Three more area athletes added championships on the third day of the state meet at UNF’s Hodges Stadium on Friday.

Jacksonville is expecting needed rain and thunderstorms this weekend, with showers likely from Saturday afternoon through Monday. Meteorologist Katie Garner explains how this affects your plans and what to expect for Mother's Day.

A city workshop set for Friday morning will take a closer look at proposed regulations that could reshape how pedicabs and other vehicles for hire operate in St. Augustine.

2x People's Choice Winner Renegade Lemon Wine back for 3-peat

Jacksonville faces a heightened fire weather risk due to extreme drought and warm, sunny conditions. Meteorologist Katie Garner details what to expect and when rain might bring relief.

St. Augustine’s new Star Circulator bus service drew more than 16,000 riders during this year’s Nights of Lights festival, prompting city officials to consider expanding the free transit program beyond the popular holiday event.

Meteorologist Katie Garner with News4JAX's Weather Authority shares this week's Jacksonville forecast, covering rising temperatures, ongoing drought conditions, and the best days for outdoor projects ahead of Memorial Day.

Detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 61-year-old man accused of child sex crime charges following a joint investigation with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and state and federal agencies, according to SJSO.

In one of Northeast Florida’s most visited destinations, some residents say the rise of short-term rentals is reshaping neighborhoods and pricing out the people who live and work there.

Two U.S. soldiers are recovering after a bear attacked them during a training exercise near a military installation in Anchorage, Alaska. For one St. Augustine family, the news is ripping open a wound that never fully healed.

A 25-year veteran and patrol officer with the St. Augustine Police Department, accused in a domestic-related incident, resigned after he was charged with two felony counts related to written or electronic threats to kill or cause bodily harm.

A St. Augustine property owner is pushing back after St. Johns County ordered him to shut down a food truck park on Old Moultrie Road.

Jacksonville faces hot temperatures well above average, an extended dry spell, and escalating fire and drought risks, according to the latest forecast from News4JAX Meteorologist Katie Garner.

The Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through April 14.

K9s United is hosting its tenth annual 9K for K9s Saturday, April 25 at Ring Power in St. Augustine.

Fast-food slider chain White Castle plans to enter the Northeast Florida market with a proposed location in St. Augustine, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Parents are stepping up and trying to raise money to keep the school going.

Over 400 female motorcycle enthusiasts land in Jacksonville for a networking event

Adventure Landing St. Augustine announced on Facebook that it will permanently close on Sunday.

The Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through April 7.

Much-needed rain covers Jacksonville and northeast Florida, bringing temporary relief to drought, with gusty winds, mild temperatures, and safety reminders from The Weather Authority.

The City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program will host a public meeting to discuss a grant-funded project to develop an exhibit about Lincolnville’s historically segregated Black schools.

Meteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX details heavy rain, ongoing drought, wind advisories, and what to expect for Jacksonville weather in the coming days.

The Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through March 31.

The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse rankings will be published each Tuesday in the regular season. Records are through Feb. March 30 games.

St. Augustine will replace nearly 43 downtown parking pay stations March 30 through April 3 with touchscreen, credit-card-only kiosks

A historic building in St. Augustine’s landmark district is set for partial emergency demolition after engineers determined its deteriorating walls pose a danger to the public.

Students at Flagler College are planning a protest Friday afternoon over housing concerns they say are leaving some upperclassmen scrambling for affordable living options.

A 38-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon after police say he attacked a family visiting St. Augustine from Georgia, leaving one woman shaken and another knocked into the street.

Featuring a wine bar, an expanded deli menu and custom-made pizzas at the in-store cafe, the new Publix in SilverLeaf offers experiences shoppers used to have to travel to Tampa to see.

The Varsity 4 News4JAX flag football Super 6 rankings will be published Wednesday through the end of the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through March 24.

Madison Capital Group and Madison Communities are set to break ground on Wednesday for Madison Seagrass, a 278-unit multifamily community planned off State Road 16 in St. Augustine, a project the developers say will include housing set aside under Florida’s Live Local Act.

The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse rankings will be published each Tuesday in the regular season. Records are through Feb. March 23 games.

On Monday, St. Johns County commissioners voted 3 to 2 to permanently change the dates of Nights of Lights to the Saturday before Thanksgiving to Martin Luther King Day.

