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Boater Skip Days sees a significant decline in arrests compared to last year
Read full article: Boater Skip Days sees a significant decline in arrests compared to last yearAccording to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, there were 21 arrests connected to the event last year. This year, across all agencies, was down to 8. That number included Boating Under the Influence and 1 person arrested for battery on a law enforcement office.
Pride Month: Jacksonville-based nonprofit The Queer Trans Project provides free gender-affirming care across the country
Read full article: Pride Month: Jacksonville-based nonprofit The Queer Trans Project provides free gender-affirming care across the countryThe Queer Trans Project is a Jacksonville-based, trans-led nonprofit that provides free gender-affirming resources to people across the country.
Three Generations, One Housing Crisis: What ‘Affordable’ means in 2025
Read full article: Three Generations, One Housing Crisis: What ‘Affordable’ means in 2025As part of our ongoing Addressing A4dability series, News4JAX gathered voices from three different generations — Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z — to discuss the challenges they face when it comes to affording a place to live.
A Clay County man reported $4K was stolen during his arrest. An investigation followed, and a deputy was fired
Read full article: A Clay County man reported $4K was stolen during his arrest. An investigation followed, and a deputy was firedA man's traffic stop and arrest led to an administrative investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation looked into the 21-year-old deputy’s actions after the man reported that approximately $4,000 had been stolen from him during his arrest.
LIVE RADAR: Heavy rain moves through Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Heavy rain moves through Northeast FloridaJacksonville and surrounding areas are facing a wet weather impact day, with storms and heavy rain expected to continue through the weekend before temperatures rise into the 90s.
Celebrating Pride: How the LGBTQ Community Fund is making a lasting difference for local nonprofits
Read full article: Celebrating Pride: How the LGBTQ Community Fund is making a lasting difference for local nonprofitsNews4JAX is celebrating Pride Month this June by highlighting our unique and vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, and Wednesday, we’re shining a light on the LGBTQ Community Fund.
Pride Month 2025: Celebrating the rich history of Jax River City Pride
Read full article: Pride Month 2025: Celebrating the rich history of Jax River City PrideJax River City Pride is a local 501 (c)(3) nonprofit all-volunteer organization that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with a festival and parade each October in the Five Points area.
FDEM hosts press conference, urges Floridians to make final preps for hurricane season
Read full article: FDEM hosts press conference, urges Floridians to make final preps for hurricane seasonThe Florida Division of Emergency Management held a press conference, urging Floridians to make their final preparations before hurricane season starts on June 1.
Councilman says city directed JSO not to enforce local immigration laws. But mayor’s office calls it legal advice
Read full article: Councilman says city directed JSO not to enforce local immigration laws. But mayor’s office calls it legal adviceA social media post made by the Jacksonville City Council president on Thursday sparked questions about police enforcement of local and state immigration laws in the city.
La temporada de huracanes en Florida comienza el 1 de junio. Esto es lo que necesita saber para estar preparado
Read full article: La temporada de huracanes en Florida comienza el 1 de junio. Esto es lo que necesita saber para estar preparadoExpertos del Servicio Metereológico Nacional predicen una actividad de huracanes superior al promedio para este año en el Atlántico. Por lo tanto, meteorólogos recalcaron la importancia de estar preparado antes, durante y después de una tormenta severa.
AAPI Heritage Month: News4JAX reporter goes back to his roots with a taste of Thai cuisine at RD International Market
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: News4JAX reporter goes back to his roots with a taste of Thai cuisine at RD International MarketNews4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger goes inside RD International to taste Thai Cuisine, taking him back to his roots.
Weather Authority Hurricane Plan: News4JAX weather team gets you prepared for the 2025 Hurricane Season
Read full article: Weather Authority Hurricane Plan: News4JAX weather team gets you prepared for the 2025 Hurricane SeasonNews4JAX is helping you get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season-- from getting your home ready to making sure your family can weather a storm, to showing you how our meteorologists conduct their storm tracking, all to help keep you informed
Activist group protests arrests of 3 people at Jacksonville City Council meeting
Read full article: Activist group protests arrests of 3 people at Jacksonville City Council meetingAn activist group is planning a protest Wednesday evening to condemn the arrests of three people following a disturbance at last night’s Jacksonville City Council meeting.
