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FWC offering substantial discount on hunting, fishing licenses
Read full article: FWC offering substantial discount on hunting, fishing licensesOn Wednesday, the FWC announced that it is offering a 50% discount on select hunting and fishing licenses through Jan. 3, 2025, including the annual and five-year Gold Sportsman license, along with the Youth Lifetime Sportsman licenses.
Ask Us Anything: As Jags enter their bye week, what questions, comments, or concerns do you have about the team?
Read full article: Ask Us Anything: As Jags enter their bye week, what questions, comments, or concerns do you have about the team?The Jaguars are on their bye week, and the News4JAX Sports Team wants to know what questions, comments, or concerns are occupying the minds of Jaguars fans.
JSO reviewing video that appears to show moments after random stabbing
Read full article: JSO reviewing video that appears to show moments after random stabbingThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing cellphone video that appears part of an incident that led up to officers firing their weapons at a suspect who stabbed someone Tuesday night.
Ask Us Anything: As Jags enter their bye week, what questions, comments, or concerns do you have about the team?
Read full article: Ask Us Anything: As Jags enter their bye week, what questions, comments, or concerns do you have about the team?The Jaguars are on their bye week, and the News4JAX Sports Team wants to know what questions, comments, or concerns are occupying the minds of Jaguars fans.
Caught on camera: Pig goes ‘hog wild’ after escaping Robinson’s Racing Pigs at Jacksonville Fair
Read full article: Caught on camera: Pig goes ‘hog wild’ after escaping Robinson’s Racing Pigs at Jacksonville FairA runaway pig kept Jacksonville police officers on their toes during the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair one night when it was in town.
JFRD hopes to extinguish fire at Northside recycling center by Thursday, adds flames have ‘died down a lot’
Read full article: JFRD hopes to extinguish fire at Northside recycling center by Thursday, adds flames have ‘died down a lot’After battling an enormous fire at a recycling facility in Jacksonville’s Northside for much of Tuesday and Wednesday, JFRD says it hopes to extinguish the flames by Thursday.
All lanes reopen on I-295 northbound at Normandy Blvd after logging truck driver loses control, overturns
Read full article: All lanes reopen on I-295 northbound at Normandy Blvd after logging truck driver loses control, overturnsAll lanes have reopened on Interstate 295 northbound at Normandy Boulevard after an overturned logging truck shut down the road for hours Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growth
Read full article: Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growthThe Northeast Florida Association of Realtors October Market Statistics report revealed a trend of increased inventory and moderate price growth, signaling a stabilizing market.
FBI says property fraud is rapidly increasing. St. Johns County is offering a free system to protect homeowners
Read full article: FBI says property fraud is rapidly increasing. St. Johns County is offering a free system to protect homeownersProperty fraud, also known as deed fraud or home title theft, is being called the fastest-growing white-collar crime by the FBI. Scammers can hijack a property title, often going undetected unless homeowners actively monitor official records.
‘We produce a lot of cool weirdos’: Florida Man Games prepares for year 2 with tryouts in St. Augustine
Read full article: ‘We produce a lot of cool weirdos’: Florida Man Games prepares for year 2 with tryouts in St. AugustineThe event hosted its first Florida man Games earlier this year and is already looking for its next talent.
Memorial walk held in St. Johns County for men who were found dead in burning vehicle 8 years ago
Read full article: Memorial walk held in St. Johns County for men who were found dead in burning vehicle 8 years agoOn Nov. 16, 2016, the St. Augustine Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire at Fred Wates Way and Spring Street. Upon arrival, officers found Charles Durden, 27, and Staffon Larry, 26, dead in the burning vehicle.
GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discovered
Read full article: GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discoveredOn Tuesday, GBI announced that the Georgia State Patrol dive team had located the Jeep Compass rented by Devin Jeter before his disappearance.
Kingsland apartment residents face cleanup after sewage flood
Read full article: Kingsland apartment residents face cleanup after sewage floodResidents at the Grove Park Apartments in Kingsland, Georgia are working to recover a week after a sewage backup flooded their homes, leaving them with damaged property and an overwhelming cleanup.
Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump
Read full article: Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against TrumpA Georgia appeals court has canceled oral arguments that were scheduled for next month on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against President-elect Donald Trump.
All Ware County schools closed on Friday due to football playoffs creating a ‘logistical challenge’
Read full article: All Ware County schools closed on Friday due to football playoffs creating a ‘logistical challenge’All schools in Ware County will be closed on Friday due to a “logistical challenge” created from the high school football team making playoffs.
Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting season
Read full article: Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting seasonWith duck hunting season coming up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to review safety guidelines and learn about the new e-stamp.
Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growth
Read full article: Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growthThe Northeast Florida Association of Realtors October Market Statistics report revealed a trend of increased inventory and moderate price growth, signaling a stabilizing market.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside and Clay County receive ‘A’ hospital safety rating, ranking 15th in the country
Read full article: Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside and Clay County receive ‘A’ hospital safety rating, ranking 15th in the countrySt. Vincent’s Southside, Riverside, and Clay County locations received excellent grades in hospital safety for fall 2024, ranking them 15th in the country.
Clay County tops state in school book removals, withdrawing nearly 290 books last school year
Read full article: Clay County tops state in school book removals, withdrawing nearly 290 books last school yearClay County in Northeast Florida takes the top spot in the state for districts removing the most books last school year.
Clay County man facing 15-year prison sentence after undercover operation reveals loaded gun, cash and drugs
Read full article: Clay County man facing 15-year prison sentence after undercover operation reveals loaded gun, cash and drugsA 27-year-old man from Clay County is facing 15 years in federal prison after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation that revealed a loaded gun, cash, and drugs.
Frustration rises among some Lake Asbury residents over traffic delays, congestion caused by ongoing road construction
Read full article: Frustration rises among some Lake Asbury residents over traffic delays, congestion caused by ongoing road constructionConstruction along one Clay County road has been causing frustration among some residents for more than a year.
Clay County community mourns the loss of sheriff‘s office chaplain who was ’full of love, life, and faith’
Read full article: Clay County community mourns the loss of sheriff‘s office chaplain who was ’full of love, life, and faith’The Clay County community is grieving after the loss of the sheriff’s office’s chaplain who was “full of love, life, and faith.”
Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violence
Read full article: Community gathers in Fernandina Beach to honor transgender lives lost to violenceAt Central Park in Fernandina Beach, the community gathered to honor transgender people who lost their lives to violence.
Recently released felon accused of beating, carjacking disabled man in Yulee
Read full article: Recently released felon accused of beating, carjacking disabled man in YuleeA convicted felon who was just released from prison may be headed back to the slammer after Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies said he bludgeoned, robbed and then carjacked a disabled man.
Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growth
Read full article: Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growthThe Northeast Florida Association of Realtors October Market Statistics report revealed a trend of increased inventory and moderate price growth, signaling a stabilizing market.
Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growth
Read full article: Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growthThe Northeast Florida Association of Realtors October Market Statistics report revealed a trend of increased inventory and moderate price growth, signaling a stabilizing market.
Florida congressman calls for closure of Baker County Detention Center over whistleblower report, civil rights complaint
Read full article: Florida congressman calls for closure of Baker County Detention Center over whistleblower report, civil rights complaintA Florida congressman is calling for the closure of the Baker County Detention Center in Macclenny after a whistleblower report and a complaint alleging civil rights violations at the facility.
2 children die in hot cars in Florida in 1st week of November
Read full article: 2 children die in hot cars in Florida in 1st week of NovemberDespite the time of year, temperatures have been unseasonably warm, even for Florida, and Kids and Car Safety wants to remind parents to be vigilant -- no matter the season -- after wo children died in hot cars in Florida in the first week of November.
Longtime Putnam County teacher arrested, accused of sexting student
Read full article: Longtime Putnam County teacher arrested, accused of sexting studentDetectives in North Carolina on Tuesday arrested former QI Roberts Junior-Senior High School teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr., 54, of Palatka and accused him of a second-degree felony of authority figure soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student.
Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growth
Read full article: Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growthThe Northeast Florida Association of Realtors October Market Statistics report revealed a trend of increased inventory and moderate price growth, signaling a stabilizing market.
On-off girlfriend, another woman arrested in connection with murder of Putnam County man found buried
Read full article: On-off girlfriend, another woman arrested in connection with murder of Putnam County man found buriedThe family of a man who was reported missing in September told News4JAX he was found buried in rural St. Johns County Tuesday, and investigators confirmed his on-again/off-again girlfriend is a person of interest in this case.
Suspected explosive devices discovered during drug raid at Palm Coast home
Read full article: Suspected explosive devices discovered during drug raid at Palm Coast homeWhen the Flagler County SWAT team raided the Palm Coast home of Andrew Bouvier, 51, they said they found two homemade explosive devices along with 28 pounds of packaged marijuana and marijuana products, three guns, and a little more than $1,100 in cash.
Flagler County deputies say blood found in restroom was related to ATV accident, no one killed or seriously injured
Read full article: Flagler County deputies say blood found in restroom was related to ATV accident, no one killed or seriously injuredThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation after finding human blood Monday at Hidden Trails Park in Daytona North.
