AAA launches E-Ride Ready campaign to protect young e-bike, e-scooter riders
Read full article: AAA launches E-Ride Ready campaign to protect young e-bike, e-scooter ridersAs e-bikes and e-scooters surge in popularity, AAA – The Auto Club Group is launching its new “E-Ride Ready” campaign to help parents better understand the risks associated with these fast-moving devices and take steps to prevent serious injuries.
Former teachers at YMCA Tiger Academy ‘blindsided’ after learning they won’t return next school year
Read full article: Former teachers at YMCA Tiger Academy ‘blindsided’ after learning they won’t return next school yearFormer YMCA Tiger Academy teachers said they were blindsided by mass staffing changes announced on the last day of school.
Woman arrested on burglary charge in connection with repossession before tow truck driver’s deadly shooting
Read full article: Woman arrested on burglary charge in connection with repossession before tow truck driver’s deadly shootingOne arrest has been made in the shooting death of a tow truck driver attempting to repossess a vehicle at the Brentwood apartment complex.
JSO launches Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after success of Unsolved Crimes webpage
Read full article: JSO launches Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after success of Unsolved Crimes webpageThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office launched its Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after the success of the Unsolved Crimes webpage.
Bruce Hamilton: Support means everything in cancer fight
Read full article: Bruce Hamilton: Support means everything in cancer fightNews4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.
‘I don’t want to die’: 11-year-old Jacksonville girl recovering after getting mauled by pit bull
Read full article: ‘I don’t want to die’: 11-year-old Jacksonville girl recovering after getting mauled by pit bullAn ordinary afternoon of playing outside turned into a Jacksonville parent’s worst nightmare when her 11-year-old daughter was mauled by a pit bull at a friend’s home, her family said.
Man accused of murdering mother of his child in Mandarin parking lot extradited to Jacksonville
Read full article: Man accused of murdering mother of his child in Mandarin parking lot extradited to JacksonvilleThe man accused in the death of a woman found shot behind a Mandarin Chuze fitness in November 2025 has been extradited to face charges.
‘Life-changing’: Florida’s first pediatric hospice and palliative care center to open in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘Life-changing’: Florida’s first pediatric hospice and palliative care center to open in JacksonvilleA new center opening in Jacksonville aims to provide children with serious illnesses and their families something many say is hard to find: a place designed specifically for them.
Jumbo Shrimp welcome Nashville Sounds with Pride Night, bobblehead giveaway and family fun weekend
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp welcome Nashville Sounds with Pride Night, bobblehead giveaway and family fun weekendThe five-game series features a packed lineup of themed nights, giveaways, Pride celebrations, a bobblehead giveaway and opportunities for fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School security guard gave student free snacks, exchanged inappropriate messages: JSO
Read full article: Twin Lakes Academy Middle School security guard gave student free snacks, exchanged inappropriate messages: JSONew details were released after a 27-year-old Twin Lakes Academy Middle School guard was arrested Friday and charged with lewd or lascivious conduct by an authority figure involving a student, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville man charged with motel murder after telling witness he was tired of people ‘trying’ him, JSO report reveals
Read full article: Jacksonville man charged with motel murder after telling witness he was tired of people ‘trying’ him, JSO report revealsA newly released arrest report is shedding light on a deadly shooting at a Jacksonville motel that left a 40-year-old man dead.
Jax Daily Record sources identify Pepsi as a 1 million-square-foot North Jacksonville tenant
Read full article: Jax Daily Record sources identify Pepsi as a 1 million-square-foot North Jacksonville tenantPattillo Industrial Real Estate’s proposed 1.11 million-square-foot warehouse in its NorthPoint Industrial Park in North Jacksonville has generated industry speculation about a distribution center tenant.
Michelin recommends Northeast Florida restaurants for 1st time
Read full article: Michelin recommends Northeast Florida restaurants for 1st timeFor the first time, the Michelin Guide has included Jacksonville and Northeast Florida in the Florida restaurants it considers for its highest three-star rating, according to our news partner, the Jacksonville Daily Record.
