‘I can’t afford that’: Single mom feared losing affordable housing after surprise $360 rent increase notice
Read full article: ‘I can’t afford that’: Single mom feared losing affordable housing after surprise $360 rent increase noticeA notice taped to the door of a newly occupied unit informed Erica Robinson, a single mother of two, that her “affordable” apartment rate would be adjusted because the Area Median Gross Income (AMGI) published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had risen.
Photo gallery: Scenes from Wednesday’s mandatory minicamp practice
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Wednesday’s mandatory minicamp practiceThe Jaguars held their second of three mandatory minicamp practices on Wednesday at the Miller Electric Center. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery.
‘Every hour is a waiting game’: Mom of Mandarin football player injured in accidental shooting shares emotional message
Read full article: ‘Every hour is a waiting game’: Mom of Mandarin football player injured in accidental shooting shares emotional messageThe mother of a Mandarin High School student who was seriously injured in an apparent accidental shooting this weekend said her family is devastated and she is praying for a miracle as he remains in the ICU fighting for his life.
DeSantis holds press conference with Florida education commissioner in Brooksville
Read full article: DeSantis holds press conference with Florida education commissioner in BrooksvilleFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference with Florida Department of Education Commissioner Stasi Kamoutsas on Wednesday.
JSO confirms Mandarin High football player critically injured in 'accidental shooting'
Read full article: JSO confirms Mandarin High football player critically injured in 'accidental shooting'A Mandarin High School football player was injured Saturday in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating as an “accidental shooting.”
Jaguars photo gallery: Scenes from the first minicamp practice on Tuesday
Read full article: Jaguars photo gallery: Scenes from the first minicamp practice on TuesdayThe Jaguars held their first mandatory minicamp of 2026 on Tuesday at the Miller Electric Center. News4JAX had Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery.
City Council approves sending 1-mill renewal decision to voters following controversial finance committee delay
Read full article: City Council approves sending 1-mill renewal decision to voters following controversial finance committee delayVoters will get to decide on extending Duval County Schools’ 1-mill property tax referendum this November after a delay from the City Council finance committee caused public outcry last week.
Jacksonville family asks for community support for Mandarin High football player critically injured in shooting
Read full article: Jacksonville family asks for community support for Mandarin High football player critically injured in shootingA Jacksonville family is asking for prayers and support after a Mandarin football player suffered a traumatic brain injury after a shooting in the Inwood Terrace neighborhood.
From the newsroom to active duty: News4JAX reporter, Andrea Snody’s National Guard story
Read full article: From the newsroom to active duty: News4JAX reporter, Andrea Snody’s National Guard storyI’m back at News4JAX after three weeks on active duty with the National Guard in Pennsylvania — and it’s great to be home.
‘Extremely sad’: Jacksonville residents react to planned closing of Pecan Park Flea Market this fall
Read full article: ‘Extremely sad’: Jacksonville residents react to planned closing of Pecan Park Flea Market this fallAfter the announcement that the Pecan Park Flea Market will be closing this fall and will be replaced by a car dealership, News4JAX Insiders and other Jacksonville residents are voicing their concerns.
JSO says identifying human remains in backyard of Northside home could take months if not years
Read full article: JSO says identifying human remains in backyard of Northside home could take months if not yearsA day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.
Clay County woman cited for animal cruelty after dog left in hot car outside Texas Roadhouse, deputies say
Read full article: Clay County woman cited for animal cruelty after dog left in hot car outside Texas Roadhouse, deputies sayAn 82-year-old Middleburg woman is facing a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge after a deputy found her dog locked inside a hot car last week, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Former teachers at YMCA Tiger Academy ‘blindsided’ after learning they won’t return next school year
Read full article: Former teachers at YMCA Tiger Academy ‘blindsided’ after learning they won’t return next school yearFormer YMCA Tiger Academy teachers said they were blindsided by mass staffing changes announced on the last day of school.
