Violence on a school bus caused a major scene in the Grand Park area on Thursday morning.

Firefighters are closely monitoring a fire at a paper recycling plant near Riverside in downtown Jacksonville that sent a large plume of smoke into the air Monday afternoon.

A brush fire in Baker County overnight is causing some lane closures on I-10, according to transportation officials.

A wildfire that threatened homes and forced evacuations in Baker County is now mostly contained after burning more than 120 acres Wednesday afternoon.

A Bradford County mother is dead after her estranged husband threatened their children with a gun, asking if they wanted to go to heaven, before killing her and himself.

Extreme cold is expected to affect Southeast Georgia this weekend, according to the National Weather Service, which issued an extreme cold warning for the area. Residents are preparing by bundling up indoors and stocking up on supplies to stay warm.

A Jacksonville council member is urging collective action to withhold JTA funding if the agency proceeds with changes to Connexion Plus, its paratransit service for seniors and disabled residents.

Nine months after announcing that he was looking to sell his beloved Intuition Ale Works brewery, owner and founder Ben Davis shared an updated post on Facebook, saying “the right buyer never came” and the eatery will be closing in April after more than 15 years in Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville City Council approved on Tuesday a multi-million dollar pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium.

Jacksonville City Council votes Tuesday on a multi-million pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium. The plan would add raised crosswalks, creating safer connections between the stadium and upcoming Four Seasons.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested four firefighters with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department who are accused of targeting multiple vehicles, including a JSO patrol car, with paintballs.

Jacksonville woman Stephanie Miller is working hard to walk again after a crash last month left her paralyzed from the chest down.

A petition launched on Friday has already gathered hundreds of signatures calling for a change at a dangerous intersection in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Seventeen-year-old Lawrence Evans was a star in football, track, and in the classroom at Palatka High School before he was shot and killed 10 days ago.

Jacksonville Transportation Advisory Committee addressed concerns about combining its Connexion and Connexion Plus paratransit services during a packed meeting on Monday afternoon.

Nearly 100 people rallied in downtown Jacksonville Thursday after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minnesota. Demonstrators marched between courthouses demanding justice and immigration reform.

The Duval County School Board has rejected requests from Miami-based Mater Academy to open charters in two Jacksonville schools under the “Schools of Hope” law.

Two months after a fiery plane crash in Keystone Heights killed the pilot, a newly released report sheds light on what happened moments before impact.

Duval County School Board voted 4-3 to add Schools of Hope to their legislative agenda during a meeting on Tuesday night. Schools of Hope is a controversial law that allows charter schools to share space with underutilized public schools.

The Jaguars are the talk of the town after concluding a stellar bounce-back season with an AFC South championship and a 13-4 record, but one fan was able to take the concept of “putting the team on their back” to new levels after the team’s 41-7 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

A Jacksonville man who pleaded guilty to running over and killing his 8-month-old son is expected to be sentenced on Friday.

A Jacksonville man who pleaded guilty to running over and killing his 8-month-old son appeared in court Monday morning for a sentencing hearing.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man whose body was found inside a car early Wednesday morning on the city’s Westside. Officers said they believe foul play was involved in the man’s death.

An anonymous tip submitted through First Coast Crime Stoppers led directly to the arrest in Texas of a man wanted in the fatal shooting of a Jacksonville mother of two on Sunbeam Road, the organization said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a mother of two who was found dead in a parking lot outside of a gym on Sunbeam Road.

The Clay County school board held an impasse hearing with the Clay County Education Association to decide teacher raises for next year. The board ultimately accepted a proposal that would give teachers with 10 years or more experience raises ranging from $400 to $800.

SNAP benefits were paused during the government shutdown, causing concern for many families. Now that benefits are being distributed again, recipients may have to reapply entirely.

A frightening crash occurred at the Cove at Atlantic Beach apartment complex when a car smashed into a home, coming inches from a little girl asleep in her bed.

Duval County Schools are once again considering consolidating schools, this time focusing on Mayport Elementary and Anchor Academy as part of an effort to optimize its resources.

Justin Golden, the man accused of running over and killing 8-month-old Pablo Golden's arraignment was delayed due to new discovery of evidence.

The 24-year-old man who turned himself in on Sunday for his role in a fatal crash that took place on Baymeadows Road six months ago has found himself in legal trouble due to his driving before, court records show.

Jacksonville’s telehealth contractor responded on Wednesday to fraud allegations regarding its management of the city’s telehealth program, which provides health care access for Duval County residents.

A white SUV caught fire early Sunday evening at the Gate gas station on Emerson Street near Philips Highway in Jacksonville, causing panic among nearby witnesses who feared a massive explosion.

Jacksonville’s telehealth program, Healthlink JAX, and its contractor Telescope Health are facing scrutiny as city councilman Rory Diamond calls for an investigation into the city’s telehealth contracts.

Much focus has been placed on how the government shutdown is affecting people who rely on food stamps, but there are also people who are not on food stamps who are finding it harder to purchase groceries because of the current higher costs of food.

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 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man died Thursday afternoon after he was stabbed inside the Anheuser-Busch facility.

Vanessa Lockett, a 73-year-old disabled retiree living on a fixed income in Jacksonville, is worried about losing her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. She relies on the program to buy food, but the current federal government shutdown threatens to halt SNAP funding starting Nov. 1.

Days after News4JAX posted a story about late-night noise complaints involving loud music during large gatherings inside the Paxon Shopping Center parking lot on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX returned to the area to record what nearby residents had been complaining about.

