Five players who the Jaguars could target with the No. 17 pick in the NFL draft
The NFL draft is just weeks away and Jacksonvilleโs main focus is on the 17th pick in the first round. While the team did address some major needs in free agency, there is still room for improvement on the roster in several areas.
Bond denied for former JSO officer accused in Clay County sex crime investigation involving teen
Bond was denied Thursday morning for the former Jacksonville Sheriffโs Officer who was arrested in connection to a sex crime investigation involving a teenage girl, one of the incidents allegedly taking place at the victimโs church.
Chairman of JAXPORT addresses impact on supply chain after Baltimore bridge collapse
As concerns arise over the effect of the Baltimore bridge collapse on the supply chain, how goods are transported in and out of ports, the chairman of the Jacksonville Port Authority laid out the impact the accident is having in Jacksonville.
Haitian community in Jacksonville demands urgent action on ongoing gang violence crisis
Haitians in Jacksonville urged leaders to do more to help their community Thursday after the United Nations released new information saying gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,500 people so far this year.
County-by-county: The condition of Floridaโs bridges
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore after it was hit by a cargo ship has again put a focus on the condition of the nationโs bridges, some of which are aging. The Federal Highway Administration maintains a database of the nationโs bridges, with details on the characteristics and conditions of the bridges, based on inspections conducted by the agencies that maintain the spans.
City Council approves $10M for โStadium of the Futureโ design, engineering services
The Jaguarsโ โStadium of the Futureโ took a big step forward Tuesday night when the Jacksonville City Council voted in favor of a plan to spend $10 million to get started on the stadium's construction design and engineering services.
โPeople should feel safeโ: Civil engineer assures Jacksonville has safe bridges after Baltimore collapse
After many people woke up to news about the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsing after a cargo ship crashed into it, people wanted to know about the safety measures in place in Jacksonville.
TELL US: Does the Baltimore bridge collapse make you fearful of driving on bridges, or do you feel safe?
News4JAX Anchor Joy Purdy covered a story and shared her fear of bridges in 2022. Many News4JAX Insiders inundated Purdy with comments and praise about her vulnerability and shared their fears of bridges.
The technology JFRD would use if a marine disaster happened in Jacksonville
News4JAX spoke with local first responders about the technology used to find people stranded in the water and got a behind-the-scenes look at how the marine units for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) would rescue someone if anything like that ever were to happen here.
Sex offender guilty of hacking Jaguars video boards, exploiting children sentenced to 220 years in prison
A St. Augustine man who was accused of multiple charges, including hacking the Jacksonville Jaguars video boards and possessing and producing child sex abuse material (CSAM), has been sentenced by a judge to 220 years in federal prison.
Mayor Deegan: Dames Point Bridge has safeguards in place to prevent it from collapsing if itโs hit by a ship
After a container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan addressed the collapse and tried to ease concerns residents may have about bridge safety in Duval County.
Ship striking Baltimore bridge evokes Mathews Bridge ship crash in Jacksonville, Sunshine Skyway collapse in Tampa Bay
After a container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse, some immediately recalled a 2013 incident in Jacksonville when a Navy cargo ship struck the Mathews Bridge. The outcome was much different.
Doug Pederson gets โmotivationโ from Jaguarsโ late-season collapse
Doug Pederson spoke Monday morning at the NFL ownerโs meeting in Orlando, saying that heโll probably never come to terms with Jacksonvilleโs woeful finish to the 2023 season. The Jaguars were viewed as a potential Super Bowl contender. Instead, they melted down under the pressure.
โAll I want is justiceโ: Almost 2 years with no arrests in case of teen killed hours after high school graduation
Almost two years after a Jacksonville teenager was shot and killed just a few hours after receiving his high school diploma, his family is still waiting to see his killer behind bars.
Now that Gov. DeSantis has signed a social media ban for children under 14, do you think this will protect kids online?
Children under 14 years old will be banned from having social media accounts in an effort politicians said would save childrenโs lives. Thatโs according to the latest revamped bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Monday.
Funding pulled for Cure Violence, a program that was supposed to help solve Jacksonvilleโs crime problem
Funding for Cure Violence, a program that was designed to go to people on the street and bring solutions to conflicts before it led to violence, has been defunded after more than four years of work, millions in investments and mixed reviews.
Art in the Park - NE Florida's only Chalk Drawing Competition
Art In The Park Jax, Northeast Floridaโs only Chalk Drawing competition, returns for a fourth year to Jacksonville with the theme "Under the Sea". The festival was voted by Jacksonville Magazine readers as โBest Art Festivalโ in 2023.
City Council to consider resolution supporting legislation aiming to protect mail carriers
As attacks on mail carriers have soared in recent years, Congress is considering a bill that would provide USPS workers extra protection. Locally, Jacksonville City Council members are proposing a resolution in support of that legislation, especially in light of crimes that have happened in our area.
JEA faces nearly 900,000 cyberattack attempts in a single day
While a cyberattack in Jacksonville Beach may be surprising, what is also surprising is the number of attempts by hackers to break into JEA's electric and water supply. News4JAX has learned there have been close to 900,000 attempts in just one day to try and break into JEA computers.
