Jimmy and John Watson say they're being fined for trash dumped on their land by a neighbor - and they say that fine should go to the people responsible for dumping that waste.

A father and son have been charged after a road rage shooting on Interstate 10 last September killed one person and wounded three others, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Sugar Factory at the St. Johns Town Center has closed after three years, leaving locked doors and a goodbye note for customers who showed up expecting oversized desserts and giant drinks.

A new Winn-Dixie has opened in Jacksonville’s Brentwood neighborhood, bringing fresh groceries closer to residents who worried the area could become a food desert after the closure of a nearby Harveys Supermarket.

A judge sentenced four men to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the ambush shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.

A former dean of students at IDEA River Bluff Charter School in Arlington, who was accused last year of multiple felonies involving sexual conduct with a minor, pleaded guilty last week to three charges and was sentenced to time served, court records show.

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More than a decade after losing her son, Trayvon Martin’s mother says the pain of gun violence never truly goes away.

Darien Bankhead, a producer, artist and DJ known professionally as Boyband, almost quit music before a chance session helped him break through — and helped reshape how he thinks about Jacksonville and his craft.

Melissa Endrina, a Navy veteran and owner of Aloha Waffle Bar, posted a video to Instagram pleading for community support after struggling to bring in customers. What followed surprised even her.

Today in Jacksonville, you can expect a hot and humid summer day with a mix of sunshine and clouds. Temperatures will rise into the mid-90s this afternoon, though the high humidity will make it feel even hotter, with heat index values potentially exceeding 100°F. Most of the morning and early afternoon should remain dry, but scattered thunderstorms may develop later in the day, bringing brief periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning to some areas. By evening, any storms should gradually diminish, leaving partly cloudy skies and warm overnight temperatures in the mid-70s. Overall, it will be a typical Northeast Florida summer day—hot, muggy, and with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

Nearly three years after opening its first location in Jacksonville, The Sugar Factory has closed its doors at The Markets at Town Center.

Dogs, cats and plenty of wagging tails have taken over Jacksonville’s Prime Osborn Convention Center this weekend as part of a statewide pet adoption event.

Chants of “U-S-A” rolled through Pour Taproom in Downtown Jacksonville as fans watched the U.S. Men’s National Team beat Australia 2-0 in the World Cup, a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round with one group-stage match still to play.

With days remaining before Baptist Health hospitals and employed providers are scheduled to leave Cigna’s network, patients across Northeast Florida are scrambling to understand their options and determine whether they can keep their doctors.

Winn‑Dixie will celebrate the opening of its new Brentwood store Saturday, marking the final Harveys Supermarket to be converted to the Winn‑Dixie banner across Florida and southern Georgia, the company said.

A 31-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman died Friday morning when their car crashed through a bridge railing in Baker County and flipped upside down into the water, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Jacksonville was named the “Best-Run City in Florida” and ranked 18th best-run city in the nation out of 148, according to WalletHub’s 2026 Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America ranking.

The fate of incentives for a Downtown Publix has yet to be decided, but developer Gateway Jax is moving ahead with plans to demolish the former First Baptist Church main auditorium to make way for it, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Residents continue to raise concerns about safety along Sandridge Road, which FHP noted was “unlit” at the time of a crash involving an e-bike that left a 14-year-old boy dead one week ago.

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If you’re looking for a place to watch Friday’s 3 p.m. match between the U.S. and Australia in Seattle, we’ve compiled a list of spots around the Jacksonville area that are showing the World Cup.

A man in his 20s is in stable condition after being shot multiple times during a confrontation involving an armed driver Tuesday evening on Norfolk Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A Jacksonville mother came home to nothing after a fire destroyed her house Tuesday morning — and she wasn’t even in town when it happened.

Thousands of Northeast Florida residents could soon lose in-network access to Baptist Health hospitals and providers as contract negotiations between Baptist Health and Cigna remain unresolved days before a June 24 deadline.

Jacksonville’s Septic Tank Phase Out program is getting a major boost from the Environmental Protection Agency, with city leaders announcing about $6.7 million in funding to help move more than 500 homes and businesses from septic tanks to city water and sewer service in the Christobel neighborhood near Lem Turner Road and Edgewood Avenue.

A Jacksonville woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison after an infant who had been treated for multiple injuries in 2023 later died, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest and booking report.

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A 62-year-old driver who was caught on camera barreling through the Ironman Jacksonville race last month will appear in court Thursday on DUI and other charges.

Jacksonville’s city-owned utility JEA has released results from its latest employee engagement survey, as City Hall continues an investigation into concerns about workplace culture at the agency.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man accused in a fatal Brentwood shooting nearly eight months later.

