
‘The down payment is the biggest hurdle’: 8 Jacksonville residents receive $20K grant in assistance from JWB
Read full article: ‘The down payment is the biggest hurdle’: 8 Jacksonville residents receive $20K grant in assistance from JWBThe Jacksonville City Council approved Mayor Donna Deegan’s budget Tuesday night in an 18-to-1 vote.

Independent football Super 6: Episcopal moves to No. 2; Stanton making history
Read full article: Independent football Super 6: Episcopal moves to No. 2; Stanton making historyEach Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the sixth rankings of the season.

‘Hurt and blindsided’: Laid-off JTA employee says employees were given severance packets, escorted out of headquarters
Read full article: ‘Hurt and blindsided’: Laid-off JTA employee says employees were given severance packets, escorted out of headquartersThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority is cutting hundreds of jobs to close a $39 million budget gap, and some of those employees say the impact was immediate and unexpected.

Positively JAX: More than $11K raised to help ‘Dreams Come True’ for local children with life-threatening illnesses
Read full article: Positively JAX: More than $11K raised to help ‘Dreams Come True’ for local children with life-threatening illnessesSince 1984, Dreams Come True has delivered more than 5,200 dream experiences, and News4JAX is proud to partner once again with Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia’s local dream-granting organization for our annual Positively JAX phone bank donation drive.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars Week 2 loss to Broncos
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars Week 2 loss to BroncosThe Jaguars visited Denver in Week 2 and couldn’t hold a second-half lead in a 20-13 loss. News4JAX had photographer James Gilbert capture the game in this photo gallery.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Florida State’s shootout loss to Alabama
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Florida State’s shootout loss to AlabamaFlorida State traveled to Alabama on Saturday and lost in a 50-36 offensive shootout. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will stay unbeaten against Broncos this week
Read full article: News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will stay unbeaten against Broncos this weekJaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each Friday, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game.

Donalds campaign accepts News4JAX proposal for gubernatorial debate, Jolly campaign still deciding
Read full article: Donalds campaign accepts News4JAX proposal for gubernatorial debate, Jolly campaign still decidingThe campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds says it has accepted a proposal from News4JAX to participate in a debate in North Florida.

All lanes back open after police activity on I-295 South at Pritchard Road causes backups
Read full article: All lanes back open after police activity on I-295 South at Pritchard Road causes backupsLaw enforcement vehicles were on the scene of an incident on I-295 South at Pritchard Road Thursday evening,

DCPS meets with families after newly appointed principal removed for having loaded gun on campus
Read full article: DCPS meets with families after newly appointed principal removed for having loaded gun on campusA new principal at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School is off the job after a loaded firearm was found inside his vehicle on campus Monday.

Repeated crashes along US-17 in Jacksonville prompt homeowners to protect their properties
Read full article: Repeated crashes along US-17 in Jacksonville prompt homeowners to protect their propertiesA stretch of U.S. 17 just south of the Edgewood Avenue overpass continues to raise concerns for homeowners after another vehicle crashed into a property last week.
Nights of Lights guidelines target colorful lights, inflatable displays in St. Augustine’s historic district
Read full article: Nights of Lights guidelines target colorful lights, inflatable displays in St. Augustine’s historic districtThe City of St. Augustine wants to make sure its beloved Nights of Lights celebration stays true to its roots — and now it has a new tool to help do just that.

ER doctor arrested after hitting 105 mph on I-95: JSO
Read full article: ER doctor arrested after hitting 105 mph on I-95: JSOA Jacksonville-area emergency room doctor was arrested last Wednesday after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officer clocked him driving 105 mph on Interstate 95 southbound, according to his arrest report.

City leaders tout new economic report ‘that showcases Jacksonville’s momentum’
Read full article: City leaders tout new economic report ‘that showcases Jacksonville’s momentum’Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council President Nick Howland will join other community leaders to share the results of a new economic report.

Super 6 football: West Nassau, Paxon stay 1-2; Interlachen moves into Week 5 rankings
Read full article: Super 6 football: West Nassau, Paxon stay 1-2; Interlachen moves into Week 5 rankingsEach Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the fifth rankings.

