Where to vote, what to bring for Tuesdayโs presidential primary, local races in Northeast Florida
While only Republicans are eligible to vote in Tuesdayโs presidential preference primary in Florida, three Jacksonville-area municipalities have additional local races on the ballot Tuesday.
Jacksonville Beach City Council makes last-minute changes at meeting to address St. Patrickโs Day shootings
The impromptu topic of conversation at Mondayโs Jacksonville Beach city council meeting was Sundayโs three separate shootings that left one person dead and three others injured.
As I-10 drivers continue to see dings, cracks & damage, an asphalt company explains what makes up our roads
The News4JAX I-TEAM has reported on multiple damage claims from people driving I-10 between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard. And the damage is due to construction and broke asphalt. So, we went to an asphalt company, not affiliated with the I-10 construction, to find out what materials are used to make roads.
Tee times for Fridayโs second round of The Players Championship
Friday is cut day at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy share the first-round lead after carding 7-under 65s on Thursday. Hereโs a look at when golfers tee off Friday as cut day looms at the Stadium Course.
Former Jacksonville funeral home director facing 10 new felony charges, funeral licenses permanently revoked
Elliott Grahamโs attorney filed a motion to reduce his clientโs bond, but on Thursday, the court postponed that request and advised his lawyer that more charges are coming. They will revisit that motion when the additional charges are filed.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer tell appeals judges that Jeffrey Epstein's Florida plea deal protects her
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer has asked a federal appeals court to toss out her sex trafficking conviction and 20-year prison sentence, saying Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 non-prosecution deal with a U.S. attorney in Florida should have prevented her prosecution.
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees over control of Walt Disney Worldโs government wonโt be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides donโt reach a settlement beforehand.
Path to the Polls: Fight is on for Biden-Trump & is DeSantis still running for the White House?
Iโve been looking at all the things Gov. Ron DeSantis has been doing since "abandoning" his presidential election campaign. I think he might think he still has a chance at being on the ballot in November.
Life of trailblazing Jacksonville icon Betty Holzendorf celebrated with hometown service
Trailblazer and Jacksonville native Betty Holzendorf, who served in both the Florida House and Florida Senate, was laid to rest Monday at Jacksonville National Cemetery after a celebration of life at St. Paul AME Church on New Kings Road. She died Feb. 29 at the age of 84.
Gov. DeSantis to get bill that makes it easier to shoot bears, claim self defense
A bill passed by the Florida House aims to make it easier for people to shoot bears on their property under the claim of self-defense. The bill would provide self-defense protections to individuals who kill bears, as long as they can reasonably prove that their actions were necessary to prevent imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury. Critics argue that the bill is based on fear rather than facts and does not include mechanisms to prevent excessive killings of bears.
Investigators say tenant garage below collapsed Florida condo tower had many faulty support columns
Federal investigators determining why a Florida condominium tower partially collapsed three years ago have determined there were many faulty support columns in the tenant garage that ran below it and the adjoining pool deck.
I-TEAM: More felony charges for funeral director accused of mishandling remains, funds
The News4JAX I-TEAM continues to learn more about the disturbing case of former funeral director, Elliott Maurice Graham. He was arrested in February, charged with grand theft, filing false insurance claims, and five misdemeanor counts of improper preservation of a human body. On Wednesday, the State Attorneyโs Office told us two additional felony charges for grand theft and insurance fraud claims have been added, and the misdemeanor charges have been dropped. Also added is a petit theft charge, accusing Graham of stealing up to $750 from a foundation that helps grieving families pay for a childโs funeral costs.
I-TEAM: Jacksonville pool contractor accused of abandoning jobs
Customers who contracted with Waterpools Jacksonville are contacting the News4JAX I-TEAM because of jobs left behind and poor workmanship. The owner says it's all because of a recent hospitalization -- the same story he gave us 10 years ago.
No video voyeurism charge for ousted Florida GOP chair, previously cleared in rape case
Prosecutors say the ousted former chair of the Republican Party of Florida will not face a video voyeurism charge for recording a sexual encounter with a woman who accused him of rape, a case in which he was also not charged.
Youโre invited to the Beaver Toyota Golf Tournament for Safe Driving
Beaver Toyota of St. Augustine, located in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida, is a dealership that takes great pride in offering a smooth and hassle-free car-buying experience. We provide an extensive selection of new and certified pre-owned Toyota vehicles, with a special emphasis on highlighting the luxurious and refined features that Toyota integrates into their automobiles.
University of Florida fires all staff in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positions
An administrative University of Florida memo went out to staff this week, with the subject line, "Compliance with BOG Regulation 9.016 on Prohibited Expenditures." This relates to positions dealing with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Jared Brideganโs widow, daughter celebrate 50th โBexley Boxโ with special delivery to Homeland Security in Jacksonville
For more than a year, the daughter and widow of Jared Bridegan, the man ambushed and murdered in Jacksonville Beach in February 2022, have been turning a tragic experience into a beautiful act of kindness aimed at helping children who are in the middle of crime scenes or investigations.
Karma K9 shares why PAWSistivity is integral to their training
Owners Middie and Melissa Alley are mother and daughter both with a passion for dogs and a history growing up around animals. Melissa had always wanted to work with dogs from a young age and decided to act on this passion when she enrolled in Sanford Brown Institutes Veterinary Tech program. There she learned all about health, nutrition, and safe practices for dogs that she now applies in her daily work here at Karma K9. Melissa has been training dogs for seven years and has been the head trainer at Karma K9 since.
Woman arrested after deadly hit-and-run on I-295 exit ramp has history of dangerous driving
The woman behind the wheel when she smashed into a pickup truck on the side of Interstate 295 northbound exit ramp to Interstate 10 and caused a fatal crash Monday was arrested, and according to court records, the 24-year-old has a history of dangerous driving, including several convictions for driving with a suspended license.
โShe was an iconโ: Betty Holzendorf, former Florida lawmaker from Jacksonville, dies at 84
Betty Holzendorf served four years in the Florida House of Representatives and 10 years in the Florida Senate. She's from Jacksonville and graduated from Edward Waters College and the University of North Florida. The Duval Democratic Party announced Holzendorf died on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records from underage girl abuse probe to be released under Florida law
Grand jury transcripts from a 2006 Florida investigation into wealthy financier Jeffrey Epsteinโs abuse of dozens of underage girls will be released publicly later this year under legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Thousands of motorcyclists expected to hit the road for 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week; drivers urged to use extra caution
Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists are expected to hit the pavement starting Friday and for the next 10 days during the 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week, and with such a big event comes an increased law enforcement presence on the roads.