Incumbent District 1 board member Christopher Hodgson is seeking re-election, and faces one opponent, Calvin “Cal” Peterson, Jr. This is a non-partisan race, so candidates run without party affiliation, and it will appear on the ballots of all voters in the district.
The incumbent District 2 commissioner, Channing Dobbs, faces one challenger in the Republican primary, Casey Clark. As the two Republicans are the only candidates who qualified for the race, the August primary will decide the race, so it will be a Universal Primary Contest open to all voters.
The incumbent District 2 commissioner, Channing Dobbs, faces one challenger in the Republican primary, Casey Clark. As the two Republicans are the only candidates who qualified for the race, the August primary will decide the race, so it will be a Universal Primary Contest open to all voters.
Since 1988, Union County voters have approved a referendum for a 1/2 millage ad valorem tax for a special dependent taxing district for the purpose of funding a library in Union County. The library referendum is on the ballot every two years for its continued funding. The Union County Board of County Commissioners put this latest referendum on the ballot at a meeting in May.
The high school football season in Florida kicks off in mid-August. Here’s a team-by-team look at individual schedules for schools in the News4JAX Florida coverage region.
High school football season in Florida kicks off in less than a month. Here is the week-by-week schedule for teams in the News4JAX Florida coverage region. This will be updated throughout the season.
A Florida State Prison employee was fired on Wednesday after he was arrested and accused in a domestic incident involving a woman and six children that started on the Fourth of July.
Nearly 11 years to the day that the Conquerors won their only championship, they added title No. 2 with an 8-4 win over True North in the Class 2A title game in Fort Myers on Tuesday night.
Union County pulled off a miraculous rally in the final two innings, walking off with its first baseball state championship in more than a decade in unforgettable fashion.
Clay, St. Johns Country Day, Trinity Christian and Union County are headed to the baseball state semifinals.
The high school baseball playoffs are headed to the third round with one huge rematch on deck.
Four area teams (Creekside in Region 1-7A, Trinity Christian in 1-2A, St. Johns Country Day in 1-A and Union County in 3-R) earned No. 1 seeds in their regions as the high school baseball playoffs get underway this week.
More than 50 people from 12 different animal advocacy organizations and shelters in Florida have signed a 197-page complaint, requesting the state launch a criminal investigation into the Union County Animal Control office.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said that I-75 South near Paynes Prairie has been shut down as deputies attempt to take an “armed” and “dangerous” suspect into custody.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said that I-75 South near Paynes Prairie has been shut down as deputies attempt to take an “armed” and “dangerous” suspect into custody.
Students and faculty at Lake Butler Middle School will be without heat for an unknown period of time due to “issues with the system,” according to the superintendent of schools for the Union County School District.
The high school football coaching carousel continues to spin, including the return of a coaching legend in Robby Pruitt and new hires at both Keystone Heights and Menendez.
Over 40 dogs were rescued from an alleged dog-fighting operation spanning multiple properties in Union County, following a multi-agency investigation that led to at least one arrest.
The Bolles swimming machine rolls on, with its national record stretching 38th straight team championship headlined by a relay team setting a US record in Saturday’s Class 1A state meet.
If you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline, along with info for districts with bus apps.
The high school football season kicks off in August and here are the weekly schedules for Northeast Florida teams for the 2025 season.
The high school football season is right around the corner and the schedules are here. Below are schedules for teams in the News4JAX coverage region, which includes north Florida and southeast Georgia.
Two Northeast Florida teachers were awarded a $20,000 check on Thursday morning for being selected among the five finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year.
A 57-year-old man died Sunday night when he lost control of the pick-up truck he was driving, overcorrected and hit a tree along Country Road 18 about 15 minutes southwest of Lake Butler, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A severe winter storm brings cold temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with wind chills expected to drop into the teens and 20s. Residents without adequate heat or shelter are encouraged to seek out warming centers in their area.
Students in the Union County School District were sent home early Friday morning after a water main break cut off water service to the schools, homes and businesses.
A motorcyclist driver died and a passenger was in serious condition after the driver lost control of the motorcycle in Union County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Live updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races
Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
A county-by-county look at expected wind speeds, rainfall totals and when the worst conditions are expected (as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday):
Officials from Northeast Florida’s inland counties are preparing for what will become Hurricane Helene before it hits the Florida Panhandle on Thursday.