‘I don’t want to die’: 11-year-old Jacksonville girl recovering after getting mauled by pit bull
Read full article: ‘I don’t want to die’: 11-year-old Jacksonville girl recovering after getting mauled by pit bullAn ordinary afternoon of playing outside turned into a Jacksonville parent’s worst nightmare when her 11-year-old daughter was mauled by a pit bull at a friend’s home, her family said.
News4JAX takes you ‘Behind the Board’ for Black Music Month, highlighting the city’s evolving music scene
Read full article: News4JAX takes you ‘Behind the Board’ for Black Music Month, highlighting the city’s evolving music sceneJune marks Black Music Month, and News4JAX is shining a spotlight on Jacksonville’s evolving music scene and the creatives helping shape its sound with a new original series.
Help on the Home Front drive supports Jacksonville military families through USO partnership
Read full article: Help on the Home Front drive supports Jacksonville military families through USO partnershipA simple hygiene kit, a handwritten note, a snack for a child or even a toy for a family pet may not seem like much, but for military families facing long deployments, demanding schedules and frequent sacrifices, those small gestures can make a big difference.
‘Hell to pay’: Jacksonville Aviation Authority, City Councilman Nick Howland in email feud over Cecil Airport
Read full article: ‘Hell to pay’: Jacksonville Aviation Authority, City Councilman Nick Howland in email feud over Cecil AirportA feud between Jacksonville City Councilman Nick Howland and members of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority has spilled into email exchanges obtained by News4Jax, with JAA board members accusing Howland of harassment and threats.
Download & Save The Weather Authority’s Hurricane Survival Guide
Read full article: Download & Save The Weather Authority’s Hurricane Survival GuideNews4JAX Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn and the News4JAX team assembled all the information you need to be prepared for the season in one document that you should keep with your other important documents in case you lose power or your internet connection.
How your generous donations to Help on the Home Front are being turned into military care packages
Read full article: How your generous donations to Help on the Home Front are being turned into military care packagesWe want to say thank you to everyone who has chosen to give and share an inside look at how your generous donations are transformed into care packages.
Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data shows
Read full article: Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data showsDrivers on Argyle Forest Boulevard are frustrated — and the numbers back them up. Residents near the Duval-Clay County line say the road has become a daily speedway, and crash data obtained by News4JAX shows collisions are piling up at some of the road’s busiest intersections.
Jacksonville mom driving 120 mph with 3-year-old in car arrested, charged with DUI
Read full article: Jacksonville mom driving 120 mph with 3-year-old in car arrested, charged with DUIA 29-year-old Jacksonville mother who police said was under the influence while driving over 100 mph with her 3-year-old in the car was arrested and charged with a DUI.
‘Someone’s going to die’: Northside residents in Pine Lakes push for traffic signal
Read full article: ‘Someone’s going to die’: Northside residents in Pine Lakes push for traffic signalA Pine Lakes resident named Ashley reached out to News4JAX asking for help after she said she contacted the Florida Department of Transportation to request a traffic light because she believes the intersection is dangerous and she’s worried a fatal crash could happen.
Jacksonville area braces for a wet week: News4JAX meteorologist details stormy forecast for some, dry for others
Read full article: Jacksonville area braces for a wet week: News4JAX meteorologist details stormy forecast for some, dry for othersThe Weather Authority at News4JAX forecasts an increasing chance of rain across the Jacksonville area throughout Memorial Day week, with heat, humidity, and periodic showers expected.
News4Jax goes on ride along with AmeriPro Health first responders for National EMS Week
Read full article: News4Jax goes on ride along with AmeriPro Health first responders for National EMS WeekNews4Jax got the chance to do a ride along with a Jacksonville emergency services agency on May 22 to get a real-time look at how just seconds can make a difference.
Texts show JEA CEO, former chief of staff discussing Ballard Partners contract as investigations continue
Read full article: Texts show JEA CEO, former chief of staff discussing Ballard Partners contract as investigations continueThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained text messages exchanged in January 2025 between JEA CEO Vickie Cavey and the city-owned utility’s former chief of staff, Kurt Wilson, as multiple investigations into JEA continue and subpoenas target records tied to city officials, a canceled land deal and a lobbying contract.
