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Teen killed, 2 others shot in drug deal gone wrong in Sandalwood area, JSO says
Read full article: Teen killed, 2 others shot in drug deal gone wrong in Sandalwood area, JSO saysTwo teens and an adult were shot at an intersection in the Sandalwood area after a drug deal gone wrong on Friday night, and one of the teens later died at a hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville nurse raises $30K for girl with cancer through fishing tournament
Read full article: Jacksonville nurse raises $30K for girl with cancer through fishing tournamentThe most recent one happened in October. During that tournament, Burk raised about $30,000 to donate to a 10-year-old girl named Gianna.
Above normal highs this weekend in Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida, before the big chill arrives Monday morning
Read full article: Above normal highs this weekend in Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida, before the big chill arrives Monday morningNot as cold on Saturday morning, as mostly sunny skies prevail and temperatures warm into the low 70s in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Jacksonville church, contractors, flooring company, volunteers step up to help family left homeless after fire
Read full article: Jacksonville church, contractors, flooring company, volunteers step up to help family left homeless after fireA local church and community members are working to renovate a house for a mother and her two young children who lost everything in an apartment fire last week.
Bank offers to reimburse St. Augustine couple $42K after I-TEAM exposes bank impersonation scam
Read full article: Bank offers to reimburse St. Augustine couple $42K after I-TEAM exposes bank impersonation scamChase Bank says it will reimburse a St. Augustine couple who lost $42,000 in a sophisticated impersonation scam, following new public records obtained by the News4JAX I-TEAM, including audio recordings of an imposter posing as the couple on the phone with the bank.
Former Florida House Speaker pushes for special session to roll back property taxes
Read full article: Former Florida House Speaker pushes for special session to roll back property taxesFormer Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is calling on state lawmakers to convene a special legislative session before the Christmas holiday to roll back property taxes, saying Floridians need “immediate relief.”
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Remains of WWII pilot return to Florida after being missing for 81 years
Read full article: Remains of WWII pilot return to Florida after being missing for 81 yearsLt. J.G. Ralph Cornelius DuPont was laid to rest in Hastings after being missing since 1944, after his plane was shot down near Taiwan.
Thousands of kids smile big at 26th Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville
Read full article: Thousands of kids smile big at 26th Children’s Christmas Party of JacksonvilleThe Prime Osborn Convention Center was filled with excitement Saturday morning as thousands of children poured in for the 26th Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville.
Teen killed, 2 others shot in drug deal gone wrong in Sandalwood area, JSO says
Read full article: Teen killed, 2 others shot in drug deal gone wrong in Sandalwood area, JSO saysTwo teens and an adult were shot at an intersection in the Sandalwood area after a drug deal gone wrong on Friday night, and one of the teens later died at a hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville nurse raises $30K for girl with cancer through fishing tournament
Read full article: Jacksonville nurse raises $30K for girl with cancer through fishing tournamentThe most recent one happened in October. During that tournament, Burk raised about $30,000 to donate to a 10-year-old girl named Gianna.
Jacksonville church, contractors, flooring company, volunteers step up to help family left homeless after fire
Read full article: Jacksonville church, contractors, flooring company, volunteers step up to help family left homeless after fireA local church and community members are working to renovate a house for a mother and her two young children who lost everything in an apartment fire last week.
JTA announces 6-month service fare reduction program beginning Feb. 1
Read full article: JTA announces 6-month service fare reduction program beginning Feb. 1The Jacksonville Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved a six-month fare modification pilot program that will sharply reduce fares beginning Feb. 1, 2026.
Bank offers to reimburse St. Augustine couple $42K after I-TEAM exposes bank impersonation scam
Read full article: Bank offers to reimburse St. Augustine couple $42K after I-TEAM exposes bank impersonation scamChase Bank says it will reimburse a St. Augustine couple who lost $42,000 in a sophisticated impersonation scam, following new public records obtained by the News4JAX I-TEAM, including audio recordings of an imposter posing as the couple on the phone with the bank.