‘A destination place’: Arlington councilman, former shoppers welcome Regency Square Mall’s new chapter
Read full article: ‘A destination place’: Arlington councilman, former shoppers welcome Regency Square Mall’s new chapterDemolition has begun at Jacksonville’s Regency Square Mall, marking the end of an era for a once-popular shopping destination. Councilman Ken Amaro and former visitors, reflect on the mall’s past while looking ahead to Blackwater Development’s plans for a new mixed-use community called Nexus at Regency.

‘Praise the Lord’: Sheriff, mom learn during live news conference that missing 16-year-old with autism found safe
Read full article: ‘Praise the Lord’: Sheriff, mom learn during live news conference that missing 16-year-old with autism found safeA 16-year-old St. Augustine boy with autism who had been missing since Saturday has been found safe -- and his mother and the St. Johns County sheriff learned the good news together during a live news conference.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Florida’s 52-3 romp over Campbell
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Florida’s 52-3 romp over CampbellThe Gators hammered Campbell 52-3 on Saturday in head coach Jon Sumrall’s second game in the Swamp. News4JAX had photographer Braeden Rich capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars get things rolling with a big win over Browns in Week 1
Read full article: News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars get things rolling with a big win over Browns in Week 1Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each Friday, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game.

‘Slow down’: Oceanway residents demand traffic changes after student hit near First Coast High
Read full article: ‘Slow down’: Oceanway residents demand traffic changes after student hit near First Coast HighResidents near First Coast High School are calling for drivers to slow down and for improved traffic controls after an 11th-grade student was hit by a car. Neighbors say the area’s pedestrian beacon helps, but they believe a traffic light is needed to better protect students.

‘How were we not notified?’: St. Johns County loses lobbyist amid agricultural land law fallout
Read full article: ‘How were we not notified?’: St. Johns County loses lobbyist amid agricultural land law falloutA state law making it easier for developers to build on agricultural land has raised serious questions in St. Johns County — now, the county’s lobbying firm is walking away.

Traffic Alert: First Coast High School junior hit by car while walking to school
Read full article: Traffic Alert: First Coast High School junior hit by car while walking to schoolThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two crashes have been reported Thursday morning on Duval Station Road near First Coast High School. News4JAX has learned that one of the crashes involved an 11th-grade girl who was hit by a car while walking to school.

Trade Up: Clay County carpenter, 22, frames path to the WorldSkills ‘Olympics’ in Shanghai
Read full article: Trade Up: Clay County carpenter, 22, frames path to the WorldSkills ‘Olympics’ in ShanghaiA 22-year-old Clay County carpenter who started his own business right after high school will represent the United States in the carpentry category at the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai later this month.

Family-owned Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant Aqua Grill showcases local catches, secret recipes
Read full article: Family-owned Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant Aqua Grill showcases local catches, secret recipesRoss Hart and Chef Austin Whipple joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton and showcased some local fresh catches. Not only did they reel in some big ones, but they shared some secret recipes.

‘Entirely legal’: Jacksonville council president defends private-jet trip to Rays game on billionaire’s plane
Read full article: ‘Entirely legal’: Jacksonville council president defends private-jet trip to Rays game on billionaire’s planeJacksonville City Council President Nick Howland is defending a private-jet trip to a Tampa Bay Rays game on a plane owned by billionaire developer Patrick Zalupski, saying the trip was tied to fundraising for his political committee and that everything will be fully disclosed.

Apartment complexes tied to embattled Jacksonville landlord sold at auction for as little as $800
Read full article: Apartment complexes tied to embattled Jacksonville landlord sold at auction for as little as $800Apartment complexes once owned by self-proclaimed billionaire Jarek Tadla are being sold at foreclosure auctions for as little as $800, as tenants and new property managers work through the aftermath of months of neglect, unpaid utility bills and unsafe conditions.

Varsity 4 Super 6 football rankings: Paxon rises, Stanton moves in ahead of Week 5 Brain Bowl clash
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 football rankings: Paxon rises, Stanton moves in ahead of Week 5 Brain Bowl clashEach Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the fourth rankings.

