โSharonโs Songbirdsโ will โWalk to Defeat ALSโ and you can help us!
Several years ago our WJXT family was personally touched by ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigโs disease, when our beloved executive producer Sharon Siegel-Cohen was diagnosed. Now we walk to defeat ALS in her honor.
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.
Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg talks about Jacksonvilleโs Emerald Trail in exclusive interview
The secretary said the idea is to improve the quality of life, create safer ways for people to access critical services like medical care or even just go to the grocery store or get to work and go see family.
Water analysis from Arlington apartment complex shows โvast amounts of bacteriaโ typically found in intestines
After tenants at an Arlington apartment complex expressed their frustrations about unsanitary living conditions, the News4JAX I-TEAM took water samples to an independent laboratory for analysis, and according to a local Biology professor, the results are potentially unhealthy.
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.
Attorney testifies former JEA CEO said he would make $40 million if JEA was sold, and had backing of Mayor Curry
Attorney Stephen Amdur testified that former CEO Aaron Zahn told him he would make $40 million through a controversial bonus plan if JEA were sold and that Zahn had former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curryโs support.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Could the River City become the fintech hub of the region?
Does Jacksonvilleโs personality change over time? Does its reputation? In the 20th century, Jacksonville was known as the banking headquarters for the state, and there were three major bank headquarters in downtown.
Insider Behind-The-Scenes Experience
Do you want to spend an afternoon with the News4JAX news team? Weโre selecting several Insiders to join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Youโll have a chance to meet some of your favorite News4JAX anchors as well as see what goes into putting the news together every day.
Crime analyst says investigation of hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old will be an โuphill climbโ
News4JAX crime and safety analyst Tom Hackney said the limited details of the accused hit-and-run driver that claimed the life of a four-year-old child Saturday night will make the investigation an uphill climb.
FDOT evaluates alternatives to alleviate traffic congestion on Race Track Road, Philips Highway intersection
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is working on a project study to evaluate alternatives that would alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety at the intersection of Race Track Road and US 1, also known as Philips Highway.
Stretch of I-10 causing issues for drivers was last resurfaced 10 years ago; FDOT says itโs now sweeping road daily
A stretch of Interstate 10 between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard has been a concern for hundreds of drivers who reached out to News4JAX to say their cars were damaged from loose asphalt on the road.
Lights, water, music: Friendship Fountain to sparkle again on the Southbank
Friendship Fountain on the Southbank is set to reclaim its spotlight as it reopens after remodeling. We witnessed the mesmerizing spectacle of lights, dancing water, and music as workers tested the fountain in preparation for its grand reopening. Join the public on February 15 for the third Thursday Sip and Stroll event on the Southbank Riverwalk to celebrate this long-awaited attraction. Mayor Donna Deegan will mark the occasion by synchronizing the fountain with music. The final testing phase is almost complete, and the fences surrounding the fountain are being removed, allowing everyone to enjoy the magnificent view.
Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building begins, could take weeks; investigation into cause ongoing
Heavy equipment moved into place Friday morning and crews began what will likely be a weekslong process to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building. A crane began tearing off parts of the top corner of the building before 6:30 a.m. Friday but then work abruptly stopped.
Jacksonville teens among victims of โswattingโ after being harassed in online chat room
Swatting or calling 911 and faking an emergency at a home, school, or business to get a response from law enforcement is something thatโs been happening for years. Seven swatting incidents happened in Jacksonville dating back to last year with the most recent one happening in January.
โTodavรญa te necesitamosโ: Familia devastada tras choque que cobrรณ la vida de joven de 18 aรฑos en el condado de Bradford
Un joven de 18 aรฑos fue una de dos victimas de un accidente mortal que ocurriรณ el jueves en la maรฑana en el condado de Bradford, su familia compartiรณ esta informaciรณn con News4JAX.
City investigators probed Douglas Anderson Foundation after scandals. They struggled to get answers, letter says
City investigators who were looking into the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Foundation, which raises money to support arts initiatives at the school, struggled to get the answers they sought, according to a letter obtained by the News4JAX I-TEAM.
Texas-based Ida Claire closing Jacksonville location to make way for new, improved urban tavern
The building where the Ida Claire restaurant sits is changing for the third time after the company announced it will rebrand to an โeveryday urban tavern,โ according to News4JAX news partner The Daily Record.
Hereโs FDOTโs construction plan for replacing a decades-old seawall in St. Augustine
The Florida Department of Transportation is looking to replace a decades-old seawall in St. Augustine to provide a safer option and more protection against storm season, where significant amounts of flooding impact the area.
โWe can support each other moreโ: new numbers on child well-being shows a wide disparity in Northeast Florida
St. Johns County is number one, Putnam County is number 65. That is a big difference in the ranking of a childโs well-being for the two adjacent counties. The Florida Policy Institute released its 2023 Child Well-Being Index, and it shows, income matters.
SnapJAX ๐ธ: Insiders share view of Tuesdayโs stormโ๏ธ
Tuesday is a Weather Authority Alert Day as severe weather is expected to affect Jacksonville. If you see heavy rain, weather damage, flooding, or downed powerlines, and can safely take videos or photos, upload your content here on SnapJAX.
News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will put Titans out of their misery, win the AFC South on Sunday
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, weโll unveil our predictions for the weekโs game. Jacksonville (9-7) visits Tennessee (5-11) on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the regular season finale. A win wraps up the AFC South. A loss could mean that they miss the playoffs.