A Jacksonville man was sentenced to 14 years and three months in federal prison after pleading guilty in August to conspiring to distribute marijuana and to charges tied to a drive‑by shooting on I-95, the Department of Justice said.
A local grandmother is asking for the community’s help to recover her life savings after she said she fell victim to an online scam.
St. Johns County is reviewing plans for a 280-unit apartment project at Florida 207 and Interstate 95, near a proposed mixed-use development that is also under review, according to News4JAX partners at The Jacksonville Daily Record.
A local charity will be spreading holiday cheer across St. Johns County on Thursday.
Much of St. Johns County is currently marked by orange cones and active traffic projects, and the work is set to continue as commissioners have voted on the top road projects for the coming years.
Northeast Florida continued to see improving housing affordability, steady pricing and a healthy inventory across the region in November, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors’ report published Monday.
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.
A crash with injuries was blocking two left lanes of Interstate 95 northbound, just north of the International Golf Parkway, on Friday morning
A project planned with hotels, a convenience store, a quick-service restaurant and EV chargers is in the early stage of review in St. Johns County, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
A newly released video showed the moments a fugitive took off from a traffic stop, leading St. Johns County deputies on a high-speed chase before ditching the vehicle and starting a foot pursuit.
A man said his work van was stolen after a police chase that included wrong-way driving and a PIT maneuver, leaving traffic backed up for hours, authorities and the van’s owner told News4JAX.
St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick praised his department’s training, equipment and coordination that he said kept the public safe during an unusually chaotic stretch this week that included a deputy-involved shooting, a lengthy interstate pursuit and manhunt, and a separate double shooting.
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.
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.
A man accused of fleeing from a traffic stop and leading St. Johns County deputies on a high-speed chase on Thursday appeared in court for the first time Friday morning.
Police activity has caused major backups on I-95 South at International Golf Parkway.
A fisherman in St. Johns County has an important message for local anglers after he caught a rare bacteria called marinum while fishing.
A 64-year-old St. Johns County man is facing DUI charges in connection with a golf cart crash that fatally injured his wife, according to an arrest report obtained by News4JAX.
The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban smoking and vaping on county beaches and in parks.
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners has a new chair following a dramatic meeting marked by a clash between two board members.
A 911 call released by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office details the events leading up to deputies fatally shooting an armed man on US-1.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office released new details Wednesday after deputies fatally shot an armed man near International Golf Parkway.
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.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday said its deputies were engaged in a shooting with someone who was armed with a weapon in the area of International Golf Parkway.
St. Johns County officials unanimously approved a new measure that will require developers to pay for land conservation, marking the latest development in the county’s ongoing efforts to modify impact fees.
St. Johns County Health and Human Services is inviting residents to participate in a new Community Needs Assessment Survey, which will help officials better understand the strengths, challenges, and lived experiences that shape health and well-being across the community.
Two Colombian nationals who were recently granted permission to work in the US are now burglary suspects in multiple jurisdictions in Florida.
St. Johns County officials unanimously approved a new measure that will require developers to pay for land conservation, marking the latest development in the county’s ongoing efforts to modify impact fees.
St. Johns County officials are reviewing plans for a 61,000-square-foot grocery store that matches the Harris Teeter footprint, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Five people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries on Thursday after a dock collapsed in Vilano Beach, according to the St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
Months after public outcry stopped a controversial land swap involving Guana Preserve in St. Johns County, Rep. Kim Kendall has introduced HB 441 to prevent similar deals from happening without public knowledge.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has administered a stern warning following the arrest of three teenagers who were participating in a “door-kick challenge” that has been circulating social media.
Essential workers in St. Johns County can’t afford to live there -- even if they’re combining incomes. But county leaders want to change that.
Two years after the investigation began into the deaths of two St. Augustine men found shot inside a car, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest.
A St. Johns County deputy has changed the way derelict vessels are found in local waters with the addition of a dashboard tracker, making the process more efficient as derelict vessels continue to be a problem in Florida.
A 22-year-old man was arrested after he took St. Johns County deputies on a high-speed chase following an attempted traffic stop.
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.
An 11.86-acre parcel of land in St. Johns County is now slated to be the future home of the Dark Horse fitness facility after commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to rezone four acres of the property for development.
The State of Florida Board of Dentistry has filed an administrative complaint against a local dentist, Francesco Sebastiani. The complaint was filed on January 21, 2025. The complaint claims Sebastiani failed to treat a patient properly in 2023, which led to her death.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday that its deputies recently arrested and charged a woman after she stabbed another person multiple times at a home in Hastings.
A cell tower permit denied by the planning and zoning agency could still be built next to a private cemetery in a St. Johns County neighborhood after an appeal.
Two cats were rescued Monday morning from a house fire on Lombard Way in the Shearwater neighborhood of St. Johns County that firefighters believe was sparked by a golf cart in the garage.
St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights event kicks off Saturday, and while last year’s event caused significant traffic problems for both visitors and residents, city officials say they have spent about 10 months preparing to improve the experience this year.
1 cat dies, another saved in Julington Creek house fire; cause under investigation
St. Johns County deputies helped reunite a 4-year-old non-verbal autistic boy with his family after he was found walking in the middle of a road.
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.
A group led by dolphin experts, with financial backing from a Clay County couple, is a step closer to becoming the new owners of the historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure near the St. Johns-Flagler County line.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to five “fully involved” house fires across the city overnight, including a mobile home fire near Maxville that left one person dead.
