A colony of cats that called a Lake City Home Depot home for six years has vanished and Ranch Rescue of Lake City, the group that spent years caring for them, isn’t letting it go without a fight.

Students returned to class Thursday with extra law enforcement at the school following the arrest of a 14-year-old student accused of making a mass shooting threat on Roblox.

The Jacksonville City Council approved Mayor Donna Deegan’s budget Tuesday night in an 18-to-1 vote.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the sixth rankings of the season.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is assisting Duval County Public Schools Police at Wolfson High School, officials said.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is cutting hundreds of jobs to close a $39 million budget gap, and some of those employees say the impact was immediate and unexpected.

Since 1984, Dreams Come True has delivered more than 5,200 dream experiences, and News4JAX is proud to partner once again with Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia’s local dream-granting organization for our annual Positively JAX phone bank donation drive.

The Jaguars visited Denver in Week 2 and couldn’t hold a second-half lead in a 20-13 loss. News4JAX had photographer James Gilbert capture the game in this photo gallery.

Florida State traveled to Alabama on Saturday and lost in a 50-36 offensive shootout. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each Friday, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game.

The campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds says it has accepted a proposal from News4JAX to participate in a debate in North Florida.

Law enforcement vehicles were on the scene of an incident on I-295 South at Pritchard Road Thursday evening,

JEA crews are responding to a power outage in Jacksonville’s Regency neighborhood.

A new principal at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School is off the job after a loaded firearm was found inside his vehicle on campus Monday.

A stretch of U.S. 17 just south of the Edgewood Avenue overpass continues to raise concerns for homeowners after another vehicle crashed into a property last week.

The City of St. Augustine wants to make sure its beloved Nights of Lights celebration stays true to its roots — and now it has a new tool to help do just that.

A Jacksonville-area emergency room doctor was arrested last Wednesday after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officer clocked him driving 105 mph on Interstate 95 southbound, according to his arrest report.

A man was shot early Tuesday morning on Normandy Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council President Nick Howland will join other community leaders to share the results of a new economic report.

A deadly crash has shut down northbound US 1 at Royal Palms Parkway in Flagler County, authorities say.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the fifth rankings.

Demolition has begun at Jacksonville’s Regency Square Mall, marking the end of an era for a once-popular shopping destination. Councilman Ken Amaro and former visitors, reflect on the mall’s past while looking ahead to Blackwater Development’s plans for a new mixed-use community called Nexus at Regency.

A 16-year-old St. Augustine boy with autism who had been missing since Saturday has been found safe -- and his mother and the St. Johns County sheriff learned the good news together during a live news conference.

The Gators hammered Campbell 52-3 on Saturday in head coach Jon Sumrall’s second game in the Swamp. News4JAX had photographer Braeden Rich capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each Friday, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game.

Twenty-five years ago today, terrorists attacked the United States. A series of 4 coordinated suicide attacks by the terrorist group al-Qaeda.

Residents near First Coast High School are calling for drivers to slow down and for improved traffic controls after an 11th-grade student was hit by a car. Neighbors say the area’s pedestrian beacon helps, but they believe a traffic light is needed to better protect students.

A state law making it easier for developers to build on agricultural land has raised serious questions in St. Johns County — now, the county’s lobbying firm is walking away.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two crashes have been reported Thursday morning on Duval Station Road near First Coast High School. News4JAX has learned that one of the crashes involved an 11th-grade girl who was hit by a car while walking to school.

A 22-year-old Clay County carpenter who started his own business right after high school will represent the United States in the carpentry category at the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai later this month.

Ross Hart and Chef Austin Whipple joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton and showcased some local fresh catches. Not only did they reel in some big ones, but they shared some secret recipes.

Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland is defending a private-jet trip to a Tampa Bay Rays game on a plane owned by billionaire developer Patrick Zalupski, saying the trip was tied to fundraising for his political committee and that everything will be fully disclosed.

Apartment complexes once owned by self-proclaimed billionaire Jarek Tadla are being sold at foreclosure auctions for as little as $800, as tenants and new property managers work through the aftermath of months of neglect, unpaid utility bills and unsafe conditions.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the fourth rankings.

