On Monday, the COO of Joe’s Crab Shack confirmed to News4JAX that the restaurant will be closing and converted into a Bubba Gump Shrimp Company location.
Therapy dogs at Jacksonville International Airport, including one named Duval, are giving visiting Buffalo Bills fans an unexpectedly warm welcome ahead of Sunday's NFL playoff showdown against the Jaguars.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (13-4) hosts Buffalo (12-5) on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the AFC wild card playoff.
The energy in Jacksonville is buzzing as Sunday’s Jaguars game against the Buffalo Bills approaches. News4JAX visited a popular local restaurant, voted “Best Place to Watch the Jags Game” in our JaxBest 2025 contest, to see how fans are gearing up for game day.
The Jacksonville Transit Authority stated that it’s not discontinuing its Connexion paratransit services, but is combining them for efficiency starting Feb. 1.
State officials have released the official list of license plate configurations last year that were considered too racy for approval.
A Westside Jacksonville apartment complex that drew attention last year after trash piled up for months is once again facing complaints.
The National Guard Armory Building in Springfield is one step closer to being sold for redevelopment, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Dozens of community members helped make the holidays brighter for animals across Jacksonville during Channel 4’s Santa Paws donation drive.
According to the UF/IFAS, one invasive plant in Florida could be mistaken for a tasty, starchy treat: Dioscorea bulbifera, otherwise known as the “Air Potato.”
Meteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX shares the latest forecast for Jacksonville: expect afternoon storms, cooler weekend weather, and much-needed rainfall to help ongoing drought conditions.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (12-4) hosts Tennessee (3-13) in the regular season finale. A win will deliver the Jaguars the AFC South title, while a loss (and a Texans win) will give Houston the division title.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced overnight detours starting Sunday at the Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 North interchange.
From being a better parent, to living healthy, and thriving in college. Here are some of Jacksonville residents’ 2026 resolutions.
A fight at Jacksonville's Tipsy Bar turned violent Sunday, with three shot despite off-duty police presence. Security staff tackled the shooter; victims expected to recover
The News4JAX I-TEAM looked into getting answers after residents at a Northside apartment complex reported weeks of overflowing trash.
Concerns continue to intensify after three pedestrians in Jacksonville were killed in traffic in the past week.
After a man died on Christmas Eve in a shooting outside of a business on St. Augustine Road, several witnesses shared details with News4JAX about the moments leading up to the deadly confrontation.
Families worldwide have started traditions of watching new movies on Christmas Day at the theater.
A mother speaks out about her 16-year-old son’s recovery after he was one of five people shot during a violent weekend party at an Arlington Airbnb, sparking neighborhood safety concerns and an ongoing investigation.
Jacksonville's weekend begins with chilly mornings and a significant drought, but warmer days and lots of sun are forecast. News4JAX's meteorologist explains what to expect, from local temperatures to continuing dry conditions.
A Nassau County mother said a pattern of teacher resignations at Wildlight Elementary School has disrupted her son’s kindergarten year and appears to stretch back several years.
A 63-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a road rage shooting that left one 18-year-old injured on Blanding Boulevard, according to the arrest report obtained by News4JAX.
Holiday travel is one of the busiest times on Florida’s roads, and agencies like the Florida Department of Transportation work around the clock to ensure a smooth and safe trip for drivers.
A local charity will be spreading holiday cheer across St. Johns County on Thursday.
Two members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will arrive at Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Wednesday morning to discuss next year’s air show.
Resident complaints and unpaid fines have continued to pile up at a troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside despite the complex getting new property management in October, according to recent data provided by the City of Jacksonville.
Two Jacksonville councilmembers will meet Monday morning to discuss Duval County Public Schools’ plan to consolidate schools.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (9-4) hosts the New York Jets (3-10) on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Jaguars are leading the AFC South and need to keep winning to bolster their chances of holding off the Colts and Texans.
The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 11 games.
News4JAX obtained the preliminary accident report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) detailing the events leading to the crash that killed a beloved stunt pilot.