Traffic Alert: All lanes reopen on I-95 northbound near IGP after crash with injuries
Read full article: Traffic Alert: All lanes reopen on I-95 northbound near IGP after crash with injuriesA crash with injuries was blocking two left lanes of Interstate 95 northbound, just north of the International Golf Parkway, on Friday morning
Mixed-use development planned off Florida 207 in St. Johns County: JDR
Read full article: Mixed-use development planned off Florida 207 in St. Johns County: JDRA project planned with hotels, a convenience store, a quick-service restaurant and EV chargers is in the early stage of review in St. Johns County, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Driver dies after veering off road, crashes into tree line on I-95 SB at CR 214 in St. Johns County
Read full article: Driver dies after veering off road, crashes into tree line on I-95 SB at CR 214 in St. Johns CountyFirst responders are at the scene of a fatal crash on I-95 SB at County Road 214 in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
VIDEO: St. Johns County deputies nab Bahamian fugitive after wild pursuit
Read full article: VIDEO: St. Johns County deputies nab Bahamian fugitive after wild pursuitA newly released video showed the moments a fugitive took off from a traffic stop, leading St. Johns County deputies on a high-speed chase before ditching the vehicle and starting a foot pursuit.
Man talks intense moments after his work car was stolen during police chase in St. Johns County
Read full article: Man talks intense moments after his work car was stolen during police chase in St. Johns CountyA man said his work van was stolen after a police chase that included wrong-way driving and a PIT maneuver, leaving traffic backed up for hours, authorities and the van’s owner told News4JAX.
News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard launch Santa Paws drive for local shelter animals
Read full article: News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard launch Santa Paws drive for local shelter animalsNews4JAX is inviting the community to help make the holidays a little brighter for local pets through its annual Santa Paws donation drive, happening Dec. 15–19.
All lanes reopen on I-95 southbound near Florida-Georgia line after crash
Read full article: All lanes reopen on I-95 southbound near Florida-Georgia line after crashAll lanes on Interstate 95 southbound, near the Florida-Georgia line, were closed early Tuesday due to a crash, according to Georgia 511.
Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race
Read full article: Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor raceSecretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions.
VIDEO: Mom captures driver speeding by stopped bus seconds before children start to cross street
Read full article: VIDEO: Mom captures driver speeding by stopped bus seconds before children start to cross streetA Kingsland, Georgia, mom is raising the alarm after she says she’s witnessed the same driver ignoring the school bus stop arm multiple times, causing a potentially dangerous situation for children at the bus stop.
Clay County Fire Rescue working on fatal house fire in Lake Asbury area, another person taken to hospital
Read full article: Clay County Fire Rescue working on fatal house fire in Lake Asbury area, another person taken to hospitalClay County Fire Rescue said on Friday that it is working on a house fire in the Lake Asbury area.
Planned 4,000-home development of Agricola property in Clay County seeking permits
Read full article: Planned 4,000-home development of Agricola property in Clay County seeking permitsPreliminary development of the Agricola property in Clay County into a master-planned community is advancing, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
‘This is our home’: Green Cove Springs residents successfully stop rezone for new housing development
Read full article: ‘This is our home’: Green Cove Springs residents successfully stop rezone for new housing developmentGreen Cove Springs residents rallied enough push back to motivate county commissioners to reject the rezoning of land to make way for a new residential development.
A new fire station is being built in fast-growing Clay County, the first new service location in more than 25 years
Read full article: A new fire station is being built in fast-growing Clay County, the first new service location in more than 25 yearsClay County is growing fast, and a new fire station is coming to the county to help keep up with the growth.
Clay County’s domestic violence center is seeing record demand for services this year. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: Clay County’s domestic violence center is seeing record demand for services this year. Here’s how you can helpQuigley House, Clay County’s only domestic violence and sexual assault center, said Tuesday it is seeing a record demand in services this year.
New policy proposal would give stability for Nassau County students facing crises, allowing them to remain in school
Read full article: New policy proposal would give stability for Nassau County students facing crises, allowing them to remain in schoolThe Nassau County School Board vice chair introduced a policy proposal Monday to create hardship exemptions for students facing traumatic life changes.
Nassau County nets another 8 arrests in 2nd child sex sting of the year
Read full article: Nassau County nets another 8 arrests in 2nd child sex sting of the yearThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that its second major operation in 2025 targeting child sexual predators had netted an additional eight arrests.
