moving forward with a new leadership plan to fix the military’s moving system.

Fox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has joined a near-unanimous outpouring of news organizations rejecting new rules for journalists based in the Pentagon.

A Jacksonville man accused of making vile threats to members of the Jewish and African American communities last year was found not guilty Friday by reason of insanity. A federal judge ordered him to be committed to a psychiatric facility.

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The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium.

Days following the hit-and-run death of a teenage girl, people are voicing concerns about safety along the sidewalk where she was struck.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 13-year-old girl in Arlington.

The family of a 13-year-old is heartbroken after she was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Arlington.

A teenager died in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Civil engineering plans filed with the city this week reveal the first concrete step in the redevelopment of the former Regency Square Mall in Arlington

The New York Giants are turning to rookie Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback in their next game Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press.

An Arlington woman said she heard dozens of gunshots and found blood in her backyard after a shootout between two vehicles that left a teenager injured early Wednesday morning.

A teenager was wounded early Wednesday morning when he was caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two vehicles in the Arlington area, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The Texas Rangers are making a push for the playoffs.

Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas.

Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20-3.

Throughout Jacksonville’s Arlington area, a handful of small business owners explained to News4JAX why they’ve set up shop in the historic community. The three we interviewed point to Arlington’s central location on the First Coast.

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Terry Harris transformed his concern for local youth into Sk8 City, a 40,000-square-foot family entertainment venue that revives Jacksonville's beloved skating legacy.

The Arlington Expressway, Downtown Jacksonville’s connection to East Arlington, has long been associated with blight due to old, abandoned office buildings. However, recent redevelopment efforts are bringing new hope to the neighborhood.

At Tree Hill Nature Center, The Rattlesnake Conservancy transforms fear into understanding through hands-on training, teaching hundreds annually to safely handle these misunderstood creatures while advocating for their vital role in Florida's ecosystem.

Jacksonville University has been part of the city’s story for more than 90 years. Founded in 1934 during the Great Depression, the private university has grown from a small two-year college downtown into a thriving campus on the banks of the St. Johns River.

Improvements continue on the busy Wonderwood Expressway, which connects Arlington and Mayport.

JWB Real Estate Capital has invested more than $20 million to transform the former Town and Country Shopping Center off Arlington Expressway and University Boulevard.

Once a bustling retail hub and social hotspot, Arlington’s Regency Square Mall now stands as a shadow of its former self. But city leaders and developers are looking toward a future that could bring new life to the aging property.

The Venegas family continues to seek answers and justice months after 40-year-old Brandon Venegas was killed in a hit-and-run behind a Walgreens in Arlington, urging the community to come forward with any information.

As part of our “4 Your Neighborhood” coverage in the Arlington area, News4JAX is highlighting efforts to protect a local gem: The Fort Caroline National Memorial.

The St. Johns River has always been the heart of Jacksonville. In Arlington, it’s more than just a scenic view — it’s part of the community’s identity, shaping property values, recreation, and even the neighborhood’s future.

News4JAX took a tour of The Jericho School in Arlington to see how it helps children across the autism spectrum thrive and find their voices.

Norma Smithen, the always smiling, always laughing, never-has-a-bad-day employee, has been serving customers at the Sheik location in Arlington since September 1983.

The First Coast Rowing Club is the only public crew team to offer youth rowing in the Arlington neighborhood and has been going strong for 35 years.

Arlington is known for a lot of things — some expected, and some that might surprise you. One of its most unique claims to fame? Housing the oldest operating skate park in the country.

Long before Hollywood embraced diversity, Jacksonville’s Norman Studios was breaking barriers with “race films” that cast Black actors in heroic, leading roles. Now a historical film museum, the studio preserves a powerful and often-overlooked legacy.

WJXT is proud to continue its long-serving promise of dedication to North Florida and South Georgia communities by introducing a new, inside perspective of area neighborhoods.

United States attacking midfielder Gio Reyna is switching Borussias.

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams.

With 2 1/2 weeks left in the WNBA’s regular season, the league has already broken its single-season attendance record.

The Texas Rangers are skipping Jacob deGrom's scheduled start this week due to shoulder fatigue.

JSO and District 1 community members came together for a monthly crime prevention walk to promote safety, build relationships and address neighborhood concerns

Parents are voicing concerns after a day care in Arlington suddenly shut down, leaving families scrambling for answers — and child care.

