Frost advisory issued for southeast Georgia early Thursday

Nearly a decade after the tragedy at the Pulse nightclub, demolition of the building got underway on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward creating a permanent memorial honoring the 49 victims.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has been named the No. 4 Best Zoo in the United States in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, the zoo said, marking the second consecutive year it has placed among the nation’s top zoos.

Six Florida supermarkets are set to become Winn-Dixie stores, including two in Jacksonville, according to our sister station in WKMG in Orlando.

Waste Pro USA Inc. filed suit in Columbia County on Wednesday, saying county procurement errors in a recent bid for trash collection services could cost residents millions and that correcting the math would save taxpayers about $2.3 million over a five-year contract.

Environmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf.

Multiple social media posts and news reports have confirmed that Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse quarterback and son of former UF star Brad Culpepper, has died after a dirt bike crash Saturday in Georgia.

Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are under a freeze warning as temperatures dip to near freezing in mid March, but warmer 70s and 80s are expected by the weekend. Ongoing drought and fire risk remain concerns as dry weather continues.

Breaking down Florida's 2026 spring trench battles, spotlighting offensive line competition, defensive line talent, and key roster questions.

The Trump administration is expanding its growing Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida.

A beloved Nocatee teacher and coach was airlifted to a local trauma center after a car accident last week, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help cover medical expenses.

The defending champions open at home on March 27 at VyStar Ballpark, and with championship-themed giveaways, fireworks and one of the most entertaining promotional schedules in minor league baseball, the Jumbo Shrimp look ready to make another memorable run in 2026.

Strong winds cause damage; Alma breaks rainfall record

Body and dash camera video shows a March 15 high‑speed pursuit across Flagler and Volusia counties that ended when Florida Highway Patrol used PIT maneuvers to stop a Sanford man who fled after a reported violent domestic incident, authorities said.

A Florida man has been executed for the murder of a young mother who called 911 seeking help while tied up in her attacker's car.

AAA offers “Tow to Go” program for St. Patrick’s Day to provide a safe alternative for partygoers.

Over the past 12 days, according to AAA, the state average for gas prices in Florida rose 84 cents, adding about $12 to the cost of filling an average-sized gas tank.

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Florida lawmakers put forward just under 2,000 bills and resolutions as they entered the 2026 legislative session. They returned home on Friday, having agreed to about 235 measures that await action from Gov. Ron DeSantis. Here is what became of 10 key issues.

Florida Gators earn the #1 seed. Breakdown of NCAA bracket, SEC over/under win totals, and the spring QB battle.

Winds out of the south/southwest will bring moisture up into our southern counties of northeast Florida, raising the chance of rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat fourth-ranked Florida 91-74 to end the defending national champion’s bid to win a second straight Southeastern Conference Tournament title and possibly hurt the Gators’ bid for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Authorities have captured a man who they say killed two people Friday night about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass.

More than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Monday after negotiations this week failed to result in many states joining a tentative settlement reached by the Justice Department.

The latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, though lawmakers have already filed hundreds of bills for consideration. But of these hundreds of bills, only a portion have actually been approved by both the state House and Senate.

Alex Condon scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and fourth-ranked Florida took its first step toward defending its Southeastern Conference Tournament title by beating Kentucky 71-63 in the quarterfinals.

Florida voters could be required to prove their citizenship at the ballot box, but not until after the 2026 elections, under a bill headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a midday press conference Monday at Cypress Village in Jacksonville, as Florida lawmakers wrapped up the 60th and final day of the regular legislative session in Tallahassee.

The Lake City Police Department is warning the community of a scam occurring at local grocery stores and bank parking lots that involves suspects impersonating members of the church.

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Florida lawmakers this week expanded the state’s swim voucher program, widening the eligible age range to 1 through 7 in an effort to reduce child drownings.

Florida lawmakers wrapped up the regular legislative session Friday with no budget and plans to reconvene next month, ending what political experts called an “unproductive” session even as legislators approved more than 100 bills.

The Duval County School Board voted to sell the closed Kings Trail Elementary School to Dream Finders Homes for about $3.7 million, a move that has drawn concern from nearby residents and neighborhood leaders.

The Florida Senate unanimously approved legislation March 11 that amends the Jacksonville Aviation Authority charter, articulating the authority’s responsibility to attract business at Cecil Airport and to grow the former U.S. Navy base as an aerospace hub, as reported by our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

At the White House on Thursday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook was honored by President Donald Trump while attending a Women’s History Month event in Washington, D.C.

Nearly 40% of families in Jacksonville qualify for most affordable housing programs, according to city data — a reality local housing leaders say highlights just how widespread the affordability crisis has become.

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.

There are at least 20 free standing emergency rooms in northeast Florida. These emergency rooms gets people help faster, especially if they live far away from a main hospital.

The Florida Highway Patrol said on Thursday, a person stole a car in Ponte Vedra and crashed into another car on Marsh Landing Parkway.

The Clarke Ice Cream Run, an annual family-friendly fundraiser hosted by Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, is set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The event features a timed 5K race starting at 7:30 a.m. (with vendor area opening at 6:30 a.m.) and a 1-mile fun run/walk option, all to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in learning to listen and talk. Finishers enjoy a delicious ice cream Doozie from Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies.

The Historic Stanton non-profit organization aims to restore an important piece of local and African American history in Jacksonville.

A rejected plea deal was a surprising twist in a high-profile homebuilding fraud case involving reality TV star Captain Sandy Yawn.

The NFL’s new league year opened on Wednesday afternoon, and with it a quiet start to free agency for the Jaguars.

A Broward County judge threw out a red-light camera ticket, ruling the statute that shifts proof to vehicle owners is unconstitutional — a decision that could ripple to Clay County, where cameras are active in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.

Sumrall calls Florida inconsistent in spring practice, explaining why 50+ newcomers fuel mistakes and urgency.

Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home has been charged with attempted murder.

The Florida Gators head into the Southeastern Conference men’s basketball tournament knowing exactly what they want.

Florida’s population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isn’t just growing — it’s aging.

Florida motorists faced a sharp jump in pump prices after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and gasoline futures higher.

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the Bradford County Fair Association and Bradford County, claiming they unlawfully banned the open carry of firearms at the county fair.

From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.

Florida’s political map is back on the chopping block. Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes mid‑decade redistricting that could hand Republicans up to five new House seats and sideline Democrats for years. What’s at stake for 2026 — and for American democracy? Dr. Sam Wang from Princeton University, an expert on election law and gerrymandering, joins us to discuss on Politics & Power.

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps.

Florida Gators spring practice update as DC Brad White sets physical standards; Myles Graham leads; Jayden Woods rises.

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.

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. and Florida’s Todd Golden have been named the Southeastern Conference’s player and coach of the year.

Invitation to community for a dinner of connectivity

With a week left in the scheduled regular session, House and Senate leaders aren’t yet into formal budget negotiations.

Across the board, we are seeing temps in the mid to upper 60s before breakfast, with highs expected to climb near 90. If you’re itching for a break from winter, Mother Nature is definitely delivering some heat this week.

Florida beats Kentucky again, earns SEC Tournament top seed, while spring QB battle intensifies in Gainesville.

We’ll see scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms develop through the afternoon and early evening.

Married NHRA drivers Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett insist their relationship will survive wins and losses.

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.

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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.