2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSO
Read full article: 2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSOOne man was hit in the arm, and another was hit in the back when a gun was fired Tuesday morning during a fight at the Regency Inn on Arlington Expressway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Ransacked’: Owner of Northwest Jacksonville business says repeated burglaries has put its future at risk
Read full article: ‘Ransacked’: Owner of Northwest Jacksonville business says repeated burglaries has put its future at riskThe owner of Kitty’s Car Wash in Northwest Jacksonville said repeated burglaries in less than a month have left thousands of dollars in damage and put the business’s future at risk.
Anton Harrison dishes on OL’s growth, contract status, passion for cooking
Read full article: Anton Harrison dishes on OL’s growth, contract status, passion for cookingAnton Harrison loved it. It was just what an offensive lineman wanted to hear. New head coach Liam Coen wanted the Jaguars line to set the tone for the offense, something that made Harrison a believer right from the outset.
Twin Lakes Middle School security guard arrested, accused of inappropriate conduct with student
Read full article: Twin Lakes Middle School security guard arrested, accused of inappropriate conduct with studentA school security guard at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School was arrested Friday and accused of having inappropriate conduct with a student.
JSO releases bodycam, 911 calls from officer-involved shooting of man charged with kidnapping woman and baby, assault
Read full article: JSO releases bodycam, 911 calls from officer-involved shooting of man charged with kidnapping woman and baby, assaultThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday released body camera footage and 911 calls from the night officers shot a man charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery.
Deegan, officials demonstrate new equipment in ongoing campaign to fight litter, blight
Read full article: Deegan, officials demonstrate new equipment in ongoing campaign to fight litter, blightMayor Donna Deegan and city officials are demonstrating new equipment in the city’s ongoing campaign to fight litter and blight on Monday.
How Jacksonville musician André Troutman honors his family’s musical legacy while on the world stage with Kanye West
Read full article: How Jacksonville musician André Troutman honors his family’s musical legacy while on the world stage with Kanye WestAndré Troutman is carrying his family’s musical legacy from Jacksonville all the way to the global stage as music director for Kanye West and a featured vocalist on the artist’s latest album, “Bully.”
Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board member
Read full article: Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board memberFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is investigating a Duval County School Board residency issue involving Board Member Darryl Willie.
Person dead after being hit by JTA bus on I-95 South
Read full article: Person dead after being hit by JTA bus on I-95 SouthAt least one person is confirmed dead, following a crash on I-95 South and University Boulevard. The right lane has been blocked off since about 5:45 a.m., as Florida Highway Patrol investigates.
Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville driveway
Read full article: Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville drivewayAn elderly man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in a residential driveway Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costs
Read full article: Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costsWhat happens next is Gianna and her family will be heading to New York City where Gianna has been accepted to be a part of an experimental trial for the next phase or her cancer treatment. That is going to be at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in Manhattan.
A night of royalty: R&B legends bring “Queens” tour to Jacksonville
Read full article: A night of royalty: R&B legends bring “Queens” tour to JacksonvilleFour of the most celebrated voices in R&B history are set to share one stage this weekend as the “Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage” tour arrives in Jacksonville.
Hidden pain, open conversation: Jacksonville church takes on mental health crisis
Read full article: Hidden pain, open conversation: Jacksonville church takes on mental health crisisFor many people struggling with mental health challenges, the hardest step is simply speaking up. At a Jacksonville church, leaders are working to change that by bringing conversations about trauma, healing and emotional wellness out of the shadows and into the community.
UNF opens Perry Weather Heat Lab to combat heat-related deaths
Read full article: UNF opens Perry Weather Heat Lab to combat heat-related deathsThe University of North Florida has officially opened the Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF’s Korey Stringer Institute, a new facility dedicated to researching how extreme heat affects the human body — and how to prevent it from turning deadly.