Judge says not enough probable cause to charge man with resisting with violence after incident at council meeting
Read full article: Judge says not enough probable cause to charge man with resisting with violence after incident at council meetingThree people were arrested Tuesday night after “disrupting the proceedings” at a City Council meeting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
New Florida law strengthens penalties for aggravated animal cruelty, creates abuse database
Read full article: New Florida law strengthens penalties for aggravated animal cruelty, creates abuse databaseFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Palm Beach County on Wednesday morning.
AAPI Month: Highlighting hospitality industry leader Olivia Hoblit
Read full article: AAPI Month: Highlighting hospitality industry leader Olivia HoblitOlivia Hoblit, a former chair of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Board of Directors, came to the U.S. with her family from the Philippines when she was 15.
3 arrested after disturbance at Jacksonville City Council meeting: JSO
Read full article: 3 arrested after disturbance at Jacksonville City Council meeting: JSOThree people were arrested Tuesday night after “disrupting the proceedings” at a City Council meeting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Memorial Day in St. Johns County: How first responders ensure safety for thousands of boaters and beachgoers
Read full article: Memorial Day in St. Johns County: How first responders ensure safety for thousands of boaters and beachgoersThousands of boaters and beachgoers in Northeast Florida went out on the water to take advantage of the long holiday weekend.
AAPI Month: Celebrating local Filipino couple’s global health care mission
Read full article: AAPI Month: Celebrating local Filipino couple’s global health care missionDr. Philipp and Carmina Aldana are a Filipino power couple in Jacksonville who have dedicated their lives to helping others through their nonprofit organization, the Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival delayed hours after thunderstorms hit area, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for most
Read full article: Jacksonville Jazz Festival delayed hours after thunderstorms hit area, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for mostSunday afternoon storms caused the delay of the gates’ opening for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.
Clay County firefighters battling massive blaze at Ace Hardware into the night
Read full article: Clay County firefighters battling massive blaze at Ace Hardware into the nightAfter a massive fire broke out at an Ace Hardware in Orange Park, News4JAX viewers have sent in video and pictures of the fire.
AAPI Heritage Month: Highlighting the long-time Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Highlighting the long-time Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm on Jacksonville’s WestsideOn Jacksonville’s Westside, Wing Lee Yuen Truck Farm was a long-lasting example of the Chinese-immigrant farms that sprang up in the city during the early 1900s.
Who was behind the failed Guana Preserve land swap deal? It’s still a mystery. Here’s why
Read full article: Who was behind the failed Guana Preserve land swap deal? It’s still a mystery. Here’s whyA controversial land swap proposal for a portion of the Guana Preserve remains shrouded in mystery, even after the proposal was pulled.
Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference today
Read full article: Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event: Find your furever friend and make a difference todayOn Wednesday, May 21, on Channel 4, Passion 4 Pets is teaming up with local shelters to roll out the red carpet for rescue animals across the region with a heartwarming adoption event.
‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in Baymeadows
Read full article: ‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in BaymeadowsA devastated Baymeadows community called for city officials to prioritize building a crosswalk for Baymeadows Road after a father and son were fatally hit on Friday night.
Father killed with his 1-year-old son while crossing Baymeadows Road identified as Bayview Elementary math teacher
Read full article: Father killed with his 1-year-old son while crossing Baymeadows Road identified as Bayview Elementary math teacherA man who was killed with his 1-year-old son while crossing Baymeadows Road on Friday night was identified as a Duval County Public Schools educator, the district told News4JAX on Monday.
AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie Young
Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie YoungWe’re shining the spotlight on Kie Young, president of the Japanese Association of Jacksonville. She’s also a member of the Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board.
North Florida TPO promotes more bike riding during National Bike to Work Week
Read full article: North Florida TPO promotes more bike riding during National Bike to Work WeekThis week is “National Bike to Work Week” and several local groups hosted events to encourage people to pedal more often. North Florida TPO is promoting riding bikes more while also emphasizing ways to be safe.
Hourly garage at JAX closed indefinitely after structural damage confirmed following fire
Read full article: Hourly garage at JAX closed indefinitely after structural damage confirmed following fireA major fire that shut down Jacksonville International Airport on Friday afternoon left structural damage in the hourly parking garage, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority confirmed to News4JAX.
Could hourly garage fire delay plans for new 2,000-space, $92 million parking garage at JAX?