Diamonds In The Rust, Spring Market gears up for shoppers
Drive to the rural side of Jacksonville and savor the country roads along the way. Bring your friends and come shop some of the Southโs favorite vendors, located in our beautiful barns pavilions and under the shaded oak hammocks. Come discover your newest Spring finds. There will be one of a kind pickinsโ such as vintage treasures, farmhouse finds, home dรฉcor, re-loved furniture, handcrafted items, unique relics, antiques, tasty treats, unique gifts and more. Our show is a unique shopping experience that you and your shopping gals and pals wonโt want to skip out on.
Why yes, another taco place is opening up in Riverside/5 points
bartaco is set to open a new location in Jacksonville, Florida, taking over the former Black Sheep restaurant space in the vibrant 5 points neighborhood. Known for its upscale street-style food inspired by the beach cultures of Brazil, Uruguay, and Southern California, bartaco offers a diverse menu featuring gourmet taco options, house-made guacamole and salsa, soups and salads, street corn, rice bowls, and desserts. With a focus on farm-to-table ingredients and a range of freshly-juiced cocktails, bartaco provides a unique dining experience. This new location will be the first in Northeast Florida, adding to the five existing bartaco locations in the state. Stay tuned for the official opening date announcement.
Going Ringside Ep. 54: From mid-card to megastar, the story of Brutus Beefcake
On this episode of Going Ringside we sit down with wrestling legend Brutus Beefcake. He had multiple gimmicks over the decades but the one he was most famous for was "The Barber". It's a gimmick he will tell you was not designed to succeed, but he made it a success. And he became one of WWF's biggest stars in its Golden Age. We also talk to him about his time moving onto World Championship Wrestling and what he does now with his life as Commissioner of Boca Raton Championship Wrestling. We also have an interview a Jacksonville man who's confined to a wheelchair but still has dreams of becoming a pro wrestler.
โDisorganized chaos that has no place in Jacksonvilleโ: Black pastor denounces Jacksonville Beach violence
A Jacksonville-based African-American pastor expressed his disappointment in the violence and shootings in Jacksonville Beach that left one person dead and three people injured on Sunday night.
2 of 4 defendants have settled lawsuits from the 2020 cargo ship fire at Blount Island
Two of the four defendants involved in a 2020 cargo ship fire at Blount Island have settled lawsuits filed by injured firefighters. Horizon Terminal Services and SSA Atlantic, LLC, have reached settlements, while Hoegh Autoliners and Grimaldi Deep Sea SPA remain as the remaining defendants. The fire, which occurred on a 15-floor cargo ship loaded with cars bound for western Africa, resulted in injuries to at least 10 firefighters during firefighting efforts. The cause of the fire was determined to be an improperly secured and loaded car on the ship. The remaining defendants are scheduled to go to trial on April 4th of this year.
LIVE RESULTS: Floridaโs presidential primary, results in Northeast Florida local races
Though President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched enough delegates to win their respective partyโs presidential nomination last week, voters in Florida will be going to the polls Tuesday to cast a vote in a Republican presidential primary.
Jacksonville officials host press conference on $147 million Emerald Trail grant
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville, and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will hosted a press conference to give more details and answer any questions about the $147 million federal grant awarded for the Emerald Trail.
Looking back at former mayorโs ties to proposed JEA sale after former utility CEOโs conviction
Former Chief Executive Officer of JEA, Aaron Zahn, found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud on Friday and could spend 25 years in prison. His Chief Financial Officer, Ryan Wannemacher, was found not guilty. Those who were on hand when the proposed sale of JEA was beginning to play out, are starting to speak out.
First Coast Gems: discover the hidden secrets of Pughโs Automotive, antique cars galore!
Sometimes you find the coolest local gems by just driving by, popping in and taking a look. That's exactly what happened when News4JAX photojournalist Mark Clanton and I spotted Pugh's Automotive off Lenox Avenue on the Westside!
Security guard โseverelyโ beaten in head with hammer during robbery at Eastside apartment complex
A man was transported to a hospital with serious injuries after he was beaten in the head with a hammer during a robbery at an apartment complex downtown Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
18-year-old mystery: Sister still advocating for her brotherโs unsolved murder after his case went cold
Joe Denard Harrell was 25 years old when he was shot and killed in the Brentwood neighborhood in 2006. Now, the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office is putting his story in the limelight in hopes of getting answers in an 18-year-old case that has gone cold.
Dharma Jax will be live from The Stout Snug
Dharma Jax consists of three members who landed in Jacksonville from Cuba.ย Their dynamic performances are high energy mixed with mashed up songs and originals in English and Spanish.ย They will be performing at the Stout Snug Saturday night from 5 - 8pm with Love Monkey headlining the night.ย The band showcased one of their original songs to entice people to check out this show.ย It was also a way for them to earn a spot on a future River City Beats segment.ย ย Facebook / Instagram:ย ย @dharmajax