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FLORIDA NEWS


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Pam Bondi announces results of human smuggling crackdown in Florida

Read full article: Pam Bondi announces results of human smuggling crackdown in Florida
All of Florida fell under the 305 area code, but eventually the 904 was introduced and became what is known as Northeast Florida
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Before becoming the ’904,’ Jacksonville was once the ’305′

Read full article: Before becoming the ’904,’ Jacksonville was once the ’305′
904 Day: Facts, places, events that really put Jacksonville on the map
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Share your favorite spots: Celebrate the rich history of the River City with 904 Day in Jacksonville

Read full article: Share your favorite spots: Celebrate the rich history of the River City with 904 Day in Jacksonville
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Health experts voice concerns as Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates

Read full article: Health experts voice concerns as Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates

Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and citizens safe from infectious diseases.

With a near-perfect 4.98-star rating, the PRCH continues to charm visitors
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St. Augustine’s Prince Road Container House ranks in top 5% of US Airbnbs

Read full article: St. Augustine’s Prince Road Container House ranks in top 5% of US Airbnbs

The Prince Road Container House currently holds a near-perfect 4.98-star Airbnb rating, solidifying its place as both a destination and a work of art.

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DeSantis says fight against fentanyl has led to 2,100 arrests, over 63,000 pills seized

Read full article: DeSantis says fight against fentanyl has led to 2,100 arrests, over 63,000 pills seized

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday morning to highlight the state’s efforts in combating fentanyl and other illegal drugs.

‘It’s a crosswalk. It doesn’t hurt anybody’: Residents express disappointment over change ordered by FDOT
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City wipes out all colorful art on Jacksonville crosswalks before Monday deadline

Read full article: City wipes out all colorful art on Jacksonville crosswalks before Monday deadline

Once vibrant and painted streets in Jacksonville are now just black roadways after the city started its efforts to repaint the crosswalks to comply with the state’s requirements.

Labor Day Weekend with the Shrimp: Honey Drippers Weekend, Military Appreciation Night, Swiftie Night & Fireworks - 2025

Labor Day Weekend with the Shrimp: Honey Drippers Weekend, Military Appreciation Night, Swiftie Night & Fireworks

Read full article: Labor Day Weekend with the Shrimp: Honey Drippers Weekend, Military Appreciation Night, Swiftie Night & Fireworks

Whether it’s Thirsty Thursday, a Taylor Swift sing-along, or SouthPaw’s big birthday, this Labor Day weekend is the perfect chance for fans to celebrate summer with the Jumbo Shrimp — and gear up for a historic playoff run in Jacksonville.

This image provided by the Florida Department of Corrections shows Curtis Windom. (Florida Department of Corrections via AP)

Man convicted of triple murder put to death in record 11th execution in Florida this year

Read full article: Man convicted of triple murder put to death in record 11th execution in Florida this year

A man convicted of killing his girlfriend, her mother and a man he claimed owed him money has been put to death in Florida.

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Texas and Florida are being led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs as their state lawmakers debate especially strict legislation on border security. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)

DeSantis’ transportation, security costs have totaled more than $10 million in consecutive fiscal years, report finds

Read full article: DeSantis’ transportation, security costs have totaled more than $10 million in consecutive fiscal years, report finds

Taxpayer costs to transport and protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family surged during the year that included much of his failed presidential campaign, according to state reports.

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Gov. DeSantis announces nearly $1B investment in the ‘largest infrastructure project ever delivered’ in Tampa Bay area

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces nearly $1B investment in the ‘largest infrastructure project ever delivered’ in Tampa Bay area

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday a nearly $1 billion investment to improve the infrastructure of the Howard Franklin Bridge in the Tampa Bay area.

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A Jacksonville woman says she spent thousands on laser hair removal, only for the business to abruptly close weeks later

Read full article: A Jacksonville woman says she spent thousands on laser hair removal, only for the business to abruptly close weeks later

Customers who spent thousands of dollars at LivSmooth laser hair removal clinics say they were blindsided when the company suddenly shut down all of its Florida locations.

The University of Florida's Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Donald Landry as the school's interim president, the school said.

UF unanimously selects Donald Landry, former chairman at Columbia University, to serve as interim president

Read full article: UF unanimously selects Donald Landry, former chairman at Columbia University, to serve as interim president

Donald Landry, former chairman of the Department of Medicine at Columbia University, was approved Monday to serve as interim president of the University of Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference on Friday in Panama City.

Florida officials report 3,600 arrests by FHP of those in the country illegally amid immigration crackdown

Read full article: Florida officials report 3,600 arrests by FHP of those in the country illegally amid immigration crackdown

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday in Panama City.