Photo gallery: Scenes from St. Augustine-Bishop Kenny spring football game
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from St. Augustine-Bishop Kenny spring football gameSt. Augustine traveled to Bishop Kenny for a spring football game on Wednesday night. News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery.
Clay County woman says $900 water bill equal to filling 6 swimming pools still can’t be explained
Read full article: Clay County woman says $900 water bill equal to filling 6 swimming pools still can’t be explainedA Clay County woman says she is still searching for answers after being charged nearly $900 by the Clay County Utility Authority during a single billing cycle.
Five Points businesses say IRONMAN road closures hurt access, customers; city promises better communication
Read full article: Five Points businesses say IRONMAN road closures hurt access, customers; city promises better communicationJacksonville’s first-ever IRONMAN brought nearly 2,000 competitors to a route spanning parts of Duval and St. Johns counties this weekend, drawing crowds downtown, and prompting widespread complaints about traffic, road closures and access issues in neighborhoods like Riverside’s Five Points.
Clara White Mission celebrates 31 years of Miracle on Ashley Street with food, music, community
Read full article: Clara White Mission celebrates 31 years of Miracle on Ashley Street with food, music, communityThe Clara White Mission is hosted its 31st annual Miracle on Ashley Street Friday — an event that’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to support people experiencing homelessness here in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville faces prolonged drought as fire danger remains high, meteorologist warns
Read full article: Jacksonville faces prolonged drought as fire danger remains high, meteorologist warnsNews4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner explains the ongoing drought in Jacksonville, fire weather danger, and provides a 7-day weather forecast with limited rain chances.
Prosecutors: Fatal road rage shooting of Jacksonville musician was justified under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law
Read full article: Prosecutors: Fatal road rage shooting of Jacksonville musician was justified under Florida’s Stand Your Ground lawProsecutors have determined a Jacksonville man acted lawfully when he fatally shot another driver during a road rage confrontation in the Sandalwood area last year.
Jacksonville councilwoman declines to comment on ongoing HR investigation that got her removed from classroom
Read full article: Jacksonville councilwoman declines to comment on ongoing HR investigation that got her removed from classroomJacksonville City Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray refused to answer questions from News4JAX Tuesday night, after Duval County Schools reassigned her to a non-student role amid an ongoing HR investigation.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office addresses ‘blatantly false rumor’ surrounding man accused in block party crash
Read full article: Putnam County Sheriff’s Office addresses ‘blatantly false rumor’ surrounding man accused in block party crashThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office disputed what it calls “rumors, lies and untruths” circulating online following a block party incident Saturday that left multiple people injured.
Jacksonville area braces for heavy rain, lightning, and severe storm threats today
Read full article: Jacksonville area braces for heavy rain, lightning, and severe storm threats todayHeavier rain and thunderstorms are expected across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, with strong wind gusts and lightning in the forecast. Learn more from Meteorologist Katie Garner and The Weather Authority.
Bruce Hamilton’s fight took unexpected turn when insurer blocked test to pinpoint source of cancer
Read full article: Bruce Hamilton’s fight took unexpected turn when insurer blocked test to pinpoint source of cancerNews4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues documenting his cancer journey, hoping to answer questions those of you battling cancer might have, and your loved ones as well.
Clara White Mission hosting 31st Annual Miracle on Ashley Street fundraising brunch on Friday
Read full article: Clara White Mission hosting 31st Annual Miracle on Ashley Street fundraising brunch on FridayThe Clara White Mission is hosting its 31st annual Miracle on Ashley Street this Friday, May 15 — an event that’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to support people experiencing homelessness here in Jacksonville. And this year there’s a brand-new addition: A signature Southern Brunch Experience.
