Jon Sumrall discusses Florida Gators 2027 recruiting, quarterback battle, offensive line plans, and a special Gators Breakdown announcement.

Florida’s controversial immigration detention center, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” is expected to close as early as June, according to a report from The New York Times.

Authorities in the Bahamas say that an aircraft crashed off the coast of Florida and that all 10 people aboard have been rescued.

On Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office was taking legal action against the City of Jacksonville, alleging that the city knowingly and willfully maintained an illegal gun registry in violation of state law.

The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search operation after an aircraft crashed approximately 80 miles off the coast of Melbourne, according to an official statement from the Coast Guard Southeast District.

With hurricane season weeks away, Florida homeowners are watching Washington amid uncertainty over the future of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, which helps millions recover after floods.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that distracted driving is a dangerous habit, responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S., according to the NHTSA. That’s a big part of why Florida law prohibits drivers from texting while they’re behind the wheel — at least, in most cases.

A pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread as fire crews worked to contain them.

The widow of a man killed in an April 2025 Florida State University shooting sued OpenAI and several affiliated companies on Monday, claiming that the company’s ChatGPT product helped the student who carried out the attack plan and prepare for it, according to NBC News.

A new report from the Humana Foundation is shedding light on a silent crisis unfolding across Florida — one that affects hundreds of thousands of older residents and often goes unnoticed.

Your Sunday weather across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia will include the potential for strong to possibly severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

An Orlando man was arrested during a trip to Hawaii as part of a fraud bust this week, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Three more area athletes added championships on the third day of the state meet at UNF’s Hodges Stadium on Friday.

The Lake City Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Florida and the nation for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign, running May 18 through the end of the month.

Jacksonville is expecting needed rain and thunderstorms this weekend, with showers likely from Saturday afternoon through Monday. Meteorologist Katie Garner explains how this affects your plans and what to expect for Mother's Day.

A bill limiting foreign influence from “countries of concern,” including adding penalties for businesses and prohibiting surrogacy contracts with Chinese nationals, was signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The St. Johns County Adventure Landing amusement park may have ended its more than 30-year run for family-fun entertainment in the city, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a piece of it home with you.

Andrew Beard, a top-10 RB in 2027, commits to Florida over Clemson. How Sumrall's staff flipped this recruitment and what it means.

Mayor Donna Deegan on Friday, will formally name one of VUP-19’s MQ-4C Tritons “Spirit of Jacksonville” to honor the longstanding support and partnership between Jacksonville and the military.

A wildfire more than 100 miles west of Jacksonville is to blame for an air quality alert Friday morning.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” always was meant to be temporary.

Florida utility customers won’t bear the additional costs brought by new large scale data centers that power artificial intelligence, under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added five more laws to the count, adding to the growing list of more than 60 new laws already passed so far this year.

Jacksonville faces a red flag warning with fire danger increasing due to hot, windy, and dry conditions, as storms and a tornado watch approach the area. Get the latest weather updates from News4JAX.

Roc Boys help break down Florida's 2026 roster, the QB battle, and offensive tackle concerns. DL Stive-Bentley Keumajou's commits.

Clay County Schools held a job fair on Wednesday to fill a growing list of open positions, including teachers across multiple grade levels and subjects, as well as nurses.

This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers have passed a law designating a new “Trump Highway” in the Sunshine State.

With the recent crackdowns on illegal immigration in Florida, it’s a reminder that some out-of-state licenses are no longer legal in the Sunshine State.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to remain vigilant as criminals continue to target individuals and families across the county with scams and fraud schemes.

Jacksonville is getting ready to welcome thousands of athletes, spectators and volunteers from across the country for the inaugural IRONMAN Jacksonville triathlon on Saturday, May 16.

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA.

A group of parents, students, educators, school board members and civil rights organizations has had enough, and now they’re taking the fight to court.

A 60-year-old civil rights law, effectively gutted. Now, Republicans across the South are racing to redraw congressional maps — and Florida just became the first state to act, passing new lines that could flip four seats. Democrats are promising to fight back. Sean Freeder, a political scientist and analyst, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to discuss the pushback and the legal fights ahead.