A local family says an ongoing contract dispute between Baptist Health and Cigna could force them to find new doctors, travel hours for specialized pediatric care and potentially pay thousands of dollars out of pocket if a new agreement is not reached before June 23.

New questions are being raised about newly released public records tied to Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico and a state investigation into the attempted appointment of his boss to the JEA board.

A 41-year-old mother of four pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to punching a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and kicking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and will have three years of supervised release.

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The Petco Love MEGA Adoption Event is going to be June 19 - 21, 2026. Adoption fees are waived, the event is two days at Prime Osborn, parking is free, hundreds of pets to choose from!

Bethany Michel is the Founder & CEO of Wubz Media, a Jacksonville-based media company focused on supporting local businesses, community events, and animal welfare organizations through the power of social media. Through her platforms, Bethany (known as Wubz online) has helped connect thousands of residents with small businesses, local events, and shelter adoption initiatives while demonstrating the real-world impact social media can have on a community. During this segment, she discusses how social media has changed the way local businesses market themselves and why she believes it is one of the most powerful tools available to entrepreneurs today. Viewers can follow her journey on TikTok and Instagram at @wubzinmaface and @wubzgrubz, or visit www.wubzmedia.com for bookings, partnerships, and additional information.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Jacksonville 18-year-old who was last seen in Fort Pierce.

A Jacksonville man is facing multiple charges after Nassau County deputies say he was driving recklessly and under the influence with three young children in his vehicle.

The Sheriff's Office says the accident happened on Philips Highway near the Walmart, while it was raining heavily Tuesday evening.

JEA released results from its employee engagement survey, with 59% participation, as City Hall investigates workplace culture concerns. The survey includes ratings on communication, leadership confidence, manager support, and job satisfaction.

A beloved husband, father, and longtime car hauler was killed in a tragic industrial accident at a Mixon Town repair shop, leaving his grieving family seeking community support as they face life without him.

Two recent dog attack cases in Jacksonville have put a spotlight on a question many Floridians may not know the answer to: Can a dog owner — or even someone simply watching a dog — face criminal charges when an animal seriously injures or kills someone?

Jacksonville is facing strong to severe storms this week with high temperatures in the 90s and a nearby tropical system bringing heavy rain to the Gulf states, according to News4JAX’s meteorologist Katie Garner.

A coalition of local advocacy groups plans a peaceful protest Tuesday and Wednesday outside a Department of Homeland Security recruiting expo at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, organizers said.

Two members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were hospitalized Tuesday with minor injuries Tuesday that they suffered while battling a house fire.

United States Senator Bernie Sanders is taking aim at a large maritime company in Jacksonville, accusing the company of “illegal union-busting” and unsafe work conditions.

JEA recently earned a key bond upgrade from Moody’s Ratings, which said the improvement was due to stronger finances and progress in the utility’s governance. But Moody’s report also included a warning. The ongoing turmoil at the city-owned utility could send the rating in the other direction.

Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida, to expand U.S.-based manufacturing, packaging and distribution for its ACUVUE brand contact lenses.

Milling and resurfacing work began Monday on Mayport Road between Atlantic Boulevard and Dutton Island Road, and on Atlantic Boulevard to Seventh Street the Florida Department of Transportation said.

Jahaan Sweet, a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, went from Jacksonville to The Juilliard School with a purpose to collaborate that’s earned him respect from music industry megastars.

A man found stabbed Monday morning in the lower abdomen on Atlantic Boulevard, west of 295, later died at the hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Residents in a Northside Jacksonville community say large gatherings of teens at their neighborhood pool and amenity center have become a recurring issue over the past month, leaving some homeowners frustrated and concerned about safety.

A Jacksonville woman returned home Saturday to find a truck had crashed through the side of her house while she and her children were away, causing significant structural damage that stretched from the exterior wall all the way into the kitchen.

A 15-year-old Jacksonville girl, who had been reported missing, has been found, according to her parents and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man in his 40s was shot in the chest during a physical altercation with a known acquaintance Friday afternoon on Westmont St. in Jacksonville. The suspect fled the scene, and the victim, now in stable condition, is cooperating with authorities. Police say the incident is isolated, not domestic related, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Detectives are processing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and seeking information from the public.

JSO says this is happening along San Jose Boulevard near the I-295 interchange.

Soccer fans in Jacksonville showed up early and in force Thursday night as the United States faced Paraguay in their World Cup opener. The US is co-hosting the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada.