JSO searching for woman after man shot twice during fight at bar in Woodland Acres
Read full article: JSO searching for woman after man shot twice during fight at bar in Woodland AcresA man was shot early Tuesday morning after a fight broke out inside a business near the intersection of Century Street and Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
LIVE RADAR: Jacksonville braces for more heavy rain: Meteorologist Katie Garner’s latest severe weather outlook
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Jacksonville braces for more heavy rain: Meteorologist Katie Garner’s latest severe weather outlookJacksonville faces more heavy rain and storms with potential hazards from wind gusts and lightning. Meteorologist Katie Garner breaks down what to expect in the days ahead, including a drying trend and a return to hot temperatures.
Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Fernandina Beach with FWC director
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Fernandina Beach with FWC directorGovernor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Fernandina Beach with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission director on Monday at 10 a.m.
‘Fighting Cancer on My Terms’: News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton chronicles his fight against cancer
Read full article: ‘Fighting Cancer on My Terms’: News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton chronicles his fight against cancerAs many of you know, News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton has been battling cancer. And when he began this fight, he made it clear “that fight was on my terms.”
Downtown Jacksonville keeps growing, but can it create enough everyday activity?
Read full article: Downtown Jacksonville keeps growing, but can it create enough everyday activity?Downtown Jacksonville is seeing billions of dollars in development and millions of visitors each year, but some business owners said the next phase of growth is creating more consistent day-to-day activity outside of major events. Downtown Vision says the shift comes as downtown continues adjusting to changes in office work and visitor trends following the pandemic.
Residents from all over step up to help build Brantley County community back up
Read full article: Residents from all over step up to help build Brantley County community back upPeople from all across the area showed up at News4JAX on Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to donate supplies for wildfire victims in Brantley County.
Jacksonville weather alert: Severe storms possible in Georgia and high fire risk as temperatures soar
Read full article: Jacksonville weather alert: Severe storms possible in Georgia and high fire risk as temperatures soarNews4JAX’s meteorologist Katie Garner explains the latest severe weather alerts for Jacksonville, including a tornado watch, fire danger, high winds, and soaring temperatures expected through the weekend.
Jacksonville faces red flag warning as heat and storms bring fire danger
Read full article: Jacksonville faces red flag warning as heat and storms bring fire dangerJacksonville faces a red flag warning with fire danger increasing due to hot, windy, and dry conditions, as storms and a tornado watch approach the area. Get the latest weather updates from News4JAX.
1 in custody after man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries in St. Johns County road rage shooting: Deputies
Read full article: 1 in custody after man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries in St. Johns County road rage shooting: DeputiesA man was seriously injured Tuesday in what St. Johns County investigators described as a road rage shooting in Butler Beach.
Extreme fire weather risk amidst heat and drought: What to expect this week
Read full article: Extreme fire weather risk amidst heat and drought: What to expect this weekJacksonville faces a heightened fire weather risk due to extreme drought and warm, sunny conditions. Meteorologist Katie Garner details what to expect and when rain might bring relief.
Witness says afterparty erupted into chaos before man was shot in Jacksonville shopping plaza parking lot
Read full article: Witness says afterparty erupted into chaos before man was shot in Jacksonville shopping plaza parking lotA man was shot early Sunday morning in the Biltmore area during what one witness says was an afterparty that got out of control.
Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys basketball: Marvin Christie helped unlock championship version of Providence
Read full article: Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys basketball: Marvin Christie helped unlock championship version of ProvidenceProvidence's Marvin Christie is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys basketball player of the year.
The Latest: Video shows new wildfire breaking out along Hwy. 82 in Brantley County; crews quickly get it under control
Read full article: The Latest: Video shows new wildfire breaking out along Hwy. 82 in Brantley County; crews quickly get it under controlTen days into a devastating wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in Brantley County, things are slowly but surely opening back up as residents shift into recovery mode.
News4JAX, Navy Federal, USO Launch ‘Help on the Home Front’ drive for Jacksonville service members
Read full article: News4JAX, Navy Federal, USO Launch ‘Help on the Home Front’ drive for Jacksonville service membersNews4JAX is partnering with Navy Federal Credit Union and the United Service Organizations to launch “Help on the Homefront,” a monthlong drive in May to collect care packages and essential items for service members and their families in northeast Florida.
