Fat & Fine Crab Shack in Brunswick will close at the beginning of the new year due to rising costs, joining a trend of local and national restaurant closures.
Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims Georgia's athletic department is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal.
A months-long investigation sparked by a tip to the Glynn County Police Department ended Monday with the arrest of a 24-year-old Brunswick man on child exploitation charges, GCPD said.
Jacksonville's weekend begins with chilly mornings and a significant drought, but warmer days and lots of sun are forecast. News4JAX's meteorologist explains what to expect, from local temperatures to continuing dry conditions.
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states and the District of Columbia for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
Fani Willis has counterattacked during a Wednesday Georgia state Senate committee questioning her prosecution of Donald Trump.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
News4JAX is inviting the community to help make the holidays a little brighter for local pets through its annual Santa Paws donation drive, happening Dec. 15–19.
A federal judge says she plans to rule quickly on a Georgia man's assertion that his execution next week should be halted.
All lanes on Interstate 95 southbound, near the Florida-Georgia line, were closed early Tuesday due to a crash, according to Georgia 511.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions.
A Kingsland, Georgia, mom is raising the alarm after she says she’s witnessed the same driver ignoring the school bus stop arm multiple times, causing a potentially dangerous situation for children at the bus stop.
Indiana is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time after going through the regular season and Big Ten championship game 13-0.
Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
Georgia's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve data centers.
Texas A&M is out of the top five in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two months.
A few Brunswick High School football players have taken to social media to apologize for their roles in last week’s brawl with Gainesville High School.
The Glynn County Health Department is alerting residents about the presence of rabies after a bobcat located on Jekyll Island tested positive for the disease.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to resign from the House after publicly disagreeing with former President Donald Trump has surprised some in Georgia.
Nearly 40 Gainesville High School players were suspended after a brawl broke out during the third quarter of the Georgia High School Association Class 5A playoff matchup on Friday night.
Project Underground could bring a $10 million investment and 100–120 manufacturing jobs to Northwest Jacksonville; city offers a five‑year REV tax grant up to $275,000 to keep the expansion local.
It's the perfect time for homeowners to prepare for cooler weather, protect their equipment, and understand how winter conditions can impact the power grid.
Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels has been dismissed from the football team following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase.
It was a rough night for local teams in the Georgia High School Association state playoffs. All four area teams — Brunswick, Charlton County, Pierce County and Ware County — were hammered in the second round on Friday night.
Dozens of local parks dot the Golden Isles, offering everything from gorgeous views and amphitheaters to mini golf and salutes to service. On our 4 Your Neighborhood trip to Southeast Georgia, we’re highlighting a few of these hidden gems.
Every corner of the US has either a horror story or a haunted tale that has been passed down through generations, and the Golden Isles are no exception. One act of horror that happened more than 100 years ago mirrors stories of present-day mass murder, and it’s known as the “Brunswick Massacre of 1915.”
If you weren’t aware, Brunswick, Georgia, has a simmering rivalry with another area of the same name: Brunswick County, Virginia. Both Brunswicks claim to be the birthplace of the original “Brunswick stew.”
Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon, a beloved Brunswick institution, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, serving up the same quality hot dogs, burgers, and their famous boneless pork chop sandwiches that have made them a local legend.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, the only facility of its kind in the state, has been dedicated to rehabilitating injured sea turtles and educating the public for nearly 20 years.
Frederica Academy’s graduating class this year is the largest it’s ever been -- 50 students -- and the school's homecoming queen is also one of its varsity football team kickers.
As the population of Brunswick and the Golden Isles continues to climb, community leaders say the demand for affordable homes is outpacing construction, and the gap is widening.
It’s hard to talk about Brunswick without remembering Ahmaud Arbery — the 25-year-old murdered while jogging in a neighborhood near his home. His killing — captured on video and shared across the nation — sparked outrage, protests, and a demand for justice that resonated far beyond Coastal Georgia.
You might not realize it, but the city of Brunswick and some surrounding areas have been captured in dozens of big-time movies and TV shows. For decades, film crews have stopped in the area to shoot scenes that millions of people have seen.
