2 die after airplane crashes into wooded area near St. Augustine airport
The St. Johns County Sheriffโs Office and other agencies are responding to an airplane crash that happened shortly after the aircraft took off from the Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine Monday around noon.
LIVE RESULTS: Floridaโs presidential primary, results in Northeast Florida local races
Though President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched enough delegates to win their respective partyโs presidential nomination last week, voters in Florida will be going to the polls Tuesday to cast a vote in a Republican presidential primary.
Nocatee homebuilder accused of abandoning projects doesnโt show up in court despite subpoena requiring attendance
A St. Johns County custom homebuilder accused of abandoning his projects in Nocatee was scheduled to appear in court for the first time Monday since his arrest to face some of the homeowners heโs accused of stealing from.
Northeast Florida homes become less affordable as prices, sales increase in February: report
Home prices shot up in February and sales increased which made the possibility of buying a home even less affordable in Northeast Florida, according to a report released Monday by the Northeast Florida Association Realtors (NEFAR).
Wood business stops work after complaints of โblowing smoke into the backyards of 1000s of neighborsโ in Palencia
A privately-owned wood processing and recycling business had to stop work after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from St. Johns County officials late Wednesday following several complaints from residents who said the smoke has impacted their ability to breathe freely.
St. Johns County woman says investment company demands $20K to release home title back to her possession
St. Johns County officials are warning the public about โreal estate ransomโ which consists of unethical local investors or even more organized crime groups holding the title of a home captive until the owner pays a huge fee.
Self-defense seminars offered in St. Johns County in honor of slain 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey
SPARC Athletics and the St. Johns Middle School Athletic Association are partnering with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and Tristyn Bailey's family to provide classes teaching middle and high school students how to defend themselves against an attacker.
Proposed trail near the Intracoastal in St. Augustine creating controversy among neighbors
A proposal to build a three-mile plus trial near the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Augustine is creating controversy among neighbors and raising questions about impacts on property values, the environment and who even owns the land in question.
Case involving migrant accused in death of St. Johns County deputy in limbo after incompetency ruling: State Attorney
For the first time on Monday, State Attorney R.J. Larizza answered questions about the controversial case involving an 18-year-old migrant who is accused in the death of a St. Johns County deputy.
โItโs a terrible, bad placeโ: Residents want change at โdangerousโ St. Johns County intersection
St. Johns County residents said they want answers and change about what they called a dangerous intersection after a 35-year-old man fatally crashed his car early Tuesday morning on St. Johns Parkway just off State Road 9B.
โBelow Deckโ TV star among those left scrambling after $1.6M Nocatee home left unfinished by builder
Reality TV Star Captain Sandy Yawn is one of the homeowners who were left behind by the Pineapple Corporation, a Jacksonville homebuilder accused of abandoning projects in Nocateeโs Twenty Mile subdivision.
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.
High-profile attorney Jose Baez takes over defense of 18-year-old charged in death of St. Johns County deputy
Nationally-known lawyer Jose Baez has joined the defense team for Vergilio Aguliar Mendez, the 18-year-old migrant charged with manslaughter in the death of St. Johns County Sgt. Michael Kunovich.
St. Johns County deputy who died after struggle with migrant may have had heart attack before encounter, autopsy finds
Attorneys for 18-year-old migrant Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez, who is accused in the death of a St. Johns County deputy, are bolstering their arguments for why the case should be dismissed.
St. Johns County beach renourishment project in Vilano Beach completed ahead of schedule
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the renourishment project at Vilano Beach in St. Johns County, Florida, three months ahead of schedule. The project, which involved adding sand to the shoreline, was finished in December. The next project for the Army Corps will take place at St. Augustine Beach, where 2.5 million cubic yards of sand will be added from Anastasia Island to A Street. This upcoming project is set to begin in February.
2 St. Johns County leaders pushing for firefighter protection law expansion after 2011 explosion, fire in St. Augustine
Two St. Johns County leaders are pushing for significant changes at the state level to better protect firefighters who experience โline of dutyโ injuries or sicknesses. It stems from this explosion and fire in St. Augustine that happened back in August of 2011.
FDOT hears community concerns about $45M seawall replacement project 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.
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.
Going Ringside teams with River City Wrestling Con for major announcement
On Friday night, The Going Ringside Podcast is teaming up with River City Wrestling Con for a major announcement concerning its event in June. The live press conference will be held at World Golf Village and streamed live on News4JAX.com, News4Jax+ and the News4JAX YouTube Channel.
Man in โwhite supremacist gangโ sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy, illegal firearm possession
A 44-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession and intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
TELL US: How do you feel about anyone under 18 years old needing a license to drive a golf cart in St. Johns County?
The St. Johns County Commission approved a second reading of a golf cart ordinance Tuesday requiring anyone 18-years or younger to possess a valid learners or driverโs license in order to operate one. This matches a state law that passed last year.
Schools back in session Wednesday after severe storms roll out of Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Several school districts throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia announced temporary closures in an abundance of caution for the impending threat of severe weather that was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday.
Cool and Cloudy Sunday
Happy Sunday, yโall ๐ A few light showers are moving through St. Johns County this morning but are quickly moving out of the area. Overall, a cool start to the morning with upper 40s in SE GA and inland and low to mid 50s area wide. This afternoon Iโll be cool and dreary under partly cloudy skies. Temperatures region wide will reach the upper 50s to low 60s with north winds between 10-15 MPH gusting up to 20 MPH. Monday: Overnight lows will drop into the low to mid 40s for the morning then a 20% chance of rain in the afternoon. Afternoon highs will turn mild in the mid 60s region wide. Rest of the week: Overnight thunderstorms will be possible into Tuesday with gusty winds up to 35 MPH on Tuesday. Temperatures drop into the upper 50s and 60s on Wednesday before rain chances return for the weekend.
6 inches from death: St. Johns County deputy stresses โMove Over Lawโ after getting hit by bus
A veteran St. Johns County sheriffโs deputy is recovering after getting hit by a minibus during a traffic stop last week, leaving him with a broken hand and injured shoulder. Now heโs preaching a valuable lesson about Floridaโs Move Over Law, which he says the driver who hit him violated.
Judge finds migrant accused in St. Johns County deputyโs death not competent for prosecution
After taking time to consider testimony from a Dec. 22 mental competency hearing, Judge R. Lee Smith found an 18-year-old from Guatemala not competent for prosecution in the death of a St. Johns County deputy.