Big rain expected Saturday: Meteorologist Katie Garner breaks down Jacksonville’s weekend forecast
Read full article: Big rain expected Saturday: Meteorologist Katie Garner breaks down Jacksonville’s weekend forecastHeavy rain and strong storms are expected to impact Jacksonville Saturday, with a warm and dry trend forecast to follow. Meteorologist Katie Garner, using News4JAX’s Exact Track 4D radar, explains what to expect for the weekend and early next week.
LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Ormond Beach with FDOT secretary
Read full article: LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Ormond Beach with FDOT secretaryGovernor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Ormond Beach with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.
All lanes of I-95 in St. Johns County reopened after incident leads to person taken into custody
Read full article: All lanes of I-95 in St. Johns County reopened after incident leads to person taken into custodyAll lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 321 reopened Wednesday after the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office took an individual into custody, following an investigation that temporarily closed all lanes.
1 taken to hospital after reported shooting at Riverview Apartments on Jacksonville’s Southside
Read full article: 1 taken to hospital after reported shooting at Riverview Apartments on Jacksonville’s SouthsidePolice and crime scene tape were seen early Wednesday morning at the Riverview Apartments on Jacksonville’s Southside.
Family-owned plumbing company says it’s owed $5K after restoring water at troubled Jacksonville apartments
Read full article: Family-owned plumbing company says it’s owed $5K after restoring water at troubled Jacksonville apartmentsA local, family-owned plumbing company says it is still waiting to be paid thousands of dollars months after restoring water service to a troubled Westside apartment complex just days before Christmas.
Want to help families affected by wildfires? Here’s how to be sure that fundraiser is real
Read full article: Want to help families affected by wildfires? Here’s how to be sure that fundraiser is realAs community members across the Southeast rally to help families affected by the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, officials have acknowledged concerns about possible scams popping up.
Fire risk rises as drought grips South Georgia and North Florida, News4JAX meteorologist warns
Read full article: Fire risk rises as drought grips South Georgia and North Florida, News4JAX meteorologist warnsNews4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner updates on drought, wildfire danger, wind impacts, and rain forecast for South Georgia, North Florida, and the Jacksonville area.
Prize Patrol: What’s fueling the renewed sweepstakes trend & how can you protect yourself from scams & rip-offs?
Read full article: Prize Patrol: What’s fueling the renewed sweepstakes trend & how can you protect yourself from scams & rip-offs?From a pop-culture staple in the 1950s to the popularity of Publisher’s Clearing House in the 1980s, a blast from the past is back in a big way: Sweepstakes.
Work Zone Awareness Week: FDOT urges drivers to slow down in construction zones
Read full article: Work Zone Awareness Week: FDOT urges drivers to slow down in construction zonesTo give viewers a better understanding of what work zones are like, FDOT took News4JAX Traffic Anchor Sophia Vitello to a major construction project on I-95 in Jacksonville.
‘Grab what you can’: More evacuation orders continue to roll in as raging wildfire closes in on more homes
Read full article: ‘Grab what you can’: More evacuation orders continue to roll in as raging wildfire closes in on more homesFamilies in Brantley County are being forced from their homes again, as a wildfire continues to push toward neighborhoods along Old Post Road and Hunter Estates.
‘It was not easy’: 911 dispatcher describes losing home to Brantley County wildfire while working to help others escape
Read full article: ‘It was not easy’: 911 dispatcher describes losing home to Brantley County wildfire while working to help others escapeWhile Kay Floyd’s house was burning down on Tuesday, she was doing her job, helping others navigate around the Brantley County wildfire and getting them to safety as a 911 dispatcher.