Flagler County deputies ask for community’s help after finding ‘significant’ amount of human blood in public restroom
Read full article: Flagler County deputies ask for community’s help after finding ‘significant’ amount of human blood in public restroomThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation after finding human blood Monday at Hidden Trails Park in Daytona North.
9-year-old struck by car brought ‘back to life’ by bus driver who performed CPR, mom says
Read full article: 9-year-old struck by car brought ‘back to life’ by bus driver who performed CPR, mom saysA 9-year-old child was struck by a car when the child walked on the road in front of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Caught on camera: Pig goes ‘hog wild’ after escaping Robinson’s Racing Pigs at Jacksonville Fair
Read full article: Caught on camera: Pig goes ‘hog wild’ after escaping Robinson’s Racing Pigs at Jacksonville FairA runaway pig kept Jacksonville police officers on their toes during the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair one night when it was in town.
JFRD hopes to extinguish fire at Northside recycling center by Thursday, adds flames have ‘died down a lot’
Read full article: JFRD hopes to extinguish fire at Northside recycling center by Thursday, adds flames have ‘died down a lot’After battling an enormous fire at a recycling facility in Jacksonville’s Northside for much of Tuesday and Wednesday, JFRD says it hopes to extinguish the flames by Thursday.
Goodwill of Northeast Florida hosted a luncheon and fashion show
Read full article: Goodwill of Northeast Florida hosted a luncheon and fashion showGoodwill hosted a luncheon and fashion show to celebrate the achievements of people who’ve been through Goodwill of North Florida programs and changed their lives.
Suspected explosive devices discovered during drug raid at Palm Coast home
Read full article: Suspected explosive devices discovered during drug raid at Palm Coast homeWhen the Flagler County SWAT team raided the Palm Coast home of Andrew Bouvier, 51, they said they found two homemade explosive devices along with 28 pounds of packaged marijuana and marijuana products, three guns, and a little more than $1,100 in cash.
Survivor from ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ raises money for turkeys for needy Northeast Florida families
Read full article: Survivor from ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ raises money for turkeys for needy Northeast Florida familiesThe 2024 Miracle on the Hudson Turkey Drive needs your help in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
17-year-old charged with murder after deadly shooting of 21-year-old in Camden County
Read full article: 17-year-old charged with murder after deadly shooting of 21-year-old in Camden CountyA 21-year-old man was killed and a 17-year-old was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Camden County on Saturday.
Longtime Putnam County teacher arrested, accused of sexting student
Read full article: Longtime Putnam County teacher arrested, accused of sexting studentDetectives in North Carolina on Tuesday arrested former QI Roberts Junior-Senior High School teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr., 54, of Palatka and accused him of a second-degree felony of authority figure soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student.
Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growth
Read full article: Northeast Florida realtors report stabilizing housing market with steady price growthThe Northeast Florida Association of Realtors October Market Statistics report revealed a trend of increased inventory and moderate price growth, signaling a stabilizing market.
All lanes reopen on I-295 northbound at Normandy Blvd after logging truck driver loses control, overturns
Read full article: All lanes reopen on I-295 northbound at Normandy Blvd after logging truck driver loses control, overturnsAll lanes have reopened on Interstate 295 northbound at Normandy Boulevard after an overturned logging truck shut down the road for hours Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
69-year-old man shot to death inside his home in Deercreek area by his son, JSO says
Read full article: 69-year-old man shot to death inside his home in Deercreek area by his son, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was investigating a reported shooting on Fawn Lake Drive South in the Deercreek area Wednesday morning.
The first taste of winter is right around the corner. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: The first taste of winter is right around the corner. Here’s what to expectThe rain has officially moved out ahead of a cold front that will continue to move through, helping us finally feel like fall.
LIST: 2024 turkey giveaways, food distribution events ahead of Thanksgiving in Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIST: 2024 turkey giveaways, food distribution events ahead of Thanksgiving in Northeast FloridaThanksgiving is quickly approaching and that means many organizations, charities and helping families in Northeast Florida.
The fascinating story of wrestling star Allie aka ‘The Bunny’
Read full article: The fascinating story of wrestling star Allie aka ‘The Bunny’On episode 92 of Going Ringside, we're joined by former AEW star Allie who fans knew as "The Bunny." She shares what's going on in her life since leaving the Jacksonville-based promotion.
What we know about man shot by police after they say he randomly stabbed construction worker
Read full article: What we know about man shot by police after they say he randomly stabbed construction workerA late-night incident at a construction site on Interstate 295 and North Main Street escalated into a police chase and shooting. Around 10:42 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver, Kubi, reportedly stopped his car and stabbed a construction worker who was directing traffic through the construction zone.
