From running the Green Monster to remodeling your home, with hiking, beaching, and yardwork in between, today’s weather will suit everyone. Even if you love late afternoon showers, today is your day.

Strict citizen voting requirements sought by President Donald Trump have stalled in the U.S. Senate.

Unions representing teachers and other public sector workers – but not first responders – would be put under new rules for recertification in a bill passed by the Senate on Friday.

Local legal advocates are warning homeowners to protect themselves after the Florida Attorney General’s Office sued a Jacksonville roofing company, accusing it of deceptive business practices.

Governor Ron DeSantis drew on his 2007–2008 Iraq service to argue that Iran and Iranian-backed militias were responsible for most U.S. casualties he witnessed there. “I’ve pointed out, for many, many years, that when I was serving in Iraq back in that critical time, 2007, 2008, the U.S. was incurring a lot of casualties at the time, and at the time I was over there, 90% of those were because of the Iranians.” DeSantis said.

Parrot Heads In Natural Settings (PHINS) is a 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.

Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.

Late afternoon showers are possible again on Friday as the afternoon heat and sea breeze converge over our western counties, but otherwise dry.

Buster Faulkner breaks down Florida Gators QB battle, praises Vernell Brown III, and details Dallas Wilson’s recovery.

Teachers and union leaders in Northeast Florida are warning that Senate Bill 1296, which is advancing through the Florida Legislature, could jeopardize collective-bargaining rights for public employees.

Florida lawmakers are advancing a wide-ranging transportation bill that could bring several changes for drivers across the state, including longer yellow lights at red-light camera intersections, privacy protections for digital driver’s licenses and new rules involving parking and vehicle noise.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Thrusday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex in Yulee.

A change to Florida’s fishing license system could affect out-of-state visitors hoping to fish during upcoming travel periods like spring break.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations.

Florida’s attorney general says Florida has reopened a criminal investigation into former Cuban leader Raul Castro’s role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has signed a disaster declaration for Florida, unlocking federal aid for farmers grappling with over $3.1 billion in losses from a historic winter freeze that devastated key crops like sugarcane, citrus, and strawberries.

In Wednesday’s Justice 4 All segment on The Morning Show, local attorney Millicent Daniels joined us to answer your questions as we continue our Keep Them Safe series for parents.

A new Florida bill just passed its final committee today, and it aims to bring a new meaning to what constitutes a “gang member,” according to a report from our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Florida’s high-profile 2026 elections are still a few months away, but this spring, some Clay County voters will be heading to the polls to elect local officials.

An Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven has been identified as one of the first six service members killed since the United States began its conflict with Iran.

Florida’s emergency cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program could leave more than 16,000 people without consistent access to HIV medication or insurance coverage , including at least 500 in Jacksonville.

Alex Condon scored 26 points, Xaivian Lee added 19 and No. 5 Florida celebrated its first Southeastern Conference title since 2014 with a 108-74 romp over Mississippi State.

If you’ve ever visited Brunswick, Georgia, or Mount Dora, Florida, you should consider yourself lucky because that means you’ve experienced one of the “prettiest” towns in the entire country, at least according to the World Atlas.

The St. Johns River Water Management District has issued a Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage for parts of Northeast and Central Florida because of limited rainfall and falling water levels.

After a state lawmaker brought up eliminating HOAs last year, a new Florida bill would allow residents to do exactly that, according to a report from our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in the U.S., according to motor club AAA.

The Florida Department of Health lists drowning as the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4, and state lawmakers in Tallahassee are considering two bills aimed at reducing those deaths.

When you hear the word Durkeeville, you might immediately think of JP Small Stadium, where Hank Aaron played baseball and The New Stanton, but it’s also a community investing in its history and growing future generations.

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured Monday after colliding with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Columbia County, Florida.

The Florida attorney general is challenging state attorney Melissa Nelson’s decision not to pursue criminal charges after finding that city of Jacksonville security logbooks kept records of privately-owned firearms and the people who carried them into two city buildings.