JTA cutting services, increasing fares to make up for projected budget deficit
Read full article: JTA cutting services, increasing fares to make up for projected budget deficitThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority is set to eliminate some routes and increase some fares in order to make up for a projected $17.5 million budget deficit in fiscal year 2027.
Military family says they lost $7,400 in online Disney gift card scheme shut down by Florida court
Read full article: Military family says they lost $7,400 in online Disney gift card scheme shut down by Florida courtA military family said they lost more than $7,400 after purchasing discounted Disney gift cards from a Jacksonville-area online business that Florida authorities accused of deceptive and unfair practices.
A Jacksonville family bought a stranger an Uber. Hours later, they learned he was wanted for murder in a triple stabbing
Read full article: A Jacksonville family bought a stranger an Uber. Hours later, they learned he was wanted for murder in a triple stabbingA family in Jacksonville who had an early morning encounter with a stranger and eventually sent the man on his way in an Uber later learned that same man was wanted for murder in a triple stabbing that took place just blocks from their home.
Police ID woman, 2 men killed in triple stabbing on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Police ID woman, 2 men killed in triple stabbing on Jacksonville’s WestsidePolice released the names Friday of the woman and two men who were killed early Thursday morning in a triple stabbing in the Normandy Estates neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Westside.
Man, 30, charged in stabbing attack that left 2 men, 1 woman dead on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Man, 30, charged in stabbing attack that left 2 men, 1 woman dead on Jacksonville’s WestsideA 30-year-old man is facing three second-degree murder charges in a deadly stabbing attack this week that left two men and one woman dead on Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.
News4JAX takes you ‘Behind the Board’ for Black Music Month, highlighting the city’s evolving music scene
Read full article: News4JAX takes you ‘Behind the Board’ for Black Music Month, highlighting the city’s evolving music sceneJune marks Black Music Month, and News4JAX is shining a spotlight on Jacksonville’s evolving music scene and the creatives helping shape its sound with a new original series.
Oceanway Chick-fil-A opens Friday despite strong community pushback over safety, traffic concerns
Read full article: Oceanway Chick-fil-A opens Friday despite strong community pushback over safety, traffic concernsA new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oceanway that drew significant backlash from neighbors during its permitting and construction phases is now open across from First Coast High School.
State funding secured for ground-penetrating radar survey of former Mount Herman Cemetery in Durkeeville
Read full article: State funding secured for ground-penetrating radar survey of former Mount Herman Cemetery in DurkeevilleA Jacksonville park and community center may be sitting on top of as many as 600 unmarked graves, and there is no proof the bodies were ever moved before the land was developed. Now, state funding is on the way to find them.
San Marco residents look to drainage upgrades as hurricane season nears and rain moves in
Read full article: San Marco residents look to drainage upgrades as hurricane season nears and rain moves inSan Marco residents in a flood-prone area are watching a rainy week closely as hurricane season begins, hoping drainage improvements help prevent streets from flooding like last year’s high water.
Jacksonville man pleads guilty to doping conspiracy targeting Olympic athletes
Read full article: Jacksonville man pleads guilty to doping conspiracy targeting Olympic athletesA Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to influence major international sports competitions through doping, federal prosecutors announced.
Family says woman, stepfather among 3 killed in Westside domestic violence stabbing
Read full article: Family says woman, stepfather among 3 killed in Westside domestic violence stabbingA friend and a family member told News4JAX that two of the three people who were fatally stabbed Thursday morning on the Westside were a 27-year-old woman and her stepfather.
Friends said a Jacksonville woman bought a gun to protect herself against her boyfriend. He is now accused in her death
Read full article: Friends said a Jacksonville woman bought a gun to protect herself against her boyfriend. He is now accused in her deathA St. Johns County man turned himself in to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, more than 17 months after his girlfriend was shot and killed on Christmas morning in 2024.
