Jasmine Batiste stopped by to help Rance and Eden prepare for the upcoming Totally 80s Lip Sync Battle to benefit Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida.

Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida is turning back the clock for Lip Sync Battle: Totally ’80s, a high-energy, ladies’ night out on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6–9 PM at the WJCT building in Jacksonville. Local performers will hit the stage with outrageous, over-the-top 80s-inspired routines, and the crowd gets to help crown the champion by “voting” with donations that support Girls on the Run’s mission of building joy and confidence in girls.

Florida motorists faced a sharp jump in pump prices after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and gasoline futures higher.

The Players Championship fan shop is featuring some standout gear from local Northeast Florida brands — think hats, shirts, socks and more mixed in with the tournament lineup. These homegrown companies are adding First Coast flair to the mix, giving fans a chance to grab Jacksonville-made style alongside the pros’ favorites. It’s a great way to support our community while gearing up for a big week of golf.

The popular West Coast burger chain, Fatburger, is opening its Orange Park location on March 9.

Teachers and union leaders in Northeast Florida are warning that Senate Bill 1296, which is advancing through the Florida Legislature, could jeopardize collective-bargaining rights for public employees.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Thrusday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex in Yulee.

Plan for a pleasant day ahead, with the possibility of afternoon showers and a look ahead to the Gate River Run.

A large area of high pressure will bring warmer temperatures to our area through the upcoming weekend. Highs for the most part will be in the 70s and 80s with little rain in sight. We certainly need rain due to the ongoing extreme drought.

The St. Johns River Water Management District has issued a Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage for parts of Northeast and Central Florida because of limited rainfall and falling water levels.

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in the U.S., according to motor club AAA.

As Sporting JAX’s new professional men’s soccer team prepares for its first season game, the sports club is set to host a news conference on Monday.

The Beachside Barracudas boys soccer team had never advanced past the second round of the playoffs before this season. Now, in just the program’s fourth year, the Barracudas are state champions.

Rain in the forecast today for Southeast Georgia before moving into Northeast Florida later this afternoon/early evening.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner forecasts beneficial rainfall for Jacksonville, relief from drought conditions, and mild temperatures heading into the weekend.

Jacksonville and Northeast Florida start the week with a hard freeze and fire risk, but warmer temperatures and needed rain are expected later this week.

While the sun will shine under blue skies, the temperatures will struggle to get out of the upper 40s in Southeast Georgia and lower 50s in Northeast Florida today.

As temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s across Northeast Florida over the next few days, counties are opening shelters for those in need.

The cold front will settle in throughout the afternoon under partly cloudy to clear skies, allowing the arctic air to sink into our area. This cold, dry air has sparked several alerts.

90 degrees in February? It could happen in Northeast Florida, but first rain in Southeast Georgia

Colder weather returns after front moves through

After an 85 degree day on Thursday, we’ll warm to near-record highs again today with clearing skies and breezy conditions. The record for Friday is 86, set in 1961.

JEA offering multiple options for customers budgets

The leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida has withdrawn his name from consideration for a spot on the JEA board following controversial text messages from the city council president who nominated him.

Smalls Sliders can build out its first Northeast Florida location, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record. The Louisiana-based chain counts former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees among its investors.

Warming trend continues today, with high temperatures in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia tipping into the lower 80s!

Mortgage rates have eased into the 5% range for the first time since 2023, and local lenders say buyers in Northeast Florida are taking notice.

One in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. That’s more than 93,000 children who do not have enough food at home.

Despite seeing thunderstorms on Sunday, the rain barely made a dent in the drought across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and officials are urging residents to do their part to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

We are expecting strong to severe thunderstorms and much-needed rainfall to impact all counties this afternoon.

An analysis by RentCafe found that nearly 310,000 affordable apartments were built nationwide between 2020 and 2024, an unprecedented surge that included about 91,000 income-restricted units completed in 2024 alone.

If you’re making any plans for Saturday, you’ll be happy to know the weather is expected to be pretty fantastic. We should see highs around 73 degrees and mostly clear skies—perfect for those Galentine’s lunches, golf, or a stroll with the dogs.

Saturday—yes, that’s Valentine’s Day this year—will be sunny, mostly dry, and feeling really comfortable. Expect highs around 74 degrees, dipping down to about 45 degrees overnight. You’ll want a jacket early, but it’ll warm up beautifully.

A moderate water shortage was declared for Duval County and parts of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties on Tuesday as drought conditions persist across Northeast Florida and surrounding areas.

