The friends of a Jacksonville man say they are heartbroken after he was killed, allegedly at the hands of his own brother.

The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved the Stand for Service Act, connecting city-backed job growth to the local military and veteran community.

Results in primary elections for Duval County & Jacksonville races

Four people — including three teenagers — have been arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old at a Jacksonville park last month, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Duval County homeowners should keep an eye on their mailboxes this week as the Property Appraiser’s Office sends out annual notices showing proposed property taxes.

UF/IFAS Extension Duval County is inviting Jacksonville families to its annual Open House and Duval County 4-H Kickoff on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1010 N. McDuff Ave. Families can explore Extension programs, resources, and educational services while meeting 4-H staff and volunteers and learning about clubs and hands-on opportunities for young people. Through 4-H, youth can develop leadership, life, and other real-world skills through engaging activities and experiences. For more information, visit https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/duval/ or call 904-255-7450.

A man died on Saturday after he was stabbed in the Oceanway area by his brother, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man died on Saturday after he was stabbed in the Oceanway area by his brother, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A motorcyclist died Saturday night following a collision with an SUV on North Main Street.

Red tide alerts are in effect for Fort George Inlet and the Kingsley Plantation area in Duval County after state water samples detected Karenia brevis. A longtime resident says she’s staying out of the water, while a Jacksonville University researcher explains why these inland detections stand out and what symptoms to watch for.

A suspected drunk driver crashed into two Atlantic Beach Police Department marked patrol cars late Friday night, triggering a chain-reaction collision on Atlantic Boulevard.

Long-haired wigs, bar hops, and Jags gameday spirit brought 12 San Marco spots to life Saturday.

A Jacksonville man was shot in the leg early Saturday morning in what investigators believe to be an isolated incident.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is being featured in new episodes of the television series “Cops” for the first time in 20 years, reigniting a debate over whether the program promotes transparency or reinforces negative stereotypes about policing.

A 31-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested Monday after a school safety officer found him on the grounds of Lake Shore Middle School with a knife and a baseball bat.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has issued back-to-back health alerts after red tide was detected at two locations along the county’s coastline within less than a week.

A car crashed into Trap House Chicken on Normandy Blvd. Wednesday afternoon, sending the popular restaurant into cleanup and recovery mode — but its owner says the doors will stay open.

A security incident at Lake Shore Middle School on the first day of school ended without injury after school security and police quickly detained an armed person before gaining access to campus.

A woman who witnessed a deadly crash Sunday on Lem Turner Road said she and her son were just seconds away from being caught in the wreck.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Duval, Nassau, St. Johns and Charlton counties until 3:15 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday, Aug. 16, as the National Weather Service forecasts a heat index of up to 111 degrees across Duval County.

A 22-year-old woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

For more than a decade, residents living near Mayport have had few options when it comes to buying fresh food and groceries — a situation many describe as a food desert.

The Duval County school district is responding to concerns about air conditioning problems in schools — urging patience and saying it takes the issues seriously.

A 26-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested Thursday afternoon after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says an officer clocked him driving more than double the posted speed limit on Arlington Expressway — and then refusing to cooperate during the traffic stop.

Early voting in Duval County runs until Sunday, August 16, and the Supervisor of Election reports that turnout percentage so far is 4.40%.

Duval County Public Schools delayed bus service for elementary and middle school students Monday afternoon due to inclement weather.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Ft. George Inlet.

Federal, state and local law enforcement officials are set to hold a press conference Monday in Jacksonville to announce federal charges against members of a violent drug trafficking organization operating in northeast Florida.

If you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline, along with info for districts with bus apps.

Jacksonville native Jasmine Romaine is taking her voice, her entrepreneurial spirit and her gift for public speaking to stages across the country and around the world — and she just made history doing it.

Duval County voters continued heading to the polls Saturday during the second day of early voting.

Marquis Williams was arrested in May 2025 when police raided his Northwest Jacksonville home and found evidence of drugs, dog-fighting and a 9-foot alligator.

Two Northeast Florida school districts that were millions of dollars in the red say they have balanced their budgets before the new school year begins. Duval County Schools closed a projected $100 million shortfall and St. Johns County Schools erased a $23 million deficit.

Staff at Arlington Animal Clinic said a dog abandoned outside their building survived nearly 36 hours tied to a pipe in the Florida heat, and they’re now hoping the people responsible are identified and held accountable.

Twenty-three military veterans graduated from Operation New Uniform’s career readiness program Friday at Florida Blue’s Deerwood Campus in Jacksonville, marking the organization’s 78th graduating class.

Hundreds of vaping-related incidents were reported across North Florida’s three largest school counties during the 2024–25 school year, according to data from the Florida Department of Education’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting system.

The city of Jacksonville will posthumously honor hip-hop legend Billy ‘Bigga Rankin’ Plummer with a key to the city, recognizing his decades of influence on music, culture and community.

As Jacksonville continues to face a shortage of affordable housing, one local developer is turning small, underused parcels of land into apartments aimed at lower-income families.