Flyers warning neighbors about ‘rapist’ posted in Jacksonville apartment complex before arrest of man accused in 5 cases
Read full article: Flyers warning neighbors about ‘rapist’ posted in Jacksonville apartment complex before arrest of man accused in 5 casesDisturbing new details are emerging in the case of a Jacksonville man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at his apartment, including a warning distributed to residents before his arrest.
Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to smuggling weapons, goods, from US to Haiti
Read full article: Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to smuggling weapons, goods, from US to HaitiA Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to smuggle goods and unlawfully ship firearms, as well as to separate counts of unlawfully shipping firearms and smuggling goods from the United States, the Department of Justice said.
Shooting death of repo truck driver in Jacksonville has others in business voicing safety concerns
Read full article: Shooting death of repo truck driver in Jacksonville has others in business voicing safety concernsThe man who fatally shot a tow truck driver late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Brentwood is still on the run, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man, 46, dies in JSO custody at hospital after being found in medical distress
Read full article: Man, 46, dies in JSO custody at hospital after being found in medical distressThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said that it is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at a hospital on Wednesday.
Hurricane season prep: JEA urges Jacksonville customers to trim trees, build supply kits
Read full article: Hurricane season prep: JEA urges Jacksonville customers to trim trees, build supply kitsJEA is urging customers to take a few simple steps before hurricane season officially begins, even as forecasters predict a quieter-than-average season.
Hurricane season prep: JEA urges Jacksonville customers to trim trees, build supply kits
Read full article: Hurricane season prep: JEA urges Jacksonville customers to trim trees, build supply kitsJEA is urging customers to take a few simple steps before hurricane season officially begins, even as forecasters predict a quieter-than-average season.
2 men, 1 woman killed in domestic violence stabbing in Normandy Estates area: JSO
Read full article: 2 men, 1 woman killed in domestic violence stabbing in Normandy Estates area: JSOTwo men and a woman were found fatally stabbed early Thursday morning in a neighborhood in the Normandy Estates area of Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.
Shooter who killed tow truck driver during vehicle repossession at Jacksonville apartment complex still on the run: JSO
Read full article: Shooter who killed tow truck driver during vehicle repossession at Jacksonville apartment complex still on the run: JSOThe man who fatally shot a tow truck driver late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Brentwood is still on the run, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘They’re not going to be robbing more people’: Two men charged after food truck robbery spree ends in shooting
Read full article: ‘They’re not going to be robbing more people’: Two men charged after food truck robbery spree ends in shootingTwo men are facing multiple charges, including armed robbery and attempted murder, after a string of attacks targeting food trucks and a restaurant in Jacksonville. A worker at one of the food trucks is speaking out after being held at gunpoint.
Jacksonville’s ACPS hosts ‘Kitty Hall’ adoption event downtown
Read full article: Jacksonville’s ACPS hosts ‘Kitty Hall’ adoption event downtownJacksonville’s Animal Control and Protective Services division brought kitten season to the heart of downtown Wednesday, hosting a pop-up adoption event called “Kitty Hall” at James Weldon Johnson Park.
‘Hell to pay’: Jacksonville Aviation Authority, City Councilman Nick Howland in email feud over Cecil Airport
Read full article: ‘Hell to pay’: Jacksonville Aviation Authority, City Councilman Nick Howland in email feud over Cecil AirportA feud between Jacksonville City Councilman Nick Howland and members of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority has spilled into email exchanges obtained by News4Jax, with JAA board members accusing Howland of harassment and threats.
Family identifies tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle at Jacksonville apartment complex
Read full article: Family identifies tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle at Jacksonville apartment complexA tow truck driver fatally shot late Tuesday night while attempting to repossess a vehicle at an apartment complex has been identified by family members as Oliver Lopez.
K9s United protects the K9s that protect us
Read full article: K9s United protects the K9s that protect usK9s United’s President and Founder Debbie Johnson, a civilian from Jacksonville, Florida, never thought helping K9s would be her calling. But after learning about the tragic murder of K9 Baron from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s office in her hometown, she was inspired to become an advocate for these brave canine crimefighters.
