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A worsening power-grid crisis in Cuba has left millions without steady electricity, water and, in some areas, medical care, prompting worry among Cuban families living in Jacksonville who cannot reach loved ones on the island.

A man was killed Sunday night in what police described as a road-rage shootout on Edgewood Avenue West and I-95 in the Lake Forest area of Northwest Jacksonville.

A 2-year-old boy died overnight after he was shot during a domestic dispute late Sunday at an apartment complex in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.

The Block Jax drew larger-than-expected crowds for its opening weekend, and co-owner Daniel Moffatt said organizers are working to ease a sudden parking crunch that spilled into nearby properties.

The Block Jax drew larger-than-expected crowds for its opening weekend, and co-owner Daniel Moffatt said organizers are working to ease a sudden parking crunch that spilled into nearby properties.

One man was killed, and another was injured in an early Sunday morning shooting at the Gregory Cove Apartments.

The Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. gave away 60 gift baskets in a community service initiative as part of its 65th anniversary celebration on Saturday on the campus of Edward Waters University.

A man was arrested and accused of fatally shooting his father on Friday at a Jacksonville home, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who fled after an adult man was shot early this morning in the 1600 block of Hammond Boulevard, officials said.

A 30-year-old Jacksonville man died Friday after his motorcycle was struck by a car that entered his pathway on State Road 21 at Collins Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A 35-year-old man from Middleburg died after a two-vehicle crash early Saturday on eastbound Normandy Boulevard near Carter Landing Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

More than 150 people gathered at the Jacksonville Zoo for Epilepsy Alliance Florida’s annual “Walk the Talk,” sharing personal stories and raising awareness to reduce stigma around a condition that affects over 500,000 Floridians.

lau’jae Johnson scored 20 points, Mikaylah Williams had 18 points and 10 assists, and No. 2 seed LSU easily surpassed it’s nation-leading scoring average with a 116-58 victory over 15th seed Jacksonville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Two right lanes are blocked on I-10 eastbound at Cassat Avenue due to a traffic accident, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

More than 20-thousand fans packed UNF Arena over two-and-a-half weeks, as teams from across Florida competed for state titles. The event featured 48 high school games and was part of a busy stretch that saw the University of North Florida host 74 total basketball games in just 19 days.

Whether you want to catch the big game or take the family out for a night, The Block Jax, Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall, made its debut on Friday with a grand-opening celebration continuing through Sunday.

Art Bikes Jax is a unique Jacksonville-based service offering electric bike rentals and guided tours that highlight the city’s vibrant public art, historic neighborhoods, and hidden gems. Founded by Ron Rothberg, it features a fleet of custom e-bikes decorated by local artists, allowing riders to pedal (or motor) through areas like Riverside, Avondale, Downtown, and Murray Hill while discovering murals, sculptures, and architecture.

JEA is sending daily water-usage, leak and high-bill alerts to customers to help them manage utility use, avoid unexpected charges and protect local water supplies as Northeast Florida faces ongoing dry conditions.

Food festival and craft fair supporting Hunger Strike

Families in Jacksonville who fled Iran said they have been unable to reach relatives since internet service in Iran dropped sharply after fighting began Feb. 28.

A historic cemetery that was converted into a community center, tennis courts and a park could be getting funding to determine if bodies remain under the properties.

A 17-year-old from Jacksonville is facing exploitation charges after he allegedly offered to clean the driveway of a 79-year-old Middleburg man before taking him to three separate banks to withdraw over $10,000.

Three teenage girls were arrested Wednesday night after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said its officers shut down a “teen takeover” involving over 200 teenagers at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington.

Residents at a nearby condominium where a deadly triple-fatal crash happened on Atlantic Boulevard called for change in the area, where they say needs more attention to prevent crashes.

Life Time Inc. is exploring the Durbin Park area of St. Johns County for the health club chain’s second fitness center in Northeast Florida, according to a JEA filing that signals early-stage plans, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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The City of Jacksonville on Thursday launched the SHIP Single-Family Development Program to build 10 affordable single-family homes and pair eligible buyers with downpayment assistance, officials said.

