The friends of a 31-year-old man who died after an incident in the Duval County Jail are demanding answers about what happened.

News4JAX obtained the official resignation letter from the city of Jacksonville’s planning and development director.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said on Friday her office is “closely monitoring” the investigation into the unspecified incident that left an inmate dead and resulted in nine Duval County jail officers being removed from their positions.

The Brentwood community is protesting outside of Jacksonville’s City Hall to demand that the medical examiner facility that’s being built be repurposed to benefit the community.

Community advocacy organizations in Jacksonville are voicing concerns after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident this week that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.

A crime and safety expert weighed in on the recent arrest of a 68-year-old suspected member of “The Miami Boys” drug organization.

Since the Jacksonville sheriff announced an unspecified incident that led to the removal of nine corrections staff at the Duval County jail and the death of Charles Faggart, two Jacksonville advocacy groups spoke out to call for accountability and justice.

Jacksonville City Council members Ju’Coby Pittman and Reggie Gaffney Jr. have introduced legislation aiming to crack down on the number of liquor stores in the city.

An eyewitness to the shooting on Interstate 95 involving an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office lieutenant last month is shedding new light on the incident that snarled traffic for hours and left many questions unanswered.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the arrest of an 18-year-old who is accused of murder in the death of three people on Jacksonville’s Northside.

As the Florida Legislature considers two bills that could slash funding for popular acceleration programs in public schools, students, parents and school district leaders are sharing vocal opposition to the changes.

A bill moving through the Florida Capitol could have significant implications for victims of deepfakes, with its roots firmly planted in Jacksonville.

The attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.

The Jacksonville City Council is set to consider a new bill that would require all city employees to report instances of abuse, contract mismanagement, fraud, and similar issues to the city’s Office of the Inspector General.

The Corner at Debs Store in Jacksonville is hosting a celebration Thursday at 2 p.m., where 250 people will receive a laptop to help bridge the digital divide.

The trial of Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, facing murder charges related to the 2020 shooting death of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr. and the 2019 shooting death of Adrian “Lil Bibby” Gainer Jr., is scheduled to begin in July.

Duval County Public Schools could lose up to $8 million in funding if proposed changes to state laws pass, potentially cutting 50% of financial support for critical student programs like Advanced Placement and Career Education.

A missing 4-year-old died Tuesday after he was found in a retention pond in a subdivision, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday the removal of nine officers at the Duval County jail after an unspecified incident left an inmate in critical condition.

In Jacksonville, one special fan was cheering on the Florida Gators during their championship win over the University of Houston. Robert “Bob” Nichols, a former player for the Florida basketball team in the 1950s, may be one of the oldest living Gators letter winners and basketball alumni, and there are some signs that he’s a die-hard fan.

After four years, The Bearded Pig in Jacksonville Beach is closing its doors, holding its final day of service on Sunday.

Justin Knight died at the hospital, but Knight’s family and friends wanted to know more about what happened to him while he was in JSO custody before he was taken to the hospital. They believe details are missing.

A former prosecutor will fill the last spot on the Jacksonville Journey Forward board, according to a filed resolution.

Across the state of Florida, there are more than 100 different ordinances written to address how and when people can apply fertilizer. A recent study of Floridians revealed more than half of people polled did not know if they live in one of the areas with a residential fertilizer ordinance. 22% polled did know.

Gator fans across the country are celebrating now that their squad is headed to the National Championship Game for the first time in nearly two decades.

Southeastern Grocers, which owns Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets, confirmed to News4JAX on Friday that it has laid off multiple employees as a part of a restructuring.

Volunteers with HabiJax were in the Long Branch neighborhood throughout the week as construction of five new houses continued. It is a part the program’s annual Leaders Week and the national “Home is the Key” campaign.

The 32259 ZIP code is widely considered to be in St. Johns County. But there is one Duval County neighborhood off of Race Track Road that has a Jacksonville address.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman with autism last seen leaving a park in the 3300 block of Lane Avenue North on Thursday.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in a 2023 triple murder at a Southside apartment complex that left a 3-year-old dead.

The two men charged in the tragic shooting death of 13-year-old Prince Holland will be back in court on Thursday to see if they will be tried separately.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was found dead inside a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at the Southside Commons shopping center.

A tip from First Coast Crime Stoppers led to the arrests of two people accused in the shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr., the organization’s executive director Chase Robinson told News4JAX on Wednesday.

The Canadian government is pushing back against President Donald Trump‘s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports with a series of new digital billboards across the county, including the Jacksonville area.

Councilman Kevin Carrico will hold a news conference on Wednesday to call for Mayor Donna Deegan to sign the Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Act into law. An hour after Carrico’s news conference, Deegan will hold a separate news conference with community leaders to discuss the immigration bill.