Neighbors on Yellowtail Ct. in Yulee can now return home as deputies clear scene of suspected unexploded grenade
Read full article: Neighbors on Yellowtail Ct. in Yulee can now return home as deputies clear scene of suspected unexploded grenadeNeighbors in the area of Yellowtail Court in Yulee were told they could return to their homes after being evacuated Monday morning while deputies investigated what appeared to be an unexploded grenade, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Lived life to the fullest’: Jacksonville Port Authority COO killed in I-10 crash laid to rest
Read full article: ‘Lived life to the fullest’: Jacksonville Port Authority COO killed in I-10 crash laid to restLoved ones, coworkers, and community leaders will gather Friday to honor Baker County Commissioner and Jacksonville Port Authority Chief Operating Officer James Bennett, who was killed in a crash earlier this week.
Palatka shares water quality update after lead found in drinking water samples
Read full article: Palatka shares water quality update after lead found in drinking water samplesThe city of Palatka shared an update on Monday after alerting citizens last week to elevated lead levels in water found in some homes during routine monitoring.
Palatka issues public notice after lead found in drinking water samples
Read full article: Palatka issues public notice after lead found in drinking water samplesThe City of Palatka is alerting residents after recent water tests showed elevated lead levels in more than 10% of homes sampled, surpassing the federal lead action level set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Man charged with breaking into home while naked tries to flee from court hearing in Putnam County, deputies say
Read full article: Man charged with breaking into home while naked tries to flee from court hearing in Putnam County, deputies sayA 25-year-old man in Putnam County who was charged in February with burglarizing a home while naked tried to run out of his court hearing this week, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Flagler County detective disciplined for unbecoming conduct after internal investigation
Read full article: Flagler County detective disciplined for unbecoming conduct after internal investigationA Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective was disciplined Friday for unbecoming conduct after an internal investigation.
Former Flagler County paramedic found guilty of raping unconscious patient in ambulance
Read full article: Former Flagler County paramedic found guilty of raping unconscious patient in ambulanceA former Flagler County Fire Rescue paramedic was found guilty Thursday of raping an unconscious patient in the back of an ambulance in 2021, prosecutors said.
Flagler County begins internal probe after charges dropped against detective accused of fleeing law enforcement
Read full article: Flagler County begins internal probe after charges dropped against detective accused of fleeing law enforcementCharges have been dismissed against a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective who was arrested last week in Ormond Beach after being accused of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, according to FCSO.
Lake City woman, 3 children seriously injured after SUV overturns on County Road 25A in Columbia County: FHP
Read full article: Lake City woman, 3 children seriously injured after SUV overturns on County Road 25A in Columbia County: FHPA 30-year-old woman and three children were injured in a crash Thursday night in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
69-year-old motorcyclist dies in Columbia County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 69-year-old motorcyclist dies in Columbia County crash, FHP saysA 69-year-old Columbia County woman died in a crash on Thursday afternoon after her bike collided with a Saturn Vue near the Fort White area, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Columbia County inmates sew bears for kids during domestic violence calls
Read full article: Columbia County inmates sew bears for kids during domestic violence callsInmates at the Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI) sewed bears for children for officers to deliver to children during domestic violence calls.
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Flagler County detective disciplined for unbecoming conduct after internal investigation
Read full article: Flagler County detective disciplined for unbecoming conduct after internal investigationA Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective was disciplined Friday for unbecoming conduct after an internal investigation.
Clay County Fire Rescue working on fatal house fire in Lake Asbury area, another person taken to hospital
Read full article: Clay County Fire Rescue working on fatal house fire in Lake Asbury area, another person taken to hospitalClay County Fire Rescue said on Friday that it is working on a house fire in the Lake Asbury area.
JTA announces 6-month service fare reduction program beginning Feb. 1
Read full article: JTA announces 6-month service fare reduction program beginning Feb. 1The Jacksonville Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved a six-month fare modification pilot program that will sharply reduce fares beginning Feb. 1, 2026.
‘Completely shattered’: Son remembers beloved Jacksonville musician, engineer who was killed in ‘road rage’ shooting
Read full article: ‘Completely shattered’: Son remembers beloved Jacksonville musician, engineer who was killed in ‘road rage’ shootingJoe Starkey, a musician and sound engineer who was well known in Jacksonville’s music scene, died Wednesday night in what police called a “road rage incident.”
