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DUVAL COUNTY


13 hours ago

Jacksonville nonprofit celebrates 10 years of empowering young Black residents

Sunday marked 10 years since local non-profit Operation Save Our Sons opened its doors.

1 day ago

Are high diesel fuel prices affecting your travel habits or business? We want to hear from you.

With gas prices at an all-time high for the fifth day in a row, and diesel prices remaining well over $5 a gallon, we know the costs might be having an affect on your decisions about travel or on your business.

2 days ago

Relatives of detained men say Jacksonville police went too far during arrests at gas station

Relatives of two men who were arrested at a Raceway Gas Station on Lem Turner Road tell News4JAX that officers went too far during their apprehensions.

2 days ago

Woman shot in car while stopped at Jacksonville intersection, police say

A woman who was stopped at an intersection in her car Friday afternoon was shot and hospitalized for her injuries, but was expected to survive, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

2 days ago

Orange Park man accused in Capitol riot gets 3 more months after guilty plea to violent entry, disorderly conduct

An Orange Park man and former bail bondsman charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and was sentenced to three months in prison on his guilty plea to violent entry to the Capitol and disorderly conduct.

2 days ago

JSO keeping watch outside clinic following reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters

Hundreds of people are expected to rally Saturday outside the Duval County Courthouse for abortion rights. This comes after a draft opinion was leaked earlier this month, suggesting that the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Since then, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has received reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters outside A Woman’s Choice of Jacksonville clinic.

2 days ago

Clay County woman turns $50 into $1M prize playing scratch-off game

A 37-year-old Middleburg woman lucked out when she bought a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket in Jacksonville and won a $1 million prize.

2 days ago

With Lee stepping down as Florida elections chief, DeSantis names Byrd as secretary of state

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that state Rep. Cord Byrd will replace Secretary of State Laurel Lee, a former circuit judge who helped steer Florida through the 2020 elections and is now stepping down after a little more than three years in her post.

2 days ago

Gas prices at all-time high for 4th straight day

The price of gas in Florida averages $4.46 per gallon, AAA reported. That’s up 7 cents from Thursday.

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2 days ago

Jaguars kick off rookie minicamp on Friday

Rookie minicamp kicks off Friday with some of the Jaguar’s newest faces getting together for the first time.

3 days ago

Board gives thumbs up to Four Seasons hotel & residential plan at Jacksonville shipyards

Jaguars owner Shad Khan has passed another hurdle in building a Four Seasons hotel in Downtown Jacksonville.

3 days ago

Man charged with murder after woman found buried in backyard of Jacksonville home

A man was arrested on a charge of murder after a body was found last month in the backyard of a rental home in the Allendale area, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

3 days ago

Sierra Club, other environmental groups call on JEA to shut down coal-fired plant on Northside

The Sierra Club and other environmental groups are calling on JEA to make major changes in Jacksonville.

3 days ago

Motorcycle crash shuts down 295 NB near Town Center Parkway

All lanes of I-295 northbound at Town Center Pkwy were completely shut down Thursday morning because of a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck.

3 bystanders wounded, houses & cars struck in exchange of gunfire, Jacksonville police say

The Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office says three people were wounded in an exchange of gunfire Wednesday night on West 35th street near Moncrief Road.

Woman says Jacksonville home was hit with barrage of bullets while she was sleeping

A retired grandmother, who works part-time as a crossing guard, says nothing could have prepared her for what happened in her home Tuesday night.

Board approves conceptual designs for Jones on Hogan development

The Downtown Development Review Board has unanimously approved the conceptual design plans for the Jones on Hogan development, according to a news release Wednesday from Corner Lot.

Multiple semitrucks involved in crash on northbound I-95 near Greenland Road

Multiple semitrucks were involved in a crash early Wednesday evening on northbound Interstate 95 near Greenland Road, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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By the numbers: How much money candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have raised so far

We’re getting an idea of where candidates for Jacksonville mayor and sheriff stand with their fundraising now that they’ve reported how much money they collected in April.

Check it out: Manatees greet News4JAX viewer at apartment complex dock

News4JAX viewer Eric Thorn shared video Wednesday of a group of manatees — eight he counted — that greeted him near the dock of his apartment complex.

1 hospitalized in crash involving motorcycles, bicycle, JFRD says

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said one person was taken to a hospital for treatment Wednesday after a crash involving two motorcycles and a bicycle.

AP & state testing postponed at Andrew Jackson High, enhanced security planned after teen shot near campus

A 17-year-old was said to have serious injuries after he was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon near the campus of Andrew Jackson High School, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Duval School’s ‘LGBTQ Support Guide’ is being reworked amid new state law

A 37-page document, which describes itself as “a critical tool at a critical time,” is now under intense scrutiny within Duval County Public Schools.

Member of Northside church group facing charges of online solicitation: arrest report

A 43-year-old Jacksonville man, who was identified in a police report as a member of a church group, is facing a charges of online solicitation of a child, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville councilman proposes outside help to steer monument talks

The future of Jacksonville’s confederate monuments will again be a topic discussed at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

A look at the underground tunnels that once connected downtown Jacksonville

More than 100-year-old tunnels once connected downtown Jacksonville, and you can still see some of them for yourself today.