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Attorney general wants to strike down 2018 Florida state law that puts age restrictions on gun purchases

Read full article: Attorney general wants to strike down 2018 Florida state law that puts age restrictions on gun purchases

In a highly unusual move, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Wednesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a 2018 state law that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and other long guns.

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Gov. DeSantis awarded millions of dollars to rural communities across the state. Green Cove Springs is among them

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis awarded millions of dollars to rural communities across the state. Green Cove Springs is among them

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded on Thursday millions of dollars to more than a dozen rural communities across the state.

‘I Walk to Save Lives’: Join the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of Lifesavers

‘I Walk to Save Lives’: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of Lifesavers

Read full article: ‘I Walk to Save Lives’: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of Lifesavers

The focus of the 2025 Heart Walk is clear: building a Nation of Lifesavers. By teaching more people CPR and increasing community preparedness, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers. The American Heart Association is working to inspire one person in every household to be confident and ready to perform CPR.

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Governor signs death warrant for Florida man who stabbed to death 3 members of estranged wife’s family in 1990

Read full article: Governor signs death warrant for Florida man who stabbed to death 3 members of estranged wife’s family in 1990

David Pittman, 63, is scheduled to be executed Sept. 17 at Florida State Prison, according to documents posted on the Florida Supreme Court website.

NATIONAL NEWS


This GeoColor satellite image taken Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at 11:20 a.m. EDT and provided by NOAA, shows Tropical Storm Lorena off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. (NOAA via AP)
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Lorena becomes a post-tropical storm as risks of flooding hang over parts of western Mexico

Read full article: Lorena becomes a post-tropical storm as risks of flooding hang over parts of western Mexico

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday the controversial immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” is “open for business” after a federal appeals court panel put on hold a lower court judge’s order to end operations indefinitely at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
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Gov. DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ‘open for business’ after appeals court halts judge’s order to shut it down

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ‘open for business’ after appeals court halts judge’s order to shut it down

Parents and family of the girls lost to the recent floods at Camp Mystic in Kerr County attend the passage of a Senate Bill related to campground and youth camp safety in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Families of flood victims to join Texas governor for camp safety bill signing

Read full article: Families of flood victims to join Texas governor for camp safety bill signing

FILE - Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
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Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states

Read full article: Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states
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Florida OnlyFans creator skipped out on $1.6M in taxes, feds say

Read full article: Florida OnlyFans creator skipped out on $1.6M in taxes, feds say

A Florida woman who operates under the stage name “Natalie Monroe” on OnlyFans has been indicted on tax fraud charges and accused of failing to pay at least $1.6 million in taxes, federal prosecutors said.

FILE - This Sept. 27, 2017 file photo shows kratom capsules in Albany, N.Y. A U.S. government report released Thursday, April 11, 2019 said the herbal supplement was a cause in 91 overdose deaths in 27 states. (AP Photo/Mary Esch, File)

‘Pulled it all’: Local vape store owner tosses entire batch of 7-OH products following AG’s statewide ban

Read full article: ‘Pulled it all’: Local vape store owner tosses entire batch of 7-OH products following AG’s statewide ban

A popular over-the-counter drug known as 7-OH is now illegal in Florida, following growing concerns about its health risks.

In this Oct. 2019 handout photo provided by NGO Agent Green, Arthur, a 17 year-old bear, is seen in the Covasna county, Romania. Romanian police will investigate a case involving Emanuel von und zu Liechtenstein, an Austrian prince who is reported to have "wrongly" killed the massive male bear in a trophy hunt on a visit to the country's Carpathian Mountains in March, 2021. (Agent Green via AP)

Florida officials greenlight December bear hunt, set quota at 187

Read full article: Florida officials greenlight December bear hunt, set quota at 187

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved rules for the state’s first bear hunt in more than a decade. The hunt will take place in four regions of the state and use a lottery process for hunters to obtain permits.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier speaks at a news conference at Tampa General Hospital

Florida Attorney General announces emergency action on 7-OH compound found in Kratom

Read full article: Florida Attorney General announces emergency action on 7-OH compound found in Kratom

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at Tampa General Hospital on Wednesday.

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Owner charged with misdemeanor after 8-year-old boy killed in dog attack

Read full article: Owner charged with misdemeanor after 8-year-old boy killed in dog attack

The state attorney for Brevard and Seminole counties is expected to formally announce charges in a dog attack that killed an 8-year-old boy in January.

The Home Team: News4JAX and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp team up to make 2025 the best season yet.

The Home Team: Celebrate the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp with News4JAX at VyStar Ballpark on Thursday, Aug. 14

Read full article: The Home Team: Celebrate the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp with News4JAX at VyStar Ballpark on Thursday, Aug. 14

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are having one of their best seasons in over a decade, and they’re celebrating in style with News4JAX, the number one local news station in Jacksonville.

