Deegan, officials demonstrate new equipment in ongoing campaign to fight litter, blight
Read full article: Deegan, officials demonstrate new equipment in ongoing campaign to fight litter, blightMayor Donna Deegan and city officials are demonstrating new equipment in the city’s ongoing campaign to fight litter and blight on Monday.
1 shooter found, another still on the run after man found dead in motel room on Friday: JSO
Read full article: 1 shooter found, another still on the run after man found dead in motel room on Friday: JSOOne of the suspected gunmen accused of killing a man who was found dead in a motel room on Friday has been captured, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
How Jacksonville musician André Troutman honors his family’s musical legacy while on the world stage with Kanye West
Read full article: How Jacksonville musician André Troutman honors his family’s musical legacy while on the world stage with Kanye WestAndré Troutman is carrying his family’s musical legacy from Jacksonville all the way to the global stage as music director for Kanye West and a featured vocalist on the artist’s latest album, “Bully.”
Judge agrees to allow Shanna Gardner’s attorneys to ask more questions of Jared Bridegan’s widow ahead of trial
Read full article: Judge agrees to allow Shanna Gardner’s attorneys to ask more questions of Jared Bridegan’s widow ahead of trialNearly two months after they learned they will be tried separately in what investigators call a murder-for-hire plot to kill Jared Bridegan, Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez were back in court on Monday as Judge London Kite continues to work through pre-trial motions.
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Deegan, officials demonstrate new equipment in ongoing campaign to fight litter, blight
Read full article: Deegan, officials demonstrate new equipment in ongoing campaign to fight litter, blightMayor Donna Deegan and city officials are demonstrating new equipment in the city’s ongoing campaign to fight litter and blight on Monday.
How Jacksonville musician André Troutman honors his family’s musical legacy while on the world stage with Kanye West
Read full article: How Jacksonville musician André Troutman honors his family’s musical legacy while on the world stage with Kanye WestAndré Troutman is carrying his family’s musical legacy from Jacksonville all the way to the global stage as music director for Kanye West and a featured vocalist on the artist’s latest album, “Bully.”
Judge agrees to allow Shanna Gardner’s attorneys to ask more questions of Jared Bridegan’s widow ahead of trial
Read full article: Judge agrees to allow Shanna Gardner’s attorneys to ask more questions of Jared Bridegan’s widow ahead of trialNearly two months after they learned they will be tried separately in what investigators call a murder-for-hire plot to kill Jared Bridegan, Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez were back in court on Monday as Judge London Kite continues to work through pre-trial motions.
Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board member
Read full article: Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board memberFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is investigating a Duval County School Board residency issue involving Board Member Darryl Willie.
18-year-old dies after being hit by JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard: FHP
Read full article: 18-year-old dies after being hit by JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard: FHPAn 18-year-old died early Sunday morning after he was struck by a JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville driveway
Read full article: Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville drivewayAn elderly man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in a residential driveway Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Nearly 1,000 crashes in just over 3 years on I-95 in St. Johns County. What makes the stretch so dangerous?
Read full article: Nearly 1,000 crashes in just over 3 years on I-95 in St. Johns County. What makes the stretch so dangerous?Nearly everyone who regularly travels the 18- to 20-mile stretch of I-95 in St. Johns County between County Road 210 and State Road 207 has a story about being stuck in seemingly endless traffic caused by a crash. But News4JAX wanted to know what the data actually show. Is that stretch of highway really as dangerous as it appears?
6-year-old St. Augustine boy, sister recovering from serious injuries after E-bike crash
Read full article: 6-year-old St. Augustine boy, sister recovering from serious injuries after E-bike crashA 6-year-old St. Augustine boy and his sister are recovering from serious injuries after an e-bike crash, according to a GoFundMe.
‘Everybody hatin’: Yearbook quote referencing Fetty Wap rap lyrics leads to St. Johns County principal’s suspension
Read full article: ‘Everybody hatin’: Yearbook quote referencing Fetty Wap rap lyrics leads to St. Johns County principal’s suspensionNews4JAX took a closer look at the events that led to the investigation of a St. Johns County principal accused of “inappropriate conduct.”
