A widely shared account that juveniles tried to drown a puppy at the Middleburg boat ramp was fabricated, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said Monday.
The high school football season in Florida kicks off in mid-August. Here’s a team-by-team look at individual schedules for schools in the News4JAX Florida coverage region.
High school football season in Florida kicks off in less than a month. Here is the week-by-week schedule for teams in the News4JAX Florida coverage region. This will be updated throughout the season.
A federal jury has found James Malcolm Davis, 47, of Middleburg, Florida, guilty of possession of methamphetamine and possession of firearms by a convicted felon, the Department of Justice said.
The husband of a woman killed when an intruder broke into their Clay County home and opened fire is asking the community for help as he works to rebuild his life after the tragedy.
Allen Belton took in a small chihuahua that a family pulled from the hands of a group of children at a Middleburg boat dock. He named the dog Ghost, loved him, and watched him die. Now he wants answers.
First Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 award for anyone with information that leads to the arrest of the juveniles involved in the abusive incident that led to the death of a Chihuahua-mix dog.
Clay County deputies are asking the public for help identifying a group of children accused of abusing a small dog at a local boat ramp. This incident led to the death of the animal days later.
Loved ones of a Middleburg woman killed in a head-on collision are asking for the community’s help after her devastating loss.
An 82-year-old Middleburg woman is facing a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge after a deputy found her dog locked inside a hot car last week, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
A 19-year-old man died in a crash that closed lanes of County Road 218 in both directions at Eagle Point Road in Middleburg on Wednesday morning.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX softball Super 6 rankings will be published Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through April 22.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX softball Super 6 rankings will be published Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through April 8.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen in the Grand Teton Drive area on Wednesday.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX softball Super 6 rankings will be published Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through April 1.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX softball Super 6 rankings will be published Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through March 25.
A body-worn camera video showing the arrest of a Jacksonville man during an undercover drug and gang investigation has gone viral on social media, prompting questions about whether officers used excessive force.
A blind fourth grader in Clay County is boosting her braille literacy and advocating for access to books with help from the New Worlds Reading program.
A 35-year-old man from Middleburg died after a two-vehicle crash early Saturday on eastbound Normandy Boulevard near Carter Landing Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A fraud alert and quick-thinking VyStar staff helped stop an alleged scheme targeting a 79-year-old Middleburg man. Police detained a 17-year-old suspect; $10,000 was recovered and returned.
A 17-year-old from Jacksonville is facing exploitation charges after he allegedly offered to clean the driveway of a 79-year-old Middleburg man before taking him to three separate banks to withdraw over $10,000.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX softball Super 6 rankings will be published Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through March 11.
Vivalea Sewell lost everything from clothes, shoes, food, family keepsakes and a pet during the fire on Feb. 22. Sewell told News4Jax she lived in the mobile home for more than 30 years. For those who are familiar with Middleburg, the fire happened on Angelica Avenue not too far from Alligator Boulevard.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX softball Super 6 rankings will be published Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through March 4.
Wednesday is national signing day across the country. Here’s a look at area football players who are signing with college programs. This list will be updated throughout the week.
Two Clay County deputies were injured Thursday night when they were attacked by multiple dogs while responding to a call on Foxtail Avenue in Middleburg, the Sheriff’s Office said.
New lane closures on County Road 220 that links Fleming Island and Middleburg went into effect this week, worsening a yearslong traffic backlog that drivers say has become intolerable.
A Middleburg High School teacher lost her catering business equipment and family heirlooms in a storage facility fire. Community members rally to support her through an online fundraiser.
A Clay County family is demanding changes from DoorDash after they say their Ring camera recorded a delivery driver mishandling their food order.
It was a fantastic start to the final week of the high school football regular season, with one team ending a near three-year losing skid and a perfect finish for another on Thursday night.
The ninth week of the high school football season is Friday night. Here are four games to watch followed by the next four best options. All games begin at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Family members are mourning a 35-year-old woman who was hit and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Mayport earlier this month, as a kind, outgoing woman who loved her family deeply.
News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the Ponte Vedra-Middleburg game in this gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Oct. 7 games.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 30 games.
A 36-year-old Middleburg woman involved in a prior crash died early Sunday morning when a semitruck collided with her vehicle on Interstate 95 near Bowden Road.
A 49-year-old man from Middleburg died Wednesday night in an ATV crash on County Road 209 in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 23 games.
The newly formed Clay County STEM Alliance in Middleburg, Fla., has launched its first competitive robotics team, the 'Robo Runnerz,' under the FIRST Tech Challenge. Despite not having secured all necessary equipment, the student-led team, supported by adult mentors, will participate in a regional scrimmage to gain experience and foster skills like resilience and teamwork, while the Alliance seeks community support and sponsorship to overcome financial barriers to STEM education.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared new details Thursday of the investigation into a baffling quadruple shooting on Monday morning inside a home that left two people dead, including the suspect.