Right now, we’re dealing with a tough situation across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Severe to extreme drought just keeps hanging around—and it’s making fire danger a real concern this week.

A moderate water shortage was declared for Duval County and parts of Alachua, Baker, Bradford and Marion counties on Tuesday as drought conditions persist across Northeast Florida and surrounding areas.

Shelley's first book "Dying to Live Here" goes on sale this week.

News4JAX’s Katie Garner details Jacksonville’s ongoing severe drought, fire risk, a warming forecast, and a mysterious outdoor odor this week.

Plenty of sunshine in the forecast!

Jacksonville-based Rinse and Repeat Records has been hosting events in Northeast Florida for the past four years, but now, they’re finally releasing music.

A rare red flag warning was issued Thursday for parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, as gusty winds, very low humidity and severe to extreme drought created conditions that can quickly spark new wildfires or cause existing fires to spread.

A Mandarin High School student was arrested after making a threat to shoot up the school, Duval County Public Schools said.

Plenty of sunshine will warm the region to the lower 60s, right around the average for this time of year.

The FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office is warning the public to be cautious this Valentine’s Day after more than 550 people across Northeast Florida reported losing a total of $22.2 million to romance scams in 2025.

Dangerous fire conditions driven by drought and wind in Jacksonville and South Georgia are coming along with a freeze warning, following recent rains, with the outlook brightening for the weekend.

The ongoing drought has been historic across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Factoring in the dry ground and the recent wind and cold, brush fires have been reported and the risk for fires to spreads remains elevated across our area.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner provides an update on an incoming rain system after a frosty morning in Jacksonville, with temperatures warming up and wind gusts expected to increase later in the day.

While cold has been the big story over the past few weeks, another big story continues to unfold. Drought conditions continue to increase and worsen across Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida.

If you’re about to head out, I want to let you know we’re starting the day with downright cold conditions across Jacksonville and the surrounding region.

Cold weather brought a busy weekend for firefighters across Northeast Florida who dealt with everything from house fires to burst pipes to a brush fire that caused evacuations for 20 homes.

Plumbers across Northeast Florida were responding to calls regarding burst pipes after the Arctic blast that passed through the area.

The weather across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this weekend was certainly historic! From the bitterly cold temperatures to seeing flurries, it was a fascinating weekend of weather.

Sub-freezing temperatures grip Jacksonville and Northeast Florida as freeze warnings and cold wind chills prompt safety alerts. News4JAX's Meteorologist Katie Garner shares the latest forecast and protection tips.

Tonight will be breezy and very cold with low temperatures in the 20s and 30s. A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for our area late tonight through Monday morning. Wind chill values will drop into the teens and 20s thanks to the wind.

The Florida Department of Health and Duval County Department of Health launched a pop-up vaccination clinic Sunday morning in response to recent measles cases in Northeast Florida.

As frigid temperatures push through Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, JEA reports no water outages on its system as of Sunday morning, despite receiving calls from customers reporting water loss.

Extreme cold grips Northeast Florida with bitter wind chills and freeze warnings. Learn how to stay safe, find warming centers, and see how the community is responding, with updates from News4JAX’s meteorologist.

Thousands of customers across Northeast Florida were without power Sunday morning, affecting their ability to heat their homes and businesses during the extreme cold.

A WEATHER AUTHORITY ALERT DAY is in effect through 1 p.m. Sunday for bitterly cold temperatures. Thanks to the wind, wind chill values will easily drop into the single digits and teens by Sunday morning.

Snow flurries can be seen on Saturday in parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia as the extreme cold moves in.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner explains the cold snap expected for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, with extreme cold, freeze, and wind alerts in effect. Find out what to expect and how to stay safe.

The City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show on Thursday. Dr. Joshi said that because of declining vaccination rates, there is a concern that the very contagious measles virus may continue to spread.

We’re under a Freeze Warning until 9 a.m. for much of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with lows ranging from the mid-20s inland to near freezing closer to the coast. Even where temperatures stay just above 32°F, widespread frost is likely, especially late tonight through early morning.

State Sen. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, wants to expand Florida’s vaccine exemptions to allow parents to request “conscience-based” exemptions to school vaccine mandates.

If you thought Florida was getting a free pass on winter this year, think again.

A Jacksonville ophthalmologist is renewing his push to cure one of the world’s most common, and most preventable, causes of blindness, using a model he says could work in communities nationwide.

Residents of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are in for several cold starts this week, which is why plant experts say it’s important to protect plants before the cold arrives.