A local man turned a hobby into an award-winning business in Brunswick, featuring more than 200 pinball machines.
The St. Simons Lighthouse, a significant historical landmark on St. Simons Island, has been a beacon for over 150 years.
It was Sept. 8, 2019, when the Golden Ray cargo ship capsized shortly after leaving the Port of Brunswick. Officials later found that the incident was caused by human error and miscalculation.
Once on the brink of shutting down, the Brunswick landmark is now a thriving hub for arts and culture thanks to local efforts and major renovations.
Georgia nabbed the fourth and final projected first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings, while undefeated Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M held onto the top three positions.
Georgia has moved up to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll, Oklahoma is back in the top 10 and North Texas is ranked for the first time since 1959.
The top five of The Associated Press poll is in for a change Sunday after staying the same for three weeks.
Just two days after parting ways with its head coach, the Wildcats announced the hiring of veteran Jon Lindsey to lead the program. He replaces Travis Roland, who was fired on Wednesday after going 13-8 and missing the state playoffs this season.
A federal appeals court has upheld the hate crime convictions of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia more than five years ago.
Five people were transported to a hospital, including three children, following a bus crash on U.S. Highway 1 in Charlton County on Friday morning, according to the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office.
Friday is the opening night of the Georgia High School Association state football playoffs and five of the area’s six teams from southeast Georgia are alive.
Some of the more than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at Hyundai's sprawling manufacturing site in Georgia have returned to their U.S. jobs two months later.
A Georgia judge has thrown out the case of a man cited for violating a city ordinance that outlaws leaving guns in unlocked cars.
The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back on criticism from Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene that he is spending too much time on foreign affairs and not enough on inflation.
Most of the notable people President Donald Trump is pardoning after they helped try to overturn his 2020 election loss face legal jeopardy in state or civil courts so the pardons won't effect their cases.
Volunteers at Kingsland North Center served over 600 meals to families affected by the government shutdown. A local restaurant donated additional food when supplies ran out, and future events are planned with community support.
It’s a tale of two stories here across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia! The lack of rainfall, or in some spots the surplus of rainfall, is noticeable.
Florida and Georgia will have major races for governor and U.S. Senate coming up in 2026, but voters in southeast Georgia, as well as Florida voters in Alachua County, cast ballots today in a variety of races, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Florida and Georgia will have major races for governor and U.S. Senate coming up in 2026, but voters in southeast Georgia cast ballots today in a variety of races, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A pregnant British teen arrested in Georgia on drug smuggling charges has been released from prison on Monday.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Florida-Georgia game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.
The Florida-Georgia college football rivalry, a Jacksonville tradition since 1933, will temporarily move away from the city due to stadium renovations, with games scheduled in Atlanta and Tampa for the next two years.
Brunswick High School paid tribute to My’Kal Ellis, a former running back for the Brunswick Pirates football team, during the senior night game against South Effingham on Friday.
Florida faces a big game this week against Georgia, but Gator Nation is buzzing with speculation about the next head coach.
The trial for Erik Sparre, the man accused of killing a husband and wife in a Camden County church 40 years ago, ended in a mistrial on Wednesday, according to the Camden County Clerk’s office.
There may be no rank-and-file Democratic senator with more at stake from the federal government shutdown than Georgia’s Jon Ossoff.
A police officer shot and killed a man who authorities say began attacking a firefighter with a machete in rural east Georgia.
A Ponta Vedra Beach woman is running in an inaugural Georgia half marathon in mid-November. Robyn Carr is not only doing it because she loves running. She is paying tribute to someone dear to her heart.
The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is accepting adoption applications for 80 dogs that were rescued from a home.
The European Union’s top human rights prize has been awarded to two imprisoned journalists who were honored for their defiance of the authorities in Belarus and Georgia.
News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner details a brief warmup in Jacksonville, followed by a cooldown and mostly dry conditions, with only a slight chance of showers and calm wind.
Jacksonville is planning to install a monument to honor the victims of the Sapelo Island gangway collapse, also known as the Sapelo 7.
Community members, victims’ families and survivors gathered Saturday morning to mark one year since the deadly gangway collapse on Sapelo Island.