Read full article: Could hourly garage fire delay plans for new 2,000-space, $92 million parking garage at JAX?The city issued the permit on April 14 for contractor Balfour Beatty Construction LLC at a project cost of $92 million, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported.
Health professionals, Clay County leaders talk vaping, nutrition and recreation at health summit
Read full article: Health professionals, Clay County leaders talk vaping, nutrition and recreation at health summitHealth professionals met with county leaders in Fleming Island to discuss where the county needs to improve.
Jags owner Shad Khan planning redevelopment of Seahorse Oceanfront Inn and Lemon Bar in Neptune Beach, documents state
Read full article: Jags owner Shad Khan planning redevelopment of Seahorse Oceanfront Inn and Lemon Bar in Neptune Beach, documents stateDocuments obtained by News4JAX indicate that plans for the properties may include a private beach club, spa, fitness center, restaurant, improved Lemon Bar, parking, and retail space, transforming the area into a boutique resort hotel.
Jacksonville woman in critical condition after rescue at Atlantic Beach
Read full article: Jacksonville woman in critical condition after rescue at Atlantic BeachA Jacksonville woman in her 20s was rescued from the water at Atlantic Beach on Friday afternoon, the Atlantic Beach Police Department confirmed to News4JAX.
‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Read full article: ‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offendersA bill named after 18-year-old Creekside High grad Trenton Stewart, who was struck and killed by a reckless and impaired driver in 2023, is waiting for the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Trenton's Law" would increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders.
Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local shelters
Read full article: Find your furever friend during our Passion 4 Pets coverage on May 21, featuring adoptable pets from local sheltersOn Wednesday, May 21, on Channel 4, Passion 4 Pets is teaming up with local shelters to roll out the red carpet for rescue animals across the region with a heartwarming adoption event.
Council member proposes new option for acquiring LaVilla building for UF graduate campus
Read full article: Council member proposes new option for acquiring LaVilla building for UF graduate campusAnother option is on the table for the city of Jacksonville’s prospective acquisition of the privately held Interline Brands Inc. building to provide for the University of Florida’s graduate campus in LaVilla.
‘This is ridiculous’: Green Cove Springs considers electric rate increase amid community concerns
Read full article: ‘This is ridiculous’: Green Cove Springs considers electric rate increase amid community concernsIn Green Cove Springs, city officials are contemplating a significant change that could lead to a 20% increase in electric rates by the end of the year. The city held its first public hearing on Tuesday, where residents voiced their opinions on the proposed rate hike.
City confirms firearm registry, hires outside counsel as City Council raises questions
Read full article: City confirms firearm registry, hires outside counsel as City Council raises questionsThe Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee met Monday to address a growing controversy surrounding an alleged illegal firearm registry reportedly maintained by the city for nearly two years.
VIDEO: Surveillance camera captures dramatic moments before officer shoots man who police say attacked girlfriend
Read full article: VIDEO: Surveillance camera captures dramatic moments before officer shoots man who police say attacked girlfriendThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is giving a briefing on an officer-involved shooting that took place near 8900 Normandy Boulevard.
AAPI spotlight: Local chef Jojo Hernandez helped put Filipino flavor on the map in Jacksonville
Read full article: AAPI spotlight: Local chef Jojo Hernandez helped put Filipino flavor on the map in JacksonvilleOne local chef and restaurant put Filipino food on the map -- and on the Yelp Top 100 list.
Angie’s Subs: A Jacksonville Beach staple expands its legacy
Read full article: Angie’s Subs: A Jacksonville Beach staple expands its legacyAngie's Subs has been a staple of Jacksonville Beach for decades. As it continues to expand on its current location, the owner also has plans to go beyond its foundation in the beach community.
Hidden Gems: Jacksonville’s beaches offer more than the ocean for adventure seekers
Read full article: Hidden Gems: Jacksonville’s beaches offer more than the ocean for adventure seekersNews4JAX is highlighting Duval County’s beaches for this month’s 4 Your Neighborhood special. But beyond the shoreline, there are some hidden gems at the beaches that you don’t want to miss.
12-year-old driver caught street racing in Florida against 17-year-old, deputies say
Read full article: 12-year-old driver caught street racing in Florida against 17-year-old, deputies sayA 12-year-old and 17-year-old were cited this week after they were caught racing each other in Volusia County, according to sheriff’s officials.