James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.

No. 7 Florida has closed out an unbeaten February with its ninth consecutive victory.

Arkansas coach John Calipari matched the worst margin of defeat in his 34-year career.

News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney has been recognized for his reporting on high school coaches’ pay in Florida. Barney received the Champion of Change Award at the Florida Coaches Coalition banquet

Locally, leaders such as Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Florida Senator Rick Scott, Congressman John Rutherford, and Georgia Representative Buddy Carter released statements on the U.S. joining Israel in attacking Iran.

A fatal shooting on a boat traveling to Cuba is bringing fresh attention to a deep-rooted movement in Florida against the island’s government.

Jaguars general manager James Gladstone says he is still very much a part of the scouting process even with his absence at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Columbia, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties are among the local school districts that pay their head football coaches on the standard 10-month teaching contracts, despite responsibilities and expectations booming over the past 20 years. That means two months of working for free in the summer is the expectation.

Showers to taper off by Saturday afternoon

Florida is on the verge of missing the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the ninth time in 10 years and could have a coaching change in the coming weeks.

An airport in Florida has sparked a social media debate about proper travel attire by claiming it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas there.

The Jacksonville Port Authority CEO Eric Green says steady investment and new infrastructure are reshaping JAXPORT and helping drive tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic impact for Northeast Florida.

Rainfall expected to taper off by Saturday evening

A new report by WalletHub on Tuesday details the hardest-working cities in America. And one city in particular took the top spot for Florida, according to a report by our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Authorities say a South Florida sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man suspected of killing two people at one location and wounding someone at a nearby store before striking the deputy with his SUV and dragging him some distance.

Records show 63 charging affidavits have been submitted in St. Johns County for excessive speeding since the “Super Speeder” law took effect in Florida last year.

Dive into how Cornerbacks Coach Brandon Harris and Safeties Coach Chris Collins are rebuilding the Florida Gators secondary.

During a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.

NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs.

In the making since 2023, legislation is now pressing in the Florida Legislature that will lay the foundation for the new Florida Museum of Black History to be built in St. Augustine.

Signaling one of the most significant policy shifts for downtown in years, the Jacksonville City Council overwhelmingly approved a plan Tuesday to push last call to 3 a.m. in key entertainment zones and formally fold the Brooklyn corridor into the city’s nightlife footprint.

Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill that could set tougher safety requirements for parents and drivers when driving with young children, including raising the age for children to be in booster seats from 5 to 8.

A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.

The coming year will reveal how much risk Floridians are willing to accept for lower property taxes, whether they support replacing lost revenue with higher consumption or targeted taxes, and how they want to balance local autonomy with state oversight.

Spirit Airlines' parent company says it expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late spring or early summer after striking a preliminary deal with lenders.

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract adding $27 million for the 2027 season.

One person was taken to the hospital on Monday after a house caught fire on Tierra Verde Lane in the Greenland neighborhood.

With farmers caught shorthanded and with crops not ready for harvesting, a pair of winter storms at the beginning and end of January potentially inflicted more than $3.17 billion in losses to the state’s agricultural industry.

Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles, from the iguanas that fall out of trees in the winter, to the Burmese Pythons slithering through the Everglades. However, one species has been dubbed by the USGS as the largest, most dangerous invasive lizard in all of Florida — as well as the United States. And that species is V. niloticus: the Nile monitor.

Legislation moving through the Florida Capitol would create new guardrails for electric bike riders, a move that comes as Wolfson Children’s Hospital reported 19 cases in January alone involving children injured while riding e-bikes.

Does Florida's roster need a rebuild or recalibration? This Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat explores Jon Sumrall's instant success track record.

NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar for more repairs.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried discussed the party’s organizing strategy and challenges facing Democrats in Florida on This Week In Jacksonville.

NASA’s new moon rocket has suffered another setback, with astronauts’ lunar trip now off until spring.

