The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit arrested four women at local massage businesses over two days in mid-July as part of an undercover prostitution operation targeting multiple locations across the city.
From a block on the Eastside to packed clubs and national stages, Billy Plummer, also known as Bigga Rankin, helped build Jacksonville’s music scene — and the people inside it.
After a recent video by News4JAX traffic anchor Sophia Vitello on problems along 103rd Street, Sophia heard loud and clear from viewers who said another roadway deserves the spotlight even more: Moncrief Road.
A Jacksonville woman says a frightening encounter inside a River City Marketplace store on the Northside has exposed what she believes is a gap in Florida law after police told her they could not file criminal charges against a man she says followed her through the store while touching himself.
A nuisance home in Jacksonville’s Sandalwood area — long plagued by reports of drugs and criminal activity — is set to be torn down after the city condemned the property.
A woman was arrested on July 16 on local warrants alleging adoption-related fraud, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman’s dead body was found on the banks of Goodbys Creek, right next to Hooters, earlier this month.
A Jacksonville man was arrested early July 19 after an off‑duty sheriff’s deputy told investigators a driver pointed a firearm and shone a blue laser into his vehicle during a road‑rage incident, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A Jacksonville man was arrested July 15 and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse after an infant was treated at Wolfson Children’s Hospital for multiple fractures, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
The St. Johns Marina boat ramp in downtown Jacksonville will close Aug. 1 for construction related to the adjacent South Bank Residences project, the City of Jacksonville said Tuesday.
WalletHub has revealed its 2026 ranking of the happiest cities in America, examining which areas in the nation spark the most joy.
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed budget puts millions of dollars toward addressing those everyday concerns, including nearly $36 million for roadway resurfacing, nearly $12 million for new sidewalks and sidewalk repairs, and $25 million for stormwater drainage projects.
After the family of DJ Bigga Rankin announced his passing on Monday, tributes flooded social media from the music industry and the Southern rap and hip-hop artists whose careers he helped launch and promote.
Good morning, Jacksonville! Expect another hot and humid summer day across Northeast Florida, with plenty of sunshine through the morning before clouds begin to build during the afternoon. High temperatures will climb into the mid-90s, but the humidity will make it feel closer to 105 degrees at times, so be sure to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Overnight, skies will gradually clear with warm and muggy conditions continuing, as temperatures settle into the mid-70s. Have a great day, and remember to keep an eye on the radar if you have outdoor plans later today.
Mayor Donna Deegan unveiled Jacksonville’s budget proposal, keeping public safety the top priority. Sheriff T.K. Waters says JSO will spend carefully, while City Council begins weeks of review amid property tax uncertainty.
Residents in the neighborhood say the house was condemned Monday, after News4JAX records show that this is the same home neighbors previously cited drug conditions and unsafe conditions at.
A multi-vehicle crash has blocked two right lanes on Interstate 95 before Heckscher Drive and Dunn Avenue, according to Florida 511.
A 12-year-old boy is recovering after investigators said he was shot during an argument between two groups of young people at Clanzel T. Brown Park Sunday night.
All lanes are closed on US-17 North at Collins Road due to a traffic light that’s out, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Mayor Donna Deegan on Monday presented a proposed $2.03 billion budget for fiscal 2026-27 to the Jacksonville City Council and announced a citywide series of budget town halls beginning Aug. 5 so residents can review priorities and ask questions.
We’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school giveaways and events around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Billy Plummer, the DJ and promoter known as DJ Bigga Rankin, died Monday, his family said. He helped launch and promote Southern rap stars including Rick Ross and T.I and was a longtime community advocate.
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Monday announced eight arrests and dozens of traffic citations over the weekend in another crackdown on street racing, dubbed “Operation Friday Night Lights.”
Mayor Donna Deegan on Monday proposed a $2.03 billion city budget for fiscal 2026-27 that keeps reserve funds intact, holds non-public-safety staffing steady and boosts spending on roads, sidewalks, septic-tank phaseout and public safety.
A man who was shot eight times Sunday night outside a food store in the Panama Park neighborhood is expected to be OK, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A 12-year-old boy was shot in the leg Sunday night during an argument between two groups of kids at Clanzel Brown Park on Moncrief Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville will experience another classic midsummer day across Northeast Florida, beginning with a mix of sunshine and clouds before temperatures quickly climb through the morning.
