LOCAL NEWS
Farm Share gets $190K donation from Publix for new refrigeration truck
Read full article: Farm Share gets $190K donation from Publix for new refrigeration truckFarm Share, the third largest food bank in the U.S. and the leading non-profit in Florida received a charity check of $190,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities to continue providing Floridians with fresh and healthy foods.
Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strike
Read full article: Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strikeThe food service provider for the Duval County school district and the union representing food service workers reached a tentative agreement ahead of a potential strike that would have left Duval County Public Schools in jeopardy.
Florida Letter Carriers Association president supports audit at Jacksonville distribution center
Read full article: Florida Letter Carriers Association president supports audit at Jacksonville distribution centerThe President of the Florida Letter Carriers Association for the United States Postal Service is responding to calls for an investigation into delayed and missing mail at Postal Service’s Network Distribution Center.
Jacksonville man arrested for alleged racial slurs, death threats against Jews and African Americans
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested for alleged racial slurs, death threats against Jews and African AmericansA man accused of making vile threats to members of the Jewish and African American communities was arrested Friday at his Arlington home.
Drug dealer busted through investigation with camera mounted on light pole to serve 21 years
Read full article: Drug dealer busted through investigation with camera mounted on light pole to serve 21 yearsThe man the Jacksonville Sheriff‘s Office said was one of the city’s biggest drug dealers will serve more than 21 years in prison.
Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football game: DCPS
Read full article: Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football game: DCPSA student was arrested Thursday after a “major” fight broke out toward the end of a high school football game.
Florida Letter Carriers Association president supports audit at Jacksonville distribution center
Read full article: Florida Letter Carriers Association president supports audit at Jacksonville distribution centerThe President of the Florida Letter Carriers Association for the United States Postal Service is responding to calls for an investigation into delayed and missing mail at Postal Service’s Network Distribution Center.
Jacksonville man arrested for alleged racial slurs, death threats against Jews and African Americans
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested for alleged racial slurs, death threats against Jews and African AmericansA man accused of making vile threats to members of the Jewish and African American communities was arrested Friday at his Arlington home.
Thousands of fans gear up for the annual Georgia-Florida rivalry game on Saturday
Read full article: Thousands of fans gear up for the annual Georgia-Florida rivalry game on SaturdayThousands of fans are gearing up for the annual rivalry game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Stadium happening Saturday.
Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31th year this November
Read full article: Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31th year this NovemberThe 30th Annual Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, and will be brightly lit for all to see through Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
On-off girlfriend named person of interest in case of missing man found buried in rural St. Johns County: investigators
Read full article: On-off girlfriend named person of interest in case of missing man found buried in rural St. Johns County: investigatorsThe 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.
Body found buried in rural St. Johns County could be man reported missing in September
Read full article: Body found buried in rural St. Johns County could be man reported missing in SeptemberThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday it may have found the body of a man who was last seen by his family in September.
Man dies after being struck by St. Johns County Sheriff patrol car
Read full article: Man dies after being struck by St. Johns County Sheriff patrol carA 27-year-old man died after he was struck by a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office patrol SUV in St. Johns County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
City of St. Augustine invites community input about ‘Vision Plan’ update through an online survey
Read full article: City of St. Augustine invites community input about ‘Vision Plan’ update through an online surveyThe City of St. Augustine is inviting residents to share their feedback and vision for the future of the City through an online survey as they revisit the 2014 Vision Plan.
Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapse
Read full article: Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapseThere were “no areas of concern” when the gangway was last inspected in December, according to investigators.
‘We’ll figure it out’: Georgia-Florida game relocation announcement sparks mixed reactions among fans
Read full article: ‘We’ll figure it out’: Georgia-Florida game relocation announcement sparks mixed reactions among fansFor two years Jacksonville won’t be home to the annual matchup between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs as EverBank stadium undergoes renovations.
Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: report
Read full article: Georgia-Florida game moving to Tampa, Atlanta during stadium work: reportThe Florida-Georgia football game will be played in Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 during renovations to EverBank Stadium, according to a report from Brett McMurphy of the Action Network.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger celebrates milestone as Georgians break 3 million mark
Read full article: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger celebrates milestone as Georgians break 3 million markGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to give an update on early voting.
Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville: Here’s what you need to know about parking, traffic and safety
Read full article: Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville: Here’s what you need to know about parking, traffic and safetyTailgaters have already arrived at RV City as the excitement begins to build ahead of the highly anticipated rivalry showdown.
11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted houses
Read full article: 11 years of fear: Behind-the-scenes look at one of Northeast Florida’s largest and best free haunted housesDaniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.
‘There are a lot of hours going into this’: Clay County sheriff provides look into how agency handles school threats
Read full article: ‘There are a lot of hours going into this’: Clay County sheriff provides look into how agency handles school threatsClay County Sheriff Director Patrick Golemme told News4JAX that as many as a dozen people are involved in every threat, including people from the sheriff’s office, the school district, and school resource officers.