Two people were shot Friday during a drug transaction on the city’s northside in the Turtle Creek neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office just enlisted its newest member to join the agency — a police horse with no name.

Locally heavy rain and lightning remain weekend hazards

A Jacksonville family says a false emergency call led to a frightening encounter with law enforcement when dozens of officers surrounded their home and ordered them outside at gunpoint Saturday evening.

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With summer break starting for schools across the region, FBI Jacksonville is urging families to stay vigilant and protect children from online predators and exploitation.

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Mayor Donna Deegan joined city officials and advocates Friday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the LaVilla Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Heritage walking trail.

Navy wife Jacqueline Martinez had been waiting months for this moment. She and her husband, Sailor Phillip Martinez, welcomed a baby girl, Juliette, on Feb. 22 — but Phillip had yet to meet her.

All lanes reopened on Interstate 295 Northbound at Philips Highway due to a fatal crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Jacksonville is in for extreme heat with feels-like temperatures reaching 100 to 105 degrees, alongside an increased chance of afternoon showers and storms through the weekend. No immediate tropical threats expected, but rain may bring drought relief.

A Jacksonville family is mourning the loss of a U.S. Army veteran and father of two, killed last week when a drunk driver struck his vehicle on Interstate 295.

An 80-year-old Jacksonville man has to learn to walk again after two pit bulls mauled him at his daughter’s Westside home, and his family wants to know why the dogs are still on the property.

Two more Riverside restaurants are closing their doors, sharing the sad news on Facebook.

Jacksonville entrepreneur Eun Cho shares how he went from Wall Street fund manager to co-founding Haymaker Coffee Company in 2021 - and why the brand is built around hard work, perseverance, and community.

BAE Systems is cutting nearly 200 jobs in Jacksonville, and the layoffs started this week, the company confirmed to News4Jax.

Improv club hosts multiple shows now including standup

Two teenagers were shot in Jacksonville in incidents police are calling accidental, and legal experts say that label does not necessarily shield adults from criminal or civil liability.

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A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 295 West before mile marker 1 in Duval County has closed the right lane.

The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Cleveland will arrive at its new Naval Station Mayport home on Thursday morning.

Brace yourself for dangerous heat and summer showers in Jacksonville, with temperatures hitting the mid-90s, daily storm chances, and important safety tips from The Weather Authority.

A Florida man diagnosed with a rare and incurable blood cancer is not slowing down. Instead, he is preparing to ride all 21 stages of the Tour de France.

News, notes and notables from Wednesday at the Jaguars mandatory minicamp.

A longtime member of the Jacksonville City Council says Council President Kevin Carrico’s priorities are “not on the people” of Jacksonville, a day after nearly 1,000 pages of subpoenaed records were released in response to a public records request from News4JAX.

Tanner Koziol to Jacksonville was meant to be long before the tight end knew it.

The mother of a Mandarin High School student who was seriously injured in an apparent accidental shooting this weekend said her family is devastated and she is praying for a miracle as he remains in the ICU fighting for his life.

Extended conversation about Father's Day promoting mental health and emotional well being for men

Residents at a Westside Jacksonville apartment complex said they were using the bathroom in buckets last year. Their water had been shut off — not because they hadn’t paid, but because JEA said their landlord didn’t.

More than a year after a Jacksonville elementary teacher and his 1-year-old son were killed crossing Baymeadows Road, the Florida Legislature has earmarked nearly $975,000 to install a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk near Wicked Barley Brewing Company.

Father's Day experiences as an alternative to gifts

Transportation company supporting a local golfer's professional aspirations

Lifestyle Expert Anne Roy shares Father's Day Gift Ideas

Jacksonville creator Riley McBride recently returned from a 45-day European cruise with her mom, where she documented life at sea and adventures across multiple countries for her online audience. During the segment, she shared favorite destinations, memorable experiences, and what it’s really like spending over a month traveling by cruise ship. Riley is passionate about making travel feel accessible and continues to share her adventures, tips, and experiences with followers throughout the year. Follow her journey on Instagram and TikTok at @rileyymcbride and @rileymcbride3.

A Mandarin High School football player was injured Saturday in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating as an “accidental shooting.”

A man was killed and a child was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after rear-ending a semi-truck at New Kings Road and Soutel Drive on Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A man in his 20s was driven to the hospital late Tuesday night by a good Samaritan after he was shot in the leg by someone in a passing car near Moncrief Road and 21st Street West, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared dash cam video of a 62-year-old suspected drunk driver barreling through the the IRONMAN Jacksonville race, narrowly missing athletes, before police used a PIT maneuver to end the chase near Five Points.