Video of arrest in St. Johns County highlights issues between police, Spanish-speaking residents
News4JAX wanted to see how representative our law enforcement agencies are to the growing Hispanic populations across Northeast Florida. According to data from the FDLE and the Census Bureau, there is a gap.
Class 3S championship glance: St. Augustine eyes state title, perfect season
St. Augustine has been the top-ranked team in the News4JAX Super 6 most of the season. On Thursday, the Yellow Jackets head to Tallahassee to play in the Class 3S state championship game against Daytona Beach Mainland. Here’s a glance at that game.
High school football playoffs ‘23: Bradford, St. Augustine lead Suburban teams into state semis
It’s the state semifinal round of the high school football playoffs. Two area teams are still alive in the Suburban classification, Bradford and St. Augustine. A look at the playoff matchups for those teams this week. Games are Friday.
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, county to pay $6.3 million to settle lawsuit after deputy crash left woman disabled
St. Johns County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a $6.3 million settlement that was filed following a 2019 crash involving a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Tenants say they’re moving out of St. Johns County affordable housing complex due to ‘disgusting’ living conditions
Nearly one year after the grand opening of an affordable housing complex in St. Johns County, tenants are contacting News4JAX saying they are now moving out because of their living conditions.
High school football ‘23: Top four games, full schedule, playoff implications for Week 11
It’s Week 11 of the high school football season. We’ve got a look at the top four games, the next four options and other games where playoff implications are big. Plus, the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia are below.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into RV pulled by van on US 1 in St. Johns County, troopers say
A 51-year-old motorcyclist from St. Augustine died Wednesday afternoon after crashing into an RV that was being towed by a van on U.S. 1 in the area of Smith Grade Road in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Menendez softball player Meghan Dawson inspires others through battle with cancer
Menendez junior Meghan Dawson was diagnosed with stage II ependymoma in December 2021 after originally thinking she had a sports-related injury. Now fully recovered, Dawson's story is one of determination and inspiration.
Tribal leaders honored in 200th anniversary celebration of Treaty of Moultrie Creek signing
Leaders from four Native American Nations affected by the Treaty of Moultrie Creek came together Monday at the site for the first time in two centuries to mark the 200th anniversary of the treaty signing with a flag-raising ceremony.
Frustrated St. Johns County homeowner turns into TikTok star sharing issues with local pool builders
Two St. Johns County homeowners are expressing their frustrations after paying tens of thousands of dollars to swimming pool contractor Russell Builders, and months later, the work is still incomplete.
City commission considers ordinance proposed to ‘improve’ St. Augustine nightlife
St. Augustine city commissioners looking to address crime and violence associated with after-hours nightlife held a public meeting Monday to review and discuss a proposed nightlife ordinance that will impact alcohol sales for businesses.
Local volunteers dedicated to maintaining 2 of the oldest Black cemeteries in Florida inspired by families
The West Augustine Improvement Association was founded to make sure that cemeteries were maintained. It later grew into a neighborhood association striving to improve the community as a whole. Currently the group is back to its roots, improving two of the oldest cemeteries in the Florida.
Preliminary NTSB report points to pilot error as cause of St. Augustine plane crash, aviation expert says
A more detailed NTSB preliminary report sheds light on a fiery plane crash back in March that injured a couple on board and killed their dog. Back on March 23, a Piper PA-46 was attempting takeoff from Northeast Regional Airport near St. Augustine when then the aircraft failed to gain altitude, immediately lost control, and crashed.
Former St. Augustine football standout found guilty in 2020 double murder during drug deal
A former St. Augustine High School football standout was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder Thursday in a 2020 double shooting that left a 16-year-old schoolmate and her 21-year-old boyfriend dead.
I-TEAM: Hearing set for Staycation Pools & Spas after complaint filed
There is an update Thursday to an I-TEAM investigation on a pool company accused of not finishing contracted work in the Jacksonville area. The license holder of the company is due before the Constructions Trades Qualifying Board in Duval County August 2.