Nassau County roots fuel Northeast Florida service dog program for kids with autism
Read full article: Nassau County roots fuel Northeast Florida service dog program for kids with autismA Northeast Florida woman is drawing on more than 40 years of dog training experience to help children with autism build confidence and independence.

‘She really is gone now’: Best friend of woman killed in hit-and-run crash reflects on arrest of man accused
Read full article: ‘She really is gone now’: Best friend of woman killed in hit-and-run crash reflects on arrest of man accusedTatiana Saleh spent four hours on the phone with her best friend Savana Pendarvis the night before Savana was killed. The call lasted until 11 p.m. She didn’t know it would be their last.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Fletcher’s upset over Creekside on Friday night
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Fletcher’s upset over Creekside on Friday nightFletcher knocked off Creekside 27-21 in Week 3 of the high school football season on Friday, Sept. 4. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.

Jacksonville attorney disputes JSO statement on repairs to DUI breath-test machine
Read full article: Jacksonville attorney disputes JSO statement on repairs to DUI breath-test machineA Jacksonville defense attorney is challenging a statement from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office about repairs made to Intoxilyzer 8000 breath-test machines.

Photo gallery: Scenes from UCF’s season-opening romp over Bethune-Cookman
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from UCF’s season-opening romp over Bethune-CookmanUCF walloped Bethune-Cookman 73-6 in the season opener on Thursday night in the Bounce House. News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Duval schools face continued HVAC concerns as Westside High students report hot classrooms
Read full article: Duval schools face continued HVAC concerns as Westside High students report hot classroomsWeeks after Duval County Public Schools acknowledged widespread air-conditioning problems and approved millions of dollars for repairs, students and parents are continuing to report HVAC concerns at local schools, with the latest complaints coming from Westside High School. News4JAX visited Westside High School on Thursday after receiving a call claiming the school had been without working air conditioning for about a week. Students interviewed on campus said they have experienced cooling issues since the start of the school year.

St. Johns County removing LPRs from state roads, but county road cameras fate unclear
Read full article: St. Johns County removing LPRs from state roads, but county road cameras fate unclearLicense plate reader technology is coming down from roads across Northeast Florida, but that doesn’t mean all of them have to go.

Super 6 volleyball: Beachside still surging; Middleburg moves into rankings
Read full article: Super 6 volleyball: Beachside still surging; Middleburg moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 1 games.

FSCJ Kent Campus looking to change brick entrance sign after multiple crashes over the years
Read full article: FSCJ Kent Campus looking to change brick entrance sign after multiple crashes over the yearsA dangerous intersection on the city’s Westside has become a recurring problem for Florida State College at Jacksonville after drivers repeatedly crashed into the brick entrance sign at the school’s Kent Campus, leaving the marker badly damaged.

Trade Up: Apprenticeships offer paid path to career in skilled trades
Read full article: Trade Up: Apprenticeships offer paid path to career in skilled tradesThe Electrical Training Alliance of Jacksonville program is different from a traditional college or even trade school path. Apprentices work full time for one of the program’s electrical contractors while attending classes one or two nights a week.

Varsity 4 Super 6 football rankings: Episcopal on the rise after unbeaten start
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 football rankings: Episcopal on the rise after unbeaten startEach Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the fourth rankings.

Florida HVAC worker caught on dog-treat dispenser video kicking homeowner’s dog, Sanford police say
Read full article: Florida HVAC worker caught on dog-treat dispenser video kicking homeowner’s dog, Sanford police sayAn HVAC technician has been arrested after he was caught on camera by a dog-treat dispenser kicking a homeowner’s dog, according to the Sanford Police Department.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Florida State’s season-opening win over New Mexico State
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Florida State’s season-opening win over New Mexico StateFlorida State topped New Mexico State 34-17 in the season opener on Saturday as the Seminoles started the year at home with a big win. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars final preseason game against Bucs
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars final preseason game against BucsThe Jaguars topped the Buccaneers 19-0 in their final game of the preseason. News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Raines’ Week 2 win over Baldwin
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Raines’ Week 2 win over BaldwinRaines rolled over Baldwin 52-14 in a Week 2 high school football game at the Graveyard. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.