A 19-year-old woman from St. Augustine died Sunday night in a violent single-vehicle crash in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Publix is having a grand opening for its SilverLeaf location on March 26, featuring a wine bar and an expanded deli menu.

A few weeks after News4JAX first reported concerns from St. Augustine Shores residents, frustration is continuing to grow over a median that blocks direct access to their neighborhood.

A proposed city resolution that would permanently shorten the schedule for St. Augustine’s annual Nights of Lights display is on the City Commission agenda for its March 23 meeting.

Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are under a freeze warning as temperatures dip to near freezing in mid March, but warmer 70s and 80s are expected by the weekend. Ongoing drought and fire risk remain concerns as dry weather continues.

The Sing Out Loud Festival’s biggest weekend is moving from the fall to the spring.

St. Augustine City Commission members said Wednesday that investing an additional $850,000 in the city’s Nights of Lights event appears to have paid off, with the funding going a long way toward managing growing crowds and keeping visitors safe.

The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse rankings will be published each Tuesday in the regular season. Records are through Feb. March 2 games.

The News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 will be published Monday through the end of the regular season with the exception of Spring break. Records are through March 1.

Student run Short Film festival

During a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue and plaque Wednesday honoring Frederick Douglass in the Plaza de la Constitución in St. Augustine.

An in depth conversation about Black History in the Lincolnville Historic District

Conversation about Wade Ins at St. Augustine Beach

In the making since 2023, legislation is now pressing in the Florida Legislature that will lay the foundation for the new Florida Museum of Black History to be built in St. Augustine.

Mother / daughter team up to share Cuban heritage through food

As temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s across Northeast Florida over the next few days, counties are opening shelters for those in need.

A teen had to be air-lifted to a trauma center Thursday after they were hit by a vehicle in St. Augustine, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

One of the stops on the recently opened Black Heritage Trail in St. Johns County

Soho Bohemian is a family-run clothing and swim brand based in St. Augustine, specializing in handmade crochet, swimwear, jewelry, hair wraps, and related accessories. The brand is led by a mother-and-son team: she focuses on creating each piece by hand, while he handles photo and film to showcase the collection. Their products are inspired by free-spirited, ocean-centered lifestyles, with an emphasis on intentional design, everyday wear, and community connections. Soho Bohemian can be found on Instagram at @sohobohemianstore, online at sohobohemianstore.com, and at their storefronts at 58A San Marco Ave in St. Augustine and 1402 N Federal Hwy in Delray Beach.

Ten local girls weightlifters brought home individual championships at the Florida High School Athletic Association state tournament in Lakeland.

The Florida Department of Transportation is partnering with the city by providing $18 million for the road redevelopment of King Street, focusing on the main stretch from Malaga Street to Cordova Street — a half-mile corridor that connects Ponce de Leon Boulevard to the Bridge of Lions.

St. Augustine commissioners will hold a special meeting later this month to discuss the potential impacts of proposed property tax changes that are currently under consideration by the Florida Legislature.

Neighbors in a St. Johns County community are outraged after a resident painted a symbol on his house that several neighbors said looks like a “swastika.”

History trail open in time for Black History Month

A former assistant police chief in St. Augustine, Anthony Cuthbert, is under investigation by the state attorney’s office following the discovery of financial discrepancies in the St. Augustine Police Benevolent Organization (PBO).

Chef Barry Honan of Lotus Noodle Bar was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: South. The recognition makes Honan eligible for consideration for a James Beard Award later this year.

A home on South Leonardi Street in a small St. Augustine neighborhood is now being foreclosed after years of complaints from neighbors.

As the 100th anniversary of Black History Month kicks off this month, an annual celebration of jazz and blues is back to bring culture and history to the First Coast.

As freezing temperatures approach Northeast Florida, the St. Johns Housing Partnership continues its three-decade mission of providing free home weatherization for fixed-income residents, helping them save money and stay healthy

A former assistant police chief in St. Augustine, Anthony Cuthbert, is under investigation by the state attorney’s office following the discovery of financial discrepancies in the St. Augustine Police Benevolent Organization (PBO).

Tilly arrived at SAHS as part of a group of 17 Yorkies and other toy breeds after their breeder passed away without clear arrangements for their care. She will be spayed prior to placement so she can enjoy life as a beloved pet—never again viewed as an asset used for breeding.