A man police say was armed with a gun when he kicked in the doors of four homes in the Holiday Hill neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Southside late Monday night was eventually shot and killed by officers after he confronted them, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday he signed into law a new congressional district map for Florida.

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation.

Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, was convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse for the February 1996 death of 5-month-old Gabrielle Hanshaw, his girlfriend’s daughter, in Duval County.

Florida Gators 2027 recruiting class hits 10 commits. Breakdown of Dillard, Keumajou, Beard decisions plus 2026 portal additions and mailbag.

The first of 1,500 beagles being removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business are adjusting to their new lives as animal welfare groups move them to shelters to prepare them for adoption.

A stretch of quiet weather is moving into southeast Georgia and northeast Florida following the passage of a cold front Saturday. You expect cooler temperatures, clear skies and drier conditions throughout the day.

We first brought you the story on a potential pathway for the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University to one day add tackle football, as their home conference — the Atlantic Sun — enters a first-of-its-kind partnership with the United Athletic Conference, formerly known as the Western Athletic Conference. But what does this mean for the current sports teams at both schools?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that an expanded season for Atlantic Red Snapper in Florida has been approved and will go into effect May 22.

Gasoline prices have surged to a four-year high, pushing the nationwide average for a gallon of regular to $4.28, AAA said.

A prominent Jacksonville pastor who admitted he tried to avoid paying more than half a million dollars in federal taxes was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison on Thursday.

A Florida state representative who was in the House chambers when local state representative Angie Nixon used a bullhorn to protest a redistricting vote said she is now dealing with possible ear damage.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two education bills Thursday, targeting the power of teacher unions in Florida and expanding flexibility for school districts.

News4JAX is partnering with Navy Federal Credit Union and the United Service Organizations to launch “Help on the Homefront,” a monthlong drive in May to collect care packages and essential items for service members and their families in northeast Florida.

Severe weather window expected from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday

Saturday storms to be followed by cooler, breezy conditions Sunday

The left lane on Interstate 95 North before mile marker 304 in St. Johns County has reopened.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday it has begun using Immediate Needs Funding after its Disaster Relief Fund fell below the $3 billion threshold, limiting the agency to support only lifesaving and life-sustaining disaster work while Congress remains without a full appropriation.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added four more laws to the count, adding to the list of 60 new laws already passed so far this year.

Federal authorities are investigating the death of a truck driver whose body was discovered in Georgia after he was last seen alive at a Florida rest stop.

Duval County tips into the highest level drought category as temperatures rise and dry conditions persist.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Ormond Beach with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.

The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map that aims to give Republicans four more seats hours after the Supreme Court narrowed a section of the Voting Rights Act.

The FBI says a body found in Coastal Georgia is confirmed to be missing truck driver Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, who disappeared while transporting vehicles.

The FBI says a body found in Coastal Georgia is confirmed to be missing truck driver Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, who disappeared while transporting vehicles.

The FBI says a body found in Coastal Georgia is confirmed to be missing truck driver Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, who disappeared while transporting vehicles.

Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville gave heavy pushback after Florida lawmakers approved a new congressional map that could help Republicans retain control of the House in the midterm elections.

After months of warnings from the News4JAX I-TEAM about risky “subject-to” mortgage deals, a Bay County homeowner has successfully reversed one in court — a rare outcome that attorneys say could offer a path forward for others in similar situations.

Republicans have scored another victory in the nationwide redistricting battle.

A free town hall on Thursday in Jacksonville will bring together several agencies and experts to help those with Medicare spot and prevent possible fraud.

Florida hasn't signed two top-150 offensive linemen since 2012. Sumrall and Trautwein are changing that with elite 2027 targets.

Florida has ranked last in average teacher pay among all 50 states and Washington, D.C. for the third consecutive year, according to newly released data from the National Education Association.

Many of these laws will take effect on July 1, though a select few went into play immediately upon being signed.

Florida lawmakers are now back in Tallahassee for a special session to consider redrawing the state’s U.S. House district lines.