As students across Duval County head back to school, one Jacksonville company is making sure a need for technology doesn’t stand in the way of learning.

The News4JAX I-TEAM took data about high numbers of fights reported at three local middle schools to Duval County Public Schools to get answers about how the district is handling the issue of fighting in its schools.

The News4JAX I-TEAM took data about high numbers of fights reported at three local middle schools to Duval County Public Schools to get answers about how the district is handling the issue of fighting in its schools.

The city of Jacksonville is responding to our questions about growing food on residential properties -- after several people showed up to a City Council meeting last month proposing the “Free to Garden” act.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-95 North at Pecan Park Road Tuesday afternoon.

News4JAX reviewed the numbers and visited three locations that repeatedly showed up in the reports to explain what drivers are doing wrong — and what the law actually requires.

Duval County Tax Collector Jim Overton announced Monday that a new full-service branch will open Aug. 10 at 11160 Beach Blvd., Suite 121, in the St. Johns Square shopping center.

The city is reviewing a permit application for Gateway Jax to renovate the historic Ambassador Hotel at an estimated $15.8 million, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

A Duval County judge is set to hear testimony next month in a public records lawsuit filed by the family of Charles Faggart, a man who died after an incident inside the Duval County Jail.

Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland reminded voters Monday that the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed for the Primary Election and the Special First Unitary Election is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.

Family, friends and members of the music industry gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Jacksonville music executive and mentor Billy ‘Bigga Rankin’ Plummer during a homegoing service that drew about a thousand attendees from across Florida and beyond.

People gathered outside Paxon Revival Center Church to honor Jacksonville DJ and promoter Billy “Bigga Rankin” Plummer, sharing memories of his mentorship, record-breaking influence, and lasting impact on artists nationwide.

Republican Aaron Bean is seeking re-election in the 4th Congressional District, which covers Duval County west and north of the St. Johns River and all of Nassau County and Clay County. He faces no challengers in the Republican primary, and will meet the winner of the three-way Democratic primary, as well as a no party affiliation candidate, and a candidate with the Florida Forward party, in the general election.

Democratic incumbent Kimberly Daniels drew one challenger, Rhian Tutson, also a Democrat. As no other candidates qualified in this race, the August primary will be a Universal Primary Contest, open to all voters in the district.

Three of the seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. The District 6 incumbent, Charlotte Joyce, is term-limited, so this is an open seat this election. There are five candidates in the race. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote in the August primary, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November general election.

Republican Jessica Baker is seeking re-election in Florida House District 17, which covers the portion of Mandarin that is east of Old St. Augustine Road and Hood Landing Road, as well as a large portion of the Southside south of Beach Boulevard. She’ll face Democrat Jacob Guerrero in November. Because there is only one candidate from each party in the race, it only appears on the general election ballot.

Incumbent Republican Wyman Duggan is term-limited and can’t seek re-election in District 12, which includes portions of Duval County, including neighborhoods west of the river stretching from Ortega to Chimney Lakes, and neighborhoods east of the river from San Marco to Mandarin. There are two candidates in the race: Republican Terrance Freeman and Democrat Benjamin Sandlin.

Jacksonville city code enforcement and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) officials showed up in force at a Westside apartment complex Thursday morning, launching a multi-agency inspection into allegations of unpermitted subdividing of units.

Three of the seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. In District 4, board member Darryl Willie is term-limited. Alfreda Denson Butler, Rhodesia Butler, and James “Coach” Jacobs are running in this race, which will appear on the ballot for all voters in this district, regardless of party affiliation.

Three of the seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. In District 2, incumbent April Carney is not seeking re-election. Three candidates - Donovan Bradley, Terence Lavele Myers, and Donna Mae Westrich - are running in this race, which will appear on the ballot for all voters in this district, regardless of party affiliation.

Like all judicial elections in Florida, the race for Duval County Court Judge, Group 13 is non-partisan, open to all voters in the county. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote in the August primary, the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November.

Like all judicial elections in Florida, the race for Duval County Court Judge, Group 1 is non-partisan, open to all voters in the county. With only two candidates on the ballot in this race, it will be decided in the August primary.

A Jacksonville man who once faced sexual battery and false imprisonment charges is free after the charges were dropped, according to records.

Two former Jacksonville business owners say they invested thousands of dollars into their dreams, only to watch them collapse — along with the ceilings above them.

Republican Dean Black is seeking re-election in Florida House District 15, and will face a no party affiliation candidate on the general election ballot.

As incumbent Democrat Angie Nixon is running for the U.S. Senate, it’s an open race for House District 13 this year. Two Democrats will be on the ballot for their party’s August primary. No Republicans are in the race, but a write-in candidate did qualify for the general election. That means the race will not become a Universal Primary Contest, and the Democratic primary will remain closed.

Republican incumbent John Rutherford is seeking his sixth term in Congress. He faces one challenger in the Republican primary, and there are three candidates in the Democratic primary.

