A man shot in what investigators described as a road rage confrontation along State Road A1A in Butler Beach is speaking publicly for the first time, sharing his account of the moments leading up to the gunfire that left him critically injured.

A standoff involving an armed, suicidal man, identified as Samuel Waters Jr., lasted nearly eight hours on San Pablo Road in Jacksonville after family members reported his intentions to police.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage that captured the deadly shooting of a man wanted in connection with a separate deadly Westside shooting that happened in April.

A man was found fatally shot early Thursday morning in the parking lot of a motel on Philips Highway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A road rage shooting that left a man critically injured rattled residents in Butler Beach on Tuesday, as neighbors struggled to understand how violence erupted along one of the community’s busiest roadways.

A man was seriously injured Tuesday in what St. Johns County investigators described as a road rage shooting in Butler Beach.

A woman who was home Monday night when police fatally shot a man in the front yard she shares with her neighbor said she thought fireworks were going off—until she looked outside.

As Brantley County continues to deal with the aftermath of devastating wildfires, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers targeting the community and posing as law enforcement.

Now to our series: Justice 4 All where we answer your questions about crime, safety and the law. Today, we’re digging deeper into teen takeovers.

Police and crime scene tape were seen early Wednesday morning at the Riverview Apartments on Jacksonville’s Southside.

Three people were shot early Sunday morning outside a Lake City venue, and one suspect is now in custody, according to the Lake City Police Department.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigators are searching for a suspect following a robbery at a Chase Bank on Atlantic Boulevard Saturday afternoon.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Collins Road.

A Clay County couple has been sentenced after deputies say a woman helped her fiancé pose as a nurse who oversaw the care of an elderly man who died.

A Jacksonville mother is calling for increased safety measures at a Westside park after she says her teenage son was violently attacked by a group of strangers.

A 34-year-old math teacher and athletics coach at a Jacksonville private school has been arrested on multiple charges related to child exploitation following an investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

A Jacksonville real estate broker who is accused of orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $6 million now faces federal charges of wire fraud, related to loans from the COVID-19 era Paycheck Protection Program.

One year after a shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and six others injured, the campus is pausing to remember — while investigators, lawmakers, and university leaders continue working to understand what happened and prevent it from happening again.

One man is recovering after he was shot inside a home on Thursday night, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A Jacksonville man accused of fatally shooting a 2-year old boy pleaded not guilty on Wednesday morning.

A day after a shooting near Raines High School led to an hours-long school lockdown on Monday afternoon, students and staff can expect increased police patrols, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it was investigating a shooting on Monday afternoon near Raines High School that left a 20-year-old man injured and prompted the high school to lock down.

Brunswick police arrested a suspect early Sunday morning after a fatal shooting outside a local restaurant on Altama Avenue.

A man was shot in the leg early Friday morning following a domestic dispute on Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters was at the right place at the right time on Wednesday while he was shopping at a Southside Home Depot.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the launch of a new Statewide Prosecution Cold Case Task Force in Miami, targeting more than 21,000 unsolved murders.

A teen was shot and left in critical condition on Tuesday in what Jacksonville police described as a home invasion shooting on University Boulevard.

Chase Robinson, Executive Director of First Coast Crimestoppers explains how Crime Stoppers works and the difference you can make in the lives of families who are waiting for justice for their loved one.

Nationally known civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels will be returning to Jacksonville on Friday to talk about yet another case concerning the use of force by members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs, five firearms and thousands of dollars in cash following a bust at a smoke shop off Lem Turner Road on Sunday.

A man was found guilty in the shooting death of two men who were found killed inside a Fort Caroline Road apartment in 2023.

A 72-year-old man injured in an assault on March 24 in Glynn County has died nearly a week later, police announced Monday.

A Jacksonville family mourning the loss of a 32-year-old father who was killed in an early Sunday morning shooting is asking the community for answers and support.

A 2-year-old boy killed during a domestic dispute late Sunday night was in his mother’s arms when her boyfriend fired a shot that struck the toddler in the head, according to an arrest report and information obtained by News4JAX.

Nationally known civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels will be returning to Jacksonville on Thursday to talk about yet another case concerning the use of force by members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Family and neighbors gathered at a candlelight vigil for 2-year-old A’hmari Robinson, sharing prayers and memories. Candles formed his initials as loved ones leaned on community support.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office put out the identity of the 23-year-old man the agency said was responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash on University Boulevard in January.