A recent arrest of a 24-year-old man made the eighth arrest in the shooting death of a teen on New Year’s Day in 2024.

A local landlord is accusing a nonprofit that helps the homeless of paying her tenants’ rent late. Natalie Collier, a member of Opportunity Zone America LLC, which owns about 60 properties, is speaking out, saying she hasn’t received a rent payment from Changing Homelessness since October.

The Duval County School Board (DCPS) will vote Tuesday on whether to return a challenged book to high school shelves.

A bill to change how Florida school districts communicate with parents after an employee misconduct issue or arrest is one step away from hitting the Senate floor for a final vote.

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 81% of women and 43% of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. That’s why on Tuesday, the City of Jacksonville officially declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and adopted the NSVRC’s theme, “Together we act, United we change.”

Jacksonville Beach Police Department Chief Gene Paul N. Smith said his agency “stopped something really bad from happening” during two events that brought hundreds to the Beaches.

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE held the first of its six scheduled meetings on Tuesday afternoon, and a $90 million question quickly became the focal point.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man who is allegedly associated with the original drug trafficking organization known as “The Miami Boys,” on drug charges.

A women’s conference led Aida Seeja to start her own non-profit named Inspire to Rise, which helps people who need essential resources, especially people in the Latino community.

It has been nearly eight years since the deadly crash, but Nelson’s mother and sister say it feels like Alvin died yesterday.

Jacksonville city council members are advocating for a significant change to honor a local legend with a proposed bill to rename Oakland Park after Dr. Eartha White, a renowned philanthropist and humanitarian who left a lasting mark on the River City. The Legacy of Oakland Park, located at the corner of Ionia and Union Streets, has been a staple of Jacksonville for over a century.

A Jacksonville man is headed into April with over 600,000 reasons to be happy. On Monday, the 41-year-old Duval County man turned a $5 scratch-off ticket into $605,016 after playing and winning the “DOUBLE YOUR MONEY” game.

A crash with injuries on I-10 West before U.S. 301 near Baldwin prompts lane closures Monday afternoon.

Two days before a domestic incident Sunday that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside, police had been called to intervene in a similar incident involving the same couple.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one person died Saturday night following an officer-involved shooting in the San Jose neighborhood. According to the agency, Alquan Suydam, 28, was waving a gun while “holding his girlfriend against her will” when the police were called around 9 p.m.

As warmer weather and spring break increase activity around Jacksonville’s beaches, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department is taking a firm stance against “unauthorized” and “unpermitted” events.

An elderly woman died Friday morning after the car she was driving drifted into oncoming traffic on San Jose Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

This is the second active federal lawsuit involving JSO’s controversial use of a police dog that The Tributary has identified

A bill that emerged after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Parkland may see some changes. In 2018, the state increased the age limit to 21 for purchasing a rifle or long gun. However, the Florida House recently approved a bill to lower the age back to 18.

The City of Jacksonville is set to begin a project in San Marco to bring drainage improvements and fix flooding in a neighborhood that often floods during heavy rain. The project, which costs about $64 million, will also put in huge drainage pipes connecting the neighborhood to a pump station.

The City of Jacksonville is set to begin a project in San Marco to bring drainage improvements and fix flooding in a neighborhood that often floods during heavy rain. The project, which costs about $64 million, will also put in huge drainage pipes connecting the neighborhood to a pump station.

A 5-year-old Jacksonville boy is recovering after police said he was attacked by three dogs.

The changes relate to how employees and students communicate and interact with each other. The goal is to keep things as professional as possible.

Some Jacksonville City Council members are questioning the job performance of the city’s top legal officer, General Counsel Michael Fackler, following Mayor Donna Deegan’s recent veto of a controversial waste contract.

A 46-year-old man from Duval County has claimed a $2 million top prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off.

The JEA Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal Tuesday to increase electric, water and wastewater rates. Customers of the city-owned utility will see an average bill increase of about 3.7%, starting in April.

On Tuesday night, Jacksonville City Council members are set to vote on a proposed ordinance that would create a special development review board for Northeast Jacksonville, despite facing some council opposition. Ordinance 2024-0851, introduced by Councilmember Mike Gay, aims to protect the area from overdevelopment and give people in the neighborhood a chance to weigh in on how development is conducted.

The JEA Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday morning to vote on a proposed increase to electric, water and wastewater rates.

At 18 years old, Pearl Graham fled an abusive home in Alabama and landed on Jacksonville’s Eastside where her faith and determination led to her becoming a pillar of the community.

Duval County is now outpacing the entire state’s average for children in foster care, with a total count of 1,366 children in 2023.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of the missing boaters from the boat that capsized in the St. Johns River has been located.

On Sunday, community members got involved in looking for the final three boaters and expressed their commitment to providing closure for the families involved.