Jumbo Shrimp to host first home playoff games in over a decade

Jumbo Shrimp to host first home playoff games in over a decade

Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp to host first home playoff games in over a decade

For the first time in more than ten years, the city will host home playoff baseball games — and tickets are already on sale.

Dixieland Park at night

‘Florida’s Playground’: An amusement park once stood in San Marco over 100 years ago. Now, only one piece of it remains

Read full article: ‘Florida’s Playground’: An amusement park once stood in San Marco over 100 years ago. Now, only one piece of it remains

The park opened over 115 years ago on March 9, 1907, bringing a renewed vibrancy to the area years after the Great Fire of 1901 ravaged downtown Jacksonville.

Jacksonville mom helped push for new law to protect children like her own

New Florida law requires schools to train employees to recognize allergic reactions & administer life-saving medication

Read full article: New Florida law requires schools to train employees to recognize allergic reactions & administer life-saving medication

A new Florida law now mandates that school boards require public and charter elementary schools to train employees in how to recognize whether a student might be having a life-threatening allergic reaction -- and how to administer medication to treat it.

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DeSantis: M-1 Canal flow restoration project restores natural water flow between St. Johns River, Indian River Lagoon

Read full article: DeSantis: M-1 Canal flow restoration project restores natural water flow between St. Johns River, Indian River Lagoon

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Melbourne Monday morning.

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Storm surge, 911 overload, and missed rescues: Leaders say don’t risk it

Read full article: Storm surge, 911 overload, and missed rescues: Leaders say don’t risk it

With the peak of hurricane season approaching, Florida officials are issuing a stark warning to residents across Northeast Florida: prepare now, and evacuate when ordered and no second-guessing.

Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, welcomes members and guests to Opening Day ceremonies in the House Chamber. March 4, 2025. (Florida House Photographer: Sarah Gray)

Florida Speaker calls for select group to look into redistricting as states scramble for partisan control of U.S. House

Read full article: Florida Speaker calls for select group to look into redistricting as states scramble for partisan control of U.S. House

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Thursday he is setting up a select committee to look into redrawing congressional districts, as Republicans seek to keep control of Congress in 2026.

Florida DOGE expected to be in Jacksonville for 2 days, looking into rising property values and growing annual property tax collections

Mayor Deegan speaks to press after Florida DOGE auditors arrive in Jacksonville

Read full article: Mayor Deegan speaks to press after Florida DOGE auditors arrive in Jacksonville

Mayor Donna Deegan spoke to the media after the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) arrived in Jacksonville to audit the city for what the agency calls “excessive government spending.”

New state law mandates EKG in addition to sports physical

Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sports

Read full article: Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sports

A new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school.

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Florida moves to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

Read full article: Florida moves to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

Florida is now one of six states moving to ban sugary junk food items from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) benefits starting next year.

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Florida AG sues porn distributors, saying they are violating new state law. That law has been halted by a federal judge

Read full article: Florida AG sues porn distributors, saying they are violating new state law. That law has been halted by a federal judge

Florida’s attorney general is suing several online pornography websites, saying they are violating a new state law that requires age verification before accessing adult content. That law, HB 3, went into effect on Jan. 1, but it is still being contested in the courts.

Mayor Deegan responded to Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia hours after he posted to social media claiming that "some local governments are trying to place 'conditions' and restrictions on our investigators doing Florida DOGE audits."

Deegan fires back after Florida CFO claims city is placing restrictions on DOGE auditors

Read full article: Deegan fires back after Florida CFO claims city is placing restrictions on DOGE auditors

Hours after Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia posted a letter to social media claiming that some local governments are “trying to place ‘conditions’ and restrictions” on DOGE auditors, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has responded, insisting that it’s a misrepresentation of her office’s intentions.

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What Florida DOGE visit to Jacksonville really means

Read full article: What Florida DOGE visit to Jacksonville really means

Chris Hand, a government law attorney and government efficiency expert, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss what the Florida DOGE team is looking for and whether the governor expects to find any inefficiency or impropriety.

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More than 600 immigrants have been deported from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ since it opened, according to Gov. DeSantis

Read full article: More than 600 immigrants have been deported from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ since it opened, according to Gov. DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Orlando on Friday.

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DeSantis says teacher vacancies are down 17.7% for upcoming school year, criticizes unions for ‘delaying’ pay increases

Read full article: DeSantis says teacher vacancies are down 17.7% for upcoming school year, criticizes unions for ‘delaying’ pay increases

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning to praise the state’s education achievements, while heavily criticizing teachers’ unions.

