A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to entice a 13-year-old child — who was actually an undercover FBI agent — to engage in sexual activity.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrested a 22-year-old woman Friday night after clocking her vehicle at 117 mph in a 65-mph zone on Interstate 295 southbound in Jacksonville.

A traffic shift is planned Saturday, Sept. 26, on Wells Road near Blanding Boulevard as part of an $8 million improvement project, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

The Jacksonville City Council passed Mayor Donna Deegan’s roughly $2 billion budget Tuesday in an 18-1 vote, with Councilman Rory Diamond casting the only dissenting vote.

Jacksonville’s City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass a new e-bike ordinance aimed at improving safety on city sidewalks and shared pathways.

Jacksonville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed $2 billion budget, a spending plan shaped by public safety and infrastructure needs — and uncertainty surrounding a statewide property-tax amendment.

A foundation created in honor of Jacksonville recording artist Janarious “Lil Poppa” Wheeler will host a community collaboration mixer in October as it works to carry out a vision Wheeler shared before his death.

Some parents and community members raised concerns about ticket scalping ahead of the highly anticipated Raines vs. Mandarin football game, prompting a response from Duval County Public Schools.

The unemployment rate in Northeast Florida rose to 4.8% in August, according to the latest employment report by CareerSource covering Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties.

Jacksonville City Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman is calling for additional public safety measures at Clanzel T. Brown Park after a man was fatally shot during an argument at a basketball game.

Residential developments in Duval County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

This fall, Duval County voters will decide whether or not to renew a 1-mill property tax for Duval County Public Schools, which is primarily used for additional pay for teachers.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into Joe Holmes started in July. An undercover detective posing as a drug user walked through a chain-link fence and made their way to the back door of a home on 61st Street East.

A Jacksonville-area emergency room doctor was arrested last Wednesday after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officer clocked him driving 105 mph on Interstate 95 southbound, according to his arrest report.

Bethany “Bebe” Baker is the only deaf registered nurse at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and is one of only a few deaf nurses in the entire country, according to the hospital.

North Florida has been dealing with a water shortage since last fall, and despite recent September rain, officials say the region still has a long way to go before its groundwater supply recovers.

Some Duval County voters will have a new polling place for the 2026 general election on Nov. 3.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a vehicle fire on J. Turner Butler Blvd. Westbound at Kernan Blvd. on Tuesday afternoon.

Duval County now has two confirmed cases of West Nile virus in which the patients were infected locally, the Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) announced on Tuesday.

Jacksonville’s Rules Committee voted 5-2 Monday to advance a substitute ordinance aimed at regulating e-bike safety on city sidewalks and shared pathways, capping speeds at 15 mph and calling for retailer-based public education — a move supporters say is long overdue.

Some Duval County students could have a new teacher or classroom assignment following the district’s annual enrollment review.

Duval County Public Schools says it is reassigning teachers across the district as part of its annual staff reallocation process, driven by shifts in student enrollment.

Shanna Gardner’s defense team is asking Judge London Kite to enforce her order requiring the state to search for communications involving Jared Bridegan’s widow, the lead detective and prosecutors in Gardner’s murder case.

Northeast Florida’s housing market continued shifting toward a more balanced environment in August, with buyers gaining more choices as inventory remained elevated across much of the region.

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office incident report is shedding light on a suspicious person near a Jacksonville-area school Friday morning after a child reported being approached by a man driving a blue van.

Judge London Kite refused Thursday to step aside from the Shanna Gardner murder case after both prosecutors and Jared Bridegan’s widow asked her to recuse herself over her handling of a dispute involving Kirsten Bridegan’s cellphone.

A mother shares that she witnessed the attempted kidnapping outside of Lone Star Elementary School last week.

Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland is encouraging voters to request a vote-by-mail ballot ahead of the 2026 General Election.

Forbes ranks the Jacksonville Jaguars as the National Football League’s 29th most valuable franchise, estimating the team’s enterprise value at $8.05 billion in its September 2026 NFL valuations, Forbes reported.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected of causing more than $2,600 in damage to an ATM on Philips Highway.

Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland is defending a private-jet trip to a Tampa Bay Rays game on a plane owned by billionaire developer Patrick Zalupski, saying the trip was tied to fundraising for his political committee and that everything will be fully disclosed.

Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of the Dames Point Bridge Tuesday evening.

A Jacksonville man was arrested last week after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer clocked him driving 108 mph in a posted 65 mph zone on Interstate 295 South.

A stranger reportedly attempted to lure a student into a vehicle near Lone Star Elementary School, prompting the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police to begin an investigation.

Duval County voters can review their sample ballots online ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

The Duval County School Board is scheduled to hold a workshop to discuss two offers for its riverfront property and four potential locations for a new headquarters. No vote is scheduled.

Duval County voters will decide in November whether to renew a 1-mill property tax that funds an $8,600 annual teacher bonus for Duval County Public Schools. The district recently launched a website to help voters understand the referendum.

A funnel cloud was spotted near the Fort Caroline area of Duval County Friday evening, prompting a flurry of social media posts and viewer submissions to News4JAX.

Developers are pitching a new concert venue called The Grounds on the city’s Westside that would seat at least 50,000 people and cost more than $120 million to build, though officials say a formal proposal has not yet been filed.

Pedestrian deaths are rising in Duval County, and residents say they are increasingly worried about walking or biking near busy roads.

