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A portion of Buckman Street from East 24th Street to East 27th Street is blocked off due to an officer-involved shooting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Tuesday for drivers because of a spike in deadly motorcycle crashes in 2025.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and his staff concluded their six-district tour at First Baptist Church downtown, where District 1 residents submitted questions about the agency’s investigative processes and community trends.

Jacksonville police are investigating an incident alleged to have occurred at the Bartram Springs amenity center that the victim’s family is describing as an act of video voyeurism, while police have referred to the situation as one involving a “prowler.”

In a move to address the pressing need for more affordable housing in Jacksonville, City Councilman Jimmy Peluso is introducing new legislation aimed at transforming eight vacant, city-owned properties into affordable single-family homes.

For the first time in more than ten years, the city will host home playoff baseball games — and tickets are already on sale.

Insurance experts are shedding light on Direct Repair Programs (DRPs), also known as Managed Repair Programs (MRPs), after a Jacksonville homeowner said she’s been left to pay out of pocket for unfinished repairs following a water leak in her home.

The park opened over 115 years ago on March 9, 1907, bringing a renewed vibrancy to the area years after the Great Fire of 1901 ravaged downtown Jacksonville.

As the public parks at the new Southbank neighborhood prepare to open, a $2.87 million sculpture, The Pearl, will soon stand at its Central Park. Kenny L. wants to know who is paying for The Pearl.

Placemaking Jax presented by Vystar offers pop up space for creative entrepreneurs

In less than two days, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to four different shootings, each in a different part of the city.

A conversation with the winner of local singing competition

Supporters of a popular Springfield coffee shop are calling for the release of its owner, who is currently being held in federal immigration custody.

A man died in the Duval County Jail on Saturday, two days after he was found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville’s preseason opener revealed quite a few things that it has to get figured out before the Carolina Panthers come to town to kick off the regular season on Sept. 7.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 16-year-old on Monday after his 7-year-old brother accidentally shot himself less than one week ago with a gun that had been in his older brother’s bedroom.

Months after a burst pipe flooded their condo, a Jacksonville couple is still out of their home, and they blame their insurance company for the delays.

News, notes and notables from Monday's Jaguars training camp practice at the Miller Electric Center.

Once again, Hendricks Avenue between Lorimier Road and River Oaks Road had to be shut down Monday morning because an out-of-control car went crashing through several front yards.

One Third Asian House is an Asian fusion restaurant locatedin St. Johns, near Jacksonville, Florida. Its menu combines elements of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine, offering dishes such as sushi rolls, pad Thai, hibachi, and curries. The restaurant is known for using fresh ingredients and provides options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets, with both dine-in and takeout available.

One Third Asian House is an Asian fusion restaurant locatedin St. Johns, near Jacksonville, Florida. Its menu combines elements of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine, offering dishes such as sushi rolls, pad Thai, hibachi, and curries. The restaurant is known for using fresh ingredients and provides options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets, with both dine-in and takeout available.

Festival that educates the public about the importance of bees and beekeeping

Recipe to support healthy stomachs

Two Duval County public schools that got an overhaul opened to students for the first time on Monday.

Two Duval County public schools that got an overhaul opened to students for the first time on Monday.

Two Duval County public schools that got an overhaul opened to students for the first time on Monday.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for 76-year-old Miguel Torres.

Multiple lanes of I-295 W North near 103rd Street were shut down during a rainy Sunday afternoon following a crash.

A local church on Phoenix Avenue hosted a Back-to-School Jump-Off event Sunday morning, providing school supplies to children in need as summer break wraps up.

Two local women are reflecting on their experiences competing in the National Senior Games that were held in Iowa.

Jacksonville police responded early Sunday morning to a shooting at the Sunoco gas station located at 1393 Kings Road. Officers arrived around 6:10 a.m. to find two victims with gunshot wounds. A third victim later flagged down officers nearby.

Jacksonville’s Cam Little made a 70-yard field goal to end the first half against Pittsburgh on Saturday night, a kick that would have broken the NFL record had it happened during the regular season.

A Northside Jacksonville barbershop gave away backpacks with school supplies on Saturday morning.

An 11-year-old Jacksonville baseball player led his team with a dominant performance to a championship at the National USSSA All-American Games in July.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating three separate shootings that occurred early Saturday morning.