Sentencing delayed for Jacksonville man who pleaded guilty to running over, killing his 8-month-old son
Read full article: Sentencing delayed for Jacksonville man who pleaded guilty to running over, killing his 8-month-old sonA Jacksonville man who pleaded guilty to running over and killing his 8-month-old son is expected to be sentenced on Friday.
New 90-foot mural unveiled under the Fuller Warren Bridge, home to the Riverside Arts Market
Read full article: New 90-foot mural unveiled under the Fuller Warren Bridge, home to the Riverside Arts MarketThe Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) held a ceremony Friday morning to unveil a new mural on the JEA pump station, under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
Traffic Alert: All lanes reopen on I-95 northbound near IGP after crash with injuries
Read full article: Traffic Alert: All lanes reopen on I-95 northbound near IGP after crash with injuriesA crash with injuries was blocking two left lanes of Interstate 95 northbound, just north of the International Golf Parkway, on Friday morning
Mixed-use development planned off Florida 207 in St. Johns County: JDR
Read full article: Mixed-use development planned off Florida 207 in St. Johns County: JDRA project planned with hotels, a convenience store, a quick-service restaurant and EV chargers is in the early stage of review in St. Johns County, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
‘Lived life to the fullest’: Jacksonville Port Authority COO killed in I-10 crash laid to rest
Read full article: ‘Lived life to the fullest’: Jacksonville Port Authority COO killed in I-10 crash laid to restLoved ones, coworkers, and community leaders will gather Friday to honor Baker County Commissioner and Jacksonville Port Authority Chief Operating Officer James Bennett, who was killed in a crash earlier this week.
‘That’s unacceptable’: Duval County parents push for school board action against ‘Schools of Hope’ law
Read full article: ‘That’s unacceptable’: Duval County parents push for school board action against ‘Schools of Hope’ lawDuval County parents expressed continued concern after the school board did not move forward with a resolution for the expansion of Florida’s Schools of Hope program.
NTSB: Plane showed no problems on earlier flight before Keystone Heights crash that killed stunt pilot
Read full article: NTSB: Plane showed no problems on earlier flight before Keystone Heights crash that killed stunt pilotNews4JAX obtained the preliminary accident report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) detailing the events leading to the crash that killed a beloved stunt pilot.
What Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds sees for Florida if he wins governor
Read full article: What Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds sees for Florida if he wins governorU.S. congressman and candidate for Florida governor, Byron Donalds, says his mission is to keep Florida the best state in America while preparing it for future growth.
Jacksonville Jaguars will host naturalization ceremony for 96 new citizens during halftime on Sunday
Read full article: Jacksonville Jaguars will host naturalization ceremony for 96 new citizens during halftime on SundayNinety-six north Florida residents will take the Oath of Allegiance and become U.S. citizens during halftime of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 14, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida said Thursday.
Live grenade found in Goodwill donation bin prompts evacuation in Palatka
Read full article: Live grenade found in Goodwill donation bin prompts evacuation in PalatkaA Goodwill in Palatka was evacuated Thursday after a live hand grenade was discovered inside a donation bin, according to the Palatka Police Department.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Chang Robotics uses faith to shape leadership approach
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Chang Robotics uses faith to shape leadership approachMatthew Chang, CEO of Chang Robotics and author of the Amazon bestseller Risk Taking is Biblical, joins Kent Justice to share his journey blending faith and entrepreneurship. He discusses how smart risk-taking, humility, and mentorship guide his leadership, and how Jacksonville is becoming a hub for robotics innovation.
Jacksonville HOA president warns that proposed bill could damage property values, undermine neighborhood standards
Read full article: Jacksonville HOA president warns that proposed bill could damage property values, undermine neighborhood standardsA Jacksonville homeowner association president spoke out against a proposed Florida law that would allow residents to dissolve their HOA with a two-thirds majority vote — a move he said would devastate neighborhoods across the state.
Surveillance video shows chaos unfolding from shooting at Westside parking lot that killed 1, injured another
Read full article: Surveillance video shows chaos unfolding from shooting at Westside parking lot that killed 1, injured anotherSurveillance video shows what happened as the chaos unfolded from a shooting at the Paxon Shopping Center Plaza on Wednesday night that left one man dead and another injured.