Jacksonville city officials recently submitted documents to the Florida attorney general’s office following a criminal subpoena related to immigration enforcement.

The finish line is fast approaching on change for high school coaches in Florida for a path to better pay. I should say the first finish line. The next race will begin just about as soon as a pair of bills arrives on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for him to sign.

Florida lawmakers approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road.

This week, the Florida Coaches Coalition met with state lawmakers, pleading for higher pay for high school coaches.

Project: Cold Case and the families of two missing Jacksonville men are hosting their annual Missing Adults Day event at city hall on Friday.

The St. Johns Country Day girls soccer team is one win away from another state championship appearance. The Spartans will face Victory Christian Academy in the state semifinals Friday, with a berth in the Class 1A state championship match on the line.

A judge granted on Tuesday morning a motion to withdraw the guilty plea of the accused gunman in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice talks with Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, about the latest data showing a decline in childhood poverty across Florida. They discuss what this means for local businesses, the importance of targeting efforts at the zip code level, and how businesses can play a crucial role in breaking the cycle of generational poverty.

NASA has taken another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal.

Florida once again leads the nation in shark bites, according to newly released data that comes just as beach season ramps up.

Running backs coach Chris Foster and tight ends coach Evan McKissack break down Florida's spring outlook at two critical positions.

We are spotlighting changemakers shaping Black history in the River City.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multi-year theft scheme involving millions of dollars’ worth of medical equipment stolen from St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Florida lawmakers on Tuesday moved closer to placing President Donald Trump’s name on the Palm Beach International Airport despite turbulence over state funding, trademarking rights and his personal conduct.

NASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts.

More than 50 people from 12 different animal advocacy organizations and shelters in Florida have signed a 197-page complaint, requesting the state launch a criminal investigation into the Union County Animal Control office.

News4JAX is investigating a TikTok account accused of secretly filming women and children in public places and posting the videos online without their knowledge or consent.

The Justice Department has issued new subpoenas in an investigation into perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump and the U.S. government’s response to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted on Tuesday the state’s achievements in workforce education.

Severe to extreme drought and fire danger continue in Jacksonville as a significant warmup is forecast, with only slight rain chances expected before a cooler start next week.

After surviving a late-stage cancer diagnosis, this Green Cove Springs Marine couple launched a nonprofit and plans an 800-mile bike ride advocating for veteran health reform

The City of Jacksonville confirmed a 5th measles case in Duval County in 2026.

The latest Legislative session is underway in Florida, and lawmakers have already filed several proposals for cutting property taxes statewide.

Despite seeing thunderstorms on Sunday, the rain barely made a dent in the drought across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and officials are urging residents to do their part to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

The National Wildfire Prevention and Education team arrived in Florida for a two-week assignment to increase awareness about the growing risk of wildfires amid worsening drought conditions throughout the state.

A strong cold front is moving west to east from the lower Mississippi Valley and will reach our area on Sunday.

Henry Tenon, the man who pleaded guilty to pulling the trigger in the 2022 murder-for-hire killing of Jared Bridegan in Jacksonville Beach, is now seeking to withdraw his guilty plea.

After six people were arrested for defrauding Florida taxpayers in a scheme involving property damage claims processed through the Florida Division of Risk Management, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced that the total number of arrests has increased to 10.

The Florida Department of Transportation is partnering with the city by providing $18 million for the road redevelopment of King Street, focusing on the main stretch from Malaga Street to Cordova Street — a half-mile corridor that connects Ponce de Leon Boulevard to the Bridge of Lions.

Jacksonville has made measurable gains in affordable housing construction in recent years, but city leaders say the pace still falls short of what’s needed to keep up with rapid population growth.

Beginning July 1 of this year, a new Florida law will require all new high school athletes to complete a heart screening before participating in school sports. On Saturday, student-athletes can receive the test for free.

St. Augustine commissioners will hold a special meeting later this month to discuss the potential impacts of proposed property tax changes that are currently under consideration by the Florida Legislature.

The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station.