Why did the pigs cross the road? We may never know the answer, but for several days, two adventurous pigs were spotted trotting through the neighborhood, delighting and surprising locals in Murray Hill.

Gun safety is once again making headlines in Jacksonville after another child was accidentally shot with an unsecured firearm. The latest incident occurred Thursday at a home on Lem Turner Road, renewing concerns about how guns are stored in homes with children. This is not an isolated event. Just two weeks ago, a similar accidental shooting injured a child in the Mayport area. And in April, tragedy struck when a 2-year-old boy on the Westside died after finding his father’s gun and accidentally shooting himself.

The wait is finally over. Professional football in Jacksonville is back. On Saturday, the Jacksonville Jaguars are slated to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at EverBank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The matchup marks the Jags’ only home preseason game this season, with the other two taking place in New Orleans against the Saints (Aug. 17) and an in-state battle down south against the Miami Dolphins (Aug. 23).

Jacksonville has had a housing problem for years now and this might apart of the solution; new apartments could soon be built on the campus of the Avenues Mall.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is hosting a town hall on Tuesday in District Two at 6 p.m. at the Church of Eleven22 - Arlington Campus.

Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council President Kevin Carrico are going back and forth over the proposed property tax cut by the Finance Committee that was recommended hours before Florida DOGE arrived Thursday.

A Jacksonville city councilmember accused Mayor Donna Deegan of attempting to improperly route city funds through a local nonprofit for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) purposes — an allegation the mayor and United Way both strongly deny.

Gateway Jax is seeking conceptual approval from the Downtown Development Review Board for designs of its Block N7 project to replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority board voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a resolution supporting efforts to get a reentry license at Cecil Spaceport along with the development of a “space vehicle facility," according to News4JAX news partners at The Jacksonville Daily Record.

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Special flavors and prices to commemorate the day and Whataburger's 75th Anniversary

Kieran and Nancy Kate share their passion for creating in the kitchen

A father who tried to intervene in a domestic violence incident between his daughter and her boyfriend was shot by the boyfriend, who ran away from the scene, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

More than nine months after a security guard was shot and killed on Oct. 3, 2024, at the Dragon Arcade on Jacksonville’s Westside, the U.S. Marshals captured a 25-year-old wanted in the murder.

A popular food truck park in North Jacksonville that was set to shut down on Friday will now remain open, the owner told News4JAX.

Heavy rains continue across Palm Coast and Jacksonville, prompting a flood advisory as storms move inland. Get the latest forecast and what it means for your weekend plans from the News4JAX Weather Authority.

Currently, all city agencies, including the school board, must rely on the OGC for legal representation. Supporters of the change believe it could attract better candidates and potentially save the district money. However, some board members and community members worry the move is politically motivated.

A child was accidentally shot after gaining access to a gun on Thursday.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Thursday that over $44 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during July, with about $3 million of that being returned to Jacksonville residents.

In this episode, host Kent Justice sits down with two local tech leaders: Summer Vyne, CEO of Anuvision Technologies, and Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics. They discuss the upcoming Jax Tech Fest, a week-long event showcasing innovation across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, featuring seminars, panel discussions, and the exciting Jacksonville Venture Competition with a $1 million prize.

Members of the Jacksonville community are invited to honor the brave men and women who were injured or lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military on Thursday near the city’s Veterans Memorial Wall.

Eager Jacksonville Jaguars fans are going to pack EverBank Stadium on Saturday to watch the first and only preseason game.

It took a little bit of convincing, but Liam Coen is going put the big names of the Jaguars on the field Saturday night.

New details have emerged following an officer-involved shooting that left a Jacksonville man dead in St. Marys on Sunday evening.

Back to school supplies

With school starting in less than a week, Southside Estates Elementary School opened its doors on Thursday, unveiling the 101,000-square-foot campus.

Aaron Rodgers won't make his Steelers debut in Pittsburgh just yet.

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will make his professional debut playing both sides of the ball.

When a traffic signal malfunctions, it can be chaos for drivers. And a signal on Southside Boulevard apparently breaks down a lot. Jacksonville Today reader Daniel B. says about once a week, the light malfunctions. No one comes to fix it, and no police show up to direct traffic.

A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department engineer has been charged with a misdemeanor count of petty theft after investigators said they confirmed he had stolen items from several Winn-Dixie stores -- sometimes while on duty.