A Jacksonville man was denied bond Tuesday after being arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 2-year-old boy.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 2-year-old boy during a domestic dispute, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released the identity and photo of the man wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a 2-year-old boy after a domestic dispute.

The family of a young boy who was killed Sunday during a dispute at a Westside apartment complex said he was the “happiest baby” and his death has left them in shock and “deep sadness.”

Nearly four months after 58-year-old Alesa Leach was found dead in a Jacksonville home, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it had arrested Joseph Anderson on a murder warrant.

A 2-year-old boy died overnight after he was shot during a domestic dispute late Sunday at an apartment complex in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.

Gunfire erupted Monday night as officers chased two men on foot from a traffic stop through an Eastside neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Christian Barrios was arrested following a multi-county police chase after allegedly committing a double homicide at a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra. Reports indicate he confronted his girlfriend over alleged infidelity, resulting in gunfire that left two dead. Barrios, with prior convictions, faces charges including first-degree murder and grand theft, and is expected to be indicted by a grand jury, possibly facing a life sentence.

A Clay County jury has found Kiaun Miller guilty of second-degree murder in the December 2020 shooting death of his ex, with whom he shared a son.

A South Daytona police officer and a suspect were wounded after a vehicle pursuit ended in a crash and gunfire on Interstate 95 Sunday morning, authorities said, according to a report by our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

A 22-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he stole a vehicle that was left running with a 19-month-old inside, prompting a warning from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The man who was shot and killed last week near a St. Johns County construction site left behind a grieving wife and two young children, according to an online fundraiser set up to benefit Joseph Manfredi’s family.

A man in his early 20s is expected to recover after he was shot Sunday evening at the Valencia Way Apartments, a Westside complex with a years-long history of violent crime. Detectives are still working to identify the shooter, who was described as wearing all black clothing with a red face covering.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to an early Sunday morning shooting in the Lakawanna neighborhood that left a man injured.

A man in his 40s was grazed in a Thursday shooting at a bus stop, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A 45-year-old man who was previously arrested for child molestation is now facing new charges after police connected him to an armed robbery attempt that left a 32-year-old man dead, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

One of the three men caught on surveillance in an attempted home invasion robbery that led to a midday shootout in Northwest Jacksonville was arrested.

Detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary after a masked person broke into a home in the Beacon Lake neighborhood.

Nearly one week after five teens were shot in Jacksonville Beach during a “takeover” event, the city’s police department said it plans to increase the number of officers on the streets to monitor for any potential unpermitted gatherings.

Nearly one week after five teens were shot in Jacksonville Beach during a “takeover” event, the city’s police department said it plans to increase the number of officers on the streets to monitor for any potential unpermitted gatherings.

Four adults were arrested after a 1-year-old ingested methamphetamine inside a Callahan home earlier this week, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released the bodycam footage of an officer-involved shooting that happened on Jacksonville’s Northside earlier this month.

Nearly one week after five teens were shot in Jacksonville Beach during a “takeover” event, the city’s police department said it plans to increase the number of officers on the streets to monitor for any potential unpermitted gatherings.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday night shooting in the Oceanway neighborhood.

A weekend “teen takeover” event in Jacksonville Beach erupted in violence as gunfire injured five teenagers, prompting a swift police response and forcing local businesses to lock down, disrupting a nearby music festival and leaving the community shaken.

Jacksonville Beach police are asking residents and businesses to submit any surveillance or cell phone video from the area on Saturday night to help the investigation.

Sheriff Rick Staly, representatives from the FBI, family members and others provided an update Monday afternoon on the investigation into an FCSO missing person’s cold case investigation.

Jacksonville Beach police have confirmed that they believe a “takeover” event at the beaches that ended in gun violence on Saturday has connections to the organizers of a similar event that also ended in gunfire at the Avenues Mall a week earlier.

A teen takeover is a large, loosely organized gathering of juveniles that’s typically promoted on social media and can quickly overwhelm the area where it happens — a mall parking lot, a popular park, or a busy shopping corridor.

Nine adults and one juvenile were injured in three separate shootings across Duval County over the weekend.

Jacksonville police are investigating an apparent shooting with multiple injuries on Sunday afternoon.