As self-driving robotaxis expand across Florida, with Waymo now operating in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, Jacksonville officials are weighing a potential expansion amid growing safety concerns from transportation analysts.

Officials will cut the ribbon Thursday for the Community First Bark Park on Jacksonville’s Southside ahead of the dog park’s grand opening weekend.

The Downtown Investment Authority has approved updates to the city’s official parking rate schedule, a move leaders say is designed to make downtown parking more consistent and easier for visitors to understand.

Gas stations in Jacksonville are reporting prices as high as $4 a gallon, forcing some households to rethink budgets and travel plans.

Hayes’ legacy of excellence continues through family and supporters

Family and friends returned to a Westside Burger King on Wednesday to honor Matthew Jackson, an 18-year-old who was killed at the restaurant while trying to break up a fight.

Jacksonville is home to one of the rarest athletes of all time. Robert Lee Hayes, or Bob Hayes, sometimes even known as “Bullet Bob” for his speed, is from Jacksonville and the ONLY athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.

JEA said it is launching an independent review and an employee engagement survey after recent allegations about workplace culture.

Three teenage girls were arrested Wednesday night after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said its officers shut down a “teen takeover” involving over 200 teenagers at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington.

A firefighter with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue was arrested for battery on Tuesday after an argument between him and a co-worker escalated into a fight at a fire station in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority voted 6-0 Wednesday to begin a public notice process for a city-owned, roughly 2-acre surface parking lot next to the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in LaVilla. A step tied to the University of Florida’s planned Jacksonville graduate campus.

Crews with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said on Wednesday that they are responding to a brush fire on I-10 near Baldwin.

Three employees with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue who were accused of engaging in a “prank war” have had their future court dates canceled and are being referred to a misdemeanor pre-trial intervention program, according to court records reviewed by News4JAX.

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A vehicle fire on Interstate 95 near mile marker 368 on Wednesday has blocked two northbound lanes, causing traffic delays.

A series of rallies and gatherings this week outside the Federal Courthouse in Jacksonville aims to draw attention to a Venezuelan woman’s months-long immigration case.

Speaking with food creators about the female influences for International Women's History Month

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.

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A family of four was rushed to Jacksonville hospitals after a crash left them with serious injuries, with two being airlifted.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an 11-year-old girl last seen late Tuesday night.

Multiple issues were identified at the downtown property as Historic Stanton Inc. works to refurbish the former school

The Jacksonville Branch NAACP requested that Council President Kevin Carrico wait until the conclusion of the investigations surrounding JEA before appointing the utility’s next board member.

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.

The Special Investigatory Committee that was formed by City Council President Kevin Carrico to help review unpaid capacity fees owed to JEA held its first meeting on Tuesday.

The U.S. Senate has passed what could become one of the most sweeping housing packages in decades, a proposal local leaders say could help tackle affordability challenges in Jacksonville if it becomes law.

Talking about the restaurant's connection to the Jacksonville community

A man was fatally shot Tuesday morning by an officer with a rifle outside a Gate gas station on Bowden Road after Jacksonville police say the man pointed a gun at officers while walking toward them.

Aisling Grove is a Jacksonville-based group that plays traditional and contemporary Irish and Celtic music. Vocal music includes pub songs, fun songs, and beautiful ballads. Instrumental music includes jigs, reels, slides, slip jigs, and polkas, and tunes ranging from the Renaissance music of Turlough O’Carolan to contemporary music.

Gunfire erupted Monday night as officers chased two men on foot from a traffic stop through an Eastside neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Cold weather brings freeze and frost alerts to Jacksonville, but warmer temps are expected by the weekend. Drought and fire danger remain topics of concern, says Meteorologist Katie Garner.

The Jacksonville-based music producer said the idea to surprise the students came from a social media post that caught his attention.

