A man accused of fatally shooting two people at a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach in March will face trial with a new attorney.

News4JAX spent a few weeks over the summer checking in on area high school football programs as they prepared for the regular season. Photographer Amber Milton captured those days in this photo gallery. Each day over the next week, News4JAX will roll out a photo gallery from that day.

A Ponte Vedra man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after investigators say he illegally purchased and resold more than 100 firearms while also trafficking cocaine and other controlled substances.

A deadly weekend crash along Ponte Vedra Boulevard has reignited calls for safety improvements, as residents and local officials demand action from the Florida Department of Transportation on a stretch of road they say has been a crisis waiting to happen.

News4JAX spent a few weeks over the summer checking in on area high school football programs as they prepared for the regular season. Photographer Amber Milton captured those days in this photo gallery. Each day over the next two weeks, News4JAX will roll out a photo gallery from that stop.

Zimmiz Hair Designers in Ponte Vedra Beach recently celebrated 40 years in business, marking a major milestone for the longtime local salon. Located at 282 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, their website is zimmizhairdesigners.com . Eden attended the 40th anniversary celebration and caught up with some familiar faces.

A 56-year-old motorcyclist was hit by a car and killed late Thursday night on Coastal Highway in Vilano Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets, Inc., alleging a store employee struck him with a shopping cart, causing serious injuries.

EA Sports rolled out its full list of rosters and rankings for its popular College Football 27 video game over the weekend, and the area has a slew of local players in the game. Nearly 120 players with local ties appear in the video game this year. Here’s a look at the players and their overall rating.

The Florida Department of Transportation wants to redesign a stretch of A1A — and the community did not stay quiet about the proposed plans.

A 63-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach man was arrested Friday after police said he drove off in a marked Jacksonville Beach Police Department K-9 patrol truck that had been parked in the department’s secured back lot.

Former Ponte Vedra High School standout and current Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Jake Guarnera returned home Saturday to host his first youth football camp at Ponte Vedra High School.

The State Attorney’s Office will seek the death penalty for a man accused of fatally shooting two people at a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach.

A 6-year-old from Palm Coast who has lived with congenital heart disease his entire life is getting the experience of a lifetime — and it involves a lot of dancing, baseball and yellow.

The PGA Tour laid off about 4% of its workforce on Thursday, according to a report from Sports Business Journal.

The 130th Boston Marathon had plenty of local representation on Monday, with 74 area runners finishing the iconic 26.2-mile course, including Bolles graduate Charles Hicks turning in a top-10 finish.

The mother of the man accused of killing two people outside of a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach last Friday drove him to the site of the shooting and told deputies that she heard the moment that gunshots rang off.

The mother of the man accused of killing two people outside of a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach last Friday drove him to the site of the shooting and told deputies that she heard the moment that gunshots rang off.

One week after Jason Chatham and Melissa Wood were killed in a double shooting outside a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach, Chatham’s family is grieving the unforeseen loss.

Loved ones of Melissa Wood gathered at Mickler’s Landing on Friday to honor her memory, one week after she was killed in a double shooting at a Walgreens parking lot in Ponte Vedra Beach.

A man lovingly nicknamed “Uncle Dirt” has been identified as one of two victims in a deadly double shooting a week ago outside a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach.

The daughter of Melissa Wood, one of two people killed in a double shooting last Friday night in a Walgreens parking lot, described her mother as loving, supportive and the center of the family.

The mother of the man accused of killing two people outside of a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach last Friday drove him to the site of the shooting and told deputies that she heard the moment that gunshots rang off.

A woman killed Friday night in a double shooting at a Ponte Vedra Walgreens has been identified as a mother of two who recently became a grandmother “barely a year ago,” according to a GoFundMe campaign created by the woman’s brother.

Two years after a series of shootings rocked Jacksonville Beach’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, all three cases remain unsolved, with no arrests made, according to Jacksonville Beach Police.

News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the final round in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from Sunday’s round.