Judge denies convicted Clay County contractor’s request for new trial after jury’s life sentence recommendation
Read full article: Judge denies convicted Clay County contractor’s request for new trial after jury’s life sentence recommendationThe defense for a Clay County contractor found guilty of killing a client will present a motion Tuesday for a new trial in the first-degree murder conviction.
‘Talk to your child’: Psychologist urges parents to get involved following recent JSO arrests over school threats
Read full article: ‘Talk to your child’: Psychologist urges parents to get involved following recent JSO arrests over school threatsOn the heels of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announcing dozens of arrests over the last three months News4JAX spoke with a psychologist about what is being done to curb the behavior.
44-year-old man killed after going through fence, crashing into tree in Clay County: FHP
Read full article: 44-year-old man killed after going through fence, crashing into tree in Clay County: FHPA 44-year-old man from Starke died in a crash in Clay County early Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaIt’s nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
How would Amendment 3 be implemented if passed? It may depend on who your sheriff is, former officer says
Read full article: How would Amendment 3 be implemented if passed? It may depend on who your sheriff is, former officer saysWhile voters still have to decide Amendment 3, which if passed, would legalize recreational use of marijuana it would not take effect for six months. This story looks at what happens during that six month window that anyone interested in using recreational marijuana should know.
Updated County-by-County: When and how Hurricane Milton will impact Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Updated County-by-County: When and how Hurricane Milton will impact Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaA county-by-county look at expected wind speeds, rainfall totals and when the worst conditions are expected (as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday):
On-off girlfriend named person of interest in case of missing man found buried in rural St. Johns County: investigators
Read full article: On-off girlfriend named person of interest in case of missing man found buried in rural St. Johns County: investigatorsThe 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.
Body found buried in rural St. Johns County could be man reported missing in September
Read full article: Body found buried in rural St. Johns County could be man reported missing in SeptemberThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday it may have found the body of a man who was last seen by his family in September.
County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaIt’s nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
Palm Coast man accused of threatening workers with machete because ‘he was inconvenienced’ with roadblock
Read full article: Palm Coast man accused of threatening workers with machete because ‘he was inconvenienced’ with roadblockA 43-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of threatening workers of a stormwater inspection and maintenance company with a machete in Palm Coast.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual battery on a juvenile in Flagler County
Read full article: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual battery on a juvenile in Flagler CountyA 28-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually battering a juvenile multiple times over several years in Flagler County.
For those waiting on debris removal in Flagler County after Hurricane Milton, help is on the way
Read full article: For those waiting on debris removal in Flagler County after Hurricane Milton, help is on the wayClean-up will proceed to the eastern areas of the county and work westward. The pickup is estimated to take a few weeks, however, the current schedule may change due to contractor progress when going from area to area.
Over 40 Florida counties eligible to file 2023 taxes by May 2025, IRS says
Read full article: Over 40 Florida counties eligible to file 2023 taxes by May 2025, IRS saysAccording to the IRS, residents in nearly 40 counties throughout Florida will have until May 1, 2025, to finish filing their 2023 taxes.
Updated County-by-County: When and how Hurricane Milton will impact Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Updated County-by-County: When and how Hurricane Milton will impact Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaA county-by-county look at expected wind speeds, rainfall totals and when the worst conditions are expected (as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday):
Columbia County schools to reopen Tuesday as residents continue cleanup from Helene
Read full article: Columbia County schools to reopen Tuesday as residents continue cleanup from HeleneColumbia County Schools said that all schools now have power and are safe for both students and staff to return to campus after Hurricane Helene.
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Mayor Deegan casts vote at the same Neptune Beach precinct where Harris supporters were accosted
Read full article: Mayor Deegan casts vote at the same Neptune Beach precinct where Harris supporters were accostedThe final push to Election Day is bringing many voters out, including Mayor Donna Deegan.
Thousands of fans gear up for the annual Georgia-Florida rivalry game on Saturday
Read full article: Thousands of fans gear up for the annual Georgia-Florida rivalry game on SaturdayThousands of fans are gearing up for the annual rivalry game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Stadium happening Saturday.
Did the new Florida constitutional carry law impact the deadly downtown Orlando shooting? Orlando police chief weighs in
Read full article: Did the new Florida constitutional carry law impact the deadly downtown Orlando shooting? Orlando police chief weighs inEight people were shot — two fatally — early Friday in downtown Orlando, prompting questions about police security in an area that has been plagued with violence in recent years, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG reported.
System located south of Florida expected to develop into tropical depression this weekend or early next week
Read full article: System located south of Florida expected to develop into tropical depression this weekend or early next weekA broad area of low pressure is likely to develop over the southwestern Caribbean Sea during the next day or so, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Local events celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Read full article: Local events celebrating Native American Heritage MonthNative American Heritage Month, celebrated in November, amplifies Indigenous voices and celebrates the rich diversity of backgrounds, experiences, achievements, and interests within the Native American community.