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES


Rupert Murdoch arrives at the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on April 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Fox News thrives two years after court settlement, but 2020 election coverage fight goes on

Read full article: Fox News thrives two years after court settlement, but 2020 election coverage fight goes on

FILE - Angie Stone poses as she walks down the red carpet during the 2009 Soul Train Awards taping at the Georgia World Congress Center, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith, File)
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R&B singer Angie Stone's children sue truck company for her death in highway crash

Read full article: R&B singer Angie Stone's children sue truck company for her death in highway crash

Colin Hanks, right, director of the documentary film "John Candy: I Like Me," poses with producer Ryan Reynolds for a portrait to promote the film during the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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A John Candy documentary gives Toronto film fest a tender and appropriately Canadian opening night

Read full article: A John Candy documentary gives Toronto film fest a tender and appropriately Canadian opening night

Domhnall Gleeson poses for a portrait to promote "The Paper" on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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‘The Paper’ blends the absurdity of 'The Office' and the optimism of 'Parks and Recreation'

Read full article: ‘The Paper’ blends the absurdity of 'The Office' and the optimism of 'Parks and Recreation'
Curtis Windom would be the 11th inmate executed this year, a record-breaking pace for the state

Florida on verge of setting record for executions in a single year after Gov. DeSantis signs another death warrant

Read full article: Florida on verge of setting record for executions in a single year after Gov. DeSantis signs another death warrant

Three executions are scheduled within the next month in Florida, including one on Thursday night.

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Gov. DeSantis announces permanent back-to-school sales tax holiday

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces permanent back-to-school sales tax holiday

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a permanent back-to-school sales tax holiday that he said will benefit families statewide starting this August.

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Manatee County among local governments that will be audited by Florida’s DOGE team, DeSantis says

Read full article: Manatee County among local governments that will be audited by Florida’s DOGE team, DeSantis says

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Manatee County will be among the local governments to undergo an audit as part of the state’s DOGE efforts.

Data from the University of Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies shows the typical single-family home in Florida now costs around $400,000 — a 66% increase over the past 10 years, even after adjusting for inflation.

About two-thirds of Florida Republicans surveyed support Alligator Alcatraz, want to nix property taxes: UNF poll

Read full article: About two-thirds of Florida Republicans surveyed support Alligator Alcatraz, want to nix property taxes: UNF poll

Nearly half of Florida Republicans now believe the state’s top priority should be housing-related issues, according to a poll released Thursday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab.

News4JAX brings community news to Nextdoor | WJXT-4 News4JAX

News4JAX brings community news to Nextdoor

Read full article: News4JAX brings community news to Nextdoor

WJXT-4 News4JAX is now sharing more local news directly on the Nextdoor app, helping neighbors stay informed and connected to their communities.

Union County teacher Mark Harrison awarded $50,000 after being named Teacher of the Year for Florida.

Union County High School teacher named Florida Teacher of the Year

Read full article: Union County High School teacher named Florida Teacher of the Year

Mark Harrison, an Economics and American Government teacher at Union County High School, was named the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year on Thursday night.

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Detainees sue Trump administration over conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Read full article: Detainees sue Trump administration over conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Detainees held at Florida’s controversial immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” are suing the Trump administration, alleging inhumane conditions and unlawful confinement.

River City ranks No. 21, up from 25th last year, according to report from RentCafe

Jacksonville moves up in top 25 rankings for best US cities for renters: study

Read full article: Jacksonville moves up in top 25 rankings for best US cities for renters: study

Jacksonville climbs to 21st place nationally in RentCafe’s 2025 renter-friendly city rankings, up from 25th last year.

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Sex offender wanted in Daytona Beach on attempted kidnapping charge arrested in Jacksonville

Read full article: Sex offender wanted in Daytona Beach on attempted kidnapping charge arrested in Jacksonville

A wanted sex offender accused of inappropriately exposing himself to a child in Daytona Beach was arrested in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

High heat, storm chances, and tracking the tropics

Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon storms

Read full article: Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon storms

Triple-digit heat indices and afternoon storms are in the forecast for Jacksonville this week, with The Weather Authority tracking rain chances and a potential tropical system in the Gulf.

Michael Bell's mugshot

Jacksonville convicted killer files last-ditch appeal at Supreme Court in attempt to halt upcoming execution

Read full article: Jacksonville convicted killer files last-ditch appeal at Supreme Court in attempt to halt upcoming execution

Attorneys for convicted killer Michael Bell have filed a last-ditch appeal at the U.S. Supreme Court to try to prevent Bell’s scheduled execution Tuesday in the 1993 murders of two people outside a Jacksonville bar.

District 1 is giving away free school supplies this Saturday!

LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

Read full article: LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

We’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.

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