Ken Hearda, 80, is one of the 135 veterans who were experiencing homelessness in 2024. Now, he's got a life-changing opportunity, thanks to Operation Barnabas and Operation Lifeline in Clay County.

Burnout, trauma, and high stress are significant factors threatening the mental health of firefighters, and Florida lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill designed to combat the growing number of suicides among firefighters.

Burnout, trauma and high stress are significant factors threatening the mental health of firefighters. To combat an increase in firefighter suicides, Florida lawmakers are considering a new bill.

STARKE, Fla. – A Clay County deputy who died in September from complications of COVID-19 was honored Saturday at the Krawl’n for the Fallen event in Starke. The event was overshadowed by tragedy Friday night when a skydiver died after his parachute didn’t deploy properly during a fun jump after practice. Despite the tragic death, the event carried on as law enforcement agencies and families of fallen officers gathered to honor those who have been lost. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said it was honored that Sgt. He started with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in the 90s before joining the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in 1998.

Former President Jimmy Carter turns 96 years old on Thursday and continues to add to his record as the oldest living president. Carter planned to celebrate at his home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife of 74 years, Rosalynn Carter, according to a spokeswoman for the Carter Center in Atlanta. The Carter Center, the not-for-profit organization founded by the Carters nearly 40 years ago, is encouraging people to post a birthday message. Join the fun and send him a birthday wish on the below birthday board. Carter had been a Naval officer, peanut farmer Georgia senator and Georgia governor when he was elected president in 1976.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist is in life-threatening condition after crashing into a pick-up truck on Hendricks Boulevard Saturday night. The motorcyclist was traveling south near 3900 Hendricks Boulevard around 5:55 p.m. when another man was leaving the GATE gas station turning onto Hendricks. That’s when the motorcyclist crashed into the truck. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Hendricks Boulevard was reopened at 9:30 p.m.

"10/Six Grille" is opening in Sweet Pete's historic downtown building. The eatery encourages guests to enjoy American-style eats in a fanciful atmosphere that provides a nostalgic trip down the rabbit hole. "Take time out of your busy day and allow yourself to escape to Wonderland," the website says. "Enjoy one of our handcrafted dishes and let yourself get lost in the pages of Lewis Carroll's greatest work." Location: 400 N. Hogan St. Click HERE to visit the 10/Six Grille website.

Sumter County is embroiled in a court fight over voting rights and redistricting that challenges the composition and credibility of its school board. Like many other Southern communities, it was run by whites until courts overturned Jim Crow laws and ordered desegregation during the civil rights era. At least two African American board members during that time say their employers received threatening letters, advocating they be fired. Under the Voting Rights Act, the county’s plan previously would have been cleared in advance by the Justice Department to guarantee it didn’t harm minorities. Alice Green, one of the two remaining African American board members, said she hopes the litigation ends soon.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – The remains of several dead whales drew large crowds to the St. Simons Island shoreline Wednesday morning, a day after a viral video captured a massive rescue effort for about 25 pilot whales. The video, which was shared on News4Jax's Facebook page, shows the more than two dozen whales that had beached themselves along the shore. People who saw what happened all got together and helped get the whales back in the water. The Wildlife Resources Division from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said most of the whales were successfully pushed back out into the water but three of the whales did not survive. The Wildlife Division said pilot whales are the most common type to strand in large numbers.

KINGSLAND, Ga. – Family and friends of a 33-year-old Georgia man who was shot and killed by a now former Kingsland, Georgia, police officer gathered Thursday night for a prayer vigil to remember Tony Green one year after his death. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation determined Zechariah Presley killed Green by shooting him multiple times from behind as Green ran from the officer during a traffic stop. After the shooting, Presley was fired from the department and indicted on a charge of manslaughter. "We believe the only way justice will be served is if Zechariah Presley receives the maximum sentence allowed for the charges he's been given." Benefield said even if Presley is convicted, Green's family and friends won't feel closure for a long time.

Oftentimes when you reel a fish up to the surface, they experience an expansion of gas in their swim bladder, and will not be able to swim back down to their environment. Continue your role as a conservationist by looking out for fish with signs of barotrauma and being prepared to respond. Barotrauma is a condition seen in many fish caught in waters greater than 50 feet that is caused by expansion of gases in the swim bladder. Descending devices should only be used when fish show one or more signs of barotrauma and cannot swim back down on their own. Never insert venting tools into a fish’s belly, back or stomach that may be protruding from the mouth.

FWC biologists will survey anglers and take biological samples during the 2018 recreational red snapper fishing season. The FWC will provide information collected to the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) for the next red snapper stock assessment. In 2017, the Atlantic red snapper season was open two weekends in November. These surveys are used to determine how many boats participate in the red snapper season, the numbers of red snapper harvested, and important biological information that will be used in future population assessments. HeadboatsHeadboats are already required to report all fishing activity to National Marine Fisheries Service and are not surveyed by FWC during the red snapper season.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – School boards and the state are sparring about whether a challenge to a controversial 2017 education law should move quickly to the Florida Supreme Court. Cooper’s ruling led 11 school boards to appeal to the 1st District Court of Appeal. It also set the stage for adding new charter schools -- dubbed “schools of hope” -- that will serve students whose traditional public schools have been considered low-performing. The school boards contend in the legal challenge that the law usurps their constitutional authority to operate public schools. In the filing last week seeking to move quickly to the Supreme Court, the school boards said they need to make decisions about issues such as their budgets.