New NAACP survey shows Harris gaining ground among Black men, Trump losing among same group
Read full article: New NAACP survey shows Harris gaining ground among Black men, Trump losing among same groupIn the final days of the election season, both the Democratic and Republican parties are making their final appeals to a specific voting bloc: Black voters.
Justice Coalition hosts ‘Victory over Violence’ breakfast to honor victims of violent crimes and their families
Read full article: Justice Coalition hosts ‘Victory over Violence’ breakfast to honor victims of violent crimes and their familiesThe Justice Coalition hosted a breakfast Friday morning in Jacksonville to honor and support thousands of victims of violent crimes and their families.
Consumer Reports shares the best poop-scooping techniques and gadgets for dog owners
Read full article: Consumer Reports shares the best poop-scooping techniques and gadgets for dog ownersIt’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Consumer Reports has the scoop on the best gadgets and techniques to scoop that poop.
Jacksonville woman accused of having inappropriate relationship with 15-year-old boy she was counseling
Read full article: Jacksonville woman accused of having inappropriate relationship with 15-year-old boy she was counselingA Jacksonville woman was arrested and accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old she was counseling.
VyStar fined $1.5M for disastrous 2022 rollout of mobile, online banking system that locked members out of accounts
Read full article: VyStar fined $1.5M for disastrous 2022 rollout of mobile, online banking system that locked members out of accountsOver two years after VyStar Credit Union launched a failed mobile and online banking experience for members, the Jacksonville-based bank now faces an over million-dollar fine.
Jacksonville City Council approves $1 million for affordable housing builders, partners with JHFA on a new loan program
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council approves $1 million for affordable housing builders, partners with JHFA on a new loan programIn a step toward tackling affordable housing and homelessness in Duval County, the Jacksonville City Council approved an ordinance allocating $1 million from the city’s contingency fund to support affordable housing projects.
Officer accused of crimes against domestic violence victim investigated 7 times by JSO since 2020
Read full article: Officer accused of crimes against domestic violence victim investigated 7 times by JSO since 2020The Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer facing battery and false imprisonment charges against a domestic violence victim has been the subject of multiple past investigations, according to documents provided by JSO.
Northeast Florida lawmakers demand audit of Jacksonville USPS facility over lost, delayed mail
Read full article: Northeast Florida lawmakers demand audit of Jacksonville USPS facility over lost, delayed mailCustomers have reported that important packages are being delivered to the wrong states, and in some cases, mail is being lost altogether. These issues have led to calls for a federal audit of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31th year this November
Read full article: Bedazzling Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine for its 31th year this NovemberThe 30th Annual Nights of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, and will be brightly lit for all to see through Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapse
Read full article: Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapseThere were “no areas of concern” when the gangway was last inspected in December, according to investigators.
#AskJAXTDY | How did DeSantis get so much public funding for his campaigns?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | How did DeSantis get so much public funding for his campaigns?Q. Proposed amendments to Florida’s Constitution have caused a stir this election cycle. While the primary focus has been on amendments surrounding cannabis and abortion, an amendment involving public funding for campaigns is raising questions too.
Jacksonville man whose viral arrest video sparked outrage announces federal lawsuit against officers
Read full article: Jacksonville man whose viral arrest video sparked outrage announces federal lawsuit against officersLe’Keian Woods, a man whose arrest sparked outrage online and raised questions about the use of force at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, is planning to file a federal lawsuit.
‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the Year
Read full article: ‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the YearRaines High School surprised Principal Vincent Hall with the Duval County Principal of the Year award.
Historically Black organizations continue mobilizing voters ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Historically Black organizations continue mobilizing voters ahead of Election DayBlack organizations have historically been at the forefront of civic engagement, and as Election Day gets closer, the groups are making sure the community is ready to vote.
JSO officer accused of touching domestic violence victim while investigating, not allowing her to leave
Read full article: JSO officer accused of touching domestic violence victim while investigating, not allowing her to leaveA JSO police officer was arrested Thursday morning and is accused of touching a woman who reported a crime without her consent and not allowing her to leave the area while he was on duty, according to JSO Director Brian Kee.
Discussing the impact of Florida-Georgia temporary move during stadium renovations
Read full article: Discussing the impact of Florida-Georgia temporary move during stadium renovationsNews4JAX Gator expert Dave Waters, host of the top-rated podcast Gators Breakdown, joined News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to talk about the impact of the move of the Florida-Georgia game.
‘We’ll figure it out’: Georgia-Florida game relocation announcement sparks mixed reactions among fans
Read full article: ‘We’ll figure it out’: Georgia-Florida game relocation announcement sparks mixed reactions among fansFor two years Jacksonville won’t be home to the annual matchup between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs as EverBank stadium undergoes renovations.
‘Prepared for whatever’: Duval County supervisor of elections ensures voter safety at polls after machete incident
Read full article: ‘Prepared for whatever’: Duval County supervisor of elections ensures voter safety at polls after machete incidentNeptune Beach Police Chief Michael Key ensured voters would continue to be safe after a teen pulled out a machete to intimidate voters. Now, the Duval County Supervisor of Elections is also echoing those sentiments.