Random knife attack at construction zone leads to police chase, officer-involved shooting: JSO
Read full article: Random knife attack at construction zone leads to police chase, officer-involved shooting: JSOA late-night incident at a construction site on Interstate 295 and North Main Street escalated into a police chase and shooting. Around 10:42 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver, Kubi, reportedly stopped his car and stabbed a construction worker who was directing traffic through the construction zone.
Man steals over $1M in COVID-19 funds, unemployment benefits using 14 individuals' personal information
Read full article: Man steals over $1M in COVID-19 funds, unemployment benefits using 14 individuals' personal informationA man pleads guilty to stealing the identities of 14 individuals to collect over $1 million in COVID-19 relief and Unemployment benefits.
Jacksonville organization for at-risk youth hoping to recover stolen food truck
Read full article: Jacksonville organization for at-risk youth hoping to recover stolen food truckA Jacksonville organization called Krumpin 4 Success is still looking for a food truck that was stolen almost two weeks ago after someone broke into the gate and took it.
Northside Coalition, other advocacy groups push for ‘inclusive future’ as new DCPS members get sworn in
Read full article: Northside Coalition, other advocacy groups push for ‘inclusive future’ as new DCPS members get sworn inThe Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, Public School Defenders and other advocacy groups protested to advocate for an “inclusive future” for students before new Duval County Public School board members were sworn in.
Florida objects to lawsuit from major publishers, argues removing school books doesn’t violate the First Amendment
Read full article: Florida objects to lawsuit from major publishers, argues removing school books doesn’t violate the First AmendmentFlorida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment.
FBI says property fraud is rapidly increasing. St. Johns County is offering a free system to protect homeowners
Read full article: FBI says property fraud is rapidly increasing. St. Johns County is offering a free system to protect homeownersProperty fraud, also known as deed fraud or home title theft, is being called the fastest-growing white-collar crime by the FBI. Scammers can hijack a property title, often going undetected unless homeowners actively monitor official records.
Taxpayers did not foot bill for Mayor Deegan’s vacation to Italy, initial review finds
Read full article: Taxpayers did not foot bill for Mayor Deegan’s vacation to Italy, initial review findsA draft review of Mayor Donna Deegan’s international travel finds taxpayer money was not used toward her vacation to Italy shortly after the annual trade mission to London.
‘He put Jacksonville surfing on the map’: Community remembers surfing legend Joe Roland
Read full article: ‘He put Jacksonville surfing on the map’: Community remembers surfing legend Joe RolandJacksonville’s surfing community gathered on Tuesday to commemorate the life of Joe Roland, a 73-year-old surfing legend who grew up in Atlantic Beach, pulled off an incredible upset win at the 1968 East Coast Surfing Championships at just 17 years old, and was elected to the East Coast Surf Legends Hall of Fame in 1998.
‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil scheduled in Nassau County for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Read full article: ‘Community in crisis’: Proclamation issued, vigil scheduled in Nassau County for Transgender Day of RemembranceThe Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
What Brendan Carr’s FCC leadership could mean for social media censorship
Read full article: What Brendan Carr’s FCC leadership could mean for social media censorshipPresident-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, is stirring discussions on several hot-button issues, from social media censorship to expanding rural internet access.
Toxic smoke from massive rubber pile burning on Northside sparks concerns about air quality
Read full article: Toxic smoke from massive rubber pile burning on Northside sparks concerns about air qualityJacksonville firefighters battled a massive fire for hours Tuesday at a Northside recycling facility that focuses on vehicle tires.
Military working dog Oosage honored in retirement ceremony at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Military working dog Oosage honored in retirement ceremony at Naval Station MayportNaval Station Mayport celebrated the retirement of military working service dog Oosage after nine years of service with a heartfelt sendoff.
‘A Silent Group’: Freed to Run Challenge to support housing-related civil legal services for NE Florida seniors
Read full article: ‘A Silent Group’: Freed to Run Challenge to support housing-related civil legal services for NE Florida seniorsDozens of lawyers, judges, bankers and other community leaders will run around or bike to the Duval County Courthouse Nov. 23-24 in the Freed to Run Challenge benefiting Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Shelter for Elders endowment in support of housing-related civil legal services for Northeast Florida Seniors.
Florida congressman calls for closure of Baker County Detention Center over whistleblower report, civil rights complaint
Read full article: Florida congressman calls for closure of Baker County Detention Center over whistleblower report, civil rights complaintA Florida congressman is calling for the closure of the Baker County Detention Center in Macclenny after a whistleblower report and a complaint alleging civil rights violations at the facility.
Jacksonville officer seriously injured Monday in I-95 crash; officer in stable condition
Read full article: Jacksonville officer seriously injured Monday in I-95 crash; officer in stable conditionAn officer was southbound in the center lane of I95 on his way home from work in a JSO Ford Explorer.