Florida’s average gas price reached $4.33 per gallon Friday, the highest daily price since May 2026, as rising crude oil prices pushed fuel costs higher nationwide.

Angela Hartley of the Coastal Health District in Southeast Georgia said it’s best to get the flu shot earlier to give your body time to develop antibodies against the flu.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly during the afternoon and early evening.

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a man who ran off near Interstate 95 at the Georgia-Florida state line.

Onshore winds keep a slight chance of coastal showers with gusts up to 25 mph

Police reports detail an alleged valet theft scheme in which a stolen Audi was used to take another vehicle from a Jacksonville hotel before the Audi was found at a Savannah hotel the next day.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) has confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus in 2026, including one death, and is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

The Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame will induct four former college football standouts — Georgia’s Brandon Boykin and Andre Hastings and Florida’s Maurkice Pouncey and Emmitt Smith — during a ceremony Oct. 30 in Atlanta.

Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms.

There's a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they’ve been cast.

Gunner Stockton threw five touchdown passes, tying a school record, and No. 2 Georgia gained momentum for its Southeastern Conference schedule by overwhelming Western Kentucky 70-20.

A 54-year-old Greek woman has given birth to a baby girl from an embryo frozen for 22 years.

Florida and Georgia residents who want to cast a ballot in the midterm general election, with both states having high-profile races for governor and U.S. Senate, have a few more weeks to get registered to vote, with early voting starting soon thereafter.

Several defendants in a wide-ranging Georgia prison drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced in federal district court, including one inmate who received a 20-year prison term.

Water managers say Northeast Florida has just hit a milestone – but not the good kind.

Heavy downpours possible, multiple coastal areas receive excessive rain

A 66-year-old Georgia man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly impersonated another person to steal $60,000 from a Jacksonville bank — then returned weeks later to try to take even more.

Unsettled pattern continues through Labor day

This weekend will feature a partly to mostly cloudy sky with highs in the low to mid 90s. Scattered showers and storms will develop in each afternoon and evening.

A 17-year-old is facing several charges, including homicide, following a crash in Camden County that killed 16-year-old girl and seriously injured four others earlier this month.

A routine traffic stop Sunday led to the arrest of two people after Nahunta Police Department officers discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana inside a vehicle, according to authorities.

Florida and Georgia gas prices remained relatively stable this week even as crude oil and gasoline futures rose, AAA said Monday.

Residents of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District outside of Atlanta will get a new representative to Congress after a special election runoff Tuesday to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died April 22.

Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the low to mid 90s. Isolated showers and storms will develop in the afternoon and evening. Storm coverage will be most widespread in Georgia. These locations are closer to a stalled front.

Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the low to mid 90s. Isolated showers and storms are possible at any point in the day.

Heat advisories lifted as clouds bring relief and rain

One U.S. Army unit is offering troops a reenlistment bonus of four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration upgraded the recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix to a Class I recall — the agency’s most serious designation — saying there is a reasonable probability the products could cause serious health consequences.

Record-breaking morning lows highlight persistent heat wave

Law enforcement agencies are conducting an active, multi-jurisdictional manhunt in St. Marys, Georgia, searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery.

Texas led all teams with four players named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team and the Southeastern Conference had 14 of the 27 first-team selections.

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan.

A report from the Georgia Department of Public Safety is shedding light on what led up to a crash in Camden County that killed 16-year-old girl and injured five others earlier this month.

Tropical storm Cristobal, monitoring two other systems in the Atlantic

Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish has pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from a 2022 traffic arrest in Georgia.

Heat indices could reach 110 degrees as advisories loom

Days after saying construction at the new Charlton County High School was on track for the planned start of school on Monday, the district announced Wednesday that the building will not be ready in time.

Camden County High School students are headed back to class on Tuesday with heavy hearts after a 16-year-old was killed on Saturday in a crash that also seriously injured another 16-year-old.

A 16-year-old died on Saturday in a crash that also seriously injured another 16-year-old passenger, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS).

Brantley County students head back to school on Tuesday, just months after the devastating Highway 82 wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes and left a lasting impact on the tight-knit community.

A wildfire near I-95 in Camden County has grown to about 600 acres and is about 15% contained Thursday morning after smoke billowing onto the highway forced officials to shut down the interstate for hours on Wednesday.

School is just weeks away in Brantley County, where many families were left without homes after the Highway 82 fire in April destroyed tens of thousands of acres and burned more than 100 homes.

A wildfire near I-95 in Camden County has grown to about 600 acres and is about 15% contained Thursday morning after smoke billowing onto the highway forced officials to shut down the interstate for hours on Wednesday.

Georgia cities are required to submit annual financial audits to the state. Woodbine has not completed one in five years. Without those audits, the city is ineligible for state grants used to fund road upkeep and other municipal projects. State lawmakers have warned that the legislature could revoke the city’s charter, which would effectively dissolve Woodbine as an incorporated city and fold it into unincorporated Camden County.

Veteran kicker Nick Folks and other Atlanta Falcons veterans have reported to training camp.

Six candidates in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District will compete in a special election Tuesday to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died in April.

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea.

Jacksonville law enforcement is offering a closer look at the dramatic rescue of a 13-year-old girl kidnapped from her Georgia home and brought more than 130 miles to a Jacksonville motel.

Rain chances rise as a cold front brings relief and risk of storms

A 78-year-old Georgia woman says she suffered a fentanyl overdose and was hospitalized after a Publix pharmacy in Decatur allegedly mistakenly gave her another customer’s prescription, with the company later offering her $4,000 to compensate for the incident, according to a report from 11Alive in Atlanta.