Bruce Hamilton: Wrestling with worry — not your own, but your family’s
Read full article: Bruce Hamilton: Wrestling with worry — not your own, but your family’sNews4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton realized that along the road on a cancer journey, you have to learn to deal with the guilt that goes along with knowing family members are riddled with worry.
JSO searching for shooter after tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle
Read full article: JSO searching for shooter after tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicleA tow truck driver was shot and killed late Tuesday night in Brentwood while attempting to repossess a vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville’s new civil rights markers honor Dr. King’s North Florida legacy
Read full article: Jacksonville’s new civil rights markers honor Dr. King’s North Florida legacyThree new historical markers are now telling the story of Jacksonville’s role in the civil rights movement — and the national history that unfolded right here in Northeast Florida.
Jacksonville City Council votes down resolution aimed at keeping future jail out of historically redlined neighborhoods
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council votes down resolution aimed at keeping future jail out of historically redlined neighborhoodsJacksonville City Council voted down a resolution urging leaders to keep a future jail out of historically redlined neighborhoods, after emotional public comment and debate, as the city continues searching for new sites.
Jacksonville city council endorses plan to bring Culinary Institute of America to Downtown riverfront
Read full article: Jacksonville city council endorses plan to bring Culinary Institute of America to Downtown riverfrontThe Jacksonville City Council voted 16-2 on Tuesday to approve an emergency ordinance that endorsed a plan to provide $35 million in public incentives to lure the Culinary Institute of America to a new Downtown riverfront development.
‘I miss him every day’: Mom of teen killed at Burger King reflects on honoring son’s memory after his graduation
Read full article: ‘I miss him every day’: Mom of teen killed at Burger King reflects on honoring son’s memory after his graduationTwo days before the six-month mark of her son’s death, Natasha Jackson walked across the stage at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Wednesday in place of her son.
Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data shows
Read full article: Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data showsDrivers on Argyle Forest Boulevard are frustrated — and the numbers back them up. Residents near the Duval-Clay County line say the road has become a daily speedway, and crash data obtained by News4JAX shows collisions are piling up at some of the road’s busiest intersections.
JEA probe panel plans its own employee survey as racism, toxic workplace claims are investigated
Read full article: JEA probe panel plans its own employee survey as racism, toxic workplace claims are investigatedJacksonville City Council’s special investigative committee examining JEA heard an update Tuesday on allegations of a toxic workplace culture and racism, but members said they still have not seen definitive proof of either claim.
Baldwin students create ‘Mulvey Files’ questioning whether warning signs were missed before teacher’s arrest
Read full article: Baldwin students create ‘Mulvey Files’ questioning whether warning signs were missed before teacher’s arrestStudents and parents at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School raised concerns that alleged inappropriate behavior by a longtime teacher may have gone unchecked before his arrest Friday on charges involving a student.
Jacksonville City Council members elect Nick Howland and Joe Carlucci as new president, vice president
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council members elect Nick Howland and Joe Carlucci as new president, vice presidentThe Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote on new leadership Tuesday afternoon, selecting a new president and vice president for the 19-member board.
Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes all northbound lanes on I-295 near Pulaski Road
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes all northbound lanes on I-295 near Pulaski RoadA multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 295 east between mile marker 38 and Pulaski Road has all lanes blocked on Tuesday.
‘I have found my purpose’: Officer who survived brutal on-duty assault talks healing, family toll, new role at JSO
Read full article: ‘I have found my purpose’: Officer who survived brutal on-duty assault talks healing, family toll, new role at JSOOfficer Jennifer Scott and her husband sat down with News4JAX anchor Joy Purdy for an in-depth interview about forgiveness, physical healing and the new role at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office that Scott says has helped her find her purpose after a near-fatal attack in 2023.
