Closing arguments have begun in the trial of the four men accused of the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.
Gateway Jax CEO Bryan Moll said there is momentum building in downtown Jacksonville, where cranes, construction sites and billion-dollar investments are reshaping the city’s skyline.
All lanes are blocked on Interstate 295 at Heckscher Drive due to a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning.
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.
A man was found fatally shot early Thursday morning in the parking lot of a motel on Philips Highway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville faces a red flag warning with extreme fire danger, gusty winds, and high temperatures. News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner explains the risks and gives her local forecast.
Two people were found dead Wednesday night after officers responded to a reported battery on Crossview Drive, near San Pablo Parkway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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.
An hours-long standoff between Jacksonville police and an armed man barricaded in a truck behind a Walmart on San Pablo Road ended Wednesday night when SWAT officers used gas to force him out, resulting in police shooting the suspect after he came out holding weapons.
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer and her family rebuilt the memorial that commemorates the three victims of the racially motivated shooting at the Dollar General on Kings Road.
Jacksonville’s own Angela Birch—founder of Focus Fitness in Jacksonville Beach and on Merrill Road and now a published author—is helping people rethink what it really takes to get healthy. She’s all about cutting through the noise, reminding us you don’t have to work out every day, lifting weights won’t make women bulky, and endless cardio isn’t the answer to fat loss. Instead, she encourages a balanced approach with strength training, proper nutrition, and enough rest to let your body actually do its job. Her message is simple: it’s never too late to start, and fitness should feel supportive, doable, and built to last.
Jacksonville basketball fans will have a chance to be part of history when the Jacksonville Waves open their inaugural UPSHOT League season against the Charlotte Crown at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday, May 15, 2026
"Here Tomorrow," a Neptune Beach-based nonprofit focused on suicide prevention, recently launched a program specifically designed to serve military members and first responders struggling with mental health — free from stigma and with full confidentiality guaranteed.
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.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office dive team responded to a retention pond off Max Leggett Parkway Tuesday afternoon.
A local nonprofit and a Jacksonville rental home company joiined forces to support expecting families with a free Community Baby Shower.
Five weeks after their school bus was rear-ended and forced to cancel a planned field trip, a class of kindergartners from San Pablo Elementary visited Jacksonville Fire Station 37 and then finally made it to the Jacksonville Zoo on Tuesday.
A city review of Jacksonville’s multimillion-dollar telehealth contract found no evidence of fraud or illegal conduct, but concluded the program did not deliver measurable financial benefits to taxpayers.
A woman who was home Monday night when police fatally shot a man in the front yard she shares with her neighbor said she thought fireworks were going off—until she looked outside.
A man in his 40s died early Tuesday morning after a crash near the intersection of Flicker Avenue and Ernwill Street in the Lincoln Villas neighborhood of Northwest Jacksonville, police said.
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.
The trial of the four men accused of the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones has reached its second week.
As a Jacksonville City Council investigative committee expands its review of JEA’s workplace culture and other allegations, the Jacksonville Civic Council is urging council members to drop the probe altogether.
The Block Jax is Jacksonville’s big new outdoor gathering spot, blending a food hall, live music venue, kids’ play area, dog park, and big-screen entertainment all in one place. Located on Gate Parkway just north of IKEA, it’s designed as a laid-back hangout where families, friends, and even pets can spend the day eating, listening to music, and enjoying community events.
A man was shot early Sunday morning in the Biltmore area during what one witness says was an afterparty that got out of control.
A routine dog walk at Hanna Park turned into an unexpected drug discovery — and the nose behind it belonged to a service dog owned by a Jacksonville man.
Officer Anthony “Junior” Lucano, a dedicated member of the force, has died. The department remembered him as someone who dedicated his life to service, leaving a lasting impact on those he worked alongside and the community he served.
Jacksonville’s 125th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1901 is renewing focus on how fast a blaze can spread in hot and dry weather — the same recipe behind recent wildfires burning in Southeast Georgia.
A pedestrian died early Saturday morning when they were struck by an SUV that lost control, rolled over and struck a light pole on Beach Boulevard.
A man in his early 20’s is in non-life-threatening condition after getting shot in the chest, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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 Westside Jacksonville woman is facing 11 felony animal cruelty charges after police said she intentionally drove over a group of baby ducklings earlier this week, killing them.
Drivers caught illegally passing stopped Duval County school buses will now face a $225 fine as the district’s stop-arm camera program moves out of its warning period.
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.
A 64-year-old Jacksonville woman faced 11 felony charges after Jacksonville police said she used her vehicle to intentionally run over a group of baby ducklings.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking the community for help saving the lives of underage kittens after taking in 1,096 so far this year.
A Jacksonville woman who pleaded guilty in the gruesome murder of a 41-year-old man she claimed groomed her from childhood is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.