‘Let’s highlight the good’: Mayor Deegan visits Moncrief after News4JAX series sparks community conversation
Read full article: ‘Let’s highlight the good’: Mayor Deegan visits Moncrief after News4JAX series sparks community conversationWhat started as a simple traffic report turned into something much bigger for News4Jax traffic anchor Sophia Vitello — and now, it’s caught the attention of Jacksonville’s mayor.

FBI investigating jewelry store on Jacksonville’s Southside, townhome in St. Johns County
Read full article: FBI investigating jewelry store on Jacksonville’s Southside, townhome in St. Johns CountyThe FBI said that it is “conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity” at a jewelry store on Jacksonville’s Southside.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Paxon’s win over Wolfson in football
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Paxon’s win over Wolfson in footballWolfson and Paxon faced off in a rivalry game in Week 1, with the Golden Eagles pulling away for a 39-12 win. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Super 6 football: Episcopal, Union County move up into top three
Read full article: Super 6 football: Episcopal, Union County move up into top threeEach Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the second rankings. Here is the Independent

Photo gallery: Scenes from Sunday’s Jaguars training camp practice
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Sunday’s Jaguars training camp practiceThe Jaguars wrapped up their 17th training camp practice of the year on Sunday at the Miller Electric Center. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the day.

Shooting near Jacksonville high school football game raises questions about safety at sporting events
Read full article: Shooting near Jacksonville high school football game raises questions about safety at sporting eventsTwo people were shot near a high school football game at Lonnie C. Miller Park, and the incident is raising serious questions about safety at sporting events.

Super 10 Coaches poll: Mandarin, Columbia, UC make big jumps in rankings
Read full article: Super 10 Coaches poll: Mandarin, Columbia, UC make big jumps in rankingsHigh school football season kicks off this week and we’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 47 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

‘It was my worst nightmare’: Father speaks after son shot at Jacksonville high school football game
Read full article: ‘It was my worst nightmare’: Father speaks after son shot at Jacksonville high school football gameThe first week of high school football season ended in gunfire Friday night at Lonnie C. Miller Sr. Regional Park in Northwest Jacksonville — and for one father, the nightmare began not at the park, but with a knock at his front door. James Crews learned his 20-year-old son, Zakyri, had been shot when a parent came to the family’s home to deliver the news. “The parent had came to the house and notified us that there was an incident. It was a shooting that involved my son. We go to Shands, and this is where we’re at,” Crews told News4JAX reporter Ashley French on Saturday. Zakyri Crews was one of two people wounded when gunfire broke out near a game between Young Kids Academy and Joshua Christian Academy. A 19-year-old woman was also struck in the leg. Both were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Bazaar47 takes over Downtown Gainesville for Grand Opening this weekend
Read full article: Bazaar47 takes over Downtown Gainesville for Grand Opening this weekendA “new” third space and event venue is opening in Downtown Gainesville this weekend. Bazaar47 officially opens its doors to the public on Aug. 22 and is hosting a block party to celebrate.

Parents say DCPS students swelter in classrooms as air conditioning failures hit multiple schools during heat wave
Read full article: Parents say DCPS students swelter in classrooms as air conditioning failures hit multiple schools during heat waveParents and students have been sounding the alarm since the first day of school: broken and failing air conditioning in Duval County classrooms during a heat wave.

VIDEO: Dust devil caught on camera spinning up dirt in Green Cove Springs
Read full article: VIDEO: Dust devil caught on camera spinning up dirt in Green Cove SpringsA News4JAX viewer captured video of a dust devil spawning and spinning up dirt and dust in Green Cove Springs. The tower of whirling dust appeared to be at least 20 feet high.

Super 6 independent football rankings: West Nassau cements spot at the top
Read full article: Super 6 independent football rankings: West Nassau cements spot at the topEach Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the second rankings.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Monday’s Jaguars training camp practice
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Monday’s Jaguars training camp practiceThe Jaguars were back to practice on Monday at the Miller Electric Center. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery. Check out scenes from the day by clicking through images.