Sofya Dolce celebrates Filipino heritage through baking
Read full article: Sofya Dolce celebrates Filipino heritage through bakingSofya Dolce is a Filipina microbakery specializing in traditional Filipino sweet delicacies, handcrafted with care and elevated with a modern, elegant flair. Founded by Abigail Diocares, the business celebrates Filipino heritage through baked goods like polvoron and cassava cake while introducing more Jacksonville viewers and customers to authentic flavors from the Philippines. Sofya Dolce can be found at the Murray Hill Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on the shelves at Abstrakt Filipino Essence, Soul Coffee, and Spruce Coffee. Viewers can follow @sofya.dolce on Instagram or email sofya.dolce@gmail.com for more information.
Bruce Hamilton: Responding with a sense of humor goes a long way in dealing with realities of cancer
Read full article: Bruce Hamilton: Responding with a sense of humor goes a long way in dealing with realities of cancerNews4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton has learned that responding to things along his cancer journey with a sense of humor goes a long way in helping deal with life’s realities.
Jacksonville mom driving 120 mph with 3-year-old in car arrested, charged with DUI
Read full article: Jacksonville mom driving 120 mph with 3-year-old in car arrested, charged with DUIA 29-year-old Jacksonville mother who police said was under the influence while driving over 100 mph with her 3-year-old in the car was arrested and charged with a DUI.
Driver ejected after truck rolls multiple times on AC Skinner Parkway
Read full article: Driver ejected after truck rolls multiple times on AC Skinner ParkwayAll lanes of AC Skinner Parkway at Equinox Street are closed due to an accident with injuries on Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
From Army boots to operating rooms: Twin veterans begin new mission in medicine at NSU
Read full article: From Army boots to operating rooms: Twin veterans begin new mission in medicine at NSUAs Florida faces a growing healthcare worker shortage, two Army veterans are proving that service doesn’t stop after leaving the military.
Young mother, children left without place to live for 2nd time in a year after apartment fire that killed cousin
Read full article: Young mother, children left without place to live for 2nd time in a year after apartment fire that killed cousinA man who stepped up to give his cousin and her children a place to stay was killed in a fire that has once again left the young mom and kids with no home.
‘I was so scared’: Neighbors stunned after man shot and stabbed in Westside garage
Read full article: ‘I was so scared’: Neighbors stunned after man shot and stabbed in Westside garageA man was shot and stabbed Monday morning by two men while sitting inside the garage of his Westside home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Brother, community mourn 24-year-old man who died in St. Nicholas apartment fire
Read full article: Brother, community mourn 24-year-old man who died in St. Nicholas apartment fireOne man is dead, and a woman was injured after an early-morning apartment fire in Jacksonville’s St. Nicholas area, family members and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue officials said.
Mother of 3 needs place to stay after St. Nicholas apartment fire, leaving 1 dead, 1 injured
Read full article: Mother of 3 needs place to stay after St. Nicholas apartment fire, leaving 1 dead, 1 injuredOne person is dead, and another was injured after an early-morning apartment fire in Jacksonville’s St. Nicholas area, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue officials.
Parkwood Heights Elementary surprises longtime school resource officer with retirement celebration
Read full article: Parkwood Heights Elementary surprises longtime school resource officer with retirement celebrationAfter 15 years of greeting students with a friendly smile, Jacksonville Police Officer Willie Perry got a surprise he didn’t see coming. Staff and students at Parkwood Heights Elementary in Arlington surprised Perry Friday with a retirement celebration in his honor. News4Jax photojournalist Ben Schubert was there to capture the memorable moments.
1 dead, 1 injured in St. Nicholas apartment fire Sunday morning; Red Cross helping 12 people: JFRD
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured in St. Nicholas apartment fire Sunday morning; Red Cross helping 12 people: JFRDOne man is dead and a woman had to be treated for injuries at a hospital after an apartment fire early Sunday morning. JFRD Chief Aaron Bebernitz says the fire happened at the Landon Imperial Apartments on Art Museum Drive in the St. Nicholas neighborhood shortly after 4:15 a.m. Bebernitz says the Red Cross is assisting 12 people, including five children.