St. Johns County principal put on administrative leave amid investigation into allegation of ‘inappropriate conduct’
Read full article: St. Johns County principal put on administrative leave amid investigation into allegation of ‘inappropriate conduct’The principal of Trout Creek Academy in St. Johns County has been placed on administrative leave with pay following an investigation into “inappropriate conduct,” according to letters from the St. Johns County School District obtained by News4JAX on Wednedsay.
Judge agrees to block some statements made by accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder case
Read full article: Judge agrees to block some statements made by accused gunman in Jared Bridegan murder caseSome of the previously incriminating statements made to prosecutors by the man accused of fatally shooting Jared Bridegan will not be allowed during his first-degree murder trial, Judge London Kite announced Tuesday.
It’s almost time to vote again: Georgia’s primary runoff election just weeks away
Read full article: It’s almost time to vote again: Georgia’s primary runoff election just weeks awayGeorgia voters will soon return to the polls for a runoff election to cap off what has been a heated primary season.
Waycross police detective placed on leave after physical altercation that left grandmother of his child with cut on face
Read full article: Waycross police detective placed on leave after physical altercation that left grandmother of his child with cut on faceA Waycross Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after a physical altercation that left the grandmother of his child with a cut to her face, according to a police report obtained by News4JAX.
Georgia Primary: 8,000 Camden County voters cast ballots as key governor, Senate races take shape
Read full article: Georgia Primary: 8,000 Camden County voters cast ballots as key governor, Senate races take shapeGeorgians turned out at the polls Tuesday for the state’s primary election, with voters in Camden County casting ballots that will help determine November’s candidates in some of the state’s most closely watched races for governor and U.S. Senate.
Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime
Read full article: Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtimeRep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to win outright.
Ridgeview High School teacher arrested, accused of sending sexually explicit messages, photos to student: sheriff says
Read full article: Ridgeview High School teacher arrested, accused of sending sexually explicit messages, photos to student: sheriff saysA Ridgeview High School teacher was arrested and placed on administrative leave after Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigators said he sent sexually explicit messages and photographs to a student on social media.
Clay County deputies say man who ran from traffic stop in Keystone Heights is now in custody
Read full article: Clay County deputies say man who ran from traffic stop in Keystone Heights is now in custodyDeputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office were actively searching Friday morning for a man they say ran from a traffic stop in Keystone Heights.
Health department warns Clay County residents to avoid Duck Creek after blue-green algae found
Read full article: Health department warns Clay County residents to avoid Duck Creek after blue-green algae foundThe Florida Department of Health in Clay County has issued a health alert after harmful blue-green algae toxins were detected in Duck Creek, warning residents and visitors to avoid contact with the water.
Fleming Island father starts nonprofit after daughter’s death, aims to expand mental health support
Read full article: Fleming Island father starts nonprofit after daughter’s death, aims to expand mental health supportAfter the death of his 16-year-old daughter, a Fleming Island father is turning grief into action by launching a nonprofit aimed at connecting families to mental health resources and strengthening suicide prevention in Clay and Putnam counties.
Clay County school bus driver hit in face by piece of wood that flew off truck, no students on board injured
Read full article: Clay County school bus driver hit in face by piece of wood that flew off truck, no students on board injuredA Clay County school bus driver was injured Wednesday morning when a piece of wood flew off a passing truck and struck them in the face while students were on board.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, officials hold press conference on man fatally shot by CCSO deputies
Read full article: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, officials hold press conference on man fatally shot by CCSO deputiesThe family of a man who was fatally shot by a Clay County deputy has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Fernandina Beach e-bike ordinance one step away from becoming law amid downtown safety complaints
Read full article: Fernandina Beach e-bike ordinance one step away from becoming law amid downtown safety complaintsFernandina Beach leaders said e-bikes are becoming a growing safety concern downtown, with complaints about riders speeding, doing wheelies and blowing through stop signs.