Weeks after four people were shot during a street fight in the Magnolia Gardens area of Northwest Jacksonville, police have arrested a 19-year-old they say is a suspect in the shooting.

A Clay County family is struggling to arrange funeral services for a 38-year-old man who was fatally stabbed earlier this month.

A Jacksonville mother, pulled from a burning car by police, forgives the carjacking suspect who nearly killed her. She finds strength in her children's smiles.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot in his apartment on the city’s Northside during a robbery attempt.

One day after the stabbing of a middle school student, who was taken to the hospital as a result, the 14-year-old suspect was accused of attempted second-degree murder, according to arrest reports.

Hospitals are known for saving lives and improving overall health. However, for one woman, the hospital was a source to steal robotic equipment.

A tragic incident that began with the murder of a 34-year-old Ocala woman and her 4-year-old daughter ended Tuesday night when the woman’s estranged husband took his own life during a traffic stop in Kingsland, Georgia, according to multiple law enforcement agencies.

A man who was shot and killed by two officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday night was armed with two firearms at the time of the shooting, according to officials.

A man who had been spotted in a stolen vehicle before running from police was fatally shot Tuesday night during a foot chase with officers when he pulled out a handgun, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A 36-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were recently arrested after they brought a 14-year-old to a strip club and gave them “multiple alcoholic drinks,” according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

While Jacksonville police continue to search for the person who shot four people inside the Paxon Shopping Plaza on the city’s Westside, on Sunday morning, News4JAX has obtained surveillance video that shows part of the chaos.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, four victims were shot early Sunday morning on the 700 block of Edgewood Avenue. Lieutenant Frederick Dash with the JSO Robbery and Violent Crimes Section said patrol officers responded around 12:30 a.m. and found multiple victims with gunshot wounds.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man accused of fatally stabbing a man on Monday in an apartment complex parking lot.

Three women and a 17-year-old girl were shot on Wednesday evening after a large group of people met up at a Northwest Jacksonville location to fight each other over a “romantic relationship” that some of the individuals were involved in, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man died from stab injuries after an altercation at an Orange Park apartment complex, later seeking help at a nearby Winn-Dixie parking lot, where Clay County deputies found him.

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.

A man was shot Tuesday night after a hit-and-run incident near St. Johns Bluff Road, south of Atlantic Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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.

One of the three men caught on surveillance in an attempted home invasion robbery that led to a midday shootout in Northwest Jacksonville was arrested.

A man died from stab injuries after an altercation at an Orange Park apartment complex, later seeking help at a nearby Winn-Dixie parking lot, where Clay County deputies found him.

A 31-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of strangling his mother to death at a Hidden Hills home on Friday.

The Atlanta DEA's Operation Fentanyl Free America has led to a decrease in fentanyl overdoses but has also uncovered new smuggling tactics and drug trends in Southeast Georgia, highlighting ongoing challenges in the fight against illegal drugs.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday that a former bookkeeper for the Nassau County School District was recently accused of stealing more than $100,000 from Hilliard Middle-Senior High School following a nearly yearlong investigation into financial discrepancies.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man who is accused of committing multiple armed robberies at various fast-food restaurants and convenience stores across the city.

A man was wounded early Monday morning by a shotgun blast at close range but refused to tell investigators what happened or even share his name, according to the Jacksonville Beach Chief of Police.

The sounds of a gun battle Thursday afternoon between would-be robbers and a man inside a home on 6th Avenue were captured on home surveillance footage obtained Friday by News4JAX.

A man who was attacked by three would-be robbers in his home on 6th Avenue Thursday afternoon was wounded in a gun battle and also injured one of the suspects, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting with injuries that happened at a McDonald’s at the St. Johns Town Center on Sunday night.

The mother of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in 2023 spoke with News4JAX about her grief and finding peace now that her son's killer has been convicted.

St. Johns County marked a significant milestone in 2025 by recording zero criminal homicides, a notable accomplishment for a county with more than 300,000 people.

Two shootings and an armed robbery were reported across three fast-food restaurants in Jacksonville over the weekend, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JSO says veteran officer Stephen D. Hicks was accused by a teenager and multiple witnesses of grabbing the teen off an e-bike and throwing him to the ground inside a Jacksonville Beach skate park.