At TPC Sawgrass, a group of about 50 retirees known as the TPC Sawgrass Storytellers lead tours through the clubhouse and golf course, collecting tips which they donate to local charities.

As the investigation continues into the shooting deaths of two people in the parking lot of Walgreens in St. Johns County, more information is coming out about the events that led to the suspected shooter’s arrest.

New details have emerged in Friday night’s double homicide at a Ponte Vedra Walgreens, as arrest documents reveal the man accused allegedly confronted his girlfriend and another man over suspected infidelity before the shooting.

Ludvig Aberg went from being in control at The Players Championship to a collapse.

The final day of the tournament also drew spectators from across the globe.

News4JAX had Amber Milton capture the second round of The Players Championship in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the day.

While the world’s best golfers compete at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, some of the work that leads to success on the course happens far from the first tee. Inside the Tour Performance Center, players are training their bodies just as much as their swings.

Authorities have captured a man who they say killed two people Friday night about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass.

The agency says a suspect is outstanding at this time and asks residents to avoid the area.

News and notes from Friday's second round of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach.

When rain moved through the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course Thursday afternoon, play briefly stopped and players scrambled for cover. That’s when volunteer Richard Baccus suddenly found himself with some unexpected passengers. The golfers playing the fourth hole: Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau and Akshay Bhatia, along with their caddies jumped into the back of his van as the storm rolled in.

Scenes from the first round of the The Players Championship on Thursday at TPC Sawgrass.

While the world’s best golfers finish their opening round at The Players Championship, another team has been preparing for this moment all year long. At the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, the grounds crew works behind the scenes to make sure the course is ready for one of golf’s biggest stages.

Two young golf fans battling serious illnesses got a once-in-a-lifetime experience at The Players Championship. They were invited inside the ropes at the iconic 17th hole island green at TPC Sawgrass - getting an up-close look at some of the best golfers in the world.

Wednesday was the practice round at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture scenes from the day in this photo gallery.

The PGA Tour is exploring a major reset that puts more top players together in bigger events and bigger markets.

Hip-hop star and Atlanta-born rapper Ludacris is breaking the country roots at The Players Championship and hitting the stage on Wednesday.

Coastal Elements in Ponte Vedra Beach is turning curiosity into connection with mahjong lessons that are packing the house.Regular players will  tell you it’s more than a game — it’s the perfect excuse for friendship, friendly competition, and a few hours of pure fun. Whether you’re a total beginner or just want to shuffle up your social calendar, these sessions are the First Coast’s latest must-try.

The Players week is teeing off at TPC Sawgrass as the PGA Tour honors those who serve in uniform on Tuesday with the annual Military Appreciation Day.

St. Johns County commissioners are considering a plan that would create two new public beach access points in Ponte Vedra Beach.

A Jacksonville man has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the former owners of Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, alleging workers were required to perform duties “off the clock” and were not paid minimum wage for all hours worked.

The new $1.9 million project at DeLeon Shores Park off Dolphin Boulevard East will completely revamp the skate park, add three new lighted pickleball courts, upgrade the multipurpose field, and build a walking path around it.

Just one day after a deck collapse injured 13 people, many questions, including when the deck was last inspected, remain unanswered.

The Players Championship is breaking with its country roots and bringing in hip-hop star Ludacris for its Military Appreciation concert in March.

A petition launched on Friday has already gathered hundreds of signatures calling for a change at a dangerous intersection in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach Thursday evening.

Ponte Vedra cyclist Patrick McGarry is training for a 2026 cross-country ride from San Diego to St. Augustine to honor his sister lost on 9/11.

A downtown Jacksonville attorney is representing two Florida families who lost loved ones in January’s deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

Tickets for the 2026 Players Championship went on sale Tuesday morning.

The State of Florida Board of Dentistry has filed an administrative complaint against a local dentist, Francesco Sebastiani. The complaint was filed on January 21, 2025. The complaint claims Sebastiani failed to treat a patient properly in 2023, which led to her death.

Nease got redemption for a playoff loss to Oakleaf last year with a 45-7 blowout on Friday night. News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery.