If you get a call from someone claiming to be a family member or friend who needs money right away to get out of jail, it’s likely a scam, Brantley County deputies warn.

Three people in the country illegally were sentenced in federal court and transferred to immigration authorities for immediate deportation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced.

The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections.

A report concludes that more than twice the planned amount of swimming pool chemicals were improperly stored at a Georgia plant, leading to a fire in 2024.

Two 30-year-old Glynn County men are facing federal charges after a grand jury indicted them in connection with drug distribution and firearms offenses.

Leah is looking for her forever home! She is adjusting to new environments with curiosity and excitement

High school football season in the Peach State is right around the corner. Here are team-by-team schedules for the eight teams in the News4JAX coverage region.

The high school football season in Georgia is closing in and News4JAX has the weekly schedules for the seven teams in our coverage region — Brunswick, Camden County, Charlton County, Frederica Academy, Glynn Academy, Pierce County and Ware County. This will be updated weekly with results throughout the season.

Florida drivers saw a sharp jump in gas prices last week as oil markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and robust summer fuel demand, AAA said.

An Amber Alert issued for a missing 13-year-old girl out of Bexley County, Georgia, just north of Waycross, was canceled Friday after she was found safe at an inn on Jacksonville’s southside.

Rainfall totals could be locally heavy in parts of northeast Florida

Hawaii is the best place to live if you’re retiring, and Oklahoma is the worst. That’s according to a new study by home care agency 24 Hour Caregivers, which compared the best overall retirement conditions in all 50 states.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Ware County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged five people following a multi-agency investigation into child sexual abuse involving multiple victims across several counties, the GBI said.

A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office bailiff was arrested at work on two out-of-state felony warrants from Georgia accusing him of forging a check, the sheriff’s office said.

Two teens are facing charges after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle ended in a multi-car crash on Tuesday in Glynn County, police said.

Thunderstorm activity to taper midweek as heat and humidity rise

A national food-poisoning law firm and a Florida attorney filed the first lawsuit tied to an outbreak of E. coli that public health officials say has been linked to frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries sold exclusively at Publix stores.

Georgia’s statewide Gang Prosecution Unit is marking four years of work and has secured more than 140 convictions since it began on July 1, 2022, Attorney General Chris Carr announced.

A Waycross Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after a physical altercation that left the grandmother of his child with a cut to her face, according to a police report obtained by News4JAX.

Buying a home has always required patience and planning, but a new study suggests the finish line keeps moving further away for many would-be homeowners in Florida and Georgia.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations that mailed voter registration solicitations to deceased and otherwise ineligible individuals across the state.

Georgia homeowners living under homeowners association rules will have new legal protections starting in 2027 after Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 406 into law.

Rain is likely Sunday and early next week

A lightning strike sparked a fire at Deenwood Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, leaving a hole in the roof and members of the congregation vowing to rebuild.

The Kingsland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing infant last seen during a custody exchange on Saturday.

A Georgia woman is facing up to 75 years in prison after pleading no contest to racketeering and fraud charges tied to a multistate scheme that cheated TJX Companies stores out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.

Brief showers offer little relief from relentless summer conditions

A Georgia woman has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Waffle House, Inc., accusing the restaurant chain of illegally charging tobacco-using employees a monthly health insurance surcharge in violation of federal law.

Attorney General Chris Carr has won a consent judgment that bars MV Realty from doing business in Georgia and prohibits the company from collecting any more money from state consumers, the attorney general’s office said.

Glynn County Police Department said it is investigating a death after a body was found in a wooded area near Spur 25 and Chapel Crossing.

Strong storms caused damage to the hangar roof at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport on Sunday.

The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.

After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into Winn-Dixie stores, according to a report from our sister station in Orlando, WKMG.

Singer / Songwriter showcases new music for River City Live

According to reports from multiple national and local news outlets, the mother of longtime NFL player Calais Campbell was found dead in her Atlanta townhome on Tuesday, and his brother was charged with her murder on Wednesday.

A man from Georgia has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, up to life, the U.S. attorney’s office said.

Amtrak passengers traveling northbound from Florida into Georgia should expect delays Monday afternoon as extreme heat triggers mandatory speed restrictions along the route.

A Jacksonville man is among 12 people charged in what federal prosecutors are calling the largest drone-based contraband smuggling operation ever prosecuted in the United States, according to an indictment unsealed June 24.

Georgia will stick with an embattled vote-counting method that relies on QR codes for this year’s midterm elections after state lawmakers passed legislation that put off making changes until 2028.

Legislation to keep Georgia’s embattled vote-counting method in place for this year’s midterm elections is facing strong opposition from state Democrats.

A proposed 62‑day recreational red snapper season in federal waters off Georgia that was to begin July 1 has been delayed after a federal judge blocked a set of Exempted Fishing Permits for South Atlantic states, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said.

How the Gators closed late to steal linebacker Tre Geathers from Tennessee, plus the latest Florida 2027 recruiting class updates.

Commuters face delays as line of storms crosses I-10 during afternoon rush

Winn‑Dixie will celebrate the opening of its new Brentwood store Saturday, marking the final Harveys Supermarket to be converted to the Winn‑Dixie banner across Florida and southern Georgia, the company said.

Storm system may redevelop over the Atlantic as conditions improve

Remnants of Arthur could bring early showers, storms

An Army sergeant has been found guilty of attempted murder in the shootings of five people at a Georgia military base last summer.

Republican lawmakers in Georgia won’t redraw congressional and state legislative districts for the 2028 elections during a special session called by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp.

Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Georgia’s primary runoff election, where voters helped decide who would appear on the November ballot in several key races — including the governor’s race, the U.S. Senate race, and the 1st Congressional District seat left vacant by Congressman Buddy Carter.