News4Jax goes on ride along with AmeriPro Health first responders for National EMS Week
Read full article: News4Jax goes on ride along with AmeriPro Health first responders for National EMS WeekNews4Jax got the chance to do a ride along with a Jacksonville emergency services agency on May 22 to get a real-time look at how just seconds can make a difference.
Deadly crash at 103rd Street and I-295 ramp: FHP says driver ran red light
Read full article: Deadly crash at 103rd Street and I-295 ramp: FHP says driver ran red lightA 50-year-old Jacksonville man was killed in a crash at 103rd Street and the Interstate 295 northbound entrance ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Celebrating from a higher place’: Mother of senior fatally shot at Westside Burger King accepts his high school diploma
Read full article: ‘Celebrating from a higher place’: Mother of senior fatally shot at Westside Burger King accepts his high school diplomaNatasha Jackson accepted her late son Matthew Jackson's diploma at Riverside High School's graduation ceremony after he was shot and killed while working at a Burger King.
Woman sentenced to 15 years in killing of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio
Read full article: Woman sentenced to 15 years in killing of Jacksonville rapper Julio FoolioThe only woman charged in connection with the killing of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in his death.
‘Deeply concerning’: Baldwin Middle-Senior High teacher arrested, accused of a charge involving student
Read full article: ‘Deeply concerning’: Baldwin Middle-Senior High teacher arrested, accused of a charge involving studentA teacher at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School was arrested Friday on multiple charges, including an offense against a student by an authority figure, according to a message sent to parents from the school’s principal.
Texts show JEA CEO, former chief of staff discussing Ballard Partners contract as investigations continue
Read full article: Texts show JEA CEO, former chief of staff discussing Ballard Partners contract as investigations continueThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained text messages exchanged in January 2025 between JEA CEO Vickie Cavey and the city-owned utility’s former chief of staff, Kurt Wilson, as multiple investigations into JEA continue and subpoenas target records tied to city officials, a canceled land deal and a lobbying contract.
Video shows JSO using ‘rook’ to force armed barricaded man from truck after hours-long standoff near Walmart
Read full article: Video shows JSO using ‘rook’ to force armed barricaded man from truck after hours-long standoff near WalmartThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released video detailing the events that happened during a hours-long standoff that ended with police shooting an armed man barricaded in a truck behind a Walmart on San Pablo Road.
Family seeks justice, support after an accused DUI driver with Stage 3 cancer kills Jacksonville grandmother
Read full article: Family seeks justice, support after an accused DUI driver with Stage 3 cancer kills Jacksonville grandmotherA Jacksonville family is seeking justice and asking the community for help after a grandmother was killed earlier this month while walking on a Northwest Jacksonville road.
JSO’s 3-day prostitution operation leads to 25 arrests in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: JSO’s 3-day prostitution operation leads to 25 arrests in Jacksonville BeachJacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives, working alongside Jacksonville Beach Police, arrested 25 people in three days as part of a targeted operation aimed at reducing the demand for prostitution and combating human trafficking.
‘It’s internet self-defense’: Safety experts share tips for online dating and meetup apps after sexual assault string
Read full article: ‘It’s internet self-defense’: Safety experts share tips for online dating and meetup apps after sexual assault stringA man accused of sexually assaulting three women on three consecutive days is awaiting his day in court.
A $500M project coming to Springfield could help address Jacksonville’s housing affordability crisis
Read full article: A $500M project coming to Springfield could help address Jacksonville’s housing affordability crisisA major mixed-use development planned for Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood aims to bring hundreds of new housing units to the area, including affordable and workforce housing options.
3 men arrested in connection with December double shooting on Edgewood Ave.
Read full article: 3 men arrested in connection with December double shooting on Edgewood Ave.A 26-year-old Jacksonville man is facing a murder charge after a shooting in a parking lot on Edgewood Avenue North left one man dead and another injured.
