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A river flood warning in effect for Brantley County

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A river flood warning in effect for Brantley County

ST. JOHNS RIVER


Jacksonville City Council approves power line raising project bill

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved a bill committing $27 million to raising power lines over the St. Johns River at JaxPort.

River City split: Deadly violence in Jacksonville clustered on west side of St. Johns

According to News4JAX records, a third of the city’s homicides in 2022 took place in just three of Jacksonville’s 34 ZIP codes. And all three of those – 32206, 32209 and 32210 – are west of the St. Johns River.

Jacksonville City Council moves forward with power line raising project

The city of Jacksonville’s $27 million commitment to raising power lines over the St. Johns River at JaxPort is moving quickly through the city council legislative process.

Excited spectators head out early to watch New Years Eve fireworks celebration

Jacksonville residents highly anticipating the New Year’s Eve downtown fireworks show are excited to ring in the new year with a River City tradition.

List: Best spots to watch fireworks this New Year’s Eve in Northeast Florida

News4JAX has compiled a list of the places planning to light up the sky on Saturday night.

Tugboat captain pulls body from St. Johns River in Arlington

The man appeared to be between 35 and 45, according to JSO.

Sunday ends pleasant before the work week

Sunday evening temperatures will drop to the upper 50s by midnight.

St. Johns River glows bright with Jacksonville Light Boat Parade

Despite concerns about possible rain, boaters lit up the St. Johns River on Saturday for the annual Light Boat Parade.

Boaters, residents gearing up for Jacksonville Light Boat Parade to kick off holiday season

A Jacksonville holiday mainstay is getting ready to make its way down the St. Johns River: the annual Light Boat Parade.

Checking in on Jacksonville’s park development along St. Johns River

Park development along the St. Johns River downtown is one of the major programs slated for Jacksonville. The city has been talking for years about new parks and changes to old ones like Metropolitan Park.

Body of man found on bank of St. Johns River in Arlington, JSO says

A man was found dead Friday afternoon on the bank of the St. Johns River in Arlington, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Families frustrated with repeat river flooding after Nicole

Flooding repairs from Hurricane Ian are on hold as the St. Johns River returns to major flood stage in Central Florida following Nicole.

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Weekend cold front brings cooler temperatures

As a cold front moves over Florida Saturday into Sunday the temperatures will dip.

Nor’easter & Nicole bring near-record flooding, does a seiche hit downtown tonight?

The one-two punch of our nor’easter followed by Hurricane Nicole brought near-record flooding from the downtown areas of the St. Johns River east to the Coastal Beaches.

TIMELINE: Tropical Storm Nicole updates from Nov. 8

Tropical Storm Nicole continues to gain strength as its track aims toward Florida’s east coast. Follow along for live updates.

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NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Direct impacts for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia will begin late Wed.

Tropical Storm Nicole continues to gain strength as its track aims toward Florida’s east coast. Follow along for live updates.

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Coast Guard members urge Georgia, Florida fans tailgating by boat to stay safe

So many people going to the Georgia-Florida game tailgate by boat. Coast Guard members say they want people to have fun, but they’re urging them to stay safe

Florida suspect jumps into river to evade police during dramatic pursuit

A Florida man led authorities on a chase through multiple counties and jumped into the St. Johns River was arrested on Saturday. He is charged with being in possession of drugs.

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15th annual State of the River Report released

There are reasons to be concerned about the health of the St. Johns River, according to the 15th annual State of the River Report.

Hurricane Ian: Florida river could remain flooded until Thanksgiving, weather expert says

The St. Johns River in Florida has crested in many areas, leaving homes and roads underwater, and is unlikely to recede until late November, according to a report.

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Jacksonville Light Boat Parade details announced by City of Jacksonville

A Jacksonville holiday tradition is making its return to Thanksgiving weekend.

Florida deputies rescue American flag from flooded river after Hurricane Ian

Deputies in Volusia County, Fla. rescued an American flag seen almost underwater on the St. Johns River in the Osteen area while working in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

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Bill Basford, longtime Jacksonville public servant, dead at age 92

Bill Basford, a longtime Jacksonville public servant who in the 1960s championed the very first bill passed by the Florida Legislature to clean up the St. Johns River, has died. He was 92 years old.

Tidal flooding from Ian waterlogs parts of Jacksonville area; officers close some roads

Tidal flooding from Ian was enough to close roads in the Riverside and San Marco neighborhoods on Friday afternoon.

Evacuations issued in Clay County due to Hurricane Ian

Evacuations were ordered in Clay County due to Hurricane Ian, effective at noon Wednesday.

Ian strengthens to Category 4 hurricane

Hurricane Ian continues to move toward the Florida mainland now as a Category 4 hurricane. It is expected to cause Storm Surge, Catastrophic Winds and Flooding in the Florida Peninsula.

Ian’s impact on Jacksonville - Heavy rains, probable flooding and power outages

The ultimate track will determine precisely what impacts Ian will have on Jacksonville. Based upon what is known this early Monday morning, Ian’s impact will be primarily heavy rainfall, coastal winds to 45 mph, beach erosion, and possible small seiche along the St. Johns River in the downtown area.