One man died and another was injured after a shooting Wednesday night at a Westside parking lot that has a long history of noise complaints, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Raines beat Sarasota Booker 28-8 in the Class 3A state semifinals to earn a spot in the championship game.cNews4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery.
A procession Wednesday returned Baker County Commissioner Jimmy Bennett’s remains to Macclenny after he died Monday morning in a crash on I-10.
Katie Tasch, a Jacksonville-based photographer and professor, joins News4Jax to share simple, stress-free posing tips for families—whether they’re in front of the camera or trying to capture genuine moments of their own kids at home.
If you’re looking for some cool coastal gifts or stocking stuffers for the beach lover in your life, the folks from Hang Loose Bands in Jacksonville Beach have some great gift ideas for you.
State Representative Kimberly Daniels is raising concerns to Duval County Schools justification for school consolidations. She says looking into the numbers, something is not adding up. News4JAX also took a look at school consolidations and enrollment patterns at consolidated schools.
High school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. ENews4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning in North Miami Beach.
A residential developer bought more than 1,000 acres last week near the Jacksonville International Airport, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
We’ve been buzzing about it for weeks and now it’s looking more inevitable. The odds are very good now that the Jaguars are going to the playoffs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expanding on his plan to eliminate property taxes in Florida — a proposal that is drawing mixed reactions from Jacksonville city council members.
St. Augustine business owners are expected to attend Monday’s city commissioners meeting to request a two-week extension of the Nights of Lights event.
A Kingsland, Georgia, mom is raising the alarm after she says she’s witnessed the same driver ignoring the school bus stop arm multiple times, causing a potentially dangerous situation for children at the bus stop.
One official in Florida is urging state leaders to eliminate the state’s physical yellow registration decal, calling the move a “common-sense step forward” that would save residents millions and modernize the system.
A woman and her daughter shared with News4JAX on Sunday what it was like to discover that a large pick-up truck was partially submerged in a pond at the Oasis of Mandarin apartment complex.
Crews with the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast and other agencies were searching for a “possible” person in the water near the Mayport Ferry Landing on the St. Johns River on Saturday.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (8-4) hosts Indianapolis (8-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. in a game for first place in the AFC South.
Detective Bobby Fultz with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office joined News4JAX anchor Jennifer Waugh on our new streaming show at 10 a.m. to detail five text scams that are circulating in our area.
The Jacksonville Icemen are teaming up with News4JAX this year to present the 2025 Santa Tracker, continuing a festive legacy that began decades ago when legendary meteorologist George Winterling first followed Santa’s journey using satellites and early NORAD updates.
A woman told News4JAX she witnessed what she called a “crazy” scene during a deputy-involved shooting that left a man dead Tuesday evening in St. Johns County.
A Clay County family is demanding changes from DoorDash after they say their Ring camera recorded a delivery driver mishandling their food order.
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, many people are traveling back home, which usually means more cars on the road and busier airports, including Jacksonville International Airport. When News4JAX arrived at the airport, it was business as usual inside, with more flights arriving than departing on Friday night after Thanksgiving.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (7-4) is visiting the rival Titans (1-10) on Sunday at 1 p.m. and looking to stay in the race for the AFC South title.
Packed parking lots, early doorbusters and shoppers hunting for the best deals — that was the scene at St. Johns Town Center on Black Friday.
Ascension St. Vincent’s associates and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving to prepare and deliver more than 1,000 warm meals to local seniors in need.
High 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.
The holiday travel rush is here, with thousands of people expected to fly out of Jacksonville International Airport on Wednesday.
Jacksonville continues one of its driest Novembers on record as a weak rain chance gives way to a cold Thanksgiving and a brief temperature drop, according to News4JAX's Katie Garner.
If your power goes out, there is a strong chance a utility worker will be restoring it, and every time that happens, they’re exposed to danger. JEA tests every tool, including the gloves that its lineman workers use to ensure their safety. Inside the JEA high voltage testing lab, it looks like a laboratory on a college campus.