A Northeast Florida woman is drawing on more than 40 years of dog training experience to help children with autism build confidence and independence.

Tatiana Saleh spent four hours on the phone with her best friend Savana Pendarvis the night before Savana was killed. The call lasted until 11 p.m. She didn’t know it would be their last.

Fletcher knocked off Creekside 27-21 in Week 3 of the high school football season on Friday, Sept. 4. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.

A Jacksonville defense attorney is challenging a statement from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office about repairs made to Intoxilyzer 8000 breath-test machines.

UCF walloped Bethune-Cookman 73-6 in the season opener on Thursday night in the Bounce House. News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Weeks after Duval County Public Schools acknowledged widespread air-conditioning problems and approved millions of dollars for repairs, students and parents are continuing to report HVAC concerns at local schools, with the latest complaints coming from Westside High School. News4JAX visited Westside High School on Thursday after receiving a call claiming the school had been without working air conditioning for about a week. Students interviewed on campus said they have experienced cooling issues since the start of the school year.

License plate reader technology is coming down from roads across Northeast Florida, but that doesn’t mean all of them have to go.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 1 games.

A dangerous intersection on the city’s Westside has become a recurring problem for Florida State College at Jacksonville after drivers repeatedly crashed into the brick entrance sign at the school’s Kent Campus, leaving the marker badly damaged.

The Electrical Training Alliance of Jacksonville program is different from a traditional college or even trade school path. Apprentices work full time for one of the program’s electrical contractors while attending classes one or two nights a week.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the fourth rankings.

An HVAC technician has been arrested after he was caught on camera by a dog-treat dispenser kicking a homeowner’s dog, according to the Sanford Police Department.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported shooting in the area of Ashley and Julia streets Downtown.

Florida State topped New Mexico State 34-17 in the season opener on Saturday as the Seminoles started the year at home with a big win. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

The Jaguars topped the Buccaneers 19-0 in their final game of the preseason. News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Raines rolled over Baldwin 52-14 in a Week 2 high school football game at the Graveyard. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.

What started as a simple traffic report turned into something much bigger for News4Jax traffic anchor Sophia Vitello — and now, it’s caught the attention of Jacksonville’s mayor.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in the Century 21 area.

The FBI said that it is “conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity” at a jewelry store on Jacksonville’s Southside.

Wolfson and Paxon faced off in a rivalry game in Week 1, with the Golden Eagles pulling away for a 39-12 win. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the second rankings. Here is the Independent

The Jaguars wrapped up their 17th training camp practice of the year on Sunday at the Miller Electric Center. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the day.

Two people were shot near a high school football game at Lonnie C. Miller Park, and the incident is raising serious questions about safety at sporting events.

High school football season kicks off this week and we’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 47 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed a police presence on the 3500 block of Townsend Blvd. in the Arlington Hills neighborhood.

The first week of high school football season ended in gunfire Friday night at Lonnie C. Miller Sr. Regional Park in Northwest Jacksonville — and for one father, the nightmare began not at the park, but with a knock at his front door. James Crews learned his 20-year-old son, Zakyri, had been shot when a parent came to the family’s home to deliver the news. “The parent had came to the house and notified us that there was an incident. It was a shooting that involved my son. We go to Shands, and this is where we’re at,” Crews told News4JAX reporter Ashley French on Saturday. Zakyri Crews was one of two people wounded when gunfire broke out near a game between Young Kids Academy and Joshua Christian Academy. A 19-year-old woman was also struck in the leg. Both were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A “new” third space and event venue is opening in Downtown Gainesville this weekend. Bazaar47 officially opens its doors to the public on Aug. 22 and is hosting a block party to celebrate.

A person was taken to the hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a train in San Marco on Friday.

A car carrier was on fire Thursday afternoon on the side of I-95 North near State Road 206 in St. Johns County,

Parents and students have been sounding the alarm since the first day of school: broken and failing air conditioning in Duval County classrooms during a heat wave.

A News4JAX viewer captured video of a dust devil spawning and spinning up dirt and dust in Green Cove Springs. The tower of whirling dust appeared to be at least 20 feet high.

News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the day.

A large tree came crashing through a home on Red Oak Circle East in Orange Park Tuesday afternoon as powerful storms swept through Clay County.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the second rankings.