127 residents evacuated after fire at St. Johns assisted living facility possibly sparked by lightning strike: SJCFR
Read full article: 127 residents evacuated after fire at St. Johns assisted living facility possibly sparked by lightning strike: SJCFRA fire Sunday night at an assisted living facility in St. Johns County forced the evacuation of 127 residents. Another 83 sheltered in place as firefighters battled the blaze, believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Clay-Bishop Kenny kickoff classic
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Clay-Bishop Kenny kickoff classicClay visited Bishop Kenny in a Week 0 kickoff classic high school football game News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from the game.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Bolles-Camden County kickoff classic
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Bolles-Camden County kickoff classicBolles hosted Camden County in a Week 0 kickoff classic high school football game News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from the game.

Planning to hit the water this weekend? Be cautious. Duval red tide alerts highlight Fort George, Kingsley area
Read full article: Planning to hit the water this weekend? Be cautious. Duval red tide alerts highlight Fort George, Kingsley areaRed tide alerts are in effect for Fort George Inlet and the Kingsley Plantation area in Duval County after state water samples detected Karenia brevis. A longtime resident says she’s staying out of the water, while a Jacksonville University researcher explains why these inland detections stand out and what symptoms to watch for.

Photo gallery: Scenes from the Mandarin-Creekside kickoff classic
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from the Mandarin-Creekside kickoff classicThe high school football season began on Friday night with both kickoff classic games and regular season games for independent schools. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the Mandarin-Creekside kickoff classic game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from the game.

‘We love you, Chace’: Community gathers to honor 7-year-old found in Northside retention pond
Read full article: ‘We love you, Chace’: Community gathers to honor 7-year-old found in Northside retention pondDozens gathered at a candlelight vigil on Jacksonville’s Northside to honor 7-year-old Chace Brown, a child with autism who was reported missing Aug. 5 and later found dead in a community retention pond. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is suspected, as Chace’s father and teachers shared memories of his smile, energy and hugs.

Jacksonville ‘super speeder’ accused of driving over 100 mph on Atlantic Blvd
Read full article: Jacksonville ‘super speeder’ accused of driving over 100 mph on Atlantic BlvdA 21-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police say he was caught driving more than 100 mph on Atlantic Boulevard.

St. Johns County could ask voters to decide on $100M conservation bond this fall. Here’s what it would do
Read full article: St. Johns County could ask voters to decide on $100M conservation bond this fall. Here’s what it would doSt. Johns County commissioners are set to vote Aug. 18 on whether to place a $100 million land conservation bond measure on the November ballot.

Florida school districts have been slow to respond to law that would help boost coaches’ pay
Read full article: Florida school districts have been slow to respond to law that would help boost coaches’ payFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis put pen to paper last May and signed into law what high school extracurricular leaders hoped would lead to better pay. That wait continues but the hope for change does, too.

School bus, e-bike involved in separate crashes Thursday morning in Clay County: Sheriff
Read full article: School bus, e-bike involved in separate crashes Thursday morning in Clay County: SheriffClay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said two separate crashes involving students were reported Thursday morning in Clay County

High school football predictions ‘26: Independent clashes headline Week 0 games
Read full article: High school football predictions ‘26: Independent clashes headline Week 0 gamesHigh school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games. (Indicates Super 6 rankings).

Hurricane evacuation service offering Floridians a flight out for $1,250 gets criticized online; COO responds
Read full article: Hurricane evacuation service offering Floridians a flight out for $1,250 gets criticized online; COO respondsAs hurricane season nears its peak, a new service is offering Floridians a way out before a storm hits, if they’re willing to pay for it.

DCPS responds after parents report air conditioning problems at Duval County schools
Read full article: DCPS responds after parents report air conditioning problems at Duval County schoolsThe Duval County school district is responding to concerns about air conditioning problems in schools — urging patience and saying it takes the issues seriously.