Three boaters remain missing on Saturday night after their boat capsized on the St. Johns River the day before. Rod Sullivan has worked in maritime law for over 40 years dealing with recreational boating accidents. He says with searches like these, the longer they go on, the more difficult the search can become.

The Coast Guard announced on Saturday evening that it has suspended its search for the three boaters who went missing after a boat capsized in the St. Johns River on Friday night.

A man is recovering from a gunshot wound to the foot after he stepped in to break up a fight, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

It’s often called a rare sighting that’s a sign of good luck when a white or albino squirrel is spotted.

With Jacksonville’s downtown undergoing a significant transformation with a growing population and new developments reshaping the urban landscape, city leaders said they hope to have 10,000 people living in the area by next year and have that number grow even more in the next few years.

Construction of HOLON’s autonomous vehicle manufacturing plant in Jacksonville’s Northside is expected to generate nearly $300 million for the local economy by 2028 according to a study by the University of North Florida.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced a crowdfunding campaign to build the largest manatee rescue center in Florida which will also double as the zoo’s new entrance.

Melissa Pittman owns Truth Auto Repair near the intersection of University Boulevard and Philips Highway. She was once a corporate professional, but she turned the challenging economic downturn into a chance to shift gears into a male-dominated industry.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the second arrest in the case of an individual found dead in a burnt vehicle nearly two years ago.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a 75-year-old woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s who was reported missing on Wednesday evening.

Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or just looking for a good laugh, this coastal community is proving that the First Coast’s comedy scene is no joke.

Demolition crews are actively working at the old Solomon Auction Building in Jacksonville’s Urban Core after the building collapsed Monday evening. The Solomon Auction Building, while old, is not considered historic; however, its recent destruction raises questions about the criteria for preserving buildings and when it might be time to let go.

Over the last 15 years, there have been three major building collapses in the Jacksonville area: The Berkman Plaza II in 2007, the Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside parking garage in 2023, and the collapse of a building in Jacksonville’s Urban Core on Monday evening. News4JAX spoke with Mark Kilgore, a forensic structural engineer, who pointed to a couple of factors that could contribute to structure failures, including the age of the building, a lack of maintenance, and water intrusion.

The Jacksonville Symphony has received a $15 million donation - the largest single gift in the orchestra’s 75-year history.

No physical evidence tied Kenneth Hartley to the 1991 kidnap/murder of Gino Mayhew, 17. Instead, prosecutor George Bateh built the case on the shoulders of a star witness eager to peg Hartley as one of three men responsible.

National Register Nomination is expected to be completed by winter 2025.

City Councilman Ron Salem wants to create a government efficiency initiative, also known as DOGE, in Duval County. During a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, the public had the chance to comment on the initiative and ask why and how Duval DOGE would work.

A collapsed building has caused road closures near Jacksonville’s Urban Core, according to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department.

On this date one year ago, three separate shootings in Jacksonville Beach overshadowed the festivities that usually accompany St. Patrick’s Day, leaving a 21-year-old man named James Jones III dead and three others injured. To prevent those events from happening this year, police are out in full force to ensure the safety of beachgoers and holiday celebrations at the bars and nightclubs.

A collapsed building has caused road closures near Jacksonville’s Urban Core, according to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department.

About 1,700 JEA customers were without power on Sunday night after a car hit a pole, causing an outage. Jacksonville Fire Rescue said the crash occurred at Landing Boulevard and Morse Avenue around 7:40 p.m.

Local governments and organizations partnered to organize the third annual Great St. Johns River Cleanup in Duval County on Saturday.

A 52-year-old inmate at the Duval County jail died after a medical episode, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

The shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. in late January has direct ties to an ongoing feud between rival Jacksonville gangs who are also involved in making rap music, according to the arrest warrants of the four men now facing charges in his death.

Jacksonville parents were charged with child neglect after their daughter overdosed on fentanyl, landing her in the hospital in critical condition.

In Duval County, a special event unfolded as 10 children were adopted into loving families, marking a significant day of joy and celebration.

Bird collisions with buildings are a tragic reality, but community leaders in Jacksonville are taking action.

There’s uncertainty surrounding whether office leases for certain government agencies in our area are being terminated or kept.

A man who was improperly stripped searched by police in the middle of a public street while bystanders watched nearby settled a federal lawsuit with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and the city for $275,000, according to court records, The Triburary, a nonprofit news organization in Jacksonville, reported Thursday.

The father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function has reached a settlement with Duval County Public Schools.

The mother of 13-year-old murder victim Prince Holland said she is frustrated after a motion was filed to have separate trials for the accused men.

The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization announced on Monday it collaborated with the City of Jacksonville to plan a continuous shared-use path called the “Core-2-Coast Trail.”

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.