The City of Jacksonville said reservations for downtown’s new Met Park Marina will open at 9 a.m. Friday on the marina’s website. Reservation dates begin Aug. 12, with overnight stays available the evening before, and slips will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

The family of the two teens killed in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue described them as active teens who were full of life, and they’re relying on their faith to get them through this trying time.

With students returning to classrooms Aug. 10, Duval County Public Schools leaders say they’re entering the new school year focused on maintaining academic momentum, improving school safety and strengthening transportation while working to attract more families back to the district.

Two teenage boys died Saturday morning in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue that left the Toyota Camry they were riding in crushed under a large pick-up truck that was hauling two vehicles, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Johnathan Streeter wrote that he noticed a burning smell at the restaurant around 4 p.m. Saturday, left the premises at 7 p.m., then got a call about 9:30 p.m. telling him the restaurant was on fire. He said the damage was so extensive “the restaurant is no longer fixable.”

Ascension St. Vincent’s Arlington Emergency Care held its annual back-to-school community giveaway Saturday morning, handing out backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, helmets and offering activities for children.

Two teenage boys died Saturday morning in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue that left the Toyota Camry they were riding in crushed under a large pick-up truck that was hauling two vehicles, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The family of Billy “Bigga Rankin” Plummer has announced plans for a celebration of life for the DJ and promoter known as a godfather of Southern hip-hop.

A man wanted on an out-of-county attempted murder warrant died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop late Friday night, JSO announced on Saturday.

Five candidates are vying for the Duval County School Board District 6 seat as current Board Chair Charlotte Joyce reaches her term limit. News4Jax spoke with four of the candidates about their priorities on school safety, literacy, budgets, and more.

A fight over a pool game at a Jacksonville bar ended with a man being shot twice — and now two people are behind bars, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Trust in U.S. elections has become a flashpoint in recent years, fueled in part by Pres. Donald Trump’s repeated claims of election fraud.

Four candidates are vying for the Duval County School Board District 4 seat: Rhodesia Butler, Alfreda Denson Butler, Coach James Jacobs, and write-in candidate Dr. Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler. Early voting for the primary begins Aug. 8, with candidates offering distinct approaches to address the district's challenges.

IRONMAN announced the date for the next Jacksonville event will be Sunday, May 16, 2027, with registration opening soon.

The video, recorded Monday in the San Jose neighborhood, has been viewed more than one million times across social media platforms. It shows a woman — identified as Tynika Munn, who is Black — being verbally and physically harassed while sitting in her car after pulling into a driveway to pick up a friend.

A court-ordered auction of the historic buildings in Downtown Jacksonville is set for Aug. 5, setting up the next chapter in the future of the infamous buildings.

From a block on the Eastside to packed clubs and national stages, Billy Plummer, also known as Bigga Rankin, helped build Jacksonville’s music scene — and the people inside it.

A Jacksonville woman says a frightening encounter inside a River City Marketplace store on the Northside has exposed what she believes is a gap in Florida law after police told her they could not file criminal charges against a man she says followed her through the store while touching himself.

A woman was arrested on July 16 on local warrants alleging adoption-related fraud, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman’s dead body was found on the banks of Goodbys Creek, right next to Hooters, earlier this month.

After the family of DJ Bigga Rankin announced his passing on Monday, tributes flooded social media from the music industry and the Southern rap and hip-hop artists whose careers he helped launch and promote.

Billy Plummer, the DJ and promoter known as DJ Bigga Rankin, died Monday, his family said. He helped launch and promote Southern rap stars including Rick Ross and T.I and was a longtime community advocate.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate on Sunday.

Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland says Florida’s election system stands apart from the rest of the country — and the numbers back him up.

A fashion show focused on building confidence

A paraprofessional at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center has been arrested on felony child abuse charges following an alleged incident involving a student on campus.

Eight months after her arrest in the animal cruelty case of an emaciated Great Dane found in Jacksonville, a 42-year-old woman has pleaded guilty, court records show.

Duval County Schools will host a community meeting to update residents on the new Venetia Elementary, which will expand its capacity from 343 to 1,200 students.

State Rep Angie Nixon, who is running in the Democratic primary for US Senate, had a preliminary court hearing in Leon County Wednesday.

Thunderstorm activity to taper midweek as heat and humidity rise

The DONNA Foundation opened registration on Tuesday for the 20th running of DONNA Marathon Weekend, a milestone celebration that will bring thousands of runners, survivors, volunteers and supporters to Jacksonville Feb. 5-7, 2027.

Duval County voters must register to vote or change party affiliation by Monday, July 20 to be eligible for the Aug. 18 primary election and a special Consolidated Government election, Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland said Monday.

Three candidates, Donna Westrich, Terence Myers, and Donovan Bradley, are competing for the Duval County School Board District 2 seat amid ongoing budget pressures and concerns about political influence.

Animal Care and Protective Services and Nassau County Animal Services are investigating a suspected animal cruelty case after a dog with third-degree burns was found abandoned in Duval County, the agencies said Friday.