Able Medical Group is a direct-pay primary care practice launched this summer in Ponte Vedra that focuses on relationship-based, preventive medicine. In this episode, CEO Peter Jensen explains how a smaller patient panel, deeper intake assessments, and home-based services (labs and pediatric house calls) let physicians spend more time with patients to reduce long-term risk of chronic disease.

The Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club is hosting its 2025 Golden Bachelor Auction on Wednesday, November 12, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Barn at Palm Valley, located at 531 N. Wilderness Trail in Ponte Vedra Beach. This charity event, now in its second season, offers attendees the chance to bid on fun date experiences with eligible “Golden Bachelors” in a lively, girls’ night out atmosphere complete with appetizers and beverages. All proceeds will support four local charities: BEAM, Betty Griffin Center, Mission House, and Port in the Storm.

A Duval County man who worked in the kitchen at the PGA Tour in Ponte Vedra Beach is suing the company, saying he was discriminated against because he is a white male.

Ben Williams, a rising leader with a big heart, has raised nearly $175,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA), earning him the title of First Coast Teen of Impact winner and national runner-up.

News4JAX had photographer Ralph Priddy capture the Friday's St. Augustine and Nease high school football game in this photo gallery.

Crews were working to repair a gas line along A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach Wednesday afternoon.

The project focuses on replacing the plant’s aging electrical systems to ensure reliable service for years to come.

Country artist Brian Kelley is hitting the road this summer with a sound that’s equal parts ocean breeze and honky-tonk soul — and he’s bringing that coastal country energy to Northeast Florida.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was found dead on Wednesday evening after she was reported missing earlier in the day.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to posing as a tutor to try to entice a “child” for sex, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man pleaded guilty to several charges in connection with a fraud scheme involving COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the Department of Justice.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man shared his experience of what it was like to wake up to an alligator swimming in his pool over the weekend.

Edward McClamma sent pictures and video to News4JAX on Sunday of an alligator in his pool, showing the gator swimming around before eventually resting on the pool’s entry steps.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire earlier today at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, located in the 1000 block of TPC Boulevard in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Nease tennis star Kylie Kochis put a bow on her high school career Wednesday, winning the Class 3A overall singles championship in a thriller.

More than 60 area runners finished the Boston Marathon on Monday. Check out those local finishers here.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating reports of tire spikes near a bicycle path in Ponte Vedra Beach.

K9s for Warriors is hosting an adoption day event on Saturday, April 12, at its facility located at 70 Warrior Way in Ponte Vedra.

Kids who struggle with reading and learning disabilities may feel helpless and discouraged. Thankfully, there’s a local center ready to make a difference.

Xander Schauffele has all the evidence he needs to believe he can reach the career Grand Slam.

Eden visited the Palm Valley Farmer’s Market.

Kate Amato Foundation (KAF) is uniting two of its signature fundraising events—the KATE KUP Triples Tennis Tournament and the KATE KOMBO Golf & Pickleball Tournament—for one epic day of fun and fundraising on April 19, 2025, at The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach. This combined event brings together two of KAF’s signature fundraisers for an unforgettable day of competition, community, and philanthropy, raising critical funds for pediatric cancer research. To register, sponsor, or learn more, visit KateAmatoFoundation.org. Jacksonville Beach residents Lisa and Jeff Amato lost their daughter, Kate, at the young age of 11 in November of 2016 after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Through her journey, she became the inspiration for the Foundation. During Kate’s illness, her parents discovered how severely underfunded research is for pediatric cancer and witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of outdated, toxic treatments and the severe lack of funding for pediatric cancer research. Determined to honor Kate’s life and advocate for other children, they established the Kate Amato Foundation to continue the fight against childhood cancer. All proceeds from KATE KUP and KATE KOMBO directly benefit Kate Amato Foundation, whose mission is dedicated to finding safer and more effective treatments for children with cancer by supporting innovative research that accelerates the pace of progress and saves young lives. Since its inception, KAF has awarded $775,000 in grants to cutting-edge pediatric cancer research projects at some of the leading Immunotherapy and Cancer Genomics research labs in the country, including: Duke University, Dana Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School, UCLA, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), The University of Colorado, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Cancer Research Hospital, and The University of Buffalo and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.  These grants are predominantly funded by KATE Signature events: KATE KUP Triples Tennis Tournament, KATE KLASSIC Golf Tournament, and KATE KOMBO Golf and Pickleball Tournament. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach. KATE KUP Triples Tennis Tournament: Begins at 8:00 AM KATE KOMBO Golf & Pickleball Tournament: Begins at 11:00 AM Awards After-Party: Following the competitions at The Yards Greenhouse Register to play at KateAmatoFoundation.org  Spectators are welcome to attend and support the Tournaments - cheer or heckle on the sidelines! And join the players for more fun and fundraising at the Awards After-Party at the Greenhouse. Non-players can attend for $50.