What Air Quality Index codes mean & how to protect your health in smoky conditions
Read full article: What Air Quality Index codes mean & how to protect your health in smoky conditionsDense smoke from larger fires will push into inland Southeast Georgia Friday into Saturday morning, producing unhealthy air in affected areas and prompting a Dense Smoke Advisory through 12 p.m. Friday for portions of Southeast Georgia, including Brantley County, where a 5,000-acre wildfire continues to spread.
Fighting from the sky: Converted passenger jets drop thousands of gallons of water to battle wildfires
Read full article: Fighting from the sky: Converted passenger jets drop thousands of gallons of water to battle wildfiresWhile firefighters battle wildfires on the ground in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, a fleet of aircraft is fighting the fires from above — flying just hundreds of feet over active flames to drop thousands of gallons of water and fire retardant.
As the intense flames moved in on her home, this 83-year-old woman grabbed her water hose to save her property
Read full article: As the intense flames moved in on her home, this 83-year-old woman grabbed her water hose to save her propertySherry Dean was home alone when the horrific wildfire started to close in on her Westley Road property.
🔒River City Guide: Celebrate your father with these events: Weekend Events from June 12-14
Read full article: 🔒River City Guide: Celebrate your father with these events: Weekend Events from June 12-14Hey, Jacksonville! Check out these awesome events happening around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
‘Firefighter spirit’: Georgia Forestry Service says crews battle Brantley County wildfire despite personal losses
Read full article: ‘Firefighter spirit’: Georgia Forestry Service says crews battle Brantley County wildfire despite personal lossesSeveral counties in Georgia are under a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread. Seth Hawkins of the Georgia Forestry Service joined us via Zoom to provide an update on the situation in Brantley County.
Brantley County school counselor stayed on campus to help students as his home burned, superintendent says
Read full article: Brantley County school counselor stayed on campus to help students as his home burned, superintendent saysBrantley County Schools remain closed as wildfires continue to burn across the region, forcing the emergency evacuation of two schools and leaving some students and staff without homes.
‘I hope we don’t lose everything’: Families forced to evacuate Brantley County homes not sure what they’ll come back to
Read full article: ‘I hope we don’t lose everything’: Families forced to evacuate Brantley County homes not sure what they’ll come back toA fast-moving Highway 82 wildfire in Brantley County threatened roughly 1,000 homes Wednesday after destroying dozens a day earlier.
Decades of missed inspections left a Jacksonville halfway house facing costly repairs. The community rallied to save it
Read full article: Decades of missed inspections left a Jacksonville halfway house facing costly repairs. The community rallied to save itA News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into a decades-long oversight at a local recovery program has prompted a wave of community support, helping keep the organization afloat as it works to meet costly safety requirements.
Florida Tributary’s Nate Monroe shares insight in the new developments in JEA investigation
Read full article: Florida Tributary’s Nate Monroe shares insight in the new developments in JEA investigationNews4JAX digging deeper into new developments into an investigation into JEA, the city utility company that is owned by all of us—taxpayers.
River City Science Academy teacher arrested, accused of ‘grooming’ student using messages on Canva app
Read full article: River City Science Academy teacher arrested, accused of ‘grooming’ student using messages on Canva appA River City Science Academy teacher was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony counts alleging he solicited a romantic relationship with a student and unlawfully used a communication device, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville faces increased fire risk as extreme drought intensifies, warns Meteorologist Katie Garner
Read full article: Jacksonville faces increased fire risk as extreme drought intensifies, warns Meteorologist Katie GarnerMeteorologist Katie Garner warns Jacksonville area about ongoing severe drought, heightened fire risk, warm temperatures in the 80s and 90s, and reduced visibility due to smoke. Water conservation and fire safety are top priorities this week.
News4JAX named Overall Station of the Year by the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists
Read full article: News4JAX named Overall Station of the Year by the Florida Association of Broadcast JournalistsNews4JAX has been named Overall Station of the Year by the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists, earning recognition as the top medium market television news station in the state.