Mayor Donna Deegan spoke to the media after the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) arrived in Jacksonville to audit the city for what the agency calls “excessive government spending.”

The first day of school in Duval County is just around the corner, and as students prepare to return to class on Monday, district leaders are reflecting on a year of historic achievement—and looking ahead to new challenges.

Clinical research centers across the US, including the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research, are being impacted by the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement to cancel contracts and withdraw funding for vaccines being developed to combat viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are locked in as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, but it seems like that won’t stop the organization from taking some time away from the football field in the name of giving back to the community.

An Army sergeant who is from Jacksonville opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one of the country’s largest Army bases, officials said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a crash on the Trout River Bridge after a police chase came to an end Wednesday afternoon.

Lotte Plaza Market, an international supermarket that specializes in Asian groceries, said it will open its Jacksonville store Sept. 12.

The annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ showcases Jacksonville’s best wings, pulled pork, smoked brisket and more. Bono’s Real Pit Barbecue will be among the vendors on August 21st at Bowling Oaks. Enjoy your favorite BBQ with unlimited samples of some the city’s favorite craft beer, bourbons, spirits, and live continuous Blues music. All proceeds from Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ will benefit the nonprofit Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. Get your tickets via the Florida Theatre.

A man was killed and a woman was injured on Wednesday morning after a shooting in a Magnolia Gardens home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Main Street Bridge will be closed to all vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 16, for an important bridge inspection and maintenance project.

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that the team will wear its Prowler throwback jerseys in four games this upcoming season, including on Monday Night Football.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rahman Johnson, chairman of the city’s Value Adjustment Board, is set to make a “special” announcement about fee reform on Wednesday morning.

As the new school year begins, thousands of students across Duval County are facing more than just academic challenges. Many don’t know where they’ll sleep tonight—or if they’ll eat again after the school bell rings.

After more than 40 years of dedicated service to YMCAs across the country—including 14 years leading the First Coast YMCA—President and CEO Eric Mann has announced his retirement.

The Duval County School Board has approved a measure to change school boundaries for the 2026-2027 academic year, with the goal of better balancing student populations across the district.

The Duval County School Board has voted to ask the city of Jacksonville to amend its charter, paving the way for the board to hire its own legal counsel—independent from the city’s Office of General Counsel. The move passed by a 5-2 vote.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond announced on Tuesday what he called “Big Beautiful Budget Amendments” to Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed $2 billion budget.

The owner of the historic Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville has found a potential new buyer for the long-vacant buildings, Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico said on WJCT’s First Coast Connect on Tuesday.

Duval County’s Property Appraiser says she was never contacted by the state and doesn’t know where the numbers are coming from in a new state claim that Jacksonville’s property tax collections have jumped by 57% since 2020.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage of an officer-involved fatal shooting of a 71-year-old man on July 19.

Officials have released few details about what led officers with the St. Marys Police Department to shoot 27-year-old Gregory Paige, from Jacksonville, inside an apartment at the Cumberland Oaks apartment complex. However, a video circulating on social media is giving some insight into how the incident unfolded, and other videos obtained by News4JAX show the chaotic aftermath.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has disrupted several “teen takeovers” over the last few weeks, resulting in the recovery of guns, drugs and several arrests made.

Applications for free and reduced price meals are available for the Duval County Public Schools 2025-26 school year.

A company operating under “Project Newark” is looking to expand its presence in Jacksonville.

Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen showcases their summer menu

Mayor Donna Deegan will launch an initiative to highlight Jacksonville’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.

Monday morning, David Lee, 44, and his wife, Brandi Smith, 45, were found shot to death inside their home in Middleburg. Clay County investigators identified the couple’s son as their killer.

A few months after returning home from an 8-month deployment, the USS St. Louis is being called upon once again, this time to help fight drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Hours after Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia posted a letter to social media claiming that some local governments are “trying to place ‘conditions’ and restrictions” on DOGE auditors, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has responded, insisting that it’s a misrepresentation of her office’s intentions.

After two Jacksonville homes caught fire within minutes of each other following lightning strikes, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department explained how a tool could protect homes during Florida’s storm season.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in the chest on Monday after he attempted to break into someone’s home on the city’s Westside

Ruby George, 81, former executive vice president of Duval Teachers United, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy and fraud charges related to a scheme that stole more than $1.2 million from the union over nearly a decade.