A month after an officer-involved shooting left a 14-year-old boy fighting for his life in the hospital, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that her office’s investigation determined the shooting was lawful.

A man in his 50s died following a crash at the intersection of Monument and Lee roads in Jacksonville, marking the 141st traffic fatality in Duval County this year.

Nearly identical under the metal, the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride have been leaders in the three-row SUV class since their introductions in 2020.

The Kia Sorento Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid are two strong choices for those willing to sacrifice some interior space, especially in the third row, for exceptional fuel economy and a lower price.

Sometimes all it takes is a good joke to turn our day around. On this April Fools’ Day, Dr. Kia-Rai Prewitt, a psychologist for Cleveland Clinic, explains why laughter can truly be the best medicine.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna and 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid are not just the only two traditional hybrid minivans; they are two of the best minivan choices out there.

Many midsize and large SUVs feel cumbersome in city driving, an environment better suited to smaller and more agile vehicles.

Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is taking a stab at protecting Hyundai and Kia owners riddled with theft issues as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month is around the corner.

Kia Nurse offered words of encouragement to her Los Angeles Sparks teammate Cameron Brink.

Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked.

The electric three-row SUV segment is small but quickly growing.

From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.

A man was sent to a local hospital in serious condition after colliding with an Amtrak train in the Dinsmore area of Jacksonville Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Hyundai says it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms.

Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires.

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.

A man is dead after a crash on Philips Highway on Thursday afternoon.

News4JAX takes a look at the biggest targets and the cars least likely to be stolen.

Waters said the juveniles were hot-wiring cars as portrayed in viral social media videos. He said the younger kids were being “groomed by the older teens” to do the thefts.

A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.

Seven juveniles were taken into JSO custody in connection with a police pursuit involving a stolen red Kia last week. The police report says the Kia was involved in a robbery the same day it was stolen.

A 2019 Kia sedan that was stolen from a Westside home ended up on fire in a ditch next to a Northwest Jacksonville gas station on Wednesday following a chase involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Hyundai and Kia will provide free theft deterrent software updates to millions of vehicle owners whose vehicles lack an immobilizer, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced.

A 2019 Kia sedan that was stolen from a Westside home ended up on fire in a ditch next to a Northwest Jacksonville gas station on Wednesday following a chase involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Insurance companies are raising rates or dropping coverage altogether for the cars that are at a high risk of being stolen.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office warning drivers of Kia and Hyundai vehicles to be vigilant about thefts

Major auto insurers like Allstate, State Farm and Progressive are refusing to write policies for Kia and Hyundai vehicles in certain cities. Tell us if you’ve had any issues with insurance on your Kia or Hyundai.

More than half a million vehicles in Florida are at high risk of being stolen, according to a new report from Carfax.

New York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, claiming that the automakers’ vehicles are too susceptible to theft.

A sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.

Hyundai Motor America and Kia America say they have reached a settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts.

Police started warning the public about a social media trend that continues to increase Hyundai and Kia car thefts across the United States in 2022.

An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV are among the new vehicles being introduced at the New York International Auto Show now underway.

Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.

Both the Honda CR-V hybrid and Kia Sportage Hybrid have been redesigned for 2023.

Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring.

Studies have found racial minority groups show higher levels of anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health disorders.

Clogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years.

The majority of Americans find that taking small moments throughout the day is beneficial to their mental health, according to a new Cleveland Clinic survey.

One man has died and another is in the hospital with serious injuries following a single-car crash on Bartram Park Blvd.

Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off.

One man is dead and another driver has critical injuries after a Sunday morning crash on the Main Street Bridge.

A 26-year-old mother and her two children, ages 5 and 2, were sent to the hospital with minor injuries Wednesday morning after their Kia was rear-ended on I-95 southbound by an unmarked Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office vehicle, police said.

Clay County Fire Rescue says a person died in a crash Tuesday morning on U.S. 301. MAXVILLE, Fla. – One person died Tuesday morning in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 301 just before County Road 218, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a pickup truck towing an SUV on a flatbed trailer was going north on U.S. 301 about 10:20 a.m. when it struck a Kia Cadenza. Those two vehicles continued north and hit a Ford Expedition, which struck a Hyundai Sonata. At some point, a fire began and the driver of the Kia died at the scene.

DETROIT – Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall or catch fire. Kia says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. government that no manufacturing defect has been found, but it's recalling the vehicles to mitigate any risk of fire. The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Kia and Hyundai engine fires in 2019. Kia must pay $27 million and invest $16 million on safety performance measures. Another $27 million payment will be deferred as long as Kia meets safety conditions, the NHTSA said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman who stopped to help after another driver struck and killed two horses on U.S. 301 was hit and killed after she got out of her car, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The horses died from their injuries, troopers said. She stopped to help, got out of her car and started to walk over to the other driver. But at the same moment, a red Kia Forte that was also headed south on 301 hit one of the horses lying in the roadway, flipping the Kia, which hit Nault and her Hyundai. She tried to save her mother, but Nault died at the scene.

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. - A Putnam County man was killed and a Clay County woman was seriously injured in a wrong-way crash Thursday afternoon just northeast of Palatka, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened about 3:15 p.m. on State Road 100 near County Road 309D/Bardin Road. According to the Highway Patrol, a Jeep Cherokee was traveling west in the eastbound lane of S.R. According to the Highway Patrol report, he was not wearing a seat belt. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has canceled a Missing Child Alert for a 23-month-old toddler. Officers said the child was found safe Friday morning, shortly after they announced a Missing Child Alert. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Summer is winding down and the airwaves are filled with promotions for Labor Day deals on cars. Consumer Reports has found great deals on good cars during one of the biggest car-shopping weekends of the year. We focused on CR-recommended models, meaning that they have an Overall Score that's among the best in their class. All deals are currently in effect and almost all last through Labor Day. 2018 Toyota Corolla iM CVTIncentives expire: Sept. 4, 2018MSRP: $20,510Potential savings off MSRP: $2,951Bottom line price: $17,559

In our tests, we got a decent 29 mpg overall with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and the 3.5-liter V6 returned 24 mpg overall. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is pleasant and returned 28 mpg overall in our tests; the uplevel 2.0-liter turbo-four packs more punch. The 3.0-liter diesel V6 version is expensive but delivers effortless thrust and returns a class-leading 20 mpg overall. Plug-in and hybrid versions are available; the latter returned an impressive 39 mpg overall in our tests. A very frugal hybrid LE gets 47 mpg overall without any sacrifice in trunk space.

LAS VEGAS – Kia showed off a new all-electric SUV concept Monday that it hopes will have a range of 238 miles on a single charge. That number is significant since, just a few years ago, mass-production electric vehicles were doing well if they hit 100 miles on a single charge. Full Screen 1 / 9 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptFor Kia, the concept vehicle unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas is called the Niro EV Concept. It also has a light-up panel instead of the traditional air intake, since electric cars don't need as much cooling ability as traditional gasoline-powered cars. 2018 Kia Niro EV ConceptThe company's YouTube channel also has a video touting other future-minded ideas, like separate sound zones for front and rear passengers, a touchscreen interface integrated into the steering wheel and technology to make the pillars on the sides of the windshield seem transparent.