Councilman claims the city has an ‘illegal firearm registry.’ Mayor’s office says ‘policy in question’ preceded Deegan
Read full article: Councilman claims the city has an ‘illegal firearm registry.’ Mayor’s office says ‘policy in question’ preceded DeeganMayor Donna Deegan’s Office said that the firearm registry policy that’s being questioned by a councilmember was created before she took office.
Her ‘heart to serve’ paved the way for her mission to give back. How her nonprofit continues to help women after prison
Read full article: Her ‘heart to serve’ paved the way for her mission to give back. How her nonprofit continues to help women after prisonWhat if a second chance at life after prison came with a full support system, housing, therapy, education and job training?
Middle school boy critically injured in e-bike crash in St. Johns County
Read full article: Middle school boy critically injured in e-bike crash in St. Johns CountyAfter a witness shared photos with News4JAX of a boy being treated by St. Johns County Fire Rescue after an e-bike crash Monday night, the fire department confirmed a child was critically injured in the crash.
Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax relief
Read full article: Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax reliefThe Florida House on Friday approved a $5.008 billion tax package after making a change to a controversial proposal about shifting money collected for tourism marketing.
Stanton College Preparatory School staff member reassigned amid active investigation, district says
Read full article: Stanton College Preparatory School staff member reassigned amid active investigation, district saysA district spokesperson said that because it “is an active – and therefore confidential – investigation" it was not able to provide any additional information.
Fisherman happy that portions of Shands Bridge will be open for pedestrian use, fishing during and after construction
Read full article: Fisherman happy that portions of Shands Bridge will be open for pedestrian use, fishing during and after constructionAccording to the Florida Department of Transportation, some parts of the Shands Bridge will be demolished, while others will remain accessible for pedestrian use and fishing.
$4,600 in unpaid rent ballooned into a $35,000 bill for this Jacksonville woman. Why her attorneys claim that’s illegal
Read full article: $4,600 in unpaid rent ballooned into a $35,000 bill for this Jacksonville woman. Why her attorneys claim that’s illegalAttorneys have filed a class action lawsuit against a Jacksonville-based property management company, alleging it charged tenants excessive and unlawful fees in violation of Florida’s consumer protection laws.
News4JAGs Draft ’25 special gets you prepared for the Jaguars first-round pick
Read full article: News4JAGs Draft ’25 special gets you prepared for the Jaguars first-round pickIf you’re looking for in-depth coverage of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round selection at Thursday’s 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, you’ve come to the right place.
How did measles come back, and why does it continue to spread?
Read full article: How did measles come back, and why does it continue to spread?A measles outbreak across the US, including Florida, does not appear to be slowing down, and now, researchers at the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research are speaking out about how it got here and why it continues to spread.
JSO allows officers to carry personal Staccato handguns instead of department-issued Glocks
Read full article: JSO allows officers to carry personal Staccato handguns instead of department-issued GlocksThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it has authorized the use of another handgun for its officers other than the current standard-issued Glock. JSO said officers can purchase and carry Staccato handguns as their primary weapon, We spoke to our crime and safety analyst about the pros and the potential cons.
‘These were real people’: New exhibit at Ritz Theatre shows portraits of runaway slaves based on words from ads
Read full article: ‘These were real people’: New exhibit at Ritz Theatre shows portraits of runaway slaves based on words from adsLillian Young used words from advertisements and notices that described at least 100 different runaway slaves in the 1800s to create portraits of what she believed the people might have looked like.
FSU students mourn lives lost, those affected in campus shooting
Read full article: FSU students mourn lives lost, those affected in campus shootingGrieving Florida State University students poured out their condolences for the victims of a deadly shooting that brought tragedy to their campus on Thursday.
UNF joins other Florida university police forces to enter agreement with ICE
Read full article: UNF joins other Florida university police forces to enter agreement with ICEThe University of North Florida (UNF) is among the growing list of public colleges and universities to ink pending agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campuses.
Baptist Health unveils new helicopter to deal with growing demands in NE Florida for air emergency transport services
Read full article: Baptist Health unveils new helicopter to deal with growing demands in NE Florida for air emergency transport servicesBaptist Health is dealing with the growing demand for emergency medical services by expanding its air-ambulance fleet.