Fernandina Beach eyes e-bike ordinance to regulate speed limits amid safety concerns
Read full article: Fernandina Beach eyes e-bike ordinance to regulate speed limits amid safety concernsFernandina Beach city commissioners took up a proposed e-bike ordinance Tuesday night in a first reading, sparking debate over safety, enforcement, and the growing popularity of electric bicycles.
JEA’s canceled $1-a-year land deal with Nassau County charity sparks state attorney’s scrutiny
Read full article: JEA’s canceled $1-a-year land deal with Nassau County charity sparks state attorney’s scrutinyA canceled land deal between JEA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation has attracted the notice of State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office, according to a subpoena that one of her veteran prosecutors sent last week to the utility, a copy of which The Florida Trib and News4JAX reviewed.
Baker County Sheriff’s Office investigating murder-suicide of Olustee camp host couple
Read full article: Baker County Sheriff’s Office investigating murder-suicide of Olustee camp host coupleThe Baker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder suicide of a camp host couple in Olustee on Sunday.
School bus rear-ended by van in Baker County; no injuries reported
Read full article: School bus rear-ended by van in Baker County; no injuries reportedA school bus carrying students was rear-ended by a van Thursday afternoon in Baker County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No injuries were reported in the crash.
Palatka police warn of unauthorized truck meet at Palatka Mall
Read full article: Palatka police warn of unauthorized truck meet at Palatka MallThe Palatka Police Department is warning the public about an unauthorized truck meet planned for May 31 at the Palatka Mall, which has not been approved by the city or property management. Only those conducting business with mall tenants will be allowed on the premises; others may face trespass enforcement. Officers will monitor the area and address any violations such as trespassing, reckless driving, racing, or disorderly conduct. The department emphasizes that private property rights will be enforced and unlawful behavior may result in citations, arrests, or vehicle impoundment.
Putnam County woman charged with felony child abuse after investigators say baby suffered 10 possible broken bones
Read full article: Putnam County woman charged with felony child abuse after investigators say baby suffered 10 possible broken bonesA months-long investigation spanning three counties has led to the arrest of a 23-year-old Putnam County woman on first-degree felony child abuse charges, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Flagler County teen, grandmother arrested after juveniles trapped in Palm Coast park restroom
Read full article: Flagler County teen, grandmother arrested after juveniles trapped in Palm Coast park restroomThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 13-year-old girl and her grandmother after an escalating dispute ended with five juveniles trapped inside a park restroom.
Flagler County deputies arrest fugitive wanted for murdering wife in Virginia in 2021
Read full article: Flagler County deputies arrest fugitive wanted for murdering wife in Virginia in 2021Flagler County authorities arrested a 50-year-old Flagler Beach man on May 27 who is wanted in Virginia on charges in the 2021 death of his wife, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Truck driver involved in overturn crash on I-95 in Flagler County awarded $8.6M three years later
Read full article: Truck driver involved in overturn crash on I-95 in Flagler County awarded $8.6M three years laterA Flagler County jury awarded truck driver Jo’Relle Deleston $8.64 million after a 2022 I-95 crash. Dashcam video shows the collision. He describes lasting injuries, PTSD triggers, and recovery.
Columbia County will not issue fireworks tent permits amid countywide burn ban
Read full article: Columbia County will not issue fireworks tent permits amid countywide burn banThe Lake City Fire Department has put a countywide burn ban in effect due to extreme drought conditions currently affecting the area.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office uses DNA, forensic genealogy to identify man nearly 50 years after remains found
Read full article: Columbia County Sheriff’s Office uses DNA, forensic genealogy to identify man nearly 50 years after remains foundThe Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that skeletal remains found nearly 50 years ago along Interstate 75 have been identified, bringing closure to a cold case that began in 1978.
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Tropical moisture fuels widespread showers and storms early this week
Read full article: Tropical moisture fuels widespread showers and storms early this weekMonday will feature more of the same. We will see a mostly cloudy sky with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Scattered showers and storms are likely in the afternoon and evening. Storm coverage will remain widespread through Tuesday. Temperatures will remain near 90 degrees through the middle of the week.
Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board member
Read full article: Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board memberFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is investigating a Duval County School Board residency issue involving Board Member Darryl Willie.
Small business owners cite economy, rising costs as they close doors in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: Small business owners cite economy, rising costs as they close doors in Northwest JacksonvilleTwo Northwest Jacksonville business owners closed their doors, saying a challenging economy, changing consumer spending habits, and financial pressures have made it difficult to continue operating.
18-year-old dies after being hit by JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard: FHP
Read full article: 18-year-old dies after being hit by JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard: FHPAn 18-year-old died early Sunday morning after he was struck by a JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Scattered storms Sunday with pops of sunshine across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Scattered storms Sunday with pops of sunshine across Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaRounds of rain and storms are possible across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia through tonight, with the highest chances for the heaviest rainfall stretching from I-10 northward.
Palatka police warn of unauthorized truck meet at Palatka Mall
Read full article: Palatka police warn of unauthorized truck meet at Palatka MallThe Palatka Police Department is warning the public about an unauthorized truck meet planned for May 31 at the Palatka Mall, which has not been approved by the city or property management. Only those conducting business with mall tenants will be allowed on the premises; others may face trespass enforcement. Officers will monitor the area and address any violations such as trespassing, reckless driving, racing, or disorderly conduct. The department emphasizes that private property rights will be enforced and unlawful behavior may result in citations, arrests, or vehicle impoundment.
Tropical moisture keeps showers and storms widespread into early next week
Read full article: Tropical moisture keeps showers and storms widespread into early next weekSunday will feature more of the same. We will see a mostly cloudy sky with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Scattered showers and storms are likely in the afternoon and evening.
Alachua County deputy fired after charges involving multiple acts of violence
Read full article: Alachua County deputy fired after charges involving multiple acts of violenceThe Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has terminated a deputy following his arrest on charges of battery and aggravated assault.
Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville driveway
Read full article: Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville drivewayAn elderly man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in a residential driveway Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Flagler County teen, grandmother arrested after juveniles trapped in Palm Coast park restroom
Read full article: Flagler County teen, grandmother arrested after juveniles trapped in Palm Coast park restroomThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 13-year-old girl and her grandmother after an escalating dispute ended with five juveniles trapped inside a park restroom.
Storms, flooding possible across Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida today
Read full article: Storms, flooding possible across Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida todayPrepare for a soggy Saturday. High moisture levels combined with daytime heating could trigger storms and minor flooding in some spots.
Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costs
Read full article: Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costsWhat happens next is Gianna and her family will be heading to New York City where Gianna has been accepted to be a part of an experimental trial for the next phase or her cancer treatment. That is going to be at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in Manhattan.
A night of royalty: R&B legends bring “Queens” tour to Jacksonville
Read full article: A night of royalty: R&B legends bring “Queens” tour to JacksonvilleFour of the most celebrated voices in R&B history are set to share one stage this weekend as the “Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage” tour arrives in Jacksonville.
Hidden pain, open conversation: Jacksonville church takes on mental health crisis
Read full article: Hidden pain, open conversation: Jacksonville church takes on mental health crisisFor many people struggling with mental health challenges, the hardest step is simply speaking up. At a Jacksonville church, leaders are working to change that by bringing conversations about trauma, healing and emotional wellness out of the shadows and into the community.
Terry Parker class of 2026 graduates share plans for college, military, and beyond
Read full article: Terry Parker class of 2026 graduates share plans for college, military, and beyondDuval County Schools closed out their 2026 graduation season with Terry Parker High School's ceremony. The class of 2026 had the highest graduation rate in school history at 99%. The graduates shared
UNF opens Perry Weather Heat Lab to combat heat-related deaths
Read full article: UNF opens Perry Weather Heat Lab to combat heat-related deathsThe University of North Florida has officially opened the Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF’s Korey Stringer Institute, a new facility dedicated to researching how extreme heat affects the human body — and how to prevent it from turning deadly.
JTA cutting services, increasing fares to make up for projected budget deficit
Read full article: JTA cutting services, increasing fares to make up for projected budget deficitThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority is set to eliminate some routes and increase some fares in order to make up for a projected $17.5 million budget deficit in fiscal year 2027.