A Jacksonville city council member has introduced a bill that would send more than $143,000 toward the rehabilitation of Historic Stanton School on Ashley Street.
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens wrapped up two days of its annual Arts for All Festival, welcoming kids with differing abilities from across Northeast Florida for art, music and time in the gardens.
Jacksonville’s Planning Department is seeking approval to update the city’s zoning code rules for home occupations in Section 656 so they match Florida Statute 559.955.
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.
Downtown Jacksonville continues to see significant growth in residents, development, and visitation, with more than 9,000 people now living downtown and $7 billion in projects planned or underway, according to the 2025 State of Downtown Report from Downtown Vision, Inc.
Police and crime scene tape were seen early Wednesday morning at the Riverview Apartments on Jacksonville’s Southside.
Edward Waters University (EWU) is taking immediate action following a series of incidents during Alumni Weekend in early April, announcing that informal, unsanctioned spring alumni gatherings on campus will no longer be permitted.
Jacksonville-area travelers have a limited window to cash in on deep-discount award flights through Delta Air Lines’ latest SkyMiles flash sale — but they’ll need to act fast.
A Fletcher Middle School student was arrested and accused of “making a serious threat of violence” against the school and possessing contraband, the principal said in a message to parents.
A local, family-owned plumbing company says it is still waiting to be paid thousands of dollars months after restoring water service to a troubled Westside apartment complex just days before Christmas.
A Jacksonville man accused of shooting a security guard at an illegal gambling operation in August 2023 was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted first-degree felony murder and armed robbery, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A 42-year-old woman was arrested Saturday after animal care officers seized nine dogs and three cats from a home and accused her of multiple counts of animal cruelty, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JaxParks, Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation Department, keeps the community active and engaged with weekly programs and events throughout the month, from free fitness classes and art workshops to live music gatherings and major vendor showcases like First Fridays at Friendship Fountain. Follow them on social media at @jaxparkscoj for the latest on all community programming, schedules, and upcoming fun.
Wildfire danger is rising in the Jacksonville area as fires impact Brantley County and surrounding regions. News4JAX’s Meteorologist Katie Garner shares an optimistic forecast for rain helping fight the fires, while drought conditions and rainfall deficits persist.
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.
A Jacksonville City Council investigative committee is expanding its review of allegations of a toxic work environment and racism at JEA, the city-owned utility.
A 27-year-old Jacksonville man was killed Sunday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a sedan at the intersection of St. Johns Bluff Road and the Interstate 295 entrance ramp, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A man in his mid-20s was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in the 6900 block of Schindler Drive, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville faces worsening drought and wildfire risk as high winds and limited rainfall impact the area. News4JAX Meteorologist Katie Garner shares the latest safety updates and forecast details.
More than five years after her son was found dead on the side of a Jacksonville road, a local mother is still searching for answers — and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Officers responded to an apartment on Collins Road on the city’s westside just after 7:45 p.m. Friday after reports of a shooting. That location is just off Roosevelt Boulevard near Knightsbridge Circle and Fulham Road. The woman died at a hospital.
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.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office sent a subpoena in recent days to JEA for records relating to a controversial lobbying contract that the agency’s CEO nixed at the beginning of the year.
Some lanes of of Beach Boulevard are closed from Ryar Road to Dean Road as crews respond to an active commercial structure fire Friday morning, officials said.
A review by Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General revealed that several employees of the Jacksonville Housing Authority may have received full salaries and benefits while also collecting workers’ compensation payments.
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Jacksonville officials have enacted an emergency burn ban across all of Duval County in response to dangerous wildfire conditions threatening the area.
Team Terrapin and Bold City Brewery are teaming up for Drink Beer, Save Turtles, a Jacksonville conservation event benefiting the Turtle Survival Alliance and local diamondback terrapin protection efforts. Taking place April 25th from 5-9 pm at Bold City Brewery on Roselle Street, the event features turtles, live music, a silent auction, special merchandise, and Bold City brews including Shell Shocked IPA. Guests can learn more about protecting turtles in Northeast Florida while supporting local conservation in a fun, family-friendly setting. For details, visit the event page at turtlesurvival.org.
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.
A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting earlier Wednesday was shot and killed by Jacksonville police after he opened fire on officers attempting to arrest him in Julington Creek, authorities said.
A man was hospitalized after being shot at a Northwest Jacksonville motel early Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has issued an immediate burn ban for all of Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions grip the area.
A four-month investigation into HealthLink Jax is nearing its conclusion, according to a Jacksonville city councilman who initially raised concerns about potential illegal misconduct and misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Dr. Ludie Bond is with Florida Forestry Services and joins us via Zoom to discuss the growing wildfires in Northeast Florida.