Jared Bridegan’s widow secured a legal victory as her attorney confirmed that a stay protecting her from turning over her cellphone remains in effect — and the murder trial of the woman charged in her husband’s death has been pushed back to May 3, 2027.

A recent ruling on a DUI case by a three-judge panel in Duval County is having far-reaching effects.

Former councilman Reggie Gaffney Sr., Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr. and community leaders will host a Teacher Appreciation Giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 12, recognizing educators from six Northside schools for their work educating, encouraging and inspiring Jacksonville children.

St. Johns County is seeing evictions climb to their highest level in at least seven years as rents remain high and the cost of living continues to outpace what many workers can afford.

The Grub Brothers Creative Catering is a full-service catering company serving Duval County and surrounding areas with a variety of cuisines for a wide range of events. Owner Rob Price demonstrates smoked pork belly bao buns with pickled vegetables and beef brisket wonton nachos, showcasing the company’s creative approach to barbecue and catering. The Grub Brothers will also be featured at Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ on Thursday, September 10, at Bowing Oaks, with proceeds benefiting the historic Florida Theatre. Learn more about the catering company at www.thegrubbrothers.com , and purchase event tickets at www.floridatheatre.com

The family of an 85-year-old man who drowned in a retention pond in March has sued the owner and management of a Jacksonville apartment complex, alleging the pond was not properly maintained or secured and that its steep slope should have required a fence.

A man was arrested and accused Wednesday of fatally shooting another man back in October 2025, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Vickie Cavey announced her retirement as JEA’s CEO on Wednesday, ending her tenure at the Jacksonville public utility.

A man fatally shot Tuesday night during an argument in the parking lot of an extended-stay hotel near Beach Boulevard was a father who was known to those who call the hotel home.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened early Wednesday morning in the College Park neighborhood.

A man was fatally shot Tuesday night during an argument in the parking lot of a hotel near Beach Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Parents and community members are urging Duval County Public Schools to slow down its plan to expand Venetia Elementary School into a 1,200-seat mega campus.

Jacksonville City Councilman Jimmy Peluso is revising proposed legislation that would give residents more input on the installation and removal of license plate-reading cameras, even after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it would suspend use of the technology across Duval County.

Parents and students are raising concerns about broken air conditioning inside Duval County Public Schools, and the school board is expected to address the issue during its meeting Tuesday night.

A vehicle fire in St. Johns County has blocked two southbound lanes on Interstate 95 at SR-9B on Monday night.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has confirmed a locally-acquired human case of West Nile virus, prompting health officials and Jacksonville Mosquito Control to launch coordinated prevention efforts, including ground spraying throughout the area.

Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland announced that the County Canvassing Board met Monday and certified the official results of the 2026 special general election for the Jacksonville City Council at-large Group 1 seat.

A local attorney says the murder case against Shanna Gardner has shifted dramatically after her husband, Mario Fernandez, was arrested Thursday on crimes against children charges — and the legal fallout could reshape how Gardner’s defense team builds its entire strategy.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in the Century 21 area.

A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after defrauding investors out of more than $1.4 million tied to two restaurant ventures.

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Duval County Public Schools increased security at three schools Thursday morning following a social media threat indicating a potential act of violence.

A peaceful tribute at a Jacksonville intersection Wednesday brought together community members, survivors, and grieving family members to honor three people killed in a racially motivated shooting three years ago.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released body camera footage showing the Aug. 11 fatal officer-involved shooting of a 22-year-old woman in Arlington.

Duval County Public Schools has launched a new website to help voters understand the 1-mill property tax referendum ahead of its renewal vote on Nov. 3.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed a police presence on the 3500 block of Townsend Blvd. in the Arlington Hills neighborhood.

Members of a popular boat club with locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach say they were left without access to the boats they pay hundreds of dollars a month to use.

Duval County Public Schools said that it’s created a dedicated HVAC service desk and increased its maintenance budget to address district-wide air-conditioning issues amid the current heat wave.

A Duval County jury found Norman Caison guilty of grand theft and money laundering, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced Wednesday. Caison now faces up to 15 years in Florida State Prison, with sentenced by the Honorable Anthony Salem at a later date.

Local groups on Thursday unveiled a $20 million revolving lending pool intended to accelerate production of affordable rental housing across Jacksonville.

Becovic Management Group paid $27 million for The Carling and 11 East apartments in sales that closed Aug. 14, according to deeds recorded Aug. 20 with the Duval County Clerk of Court.

The nephew of a 61-year-old man found shot to death inside a laundromat in Northwest Jacksonville was arrested in connection with the murder.

A Jacksonville woman is warning others after falling victim to an elaborate scam involving the Duval County jail system.

A Jacksonville man was arrested Tuesday on a second-degree felony charge after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into allegations that an authority figure engaged in lewd conduct with a student, according to an arrest report.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is standing behind its use of license plate reader technology, pointing to a growing list of solved crimes and rescued victims as evidence the tools are making Duval County safer — even as the company behind the cameras faces mounting criticism nationwide and moves to overhaul its accountability measures.

Hours after Jacksonville’s 14th police involved shooting this year, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters appeared at a campaign victory rally in Orlando for Republican Candidate for governor, Byron Donalds.

Hours after Jacksonville’s 14th police involved shooting this year, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters appeared at a campaign victory rally in Orlando for Republican Candidate for governor, Byron Donalds.

Strong storms that rolled through Clay, Duval and St. Johns counties are being blamed for thousands of power outages Tuesday afternoon.

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.

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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.