This is one of those forecasts that will have you digging out your warmest coat and giving your pets some extra cozy time indoors. A Freeze Warning is in effect for the Jacksonville area, and it’s expected to last through 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The Arctic Blast affecting millions of people across the country is expected to drop into our region on Monday.

After reaching 78 degrees in Jacksonville on Friday, Saturday’s highs will stay in the “normal” range. As a mild front sticks around throughout the day, Sunday could bring record-tying/breaking highs.

Ranging from mid-to-upper 60s along the coast to mid-to-upper 70s inland, it’s going to be a great weather day.

Soilful Sis is inviting families across Northeast Florida to gather for High Tea with Family, a distinctive cultural and agricultural experience set in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. Blending the elegance of high tea with interactive food, wellness, and farming activities, the event celebrates legacy, togetherness, and intergenerational connection.

Tips for dealing with cold and freezing weather from Security First Insurance

Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 60s this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. High pressure will remain overhead which means we will be dry. Make sure to keep the jacket handy!

The cold weather continues this morning and into Wednesday morning as the latest round of winter sticks around. However, not nearly as cold as Monday morning.

As temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, local homeowners are reminded that even Florida can feel wintry, and that means preparation matters.

Since last May, News4JAX has been tackling the tough topic of affordable housing from every angle. Now, we’re taking our efforts a step further by joining a coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including digital, broadcast, and print media – to tackle the issue of housing costs as a shared editorial project in 2026.

The Timucuan Parks Foundation is hosting an MLK Day of Service beach cleanup at Little Talbot Island State Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday.

Bundle up for the MLK Holiday Parade at 11 a.m.

Jacksonville and several Northeast Florida counties are opening warming locations for anyone who needs a safe place to get out of the cold, not only people experiencing homelessness.

Sunday will be wet and chilly across our region before the freezing weather returns overnight.

Today will be mostly sunny, but a cold front is on its way. By late afternoon or early evening, expect isolated to scattered showers, which will become more widespread by Sunday morning.

The temperatures are warming up after a morning record-tying low of 22 degrees. The record was 99 years old, set in 1927.

Eden found a recipe for a delicious baked apple dessert that can be made in the air fryer! Enjoy!

The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.

It's going to feel chilly all day as clouds break and cold air takes over.

As Northeast Florida braces for another wave of frigid temperatures, cold weather shelters will be opening to help those in need stay warm.

The big chill is coming through our area beginning Thursday night as the coldest temperatures we’ve seen this winter settle in for a while.

Jacksonville will stay chilly with lows in the 20s, rain expected mid-week, and shifting temperatures. News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner shares what to expect with The Weather Authority Exact Track 4D.

The News4JAX Weather Authority will be hosting a daily livestream around 3:25 p.m. to update you on all things weather-related in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

From Southeast Georgia to Northeast Florida, record highs were tied on Friday. Expect another day of springlike weather to grace our area before the next wave of cold air sinks in on Sunday.

Temperature-wise, it felt mild to start—most spots sat in the upper 50s and 60s, and it’s expected we’ll top out in the 80s today and tomorrow. That’s well above our average high of 65.

Unemployment is rising in Florida, including in Jacksonville and nearby counties in Northeast Florida. The latest report from the Florida Department of Commerce comes just after CSX, a large employer in Jacksonville, announced layoffs of more than 160 workers.

DONNA Marathon Weekend is a one-of-a-kind race experience that brings together thousands of runners, survivors, families, and supporters from across the world. This world-class endurance event that calls Northeast Florida and the Beaches home does more than test limits — it changes lives. Themed Destination: Love, join us for an unforgettable time, celebrating survivors and honoring all who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis.

Jaguars fever has taken over Northeast Florida as fans prepare for this weekend’s playoff game, a complete reversal from seasons when the team’s struggles left some supporters emotionally drained.

After the fog burns off, we’re headed for a big warm-up across the region. Highs are expected to reach up to 80 degrees by the end of the week, which is well above our average of 66 degrees.

An emergency room doctor at UF Health said the hospital saw a surge in patients over the Christmas holiday as a severe flu season and common colds drove higher volumes, especially among children.

So far, two counties in Northeast Florida have announced the opening of cold night shelters, as temperatures are expected to drop significantly over the next several days heading into the New Year.

Volunteers of all backgrounds will come together to support hands-on projects focused on neighborhood revitalization, meeting basic needs, and strengthening financial well-being—the building blocks of strong, thriving communities.

Winter break is a time for family and fun, but experts warn students can lose academic skills during the holidays. Learn simple, affordable ways to keep kids engaged and prevent the ‘winter slide.'