Florida State University business analyst Wayne Hochwarter joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's episode of Politics & Power to discuss whether tariffs should be adjusted to shield small importers; what short‑term relief (tax credits, grants, fuel support) would help Main Street; and how state budgets should adapt to tourism and construction slowdowns.

The Harveys Supermarket in Northwest Jacksonville can officially become a Winn-Dixie. According to the Jacksonville Daily Record, the city issued a permit for the conversion on April 24 for $873,700.

Peyton Miller and De'Voun Kendrick commit to Florida, giving the Gators two huge trench additions for the 2027 class.

Residents evacuated since Tuesday described the shock of fleeing the Highway 82 fire as the evacuation zones expanded and more families were forced from their homes.

St. Johns County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen sent a letter to Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas defending himself against accusations made by Kamoutsas in a social-media post and subsequent letter.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday that would drastically alter several U.S. House districts in Central and South Florida, according to our news partners at News Service of Florida.

After overwhelming support poured in from local communities and surrounding areas, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations again. The department briefly paused donations to coordinate distribution for first responders battling the Highway 82 wildfire.

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.

Four-star WR Anthony Jennings commits to Florida with elite 4.32 speed, 24 yards per catch, and game-breaking ability.

Disease and cold temperatures killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse in 2024 and 2025, according to a state report.

A cold front currently sitting over northern Georgia will sag southward through the day and should be near the FL/GA line by late evening before slipping just south of our area overnight.

The Sandalwood High School band earned a spot in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. next month, but the school still needs the community’s help to get there.

Law enforcement authorities in Florida say the body of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who went missing with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida has been found on a bridge over Tampa Bay, and his roommate has been taken into custody.

In February, the St. Johns County School District said it was bracing for the potential of a big budget gap next school year.

Officials say a volunteer firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes.

The Palm Beach Zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate.

There was plenty of suspense and even more trades, but the Jaguars stood pat and watched the opening night of the NFL draft go by without making a first-round selection for the first time in franchise history.

Flagler College is set to take a major step forward in its athletic future, announcing plans to join the Sunshine State Conference as a full member beginning with the 2027–28 academic year.

President Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.

From rising housing and insurance costs to everyday expenses, affordability is taking center stage on the Florida gubernatorial campaign trail, reflecting what experts say is a growing strain on residents’ quality of life.

Wildfires are burning across Florida during the driest period in decades.

After overwhelming support poured in from local communities and surrounding areas, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations again. The department briefly paused donations to coordinate distribution for first responders battling the Highway 82 wildfire.

Fallen trees and limbs scattered across Georgia by Hurricane Helene more than a year ago are now helping fuel destructive wildfires in the state.

As wildfires continue to burn across Florida, the Florida National Guard has stepped in to support firefighting efforts, deploying helicopters and aircraft to help suppress the flames. News4JAX reporter Andrea Snody has more on how the National Guard got involved and what that process looks like.

As some Brantley County residents struggle with the loss of their homes and others who were forced to evacuate worry they might be next, the tight-knit community is rallying to help in any way they can.

Jacksonville faces a severe drought and wildfire threat as smoke advisories continue. News4JAX’s meteorologist shares the latest updates on air quality, burn bans, and what’s ahead for local weather.

Dry conditions are prompting burn bans and water restrictions across several counties in Georgia and North Florida, with officials urging residents to take conservation seriously.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills from this year’s legislative session into law Wednesday afternoon, during a news conference at the Florida State College of Jacksonville’s South Campus.

Smoke drifting from fast-moving brush fires burning miles away is impacting air quality across Duval County and surrounding areas, prompting at least one local school to cancel outdoor activities and health officials to issue warnings.

Nahunta isn’t the only area trying to rally to help wildfire victims.

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast.

A proposed water treatment plan could send millions of gallons of treated wastewater from Jacksonville into North Florida rivers — raising both hope and concern among residents, environmental advocates and water management leaders.

Wildfires don’t just burn. When they get intense enough, they can generate their own weather. We’re talking tornadoes, powerful wind systems, and even thunderstorms.