Undefeated Raines heads to Miami for Class 3A rematch with Miami Northwestern
Read full article: Undefeated Raines heads to Miami for Class 3A rematch with Miami NorthwesternThe Raines Vikings left Jacksonville on Thursday for Miami, where they will face Miami Northwestern in the Class 3A state championship at Florida International University. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Former Flagler County paramedic found guilty of raping unconscious patient in ambulance
Read full article: Former Flagler County paramedic found guilty of raping unconscious patient in ambulanceA former Flagler County Fire Rescue paramedic was found guilty Thursday of raping an unconscious patient in the back of an ambulance in 2021, prosecutors said.
Man found guilty in double shooting at Baldwin truck stop that killed coworker, injured another
Read full article: Man found guilty in double shooting at Baldwin truck stop that killed coworker, injured anotherA man accused of a deadly shooting at a Baldwin truck stop took the stand Wednesday in his own defense, claiming he acted in self-defense during what he described as an “attempted hijacking.”
Youth Crisis Center’s tiny home community houses young mothers in need
Read full article: Youth Crisis Center’s tiny home community houses young mothers in needA Jacksonville nonprofit has unveiled new tiny homes in an effort to address homelessness among young mothers and their children in Northeast Florida.
Neptune Beach adjusts prices for holiday parking after hearing from business owners
Read full article: Neptune Beach adjusts prices for holiday parking after hearing from business ownersCity officials adjusted the prices of its holiday parking after hearing from local merchants and business owners.
Man linked to Jacksonville church sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to capital sexual battery
Read full article: Man linked to Jacksonville church sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to capital sexual batteryA man linked to a Jacksonville church was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to capital sexual battery.
Driver dies after veering off road, crashes into tree line on I-95 SB at CR 214 in St. Johns County
Read full article: Driver dies after veering off road, crashes into tree line on I-95 SB at CR 214 in St. Johns CountyFirst responders are at the scene of a fatal crash on I-95 SB at County Road 214 in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
JFRD honors 28 fallen firefighters, adds 2 names to memorial during annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony
Read full article: JFRD honors 28 fallen firefighters, adds 2 names to memorial during annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial CeremonyThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) held its annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony on Thursday morning to honor 28 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Eliminating Florida property taxes could spike home prices 9% and deepen affordability crisis, experts warn
Read full article: Eliminating Florida property taxes could spike home prices 9% and deepen affordability crisis, experts warnA fast-moving proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate property taxes on owner-occupied homes is drawing mixed reactions from Floridians and fresh warnings from housing experts who say the plan could worsen the state’s affordability crisis.
Planned 4,000-home development of Agricola property in Clay County seeking permits
Read full article: Planned 4,000-home development of Agricola property in Clay County seeking permitsPreliminary development of the Agricola property in Clay County into a master-planned community is advancing, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
5 adults, 1 child displaced after mobile home fire in Englewood
Read full article: 5 adults, 1 child displaced after mobile home fire in EnglewoodFive adults, one child, and at least one dog and two cats, were displaced from their home in Englewood after a fire broke out Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
‘It brings joy’: Local biker community delivers hundreds of toys to Wolfson Children’s Hospital patients
Read full article: ‘It brings joy’: Local biker community delivers hundreds of toys to Wolfson Children’s Hospital patientsClose to 200 children who will be spending Christmas in a Jacksonville hospital are going to have presents to open that morning, thanks to a local group.
Man killed in road rage shooting in Sandalwood area; suspect turned himself in, JSO says
Read full article: Man killed in road rage shooting in Sandalwood area; suspect turned himself in, JSO saysA man died Wednesday night after being shot during a road rage incident in the Sandalwood area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused in double shooting at Baldwin truck stop takes stand, claims self-defense led to deadly encounter
Read full article: Man accused in double shooting at Baldwin truck stop takes stand, claims self-defense led to deadly encounterA man accused of a deadly shooting at a Baldwin truck stop took the stand Wednesday in his own defense, claiming he acted in self-defense during what he described as an “attempted hijacking.”
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Westside parking lot with long history of noise complaints
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Westside parking lot with long history of noise complaintsOne man died and another was injured after a shooting Wednesday night at a Westside parking lot that has a long history of noise complaints, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