The Clay County Board of Governors released its 2026 funding plan and legislative priorities.
A woman was accused of attempted murder Friday after she shot a firearm multiple times in the direction of her neighbor, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
A man was accused in a road rage incident that led to a shooting in a Middleburg Walmart parking lot, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.
A 14-year-old was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder after he was accused of shooting his parents in their Clay County home.
A two-story retail and restaurant project could be coming to an uncleared 2-acre lot in Middleburg, according to our news partner, the Jacksonville Daily Record.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 56-year-old man from Middleburg died Friday afternoon after he ran through a stop sign and crashed into a pickup truck on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County.
The father of a U.S. Navy Sailor from Middleburg who went missing while serving on the USS George Washington (CVN-73) talked about memories and the unbreakable bond with his son.
A 14-year-old was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder after he was accused of shooting his parents in their Clay County home.
A graphic video showing multiple people fighting outside of a Middleburg bar in July led to 11 arrests, including a bartender who was accused of serving alcohol to minors, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Some Clay County parents are unsure if a temporary bus route will run beyond the upcoming school year after the district told them they didn’t find a hazard on the route.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office released Trevor Lee’s arrest report, mug shot and 911 call on Tuesday. The 14-year-old is accused of fatally shooting his parents.
Monday morning, David Lee, 44, and his wife, Brandi Smith, 45, were found shot to death inside their home in Middleburg. Clay County investigators identified the couple’s son as their killer.
The best friend of a 14-year-old who is accused of killing his parents inside a Middleburg home said he didn’t believe it when he first heard the news that someone he thought he knew well was accused of a heinous act.
A 14-year-old boy is in custody in Clay County after he called 911 from a church early Monday morning to say he had killed his parents in their Middleburg home, Sheriff Michelle Cook announced.
The high school football season is right around the corner and the schedules are here. Below are schedules for teams in the News4JAX coverage region, which includes north Florida and southeast Georgia.
The Safe Animal Shelter in Clay County said it’s on the verge of closing due to the road construction projects affecting the traffic.
As Wednesday afternoon storms rolled through Northeast Florida, the impacts were felt in parts of Clay County, with nearly 7,000 power outages reported by the county’s utility.
A Jacksonville-area woman’s experience renting from one of the nation’s largest landlords is shedding light on a broader housing issue that’s now the subject of a federal investigation.
In the Navy, many toss around the word “family” casually. Divisions become families. Departments become families. Berthing members become families. Co-workers who spend 18 hours a day working together and another six sleeping near each other become family members.
An Orange Park man was arrested on Wednesday after being accused of soliciting and traveling to meet a minor for sex, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 30 games.
The parents of Kielce Gussie, the woman who delivered the first reading at Pope Francis’ funeral, shared their thoughts on this momentous occasion.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 23 games.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 16 games.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings presented by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 9 games.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday in the regular season. Records are through April 2 games.
A Middleburg couple is hoping for a miracle to happen after ICE ordered the husband, who’s been in the country illegally for over a decade, to turn himself in to return to India.
A Middleburg couple is hoping for a miracle to happen after ICE ordered the husband, who’s been in the country illegally for over a decade, to turn himself in to return to India.
A Middleburg man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a child exploitation investigation, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
A married couple that was under a months-long investigation for suspected animal cruelty is now facing criminal charges.
County Roads 209 & 220 have caused massive traffic headaches in Clay. A roadblock on 209 recently re-opened while a section of 220 is shut down.
The Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season. Records are through March 4.
Area girls weightlifters brought home seven state championships, while Fleming Island and Middleburg won team titles at the high school season-ending meet over the weekend.
Wednesday is national signing day around the country, with high school athletes signing letters of intent with college programs. Here are signees as reported by their schools. This list will be updated throughout the week.
“I thought it was great,” Winn said. “But again, at the very beginning, it’s a bunch of bull**** for the fact that there was injustice done. The Justice Department was weaponized against the people. Trump just did what he thought was right, because he knows it was all just a bunch of false allegations.”
A months-long investigation into a 63-year-old owner of a Clay County escape room led to his arrest.
A months-long investigation into a 63-year-old owner of a Clay County escape room led to his arrest.
An apartment fire at Hunter’s Run Apartments in Clay County displaced six families on Friday night. Officials said on Saturday that the initial cause "appears to be children setting off fireworks."
Christmas came early for a Ponte Vedra Beach resident who recently took home a million-dollar prize.
A Middleburg veteran received a brand new roof for free thanks to a collaboration between local businesses.
Attention, Middleburg residents in Clay County: AT&T will temporarily shut down landline phone service for equipment upgrades starting Friday night, Dec. 6 and continuing into the early morning of Saturday, Dec 7.
News4JAX has learned that long before multiple dogs were removed from a home in Middleburg, the couple that had rented the home had recently moved out of Jacksonville where dead dogs were discovered.