The Jaguars were back to practice on Monday at the Miller Electric Center. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery. Check out scenes from the day by clicking through images.

A fire Sunday night at an assisted living facility in St. Johns County forced the evacuation of 127 residents. Another 83 sheltered in place as firefighters battled the blaze, believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike.

Clay visited Bishop Kenny in a Week 0 kickoff classic high school football game News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from the game.

Bolles hosted Camden County in a Week 0 kickoff classic high school football game News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from the game.

Red tide alerts are in effect for Fort George Inlet and the Kingsley Plantation area in Duval County after state water samples detected Karenia brevis. A longtime resident says she’s staying out of the water, while a Jacksonville University researcher explains why these inland detections stand out and what symptoms to watch for.

The high school football season began on Friday night with both kickoff classic games and regular season games for independent schools. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the Mandarin-Creekside kickoff classic game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from the game.

Dozens gathered at a candlelight vigil on Jacksonville’s Northside to honor 7-year-old Chace Brown, a child with autism who was reported missing Aug. 5 and later found dead in a community retention pond. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is suspected, as Chace’s father and teachers shared memories of his smile, energy and hugs.

A 21-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police say he was caught driving more than 100 mph on Atlantic Boulevard.

St. Johns County commissioners are set to vote Aug. 18 on whether to place a $100 million land conservation bond measure on the November ballot.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis put pen to paper last May and signed into law what high school extracurricular leaders hoped would lead to better pay. That wait continues but the hope for change does, too.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said two separate crashes involving students were reported Thursday morning in Clay County

High school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games. (Indicates Super 6 rankings).

Officials say there are no reported injuries after a structural collapse at the new rodeo arena facility.

As hurricane season nears its peak, a new service is offering Floridians a way out before a storm hits, if they’re willing to pay for it.

The Duval County school district is responding to concerns about air conditioning problems in schools — urging patience and saying it takes the issues seriously.

WJXT Channel 4 and CW 17, part of Graham Media Group, are seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Multi-Media Advertising Account Executive to join our sales and business development team in Jacksonville.

A joint investigation by News4JAX and The Florida Trib is raising new questions about whether Jacksonville City Council attorney Jason Teal is stretching the limits of his authority as the council’s legislative counsel.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the first rankings.

A late-night argument outside a Westside home ended with a man being shot in the leg, and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives are now looking for the suspected shooter.

A Miami Beach man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he cut off the air supply to an 18-year-old diver who was in the water searching for lobsters, according to a report from News4JAX partner station WPLG in Miami.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a missing 11-year-old girl has been found safe.

A 91-year-old man faces a murder charge in his wife’s death in St. Augustine Shores. An attorney not connected to the case explains Florida’s end-of-life laws and caregiver support options.

As students across Duval County head back to school, one Jacksonville company is making sure a need for technology doesn’t stand in the way of learning.

The friends of Derek Coghlan, a Nease High School teacher, are asking the community for help as he recovers from an e-bike accident that happened on Saturday. His former students are also sharing well wishes for his recovery.

The News4JAX I-TEAM took data about high numbers of fights reported at three local middle schools to Duval County Public Schools to get answers about how the district is handling the issue of fighting in its schools.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it closed a case with no charges filed against a man accused of following a woman through a River City Marketplace HomeGoods who was sexually gratifying himself while watching her.

The Jaguars opened held their fifth practice of training camp the Miller Electric Center on Monday. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the day in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the day.

The Jaguars held their fourth training camp practice session of the year on Sunday at the Miller Electric Center.

No injuries reported in the blaze

A Jacksonville attorney says the defense likely wasn't caught off guard by new state evidence suggesting a second person fled the scene the night Jared Bridegan was killed. The revelation comes less than two weeks before the first of three murder trials is set to begin.

Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner oversees the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food. The incumbent, Republican Wilton Simpson, is seeking re-election, and will face Democrat Joey Mendoza Atkins in the general election, after the two won their respective party primaries in August.

Democratic incumbent Kimberly Daniels won the August primary. No other candidates had entered the race, so the primary became a Universal Primary Contest, and Daniels was re-elected.