An unidentified 61,000-square-foot grocery store matching the footprint of Harris Teeter is planned as the anchor of a shopping center in the SilverLeaf community in St. Johns County, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire Tuesday morning in the Julington Creek area, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
Bodycam footage released Monday shows St. Johns County deputies taking down a 17-year-old teenager, who was allegedly armed with a gun on Halloween night inside the Las Calinas community.
A coalition led by a group of dolphin experts, with financial backing from a Clay County couple, is now getting a chance to formally bid on Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction.
As the chorus of voices grows, calling on a federal bankruptcy judge to save Marineland Dolphin Adventure, new court filings from attorneys for the current owners argue that the best course of action is for the attraction to be sold to a developer.
Volunteers like Dr. Linda Hilton, a U.S. Navy veteran, dedicate their time to helping feed hungry children and families. She and her team visit schools such as Sebastian Middle School to fill pantry shelves with essential food items.
A former Marineland trainer is calling for federal oversight and immediate protections for the dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure as the park’s parent company navigates bankruptcy proceedings.
On Nov. 15, St. Augustine’s annual classic, Nights of Lights, will open to the public. But before you get the family in the car and head downtown, the city wants to make sure visitors are prepared for some “significant modifications” to the event.
St. Johns County commissioners rejected on Tuesday a proposed residential community zoning that aimed to bring 205 single-family homes off County Road 214, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
The St. Johns County Commission voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday night to spend $200,000 to replenish food pantries at local nonprofits across the county as the federal government shutdown continues.
One person was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning following a crash involving a car and a bicycle in St. Johns County, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
St. Johns County commissioners voted at their meeting Tuesday night to spend $200,000 to replenish food pantries and suspend utility disconnections through November.
A Clay County couple is making a last-minute push to preserve Marineland, the historic St. Augustine dolphin park, as a bankruptcy court prepares to rule on its sale Monday.
St. Johns County officials joined local Jewish leaders to mark the fifth annual Israel Friendship Day on Tuesday morning.
Cap’s on the Water offers stunning sunsets with fresh local seafood and was voted as the best waterfront dining experience in Jacksonville.
The Ancient City Pro Rodeo made its debut in St. Augustine this past weekend, drawing large crowds and selling out both days of the event. The rodeo offered a variety of traditional rodeo events and plenty of family-friendly activities.
A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that would move forward with creating a Florida Museum of Black History in St. Johns County.
Demolition of the historic Magic Beach Motel in Vilano Beach has begun to make way for new condominiums and retail space, while preserving some iconic elements.
A major road project in St. Johns County, over a year in the making, will be officially completed Tuesday morning.
A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware put off a decision on the proposed sale of Marineland Dolphin Adventure, which sits near the St. Johns-Flagler county line, as a community coalition that wants to keep the marine park running voiced concerns and said it was shut out from the bidding process.
Towering 15-foot animatronic creatures loom in the darkness. Narrow corridors twist through a maze of shadows where live actors lurk, ready to emerge from hidden corners. This isn’t a professional haunted attraction – it’s the front yard of a St. Johns County home, transformed into a house of horrors by a local teenager.
The legal team representing the owner of Chez L’Amour said refunds are being offered to customers affected by the restaurant’s abrupt closing.
Former St. Johns County fire chief Scott Bullard has been awarded $500,000 after a jury found the county breached his contract rights by refusing to reinstate him.
St. Johns County District 1 Commissioner Christian Whitehurst described an AI-generated podcast discussing county news as “deceptive and cowardly” during a recent commission meeting.
Crews were on scene of an aircraft down Thursday morning in the marsh north of the St. Augustine Airport, according to the St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a mother’s concerns about how the department handled an investigation into a school bus altercation that left her son injured.
New court documents suggest two of the bottlenose dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure could be moved to a facility in the Florida Keys within matter of weeks, as the storied attraction’s current owner moves through the bankruptcy process.
St. Johns County firefighters are back at the negotiating table today, pushing for a 42-hour work week. Union leaders say it’s a matter of health and safety, and they’re willing to forgo raises to make it happen.
A St. Johns County mother is preparing to sue the school district after she expressed frustration with how officials handled an attack on her son’s school bus.
A newly approved townhome development near International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County will contribute $5 million toward critical road improvements in the rapidly growing area.
In St. Johns County, a fifth-grade boy from Wards Creek Elementary School was injured after being attacked on a school bus, prompting his mother to demand answers about the disciplinary actions taken against the attacker.
Multiple brides are still seeking refunds after a St. Augustine restaurant abruptly closed its doors, leaving them without a rehearsal dinner venue and thousands of dollars in deposits unaccounted for.
St. Johns County is currently facing two lawsuits from former employees, including one that updates an earlier News4JAX I-Team investigation. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of former county employee Ava Pyszczymuka, alleges retaliation under the Florida Whistleblower Act. Pyszczymuka claims she was punished after reporting misconduct.
The St. Johns County School District is one of dozens of districts across the state that recently received notices from Mater Academy, a charter school based in Miami.
The city of St. Augustine has been actively working to find resolutions to the pressing traffic issues that the Nights of Lights celebration brings during the holiday season.xpected to flood downtown St. Augustine.
A well-known northeast Florida developer that sought to buy the Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction is now taking a back seat to a bidder that offered to pay more than double the developer’s initial bid.
Fernandina Beach is warning residents and visitors that the effects of a nor’easter last week have left unstable conditions along the beach.
With just over a month until the popular Nights of Lights event begins, the city of St. Augustine is taking steps to improve parking for those working downtown during the holiday season.
