The city of Jacksonville has chosen European Street Cafe to run a café at the new Riverfront Plaza, introducing one of the area’s most well-known local restaurant brands to the center of Downtown’s revitalized riverfront.
A newly obtained boating accident report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is shedding light on a crash involving two Putnam County Sheriff’s Office marine units following ‘Boater Skip Day’ in June.
University of North Florida students are pulling pieces of history from the banks of the St. Johns River — unearthing pottery from indigenous people who lived in the Jacksonville area more than 1,000 to 2,000 years ago.
Mayor Donna Deegan and Related Group developers are hosting a groundbreaking of Southbank Residences, a 25-story mixed-use development along the St. Johns River in Downtown on Wednesday.
Every year, National Safe Boating Week is a time to remind boaters about the rules and safety tips for everyone to be safe on the water, along with raising awareness about manatees.
The IRONMAN triathlon begins Saturday in Jacksonville, and the U.S. Coast Guard says it will step up security on the St. Johns River for the event.
The IRONMAN triathlon will bring thousands to Jacksonville on Saturday, prompting city officials and the U.S. Coast Guard to restrict access to a section of the St. Johns River for the 2.4-mile swimming portion of the race.
Jacksonville is home to the St. Johns River and other aquatic ecosystems including the Atlantic Ocean. One animal that lives in our waters is the Oyster and one event is helping spread awareness about this aquatic creature.
An area of high pressure will remain offshore on Tuesday. This will bring a southeasterly wind to our area. Highs for most will be near 80 degrees.
Jax Yacht Charter has been offering public and private charter tours on the Royal Princess yacht since last November. It also offers tours for holidays, like Easter.
Jacksonville said goodbye to 2025 and rang in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River.
Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River.
The Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) held a ceremony Friday morning to unveil a new mural on the JEA pump station, under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast (USCG) said Sunday it suspended its search for a “possible” person in the water near the Mayport Ferry Landing on the St. Johns River.
The Main Street Bridge is more than just a way to cross the St. Johns River — it stands as an iconic symbol of Jacksonville’s skyline and identity.
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.
Jacksonville University (JU), University of North Florida (UNF), and Penn State Berks published the 18th State of the River Report, which overviews the conditions in the Lower St. Johns River Basin.
The latest drought report was not good news for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The extreme and exceptional drought categories have expanded in coverage due to a lack of rainfall across our area.
City records show that developers of a potential Hard Rock Hotel on the Downtown Northbank presented the city with two versions of financial models for the project, one containing publicly funded incentives of nearly $70 million and the other with more than $40 million.
Duval County Schools is once again considering a move away from its headquarters on the St. Johns River after a potential buyer withdrew from the deal as the school district now has a new front-runner interested in purchasing the Southbank property.
The Duval County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night against selling its Southbank headquarters and buying another building in the Baymeadows area.
A health alert has been issued in Duval County by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) after blue-green algae toxins were detected in the St. Johns River.
A tropical depression is developing in the Atlantic and could strengthen, while Jacksonville enjoys pleasant weather. Flood advisories remain for coastal and river areas. Detailed forecast and safety reminders from News4JAX’s meteorologist.
Minor tidal flooding inundation around the times of high tide for both the coast, ICWW and St. Johns River basin will continue throughout the weekend mostly in Northeast Florida.
Water levels along the St. Johns River remain elevated after the last nor’easter and will rise further with this weekend’s full moon. Another nor’easter early next week will bring stronger onshore winds and higher tides, potentially causing nuisance flooding.
The St. Johns River has always been the heart of Jacksonville. In Arlington, it’s more than just a scenic view — it’s part of the community’s identity, shaping property values, recreation, and even the neighborhood’s future.
As part of our “4 Your Neighborhood” coverage in the Arlington area, News4JAX is highlighting efforts to protect a local gem: The Fort Caroline National Memorial.
Local advocates said that the St. Johns River has too much waste and they want it cleaned up.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Melbourne Monday morning.
Months after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office found human remains in the St. Johns River in Fleming Island, deputies announced the identification on Friday.
A man who jumped into the St. Johns River to rescue men who had fallen into the water said he was only doing what came naturally to him.
A multi-agency search was underway Tuesday morning for at least one person who fell into the St. Johns River Monday night while shrimping in Palatka, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville ended the voyage of an illegal vessel traveling on the St. Johns River on Friday.
President Donald Trump's new budget bill wiped out $147 million earmarked for the Emerald Trail project.
According to a health alert from the Florida Department of Health, harmful blue-green algae toxins have been detected in the St. Johns River near Racy Point. The alert follows a water sample collected on June 23, 2025.