Christian Barrios was arrested following a multi-county police chase after allegedly committing a double homicide at a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra. Reports indicate he confronted his girlfriend over alleged infidelity, resulting in gunfire that left two dead. Barrios, with prior convictions, faces charges including first-degree murder and grand theft, and is expected to be indicted by a grand jury, possibly facing a life sentence.

Fighting icon Ronda Rousey just arrived in Jacksonville’s home-based wrestling organization All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Fighting icon Ronda Rousey just arrived in Jacksonville’s home-based wrestling organization All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Saturday morning, community members gathered at Phillip Randolph Park for the First Coast AIDS Walk, honoring lives lost to HIV/AIDS and uplifting those living with the virus.

A major cleanup and redevelopment project is underway at Lonnie C. Miller Regional Park, where city leaders say long-planned improvements will transform the park into a larger recreational hub for Jacksonville’s northwest side.

Officers responded to a local hospital around 10 p.m. Saturday evening after an adult man arrived with a gunshot wound to his leg.

Around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to 1700 W. 12th Street after a ShotSpotter activation, an automated gunshot-detection alert.

After a six-month investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it dismantled a drug-trafficking organization operating out of the Grand Park area, leading to the felony arrests of a 52-year-old man and five brothers.

A crash has blocked the center lane on Interstate 295 North between UNF Drive and Beach Boulevard, according to Florida 511.

A Jacksonville mom reached out after seeing my story on Akshay Bhatia. Her 4-year-old daughter Harlow has the same rare disease — Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency — that Bhatia’s niece Mia passed away from. They met him at The Players Championship this week, where he signed Harlow’s shirt with a message: “Keep Fighting.”

A packed March sports calendar is expected to deliver a major economic boost to Jacksonville, driving hotel bookings and visitor spending as the region hosts everything from championship golf to youth sports and relay races.

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.

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.

News4JAX will be streaming Jacksonville 95ers home games.

The right lane is blocked on I-295 South at Dames Point Bridge due to police activity, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Florida influenced comedy makes a stop in Orange Park

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A scholarship funded by the PGA Tour and the Players Championship is helping local students pursue technology careers while honoring the memory of a young man killed in a 2023 mass shooting.

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.

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.

A woman accused of driving drunk in Jacksonville on early Thursday morning crashed her pickup truck into a police car while an officer was inside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

An embattled owner tied to dozens of Jacksonville rental properties that are going through foreclosures owes JEA hundreds of thousands of dollars.

A new outdoor food hall and entertainment venue is set to open later this month in Jacksonville. The Block Jax plans to hold its grand opening March 20, followed by a full opening weekend celebration March 20-22, according to founder and owner Daniel Moffatt.

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.

Local hip hop artist releasing new music

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.

VyStar Credit Union paired a regional survey with TransUnion data and found Jacksonville residents are experiencing high financial stress - with higher debt and delinquency than national averages. VyStar’s chief marketing officer Dana Karzan discusses a community-focused approach that includes a debt payoff challenge, financial education and fraud-prevention outreach.

The University of North Florida (UNF) announced an $8 million gift from the estate of Kernan R. Hodges to support renovations and upgrades at Hodges Stadium. The stadium is home to UNF men’s and women’s soccer and the university’s track and field teams, as well as professional Sporting Jax soccer teams.

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.

Rising gas prices are squeezing drivers across the city, and those who drive for a living say the higher pump costs are cutting into already thin earnings.

News4JAX’s meteorologist shares critical updates on a tornado watch in parts of Georgia, the impact of a strong cold front, and concerns about drought and rainfall deficits in the Jacksonville region.

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

A Jacksonville family is mourning the loss of a beloved father known for his vibrant presence, who was shot and killed inside a Northwest Jacksonville laundromat.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan criticizes a new City Council investigative committee targeting JEA, calling it politically charged. Council President Kevin Carrico says the panel will subpoena witnesses and review disputed fees, workplace allegations.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for threatening to retaliate against a witness in a federal case.