Tornado warning issued in southern Duval, northern St. Johns counties, hail possible

A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of northern St. Johns County and southern Duval County on Sunday evening.

JaxPort agrees to pay estimated $42M to raise JEA power lines spanning St. Johns River

JaxPort on Monday morning agreed to pay 100% of the money needed to raise six high-voltage power lines that span the St. Johns River.

Commission planning ahead to prevent, respond to next coal ash spill

The Jacksonville Waterways Commission wants to put an end to coal ash shipments but for now, it has some more immediate changes in mind to prevent -- and respond -- to another spill.

3 jump off outbound cargo ship into St. Johns River

Three crew members of the cargo vessel Simba jumped off the outbound ship into the St. Johns River in the Mayport area on Wednesday morning, according to Customs and Border Protection.

‘DeSantis Flotilla’ parades up St. Johns River in support of governor

Over 1,000 boats paraded up the St. Johns River on Saturday in a DeSantis Flotilla.

City’s bicentennial inspires look to future of Jacksonville’s riverfront

As Jacksonville celebrates 200 years -- including lots of changes to the look of the riverfront -- we look ahead to more changes coming along the city’s iconic St. Johns River.

Sea of boats seen at Bayard Point for ‘Boater Skip Day’

Many people hit the St. Johns River on Friday for “Boater Skip Day,” an unofficial annual holiday where people play hooky for a day on the water.

Coast Guard attributes Bridgeport barge grounding to lack of training

The Coast Guard has released an investigative brief on the grounding of the Bridgeport barge off Mayport last year.

Local skipper leads national championship winning sailing crew

This week in the waters of the St. Johns River, a national championship in sailing was on the line in the Thistle class. Over 50 sailing teams from across the country have been in Jacksonville all week competing.

Sea foam floating in St. Johns River: Should we be concerned?

Have noticed foam floating in the St. Johns River?

9 units damaged in fire at The Reserve at St. Johns River apartments

Firefighters with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were sent to extinguish a fire Wednesday evening at The Reserve at St. Johns River apartments.

2 people rescued from water after rowboat overturns on St. Johns River

The Nassau County Fire Rescue Marine Unit pulled two people from the St. Johns River on Saturday after a 14-foot rowboat overturned.

USS Orleck arrives at temporary home on Jacksonville’s Northbank

The USS Orleck arrived in Jacksonville on Saturday to become the centerpiece of Jacksonville’s naval museum, expected to open in June.

Volunteers needed at St. Johns River clean up Saturday

Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash and debris.

Volunteers needed for 27th annual St. Johns River Celebration

Help keep Jacksonville beautiful by volunteering at the St. Johns River Celebration clean-up event.

Man recalls rushing to help wrong-way driver whose car careened off Buckman Bridge

Johnny Glennon says he was heading home to St. Augustine, when suddenly he witnessed a wrong-way driver who crashed their car on the Buckman Bridge — careening into the St. Johns River.

Good Samaritan helps save driver from water after crash sends car off end of Buckman Bridge

A 20-year-old woman survived a scary crash off the Buckman Bridge early Tuesday morning with only minor injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

16-year-old’s canoeing death a reminder of water safety importance

As crews searched throughout Monday for a teenager who disappeared after his canoe overturned in the St. Johns River, watersports experts are reminding people take steps to stay safe.

Body of missing teen found after canoe overturns, St. Johns County sheriff says

The body of a missing 16-year-old boy was located Monday after the teen disappeared Sunday when a canoe overturned, authorities said.

16-year-old missing after canoe flips in the St. Johns River

An extensive search is underway for a 16-year-old who was reported missing Sunday night after a canoe flipped in the St. Johns River, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

Young adults help get council members to back resolution supporting riverfront park development

For years, there have been promises of downtown riverfront development, yet nothing has happened. Now the promise of new parks along the St. Johns River is closer to coming true.

I-TEAM: Pottsburg Creek back to normal after sewage overflow, JEA says

Pottsburg Creek is back within state environmental standards following a sewage overflow, a JEA manager said Tuesday.

Body found in St. Johns River believed to be missing man

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it believes a body found in the St. Johns River on Tuesday afternoon is that of a man who went missing earlier this month.

Umbrella Wednesday? Not totally.

Wednesday morning, fog will again be back, mostly inland Florida and west of the St. Johns River. Best part? The fog will burn off rapidly. Sunshine will become bright and temperatures will jump quickly through the 70s.

Cool and breezy today, some will wake up to freezing temperatures Wednesday

We are stuck in the 50s this afternoon despite all that sunshine. It is cold. So cold that frost will form tonight in areas west of the St. Johns River under the clear skies. And while temps will drop into the upper 30s around Jacksonville, we miss a freeze this time.

Coast Guard says illegal charters are growing problem. What you need to know before you book a boat.

Cracking down on illegal charter boats has become an increasing issue for the U.S. Coast Guard in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville University, JaxPort announce new St. Johns River education program

Powered by funding from JAXPORT, Connected brings together research, education and global commerce in a mission to educate and engage the community on a broad range of topics related to the river.

St. Johns River Ferry shut down temporarily due to rough waters

The St. Johns River Ferry was shut down Sunday morning due to unsafe water conditions, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced.

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