2025 hurricane forecasts will lack Saildrone data as NOAA pauses use of ocean drones that provide critical air-sea interface measurements for storm prediction.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday a sketch of a partial tattoo on the leg of an unidentified person found in early May in the St. Johns River, off Highway 17, in Fleming Island.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, there were 21 arrests connected to the event last year. This year, across all agencies, was down to 8. That number included Boating Under the Influence and 1 person arrested for battery on a law enforcement office.
It doesn’t get more Florida than a boater skip day. Thousands took to the water Friday to participate in the event on the St. Johns River.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to enjoy the day, but emphasizes the importance of safety.
As the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off, concerns about flooding along Duval County’s dozens of creeks during storms resulted in this question from Jacksonville Today reader Tessa D.
The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast management region, including all state and inland waters as well as adjacent federal waters, will close on June 1, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a reminder sent Wednesday.
The body of a missing kayaker was found Friday morning in the St. Johns River, southeast of the Memorial Bridge in Palatka, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
As the search resumes Thursday morning for a kayaker missing in Putnam County, the missing man’s father has identified him as a 43-year-old father of three.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the St. Johns River off Highway 17 in Fleming Island.
Drivers may soon start noticing construction popping out of the St. Johns River as the new bridge structure for the Shands Bridge project begins to take shape.
The North Florida Marine Association announces the Jacksonville Spring Boat Show, which is a family-friendly outdoor event at Metropolitan Park on the St. Johns River.
Almost five days after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River, crews continue to look for a child who remained unaccounted for as of Wednesday afternoon.
Searchers continue to look for a child who remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending eight people into the water.
The group gathered as the sun began to set on the St. Johns River. Their thoughts are with the families and friends impacted by a tragic incident on the water.
On Tuesday night, Jacksonville City Council members are set to vote on a proposed ordinance that would create a special development review board for Northeast Jacksonville, despite facing some council opposition. Ordinance 2024-0851, introduced by Councilmember Mike Gay, aims to protect the area from overdevelopment and give people in the neighborhood a chance to weigh in on how development is conducted.
Searchers continue to look for a child who remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending eight people into the water.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of the missing boaters from the boat that capsized in the St. Johns River has been located.
On Sunday, community members got involved in looking for the final three boaters and expressed their commitment to providing closure for the families involved.
Three boaters remain missing on Saturday night after their boat capsized on the St. Johns River the day before. Rod Sullivan has worked in maritime law for over 40 years dealing with recreational boating accidents. He says with searches like these, the longer they go on, the more difficult the search can become.
The Coast Guard announced on Saturday evening that it has suspended its search for the three boaters who went missing after a boat capsized in the St. Johns River on Friday night.
Carnival Elation’s docking in Jacksonville was delayed due to the search-and-rescue being conducted by the United States Coast Guard on St. Johns River.
Local governments and organizations partnered to organize the third annual Great St. Johns River Cleanup in Duval County on Saturday.
The City of Jacksonville and JEA are making progress on their “Septic Tank Phaseout” program, with three major projects now completed.
JEA and Jaxport are raising power lines over the St. Johns River so bigger ships can dock at the port. But a Jacksonville Today reader has another idea.Sidne V. wonders why the power lines aren’t being buried beneath the river instead of over it.
A city council member will reintroduce a proposal that aims to create a special development review board for Northeast Jacksonville.
The body of a 27-year-old woman who was reported missing on Dec. 8 after a crash on the Mathews Bridge was recovered from St. Johns River a week later, leading the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into her death.
A beloved holiday tradition is making its return to the city of JAX in time for Thanksgiving weekend.
Lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40’s into Saturday. Saturday will be the coldest morning of the week. We also have a high-pressure system lingering over us, which keeps the rain away, and provides all sunshine, all day!
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (FDOH) has issued a health alert for harmful blue-green algae toxins found in St. Johns River near Mandarin Point.
NAS JAX Airshow Blue Angels Weekend Weather Forecast calls for breezy and partly cloudy skies in the 70s.
The St. Johns River is one of several rivers across Florida that is still experiencing significant flooding because of Hurricane Milton.
Flooding areas surrounding Deep Creek in St. Johns and Putnam counties will take time to drain due to astronomical high tides hinder quick runoff into the St. Johns River.
A look up at the sky saw sunny skies across Northeast Florida on Friday. But in Putnam County, some communities are looking outside their doors and seeing water -- lots of water.
Hastings, a rural area west of I-95 not far from the St. Johns River, was dealing with extreme flooding in some areas with water going chest-deep.
Less than two weeks after impacts from Hurricane Helene destroyed some of the remaining concrete balustrades in Memorial Park, neighbors are once again preparing for more impacts. The balustrades are lined against the bank, separating the park from the St. Johns River.