Former state senator announces his candidacy for Florida’s newly-redrawn 4th Congressional District

Democrat Tony Hill launched his campaign for 4th Congressional District at the Longshoremen’s Union Hall in Jacksonville Tuesday.

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NASA administrator Bill Nelson visits Jacksonville’s Redwire facility

NASA administrator Bill Nelson will be in Jacksonville on Tuesday to visit Redwire Space headquarters.

Foul play suspected in man’s death on Jacksonville’s Westside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office asked for help from the public as it investigates the death of a man, who was found unresponsive Monday afternoon in an apartment on Jammes Road.

The Local Weatherman: Legendary Ch.4 meteorologist, George Winterling, reflects back to Hurricane Dora

WJXT meteorologist George Winterling was the only forecaster to accurately predict Hurricane Dora's path.

More than 1,000 adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida for 1st time since March

Florida has above 1,000 adults hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 for the first time since March, according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services data.

Community leaders call for cooperation after man standing at food truck shot to death

Local activists and religious leaders are calling for cooperation and a change in the community’s mindset after a man was shot to death in broad daylight over the weekend on Edgewood Avenue near Diamond Street.

JSO: 11 arrests made, over 200 traffic citations written as part of effort to curb ‘destructive activities’ of some car clubs

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is working to curb what it describes as “the dangerous and destructive activities of some car clubs” in the city.

Reward increased to $55K for information in murder of father of 4

The reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution in the killing of a St. Johns County father in Jacksonville Beach has been increased to $55,000, according to his widow.

Florida reported more than 16,000 abortions in first three months of 2022

With the fate of Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance -- News4Jax is getting a look at how many abortions are performed in Florida each year, including in Duval County.

Man injured after shooting at Arlington apartment complex

A man was injured in a drive-by shooting Monday morning in Arlington, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says.

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Black wife, husband open women’s health clinic ‘to fill a void’ in Jacksonville

The founders are husband and wife and they’ve been working towards this for more than 20 years.

Popular Jacksonville chicken wing restaurant, home to Buffalo Bills fans, to close this month

A popular restaurant in Mandarin is closing shop later this month after serving the community for more than two decades.

1 dead in drive-by shooting captured by surveillance camera: JSO

A deadly drive-by shooting was captured by a surveillance camera early Sunday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Neighbors call for traffic light at Argyle Forest Blvd. intersection after deadly motorcycle crash

The driver of a motorcycle died Sunday in a crash on Argyle Forest Boulevard in Duval County.

Videos show JSO swarming, detaining driver at large car club meet-up on Lem Turner Road

Witnesses said the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office swarmed the store parking lot off Lem Turner Road on the north side during a car meet-up.

State leaders help engage citizens with town hall in Jacksonville

A big topic of the civic engagement town hall was homeowners’ insurance -- a subject on everyone’s mind.

Poker run in Jacksonville benefits veterans and fallen heroes

The ninth annual Boots on the Ground poker run and concert took play Saturday morning at the Flamingo Lake RV Resort in Jacksonville.

24 children adopted ahead of Mother’s Day

Two dozen area foster children became permanent members of their new families on Friday -- just in time for Mother’s Day.

Black-owned women’s health center opens on Jacksonville’s Westside

There’s a new clinic on Jacksonville’s Westisde for women.

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NTSB report suggests glider that crashed near Herlong airport wasn’t assembled correctly

The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on a glider crash last month near the Herlong Recreational Airport that killed the pilot.

Vigil honors mother of 4 killed in shooting at Jacksonville gas station

Family and friends gathered Thursday evening to remember a mother of four who was found shot to death at a gas station on Lem Turner Road over the weekend.

Raising power lines near Blount Island now estimated to cost $42M, news study finds

A new study found raising the height of JEA power lines near Blount Island in order to help accommodate bigger cargo ships would cost more than was previously estimated.

Critical capacity: ACPS urgently needs dog adopters, fosters

Meet adoptable dogs at PetSmart Regency this Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you having a hard time finding baby formula?

Families across the country are having a hard time finding baby formula.

Florida School Face Mask Debate Goes Before Judge

A judge in Leon County is hearing the case between pro-mask parents and elected officials who say the decision should be left up to parents.

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Six people from a Florida church died from COVID-19 within 10 days. So the church opened a vaccine clinic during Sunday service.

Senior pastor George Davis said four out of the six who died were under the age of 35.

cbsnews.com

Six people from a Florida church died from COVID-19 within 10 days. So the church opened a vaccine clinic during Sunday service.

Senior pastor George Davis said four out of the six who died were under the age of 35.

cbsnews.com

Some Florida School Districts Will Require Masks. The Governor May Cut Their Funding

Several districts are keeping their mask mandates in place despite an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis that leaves it up to parents to decide whether their children wear face coverings in school.

npr.org

It is obviously accurate to refer to the Florida voting law as ‘restrictive’

After all, it restricts the ability of Floridians to cast ballots in key ways.

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