Baptist Health confirms Cigna contract termination. Here’s what that means for patients
Read full article: Baptist Health confirms Cigna contract termination. Here’s what that means for patientsCertain Baptist Health patients are expected see a shift in insurance coverage after Cigna Healthcare terminated its agreement with the health system, set to take effect June 23, 2026.
‘I paid $15K in 1960′: Older Americans now hold more real estate wealth than ever as younger buyers fall behind
Read full article: ‘I paid $15K in 1960′: Older Americans now hold more real estate wealth than ever as younger buyers fall behindA major shift in the U.S. housing market is reshaping who owns property and who can afford to buy in.
‘Crying for his mother’: Witness describes moments after head-on crash involving 3 children from Orange Park day care
Read full article: ‘Crying for his mother’: Witness describes moments after head-on crash involving 3 children from Orange Park day careOrange Park police are providing details after a two-vehicle crash on River Road prompted questions and concern from the community.
Local health professionals discuss maternal health and resources for mothers in the local community
Read full article: Local health professionals discuss maternal health and resources for mothers in the local communityNew 2024 data shows Duval County is seeing higher birth rates than the state average — but fewer moms are getting early prenatal care, and more are going without care altogether.
‘I will go to my grave fighting’: Rally outside JSO marks 1 year since Charles Faggart’s death
Read full article: ‘I will go to my grave fighting’: Rally outside JSO marks 1 year since Charles Faggart’s deathSupporters rallied outside JSO one year after inmate Charles Faggart was hospitalized following a Duval County Jail incident and later died. His family filed a lawsuit demanding records, including video.
Researcher from SeaD Consulting discusses Shrimp Authenticity Report findings
Read full article: Researcher from SeaD Consulting discusses Shrimp Authenticity Report findingsNews4JAX is learning more about a recent study that found the shrimp you order off the menu at many local restaurants is being falsely represented as local.
Apartment nightmare: Jacksonville mom disputes $2K lease charge after roach-infested unit fails inspection
Read full article: Apartment nightmare: Jacksonville mom disputes $2K lease charge after roach-infested unit fails inspectionA Jacksonville single mother says she was hit with a $2,000 debt collection notice after leaving an apartment she describes as overrun with roaches — even though she says property management told her she owed nothing for breaking her lease.
Rain, storms, and cooler temps: Steady rainfall brings drought relief, wind concerns
Read full article: Rain, storms, and cooler temps: Steady rainfall brings drought relief, wind concernsMeteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX details heavy rain, ongoing drought, wind advisories, and what to expect for Jacksonville weather in the coming days.
JSO data reveals top 10 crash hotspots on Jacksonville roads
Read full article: JSO data reveals top 10 crash hotspots on Jacksonville roadsData obtained by News4JAX from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reveals the city’s most dangerous road intersections — and the numbers may surprise drivers who use them every day.
Flagler County mom demands answers after Xbox threat case dismissed, says family is still shaken up
Read full article: Flagler County mom demands answers after Xbox threat case dismissed, says family is still shaken upA Palm Coast mother says her family remains traumatized after her son received violent Xbox threats, and she is demanding answers after court records show the case was dismissed following a years-long investigation.
Clay County Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary, with return of Railroad Festival after more than 15 years
Read full article: Clay County Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary, with return of Railroad Festival after more than 15 yearsThe Clay County Historical Society, which was founded in 1966 by local residents, collects, preserves and promotes the history of Clay County. It will host a Railroad Festival in May for the first time in 15 years.
Man found guilty in 2023 shooting death of two men found dead in Southside apartment
Read full article: Man found guilty in 2023 shooting death of two men found dead in Southside apartmentA man was found guilty in the shooting death of two men who were found killed inside a Fort Caroline Road apartment in 2023.
JSO data shows Atlantic Blvd., where deadly crash occurred, is not a ‘high-frequency crash’ area
Read full article: JSO data shows Atlantic Blvd., where deadly crash occurred, is not a ‘high-frequency crash’ areaNearly two weeks after residents at Colonial Pointe raised concerns about safety on Atlantic Boulevard following a deadly crash, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Transportation are offering answers and some context.