Questions grow over expanding role of Jacksonville City Council attorney Jason Teal
Read full article: Questions grow over expanding role of Jacksonville City Council attorney Jason TealA joint investigation by News4JAX and The Florida Trib is raising new questions about whether Jacksonville City Council attorney Jason Teal is stretching the limits of his authority as the council’s legislative counsel.

Super 6 independent football rankings: Nassau County teams lead the way
Read full article: Super 6 independent football rankings: Nassau County teams lead the wayEach Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the first rankings.

Boyfriend shot after fight with woman’s ex-husband on Jacksonville’s Westside: JSO
Read full article: Boyfriend shot after fight with woman’s ex-husband on Jacksonville’s Westside: JSOA late-night argument outside a Westside home ended with a man being shot in the leg, and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives are now looking for the suspected shooter.

Florida man accused of cutting off fellow diver’s air supply in fight over lobster diving spot during mini season
Read full article: Florida man accused of cutting off fellow diver’s air supply in fight over lobster diving spot during mini seasonA Miami Beach man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he cut off the air supply to an 18-year-old diver who was in the water searching for lobsters, according to a report from News4JAX partner station WPLG in Miami.

91-year-old faces murder charge after wife’s death. What Florida law allows at end of life
Read full article: 91-year-old faces murder charge after wife’s death. What Florida law allows at end of lifeA 91-year-old man faces a murder charge in his wife’s death in St. Augustine Shores. An attorney not connected to the case explains Florida’s end-of-life laws and caregiver support options.

Back-to-school tech deals: Jacksonville company turns old IT equipment into affordable essentials for DCPS students
Read full article: Back-to-school tech deals: Jacksonville company turns old IT equipment into affordable essentials for DCPS studentsAs students across Duval County head back to school, one Jacksonville company is making sure a need for technology doesn’t stand in the way of learning.

‘He is very loved’: Community rallies behind Nease teacher after serious e-bike accident
Read full article: ‘He is very loved’: Community rallies behind Nease teacher after serious e-bike accidentThe friends of Derek Coghlan, a Nease High School teacher, are asking the community for help as he recovers from an e-bike accident that happened on Saturday. His former students are also sharing well wishes for his recovery.

State Data: A Duval County school ranks No. 1 in Florida for most fights; 2 other schools are in the top 10
Read full article: State Data: A Duval County school ranks No. 1 in Florida for most fights; 2 other schools are in the top 10The News4JAX I-TEAM took data about high numbers of fights reported at three local middle schools to Duval County Public Schools to get answers about how the district is handling the issue of fighting in its schools.

No charges against man accused of following woman, touching himself inside HomeGoods store, JSO says
Read full article: No charges against man accused of following woman, touching himself inside HomeGoods store, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it closed a case with no charges filed against a man accused of following a woman through a River City Marketplace HomeGoods who was sexually gratifying himself while watching her.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Monday’s Jaguars training camp practice
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Monday’s Jaguars training camp practiceThe Jaguars opened held their fifth practice of training camp the Miller Electric Center on Monday. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the day.

‘A lot of decisions could be made’: Attorney weighs in on new evidence in Bridegan murder case
Read full article: ‘A lot of decisions could be made’: Attorney weighs in on new evidence in Bridegan murder caseA Jacksonville attorney says the defense likely wasn't caught off guard by new state evidence suggesting a second person fled the scene the night Jared Bridegan was killed. The revelation comes less than two weeks before the first of three murder trials is set to begin.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Agriculture Commissioner
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Agriculture CommissionerFlorida’s Agriculture Commissioner oversees the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food. The incumbent, Republican Wilton Simpson, is seeking re-election, and will face Democrat Joey Mendoza Atkins in the general election, after the two won their respective party primaries in August.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Union County School Board, District 1
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Union County School Board, District 1Incumbent District 1 board member Christopher Hodgson defeated one challenger in the non-partisan August primary. As a result, Hodgson is re-elected. The race will not appear on the general election ballot.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Union County Commission, District 4
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Union County Commission, District 4The incumbent District 4 commissioner, Mac Johns, defeated one challenger in the Republican primary in August. Since no other candidates qualified for the race, the August primary was open to all voters, and as the primary winner, Johns is re-elected.


