A U.S. Army official says restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the recommendation of Congress will cost roughly $10 million total.

IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward and series officials are shocked by a social media post from the Department of Homeland Security.

Lotte Plaza Market, an international supermarket that specializes in Asian groceries, said it will open its Jacksonville store Sept. 12.

Penske Entertainment has sold a one-third interest in the company to Fox.

The dean of students at IDEA River Bluff Charter School in Arlington was arrested on multiple charges, including sexual battery.

Tarik Skubal has strengthened his case for a second straight AL Cy Young Award.

The SEC Media Days this week highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the SEC and the Big Ten in college football.

A’ja Wilson scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season and the Las Vegas Aces held off a late rally to beat the Dallas Wings 90-86.

Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Tuesday about investigate files related to Jeffrey Epstein and her clash with a top FBI official.

A devastating fire tore through a townhouse complex in Arlington early Tuesday morning, displacing more than a dozen residents. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said 13 adults and one child are now receiving assistance from the Red Cross.

A fire at an Arlington townhouse early Tuesday morning left 13 adults and one child in need of assistance from the Red Cross, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

The U.S. Army’s history is closely tied to its mounted cavalry, those soldiers who rode into battle on horseback.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide investigation on Clements Woods Lane in the Arlington Neighborhood.

The competition is about to stiffen for the U.S. in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Patrick Agyemang scored a tiebreaking goal in the 75th minute, and the United States overcame Matt Freese’s goalkeeping gaffe to beat Haiti 2-1 and win its CONCACAF Gold Cup group with a 3-0 record.

Jac Caglianone has gone deep twice for his first two home runs in the big leagues.

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders say they are getting a serious increase in pay.

Lightning struck a tree in Arlington Tuesday evening, leaving one home without water and temporarily knocking out power to the entire block.

Surveillance footage capturing a woman abandoning a malnourished goldendoodle in Jacksonville’s Arlington area has sparked renewed calls for stricter animal cruelty penalties in Florida.

Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice, the last of which resulted in a mound visit charged to a ball boy.

Sergiño Dest has been dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team’s final match of the 2022 World Cup.

The two last remaining tenants at the Regency Square Mall in Arlington will officially close shop on Saturday.

A man connected to a 2020 quadruple shooting in Arlington that left two people dead was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday.

The Jimmy Buffett-inspired, island-themed celebration will include tours of the facility, opportunities to meet with staff and physicians, and informational sessions about ArchWell Health’s services and community offerings.

A man was killed late Monday night in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is calling a hit-and-run crash

Skin experts say people of color still need to wear sunscreen.

A man was charged with murder last week in connection with the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay of Indianapolis has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery for the last two years.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board has identified multiple possible causes for a plane crash in a Yulee neighborhood that claimed the life of the 56-year-old pilot.

The Colorado Rockies left Texas as the first team in baseball’s modern era to lose 36 of their first 43 games and hoping an off day in Arizona can help them reset.

The Colorado Rockies lost 8-3 to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night to become the first team in baseball’s modern era to lose 36 of their first 43 games.

Merrill Road was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a house fire broke out, sending two adults to the hospital, according to the Jacksonville Fire Department.

The Army is pausing helicopter flights near a Washington airport after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon.

Family, friends, and loved ones gathered Saturday morning to remember Charles Faggart at a private funeral at The Church of Eleven22 Arlington Campus.

Terry Lester was at her wits’ end trying to save some ducklings that have been trapped for days in a storm drain -- so she called News4JAX.

Adolis García hit a two-run homer off former Texas closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning, lifting the Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched his career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings after Tommy Edman led off the game with a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0.

A man who was previously arrested in connection with the murder of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. was charged last week with the 2024 murder of a woman in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The city of Jacksonville and Blackwater Development, Regency Square Mall's new owners, have reached an agreement to lower the fines incurred on the building and get it up to code.

The WNBA will have its inaugural Rivals Week in August tipping off with Caitlin Clark and Indiana facing Angel Reese and Chicago in prime time.

The Regency Square Mall was once a “gem of all shopping centers” in Jacksonville but became “the bane of community complaints,” and its sale was “well overdue,” says City Councilman Ken Amaro.

The Regency Square Mall, once a bustling staple for the Arlington community, is entering a new chapter — starting with a new name.