A University of North Florida poll of likely Florida midterm voters found that most supported the idea of phasing out property taxes until they learned of potential effects to local budgets.
Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland says Florida’s election system stands apart from the rest of the country — and the numbers back him up.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate who died at a hospital Friday afternoon.
An Amber Alert issued for a missing 13-year-old girl out of Bexley County, Georgia, just north of Waycross, was canceled Friday after she was found safe at an inn on Jacksonville’s southside.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is proposing to eliminate Route 18 as part of a broader consolidation plan that would also cut three additional routes. The changes, if approved, would take effect in October.
A legal battle between a Jacksonville homeowners association and a 28-year-old woman who inherited her late father’s home is drawing national attention and exposing deep divisions within her 55-and-older community.
A Jacksonville man with dementia wandered from an assisted living facility and was found dead in nearby woods. His family is now questioning whether staff acted quickly enough to save him.
Florida posted the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in the first half of 2026, with 27,494 properties recording foreclosure filings, ATTOM, a real estate analytics organization, said.
Seven Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters left Thursday for San Antonio, Texas, to assist with rescue operations after days of heavy rain pushed rivers across the Hill Country toward record levels, the department said.
Trevor Lawrence landed at No. 62 on the NFL Top 100 list for 2025 after not appearing on the previous ranking, a recognition that caps a breakout season for the Jaguars’ quarterback.
The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens shared photos Friday of two of the newest (and smallest) faces in the zoo’s Primate Forest.
A 41-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with “Operation Checkmate,” a multi-day Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation targeting people who use the internet to solicit children for sex, the sheriff’s office said.
A man who was found shot late Thursday night near an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside later died at the hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Residents of a Jacksonville neighborhood say they have reached a breaking point over what they describe as a nuisance home that has drawn repeated visits from law enforcement.
A paraprofessional at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center has been arrested on felony child abuse charges following an alleged incident involving a student on campus.
A former Jacksonville Marine was arrested Thursday and charged by criminal complaint with threatening President Donald Trump, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
An international Delta flight coming from the Bahamas landed at JIA after experiencing severe turbulence, and two people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to officials.
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is celebrating a major milestone Thursday: 140 years of serving the community.
A Jacksonville man who confessed to sexually assaulting at least five women he met online was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison, after pleading guilty to a string of violent attacks that police say may have left even more victims.
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday that his office collaborated with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to return $710,000 to a victim of a cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., the longtime chief executive of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, is among three finalists for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit president and CEO post, though he has not accepted a job offer and DART has not publicly identified which candidate the board selected, according to KDFW in Dallas.
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority board voted Thursday to approve a resolution that could lead to a lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville — but before anything is filed in court, board members agreed to a 30-day mediation window to see if the dispute can be resolved without litigation.
A woman was arrested on July 8 after investigators linked her to the sale of 34 gold coins worth $240,000 stolen from a FedEx distribution center in March, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A shooting is under investigation after a man was found dead early Thursday in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A Jacksonville influencer is fighting to stay in her inherited home after her HOA voted to assess a $155,000 fee — split among residents — to cover legal costs aimed at removing her.
The city of Jacksonville is inviting the community to witness a piece of history Saturday at the former Greyhound Bus Station, as officials unveil the 5th of 40 planned Civil Rights Trail markers.
A Jacksonville organization is working to change the way high school students think about skilled trades — and it’s taking that message directly to them.
A St. Augustine man wanted in Flagler County for allegedly stealing a gold necklace during a Facebook Marketplace sale was arrested after Jacksonville authorities took him into custody, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
After News4JAX reported on a Jacksonville woman fighting to stay in the home she inherited in a 55-and-older community, viewers flooded social media with one question: How can someone legally inherit a home but not be allowed to live in it?
A Camden County mother was arrested after her 1-year-old child was found unconscious and later tested positive for synthetic fentanyl, the sheriff’s office said.
A family is remembering a 29-year-old Georgia man who went missing while swimming near Huguenot Memorial Park on July 11. They set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and to transport his body back to Georgia once he is found, his sister said.
State Rep Angie Nixon, who is running in the Democratic primary for US Senate, had a preliminary court hearing in Leon County Wednesday.