The Bridge of Lions will close overnight to through traffic as crews prepare to begin the seawall improvement project in St. Augustine, according to city officials. Part of that project preparation involves the removal and relocation of the iconic lions that guard the bridge on the west side.

Florida Memorial University, which educated students in St. Augustine from 1918 to 1968, will be recognized Friday morning with a proclamation to acknowledge a partnership with the Florida Museum of Black History Project.

A popular conservative internet personality and gun rights activist posted a video on Wednesday that showed her receiving a federal citation for disobeying a lawful order during a protest in St. Augustine.

Cryptids: Where Legends Live is the newest attraction at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine, inviting guests into a moody, museum-style playground of monsters, myths, and regional legends. The exhibit features iconic creatures like Bigfoot and Mothman alongside Florida’s own cryptid lore, blending eerie storytelling with interactive displays, videos, and plenty of photo ops. Included with regular admission, the experience celebrates the Odditorium’s 75th anniversary and is designed to intrigue both true believers and curious skeptics looking for something a little spooky

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 Jan. 15 games.

Dog training classes focused on connecting animal and human rather than obedience

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 12.

St. Augustine city leaders are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing downtown parking headaches for residents and thousands of visitors.

St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is entering its final weekend, giving visitors one last opportunity to enjoy the festive holiday display.

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 Jan. 8 games.

A former St. Augustine eighth-grade teacher was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he tried to meet a teenager, who was actually an undercover agent, for sex, according to the Department of Justice.

Filipino inspired vegan milk teas

The City of St. Augustine announced the new police chief for the St. Augustine Police Department.

St. Augustine Film Festival hosts international and local filmmakers

The 16th annual St. Augustine Film Festival kicks off Monday in the heart of downtown.

Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire on County Road 13A North near Ashton Oaks Drive. According to St. Johns County Fire Rescue, crews arrived to find a controlled burn that had escaped and spread into nearby woods.

Charges for a man who was accused of trying to kidnap a woman outside of a St. Augustine business have been suspended after he was found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial.

A St. Augustine man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Ponte Vedra cyclist Patrick McGarry is training for a 2026 cross-country ride from San Diego to St. Augustine to honor his sister lost on 9/11.

In conjunction with St. Johns County Utilities, the city of St. Augustine will host a special community recycling event from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Go for a light layer or jacket this morning. You’ll likely be able to peel it off by the afternoon, especially the closer you are to the water. It’s breezy, too, with wind gusts in the teens and 20s, so if you’re sensitive to wind chill, definitely bundle up a bit.

Jacksonville and areas nearby are gearing up for a line of rain and thunderstorms later today.

Meteorologist Katie Garner says Jacksonville faces one more cold morning and freeze warnings, but warmer weather and sunshine are forecast by midweek, with slight rain chances as drought conditions continue.

Chase Bank says it will reimburse a St. Augustine couple who lost $42,000 in a sophisticated impersonation scam, following new public records obtained by the News4JAX I-TEAM, including audio recordings of an imposter posing as the couple on the phone with the bank.

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.

St. Augustine Beach Police Department is collecting donations for its Presents for Pets 2025 Amazon Wishlist.

St. Augustine’s city manager said Monday the parking garage and visitor lots are filling up during the peak periods of the Nights of Lights event, despite parking prices doubling this year.

The St. Augustine City Commission discussed on Monday evening a request from business owners who want a two-week extension of the Nights of Lights event.

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 37-year-old St. Johns County man is facing two counts of attempted murder after investigators say he shot his girlfriend and her roommate “apparently unprovoked” in their St. Augustine home.

A St. Augustine couple, Tom and Ann Hill, lost $42,000 in a sophisticated impersonation scam despite following their bank's guidance. The scam began with a text message that led to a call from a scammer posing as a Chase representative, resulting in unauthorized wire transfers. Despite notifying the bank and a fraud alert being placed on their account, the funds were transferred using a spoofed phone number and a one-time passcode. Chase denied the Hills' claim, stating the transfers were authorized, while a detective highlighted the bank's failure to prevent the fraudulent transactions.

A person is in custody on Thursday after two women were shot inside a St. Augustine home, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights event is drawing record-breaking attendance, creating heavy traffic and a rise in minor traffic incidents, according to city officials and police reports. Despite the congestion, city staff, including increased police presence, are managing operations, and shuttle services are seeing increased use, with over 15,000 people shuttled and positive feedback from visitors.

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.