News4JAX donates books to local preschool on National Donate a Book Day
Read full article: News4JAX donates books to local preschool on National Donate a Book DayMonday, April 14, marked National Donate a Book Day, a day dedicated to promoting book donations to libraries and schools to enhance literacy initiatives.
Reports reveal employment history of 9 Duval County jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s death
Read full article: Reports reveal employment history of 9 Duval County jail officers involved in incident that led to inmate’s deathFollowing the release of the names of nine Duval County jail employees involved in an incident that led to an inmate’s death, News4JAX is examining their employment history.
Jacksonville man loses nearly $60K in online investment scam that started on WhatsApp
Read full article: Jacksonville man loses nearly $60K in online investment scam that started on WhatsAppA Jacksonville man is warning others about online investment scams after losing nearly $60,000 of his savings and pension.
Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? Decision up in the air after county officials defer demolition vote
Read full article: Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? Decision up in the air after county officials defer demolition voteA motel built in the 1950s could soon face demolition if approved by the St. Johns County Board. The Magic Motel, a significant piece of Vilano Beach’s character, finds its fate uncertain as community members voice their concerns.
Egg-citing decorating ideas for Easter that won’t break the bank
Read full article: Egg-citing decorating ideas for Easter that won’t break the bankNews4JAX anchor Jennifer Waugh picked three ideas for Easter egg decorating to see if they are as easy as they seem, without causing a big mess and without costing too much money.
UF students demand immigration attorney be added on campus following student’s deportation to Colombia
Read full article: UF students demand immigration attorney be added on campus following student’s deportation to ColombiaDozens of University of Florida students are asking for an immigration attorney to be added on campus following the deportation of an international student who was initially arrested over a traffic violation.
Mayor Deegan ‘closely monitoring’ investigation into incident involving JSO corrections officers that left inmate dead
Read full article: Mayor Deegan ‘closely monitoring’ investigation into incident involving JSO corrections officers that left inmate deadJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said on Friday her office is “closely monitoring” the investigation into the unspecified incident that left an inmate dead and resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions.
St. Augustine Police Chief suspended for 1 day for violating the city’s electronic communications policy
Read full article: St. Augustine Police Chief suspended for 1 day for violating the city’s electronic communications policySt. Augustine Police Chief Jennifer Michaux was recently suspended for one day, News4JAX confirmed with the police department on Thursday.
Elevating their mission: Jacksonville faith-based organization’s move from basement to new building expands its reach
Read full article: Elevating their mission: Jacksonville faith-based organization’s move from basement to new building expands its reachThe Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) operates out of the basement at First Presbyterian Church, which it has been doing for 42 years. The plan is to move to a new building on Liberty Street by the end of the year, with a work space twice the size.
Sheriff Waters asks FBI to investigate ‘incident’ involving corrections officers that left inmate critically injured
Read full article: Sheriff Waters asks FBI to investigate ‘incident’ involving corrections officers that left inmate critically injuredThe attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.
Jacksonville fans still root for Gators to clinch win despite turnovers in first half
Read full article: Jacksonville fans still root for Gators to clinch win despite turnovers in first halfJacksonville fans at the Island Wing Grill still held out for a Gators championship win as the national game started off a little rocky with turnovers in the first half.
Southeastern Grocers lays off employees in decision to restructure support center in Jacksonville, field support teams
Read full article: Southeastern Grocers lays off employees in decision to restructure support center in Jacksonville, field support teamsSoutheastern Grocers, which owns Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets, confirmed to News4JAX on Friday that it has laid off multiple employees as a part of a restructuring.
Parents, faculty ecstatic for grand opening of Hallowes Cove Academy in August. Here’s an exclusive look inside
Read full article: Parents, faculty ecstatic for grand opening of Hallowes Cove Academy in August. Here’s an exclusive look insideThe $60 million Hallowes Cove Academy project is part of a larger effort to enhance educational opportunities for students in St. Johns County.
Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of 2 accused in shooting death of 7-year-old; group set to pay out record $25K
Read full article: Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of 2 accused in shooting death of 7-year-old; group set to pay out record $25KA tip from First Coast Crime Stoppers led to the arrests of two people accused in the shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr., the organization’s executive director Chase Robinson told News4JAX on Wednesday.