A man was fatally stabbed early Wednesday morning at a condominium complex on Atlantic Boulevard in the Empire Point neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
News4JAX will begin featuring Trade Up stories in the weeks ahead, introducing viewers and readers to local students starting their journeys, employers investing in talent, and community leaders creating new pathways to economic opportunity.
Trade Up aims to highlight those opportunities by showcasing local success stories, providing information about training programs and apprenticeships, and connecting job seekers with employers who are actively hiring.
Florida drivers woke up to higher prices at the pump, with AAA reporting the state average for regular unleaded jumped 12 cents overnight.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and OneBlood will host the 10th annual Touchdown for Life blood drive on Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center.
A 32-year-old man was arrested after a child was injured in a shooting inside an apartment at the Village of San Jose Apartments on July 11, according to an arrest report released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A man faces theft and burglary charges after he was accused of stealing an ambulance from the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Fire Station 9 on Main Street Friday.
A Jacksonville firefighter was arrested July 9 on multiple felony drug and related charges stemming from a 2023 undercover narcotics investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officer has been arrested and faces termination after bodycam footage captured him punching a handcuffed, intoxicated suspect during an arrest, Sheriff T.K. Waters announced Tuesday.
A Jacksonville social media influencer says she’s being forced out of the home her late father left her after a homeowners association in an Oakleaf 55-and-older community sued to remove her from the neighborhood and proposed charging residents a $155,000 special assessment to help pay legal fees.
A GoFundMe set up for the family of a woman and her 3-year-old son had raised about $6,000 by Friday to help the three surviving children after the pair were killed in a fiery crash on I-295, according to the fundraiser and local reports.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday morning for a swimmer who went missing Saturday near Huguenot Memorial Park, officials said.
Two men were arrested after police found about 4 kilograms of fentanyl at an apartment and a large sum of cash packaged for drug distribution in a vehicle, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
The Culinary Institute of America has selected Jacksonville as the location for its future Southeast hub, marking a major milestone in the city’s efforts to transform downtown into a destination for residents, visitors and the hospitality industry.
The DONNA Foundation opened registration on Tuesday for the 20th running of DONNA Marathon Weekend, a milestone celebration that will bring thousands of runners, survivors, volunteers and supporters to Jacksonville Feb. 5-7, 2027.
Read USA offers a paid student tutor program that puts Jacksonville’s middle and high school students to work helping younger kids build strong reading skills. Student tutors receive training in literacy strategies and one-on-one mentoring techniques, then work with elementary-age children in schools and community sites across Duval County. The program boosts reading confidence and comprehension for the little ones, while giving teen tutors job experience, leadership opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in their own neighborhoods.
Several major downtown projects are moving closer to reality — from a new riverfront destination where the Jacksonville Landing once stood, to a potential Culinary Institute of America campus and a proposed Publix-anchored development in Pearl Square.
After two more incidents of gun violence on Monday left two men and a teen hurt, Jacksonville police have now reported a total of 10 people injured in seven separate shootings across the city from Friday through Monday.
We’re starting the day with warm, muggy conditions and a mix of clouds and sunshine. Temperatures will quickly climb into the upper 80s by this afternoon, with the humidity making it feel even hotter. As we move through the afternoon and into the early evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop. Tonight, showers will gradually come to an end, leaving us with partly cloudy skies and warm, humid conditions as temperatures fall into the lower 70s. Looking ahead, expect more summer heat through the rest of the week, with highs in the low 90s and a daily chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
A Jacksonville man has been arrested in connection with a 2024 hit-and-run crash that killed a local beauty supply store owner after a shoplifting incident at her business.
Former employees of Icon Preparatory School in Jacksonville say they have been unable to file their 2025 federal income taxes because they have not received correct W-2 forms — and some say they have not received W-2s at all.
A Northside Jacksonville woman says she is lucky to be alive after she says a neighbor’s tree crashed through her home Saturday during powerful weekend storms.
Grocer Kroger Co. has abandoned its plans to build up to 80 Harris Teeter stores across Florida, but it may keep the Jacksonville store that is under construction in East Arlington, as reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Five men and two women were injured in five separate incidents of gun violence across the city from Friday through Sunday, according to information from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Two men were shot in the early morning hours Sunday when gunfire erupted after a fight spilled into the street in Downtown Jacksonville, according to police.