It was a wild Week 5 of the high school football season as the halfway mark officially arrived. Here’s a glance at notables, scores and schedules from Friday night.
Sunday is the last day for voters around Northeast Florida to cast an early, in-person ballot ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday, for congressional, state and local races.
Since 1988, Union County voters have approved a referendum for a 1/2 millage ad valorem tax for a special dependent taxing district for the purpose of funding a library in Union County. The library referendum is on the ballot every two years for its continued funding.
Six Republicans are seeking to serve as Union County Commissioner in District 3. Since no Democrats or unaffiliated candidates are seeking this office, the August primary is open to all voters and the winner is elected without opposition in November.
Union County Clerk of Court Kellie Hendricks Rhoades is seeking re-election. She will face one challenger in the Republican primary, Ryan Perez. As no Democrats or other candidates entered the race, the Republican primary in August will be open to all Union County voters.
Voters around northeast Florida will be able to cast an early, in-person ballot as soon as Monday for the state’s August 20 primary, which includes congressional, state, and local races.
High school football season in Florida begins in less than a month. News4JAX has you covered. Here are the team-by-team schedules for schools in the North Florida coverage region.
Two years into Florida’s new form of standardized student testing, two northeast Florida school districts once again have the leading scores in the state, marking student progress at the end of the year.
Four area teams made it through to the second round of the high school baseball state playoffs on the first of two nights in the postseason.
While only Republicans are eligible to vote in Tuesday’s presidential preference primary in Florida, three Jacksonville-area municipalities have additional local races on the ballot Tuesday.
Ahead of Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary on March 19, early voting starts this week across northeast Florida, giving voters an opportunity to cast their ballot in-person, before election day.
A 21-year-old Lake Butler woman died in a head-on collision with a semi-truck in Union County on Wednesday at 5:17 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Florida High School Athletic Association released its new classification and district assignments for football on Friday morning, unveiling some new twists for area teams.
It’s the third round of the high school football state playoffs and the area still has five teams standing in the regional finals. Baker County, Bartram Trail, Bradford, St. Augustine and Union County are all chasing berths in the state semifinals in the Suburban and Rural divisions.
Baker County, Bartram Trail, Bolles, Bradford, Mandarin, St. Augustine, Trinity Christian and Union County all won second-round games on Friday night.
Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
The high school volleyball playoff brackets are set, with three local teams grabbing top seeds in their regions for postseason play.
A 37-year-old Baker County man died Monday afternoon when his van veered into the oncoming lanes on State Road 121 in Union County and side-swiped a semi, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.
Two Northeast Florida school districts had the highest scores in end-of-year math and English language arts test, according to recently released statewide data.
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with a New Jersey county over language barriers for Spanish-speaking voters, emphasizing a growing challenge for certain minority communities nationwide.
The night started with a dozen area teams in the state playoffs and only six of those remain.
Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.
A former corrections officer at Union Correctional Institution in Raiford who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to three months of probation.
More than 50 cats and dogs are undergoing examinations after they were found in a filthy Lake Butler home, according to a news release from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
High school football season is right around the corner. Here's the weekly schedule for teams from the North Florida and South Georgia coverage area.
Since 1988, Union County voters have approved a referendum for a 1/2 millage ad valorem tax for a special dependent taxing district for the purpose of funding a library in Union County. The library referendum is on the ballot every two years for its continued funding.
Two Republicans are seeking to serve as Union County Commissioner in District 2. Since no Democrats or unaffiliated candidates are seeking this office, the August primary is open to all voters and the winner is elected without opposition in November.
A former corrections officer at Union Correctional Institution in Raiford who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol wants to be sentenced to probation. But prosecutors are asking for more than that.
A Department of Corrections vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday morning outside Union Correctional Institution, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The News4JAX Super 6 baseball rankings will be published each Tuesday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 25 games.
The News4JAX Super 6 baseball rankings will be published each Tuesday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 11 games.
A correctional officer was hurt in a crash involving another correctional officer Monday at the Florida Department of Corrections Reception and Medical Center in Union County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Lake Butler man accused of shooting at least three people Saturday night. One of the victims died, the Sheriff’s Office said.