Music lovers and philanthropists alike have a reason to celebrate as the much-anticipated Boots on the Green music festival is set to take place on April 6, 2025.

The Florida Lottery announced a 66-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach man has claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 Triple Match Scratch-Off game.

Here’s what fans need to know about the Monday playoff between Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.

Fans going to Monday's three-hole playoff to decide The Players Championship can get in free with their Sunday ticket. Plus, Lee Trevino talks about his role in iconic golf film and more.

This is the 51st year of The Players Championship. There have been so many memorable moments and legendary players over the years and one local journalist, Florida Times-Union golf writer Garry Smits, have covered almost all of them.

Heavy thunderstorms in Ponte Vedra Beach have forced a four-hour stoppage in play, but the tournament will resume at 5:15 p.m.

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Weather forecasts for Sunday and an impending cold front that is expected to bring in rain has shifted the final round schedule at The Players Championship.

Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia share the lead at The Players Championship in what could be a wild weekend with expected wind.

Unfortunately, Sunday is also the final round of The Players, and thousands are expected to be on the course to see who takes home the trophy and a record purse.

AT&T was experiencing an outage in Ponte Vedra Beach Friday morning due to a fiber equipment issue.

It’s going to be another beautiful day. Highs are expected in the upper 70s, with inland lows in the 80s.

Rory McIlroy shot a 67 at The Players Championship.

On the first day of The Players, you’re guaranteed to see some golf but also people who will turn your heads.

Jordan Spieth knows how to put on a show.

The biggest question for any professional athlete - how do you gain an advantage? Gone are the days when PGA Tour players can casually train for competition.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man pleaded guilty to posing as a tutor to try to entice a “child” for sex, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

Argyle PVB, Ponte Vedra Beach's hottest culinary destination, is preparing for the Players with a lineup of TPC-inspired dishes, specialty cocktails, and a dining experience that feels elevated but not pretentious. Located behind the gates of Sawgrass and minutes from TPC, Argyle is a great spot for visitors and locals to celebrate tournament week. In the kitchen, you will find Chef Jon, a former California restaurateur who brings a fresh perspective to Northeast Florida's dining scene. Chef Jon's commitment to sourcing seasonal, local ingredients shines through in every dish, from their fresh seafood selections to o handcrafted cocktails; his forward-thinking yet approachable style creates an inviting experience that complements the energy of TPC week.

PGA Tour player and Ponte Vedra Beach resident Billy Horschel surprised a veteran and his K9s for Warriors service dog at The Players Championship.

Two kids from Duval County received the experience of a lifetime on Wednesday, ahead of The Players Championship. Liam Smith, a Jacksonville Beach native and golf enthusiast who is also a Tom Coughlin Jay Fund patient, was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 2 years old. Elsie Brewer, a 10-year-old from Jacksonville who said she started golfing about a year ago and has become increasingly interested in the sport, is a patient with the Dreams Come True organization. Before she was born, Elsie was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called Teratology of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.

Friday tickets are sold out. Rory McIlroy talks about why TPC Sawgrass is so tough. And Wyndham Clark reminisces about last year's brutal lip out on No. 18.