If you are planning a trip for Thanksgiving, using a vacation itinerary generated by artificial intelligence may be a good option for you. In fact, using AI to plan vacations is becoming more and more common. News4JAX wanted to put AI to the test and asked ChatGPT to plan a holiday-themed day in Northeast Florida for one day.
A widely opposed plan to build a Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Oceanway community is moving forward after the city issued the permits for construction, according to News4JAX partners at The Jacksonville Daily Record.
A Jacksonville woman's quarter-sized tortoise grew into something unexpected: a conservation movement. Now she's using her sassy shelled companion to save endangered species and butterflies.
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (6-4) is on the road Sunday when it pays a visit to Arizona to face the Cardinals (3-7) at 4:05 p.m.
JEA is a step closer to constructing a $1.57 billion natural gas power plant in Jacksonville’s Northside, according to a report from News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Early this morning, our Exact Track 4D radar and visibility maps are showing dense fog blanketing the area, especially along Julington Creek, Palatka, Macclenny, Waycross, Brunswick, and Valdosta.
A letter sent to Fernandina Beach residents by the Utilities department stirred online chatter, with many feeling confused about their water quality and whether it is, in fact, OK to drink.
Over a week after an 18-year-old Titusville student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship, new court documents show that one of her step-siblings may be investigated.
A request to expand a halal grocery store on Beach Boulevard advanced through the Jacksonville City Council Land Use and Zoning Committee after the applicant withdrew a request to build an animal processing facility, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Weeks after News4JAX exposed a late-night noise problem during car meetups at the Westside shopping plaza parking lot, a manager of one of the businesses is speaking out. Josie Sakoo, manager of the Paxon Liquor Store and Lounge, said the situation is hard to control, adding, “I personally cannot control anything beyond my door.”
A St. Augustine family is struggling without their belongings, including essential medical equipment for their disabled daughter, due to delays and poor communication from their moving company.
November has been an incredibly dry month across our area and should things stand, we could challenge if not set new records. The rainfall deficit continues to climb with little to no rain in sight.
A local celebrity chef known for advocating for victims of gun violence says that a woman found dead under a bridge on Blanding Boulevard Sunday evening is the mother of his son.
A planned sale of Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach to real estate development firm Corner Lot has fallen through, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
While the US Federal Marshals Service is known for tracking down and arresting dangerous wanted fugitives, little is known about their efforts to track down and safely return missing juveniles. News4JAX was recently granted permission to be embedded with a federal marshal task force during “Operation Home for the Holidays.”
The Seminoles had no trouble with Virginia Tech, pulling away in the second half for a 34-14 win over the Hokies in Tallahassee on Saturday night. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery.
1 cat dies, another saved in Julington Creek house fire; cause under investigation
Food pantries across St. Johns County are running critically low and seeing record crowds, and for that reason, several local groups came together Friday morning to fight food insecurity.
Jacksonville is facing continued drought with dry, sunny weather and above-average temperatures heading into the weekend, according to News4JAX's meteorologist. Stay updated with The Weather Authority.
A freeze warning has Jacksonville and nearby areas waking up to temperatures below freezing. Meteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX's Weather Authority shares details, safety tips, and what to expect as it warms up.
This morning was the coldest morning of the year and for that matter the coldest November morning since 2014! Under a clear sky and light wind, temperatures plummeted this morning. Several spots reported lows in the 20s and that’s without the wind chill.
Airports across the U.S. are experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Beer lovers in the 904 have voted for their favorite brewery/distillery in the Jacksonville area, and have decided that The Wicked Barley is the best place to get the perfect cold beer.
Our News4JAX Insiders picked Safe Harbor Seafood in Mayport as the top spot in the Jacksonville area for seafood in our JAXBest 2025 contest.
Voted over MVP’s Sports, Rascal’s Bar, and Sherwood’s, Pete’s Bar, located at 117 First St in Neptune Beach, takes home the JAXBest 2025 crown for best dive bar.
Much focus has been placed on how the government shutdown is affecting people who rely on food stamps, but there are also people who are not on food stamps who are finding it harder to purchase groceries because of the current higher costs of food.
