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Florida AG sues Jacksonville for $5 million, alleges city kept ‘illegal’ gun registry
Read full article: Florida AG sues Jacksonville for $5 million, alleges city kept ‘illegal’ gun registryOn Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office was taking legal action against the City of Jacksonville, alleging that the city knowingly and willfully maintained an illegal gun registry in violation of state law.
Florida homeowners’ eye possible changes to federal flood insurance as hurricane season nears
Read full article: Florida homeowners’ eye possible changes to federal flood insurance as hurricane season nearsWith hurricane season weeks away, Florida homeowners are watching Washington amid uncertainty over the future of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, which helps millions recover after floods.
Clara White Mission hosting 31st Annual Miracle on Ashley Street fundraising brunch on Friday
Read full article: Clara White Mission hosting 31st Annual Miracle on Ashley Street fundraising brunch on FridayThe Clara White Mission is hosting its 31st annual Miracle on Ashley Street this Friday, May 15 — an event that’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to support people experiencing homelessness here in Jacksonville. And this year there’s a brand-new addition: A signature Southern Brunch Experience.
Crews battle South Florida wildfires that have burned thousands of acres
Read full article: Crews battle South Florida wildfires that have burned thousands of acresA pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread as fire crews worked to contain them.
DeSantis signs bill targeting foreign influence in Florida
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill targeting foreign influence in FloridaA bill limiting foreign influence from “countries of concern,” including adding penalties for businesses and prohibiting surrogacy contracts with Chinese nationals, was signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill protecting Florida consumers from data center costs
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs bill protecting Florida consumers from data center costsFlorida utility customers won’t bear the additional costs brought by new large scale data centers that power artificial intelligence, under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Florida Education Association files lawsuit over universal vouchers, citing constitutional standards
Read full article: Florida Education Association files lawsuit over universal vouchers, citing constitutional standardsA group of parents, students, educators, school board members and civil rights organizations has had enough, and now they’re taking the fight to court.
News4JAX hosts donation drive at Channel 4 to support Brantley County wildfire victims
Read full article: News4JAX hosts donation drive at Channel 4 to support Brantley County wildfire victimsNews4JAX is hosting a Positively JAX donation drive this Friday to support families impacted by the devastating wildfire in Brantley County, where dozens of homes were destroyed in recent weeks.
Jumbo Shrimp host Mother’s Day weekend at VyStar Ballpark
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp host Mother’s Day weekend at VyStar BallparkJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are bringing a full week of themed nights, food specials and family-friendly promotions to VyStar Ballpark as they face the Charlotte Knights from May 5–10.
Could Supreme Court decision on redistricting affect Jacksonville’s city elections?
Read full article: Could Supreme Court decision on redistricting affect Jacksonville’s city elections?After the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, City Councilmember Rory Diamond is eager to see Jacksonville wade into the redistricting waters. But the current supervisor of elections argues there's really no need.
Death warrant signed for man who killed 5-month-old Jacksonville girl, threw her body in pond, claimed she was abducted
Read full article: Death warrant signed for man who killed 5-month-old Jacksonville girl, threw her body in pond, claimed she was abductedAndrew Richard Lukehart, 53, was convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse for the February 1996 death of 5-month-old Gabrielle Hanshaw, his girlfriend’s daughter, in Duval County.
Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit Union
Read full article: Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit UnionNews4JAX is honoring Military Appreciation Month with Help on the Home Front, a community-driven campaign in partnership with the USO and presenting sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union.
Take a look: How the proposal from Gov. DeSantis would change Florida’s congressional district map
Read full article: Take a look: How the proposal from Gov. DeSantis would change Florida’s congressional district mapFlorida lawmakers are now back in Tallahassee for a special session to consider redrawing the state’s U.S. House district lines.
Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit Union
Read full article: Help on the Homefront: News4JAX launches campaign for Military Appreciation Month with USO, Navy Federal Credit UnionNews4JAX is honoring Military Appreciation Month with Help on the Home Front, a community-driven campaign in partnership with the USO and presenting sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union.
Soldiers leave classrooms, jobs to battle Florida wildfires with National Guard
Read full article: Soldiers leave classrooms, jobs to battle Florida wildfires with National GuardAs wildfires continue to burn across Florida, the Florida National Guard has stepped in to support firefighting efforts, deploying helicopters and aircraft to help suppress the flames. News4JAX reporter Andrea Snody has more on how the National Guard got involved and what that process looks like.
Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty
Read full article: Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guiltyA teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship has filed a not-guilty plea and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court.
Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentence under new state law for man who raped & killed girl, babysitter in 1990
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentence under new state law for man who raped & killed girl, babysitter in 1990Nearly three years after a judge in southwest Florida handed down a death sentence for a man convicted of killing an 11-year-old girl and her babysitter in 1990, the Supreme Court on Friday denied the killer’s appeal, sending him to death row.
1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored
Read full article: 1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honoredOne year after a shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and six others injured, the campus is pausing to remember — while investigators, lawmakers, and university leaders continue working to understand what happened and prevent it from happening again.
Now is the time: 5 things Florida homeowners should do before hurricane season starts
Read full article: Now is the time: 5 things Florida homeowners should do before hurricane season startsHurricane season officially begins June 1, but experts at Security First Insurance say the time to prepare is right now.
Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Read full article: Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'A lawyer says guards severely beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at a state-run immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades.
Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery
Read full article: Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgeryA grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient’s liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery.
Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey this Saturday — here’s how to get one
Read full article: Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey this Saturday — here’s how to get oneJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are back at VyStar Ballpark this week with a full slate of themed nights, giveaways and family-friendly promotions as they take on the Charlotte Knights from April 14–19.
Will he run? Well-known attorney announces his next move to help Florida
Read full article: Will he run? Well-known attorney announces his next move to help FloridaAfter much speculation, well-known attorney John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan addressed a popular question: Will he run for governor of the state of Florida?
16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise ship
Read full article: 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise shipA 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
Positively JAX: Local charity Waste Not Want Not rescues food to keep families fed
Read full article: Positively JAX: Local charity Waste Not Want Not rescues food to keep families fedThis month’s Positively JAX winner, Waste Not Want Not, is proving that a simple idea can create a powerful impact across an entire community.
Bradford County residents debate plan to turn Douglas Building into ICE detention facility
Read full article: Bradford County residents debate plan to turn Douglas Building into ICE detention facilityResidents in Bradford County are pushing back against a proposal that could bring another immigration detention facility to Northeast Florida.
Jumbo Shrimp unveil new Jax Ballpark Pass, offering season-long access starting at $99
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp unveil new Jax Ballpark Pass, offering season-long access starting at $99The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are introducing a new way for fans to experience the 2026 season, and it’s designed with affordability and flexibility in mind.
Florida’s SAVE Act to change voter registration rules. Critics warn it could create barriers for minority voters
Read full article: Florida’s SAVE Act to change voter registration rules. Critics warn it could create barriers for minority votersDuval County’s top elections official is weighing in on a newly signed Florida law that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, a move supporters said would strengthen election security and critics argue could create confusion.
Why attorney says Tiger Woods’ car crash ‘absolutely’ falls under ‘Trenton’s Law’ about impaired driving
Read full article: Why attorney says Tiger Woods’ car crash ‘absolutely’ falls under ‘Trenton’s Law’ about impaired drivingTiger Woods' crash on Friday, which led to his second DUI arrest, comes after “Trenton’s Law” went into effect last October. The law, named for St. Johns County teen Trenton Stewart, who was killed by a drunk driver in May 2023, increases penalties for impaired driving cases.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp host action-packed weekend with fireworks, giveaways and Easter fun
Read full article: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp host action-packed weekend with fireworks, giveaways and Easter funFans who arrive early on Saturday will score a Southpaw onesie giveaway (first 2,000 through the Main Gate), making it one of the weekend’s most anticipated promotions.
Tiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrest
Read full article: Tiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrestTiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrest.
Meet Nubby: This curious, cuddly cat is ready for his forever home
Read full article: Meet Nubby: This curious, cuddly cat is ready for his forever homeNubby is currently available through the Jacksonville Humane Society, which is also hosting a special Easter Holiday Adoption Event to help more pets find loving homes this spring.
A Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against a woman who refused to leave the facility
Read full article: A Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against a woman who refused to leave the facilityA Florida hospital has dropped a lawsuit that aimed to force a discharged patient to leave her hospital room.