‘You’re my girl’: Arrest report details emails at center of Baldwin teacher’s arrest
Read full article: ‘You’re my girl’: Arrest report details emails at center of Baldwin teacher’s arrestNews4JAX has obtained the arrest report for James Mulvey, shedding light on what deputies say led to his arrest on a felony charge involving a student at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School.
It’s almost time to vote again: Georgia’s primary runoff election just weeks away
Read full article: It’s almost time to vote again: Georgia’s primary runoff election just weeks awayGeorgia voters will soon return to the polls for a runoff election to cap off what has been a heated primary season.
Ridgeview High School teacher arrested, accused of sending sexually explicit messages, photos to student: sheriff says
Read full article: Ridgeview High School teacher arrested, accused of sending sexually explicit messages, photos to student: sheriff saysA Ridgeview High School teacher was arrested and placed on administrative leave after Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigators said he sent sexually explicit messages and photographs to a student on social media.
Military family says they lost $7,400 in online Disney gift card scheme shut down by Florida court
Read full article: Military family says they lost $7,400 in online Disney gift card scheme shut down by Florida courtA military family said they lost more than $7,400 after purchasing discounted Disney gift cards from a Jacksonville-area online business that Florida authorities accused of deceptive and unfair practices.
Waycross police detective placed on leave after physical altercation that left grandmother of his child with cut on face
Read full article: Waycross police detective placed on leave after physical altercation that left grandmother of his child with cut on faceA Waycross Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after a physical altercation that left the grandmother of his child with a cut to her face, according to a police report obtained by News4JAX.
A Jacksonville family bought a stranger an Uber. Hours later, they learned he was wanted for murder in a triple stabbing
Read full article: A Jacksonville family bought a stranger an Uber. Hours later, they learned he was wanted for murder in a triple stabbingA family in Jacksonville who had an early morning encounter with a stranger and eventually sent the man on his way in an Uber later learned that same man was wanted for murder in a triple stabbing that took place just blocks from their home.
Police ID woman, 2 men killed in triple stabbing on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Police ID woman, 2 men killed in triple stabbing on Jacksonville’s WestsidePolice released the names Friday of the woman and two men who were killed early Thursday morning in a triple stabbing in the Normandy Estates neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Westside.
Jacksonville Beach Police says it’s tracking 2 unpermitted events being advertised in the area
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach Police says it’s tracking 2 unpermitted events being advertised in the areaThe Jacksonville Beach Police Department said its tracking two unpermitted events being advertised on social media for beach events in Jacksonville Beach.
Nearly 1,000 crashes in just over 3 years on I-95 in St. Johns County. What makes the stretch so dangerous?
Read full article: Nearly 1,000 crashes in just over 3 years on I-95 in St. Johns County. What makes the stretch so dangerous?Nearly everyone who regularly travels the 18- to 20-mile stretch of I-95 in St. Johns County between County Road 210 and State Road 207 has a story about being stuck in seemingly endless traffic caused by a crash. But News4JAX wanted to know what the data actually show. Is that stretch of highway really as dangerous as it appears?
6-year-old St. Augustine boy, sister recovering from serious injuries after E-bike crash
Read full article: 6-year-old St. Augustine boy, sister recovering from serious injuries after E-bike crashA 6-year-old St. Augustine boy and his sister are recovering from serious injuries after an e-bike crash, according to a GoFundMe.
DeSantis announces property tax relief, immigration crackdown results in South Florida
Read full article: DeSantis announces property tax relief, immigration crackdown results in South FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced sweeping property tax relief for homeowners and a series of immigration enforcement operations. During a press conference, DeSantis previewed a major homestead exemption measure set to go before the Florida Legislature on Monday.
Man, 30, charged in stabbing attack that left 2 men, 1 woman dead on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Man, 30, charged in stabbing attack that left 2 men, 1 woman dead on Jacksonville’s WestsideA 30-year-old man is facing three second-degree murder charges in a deadly stabbing attack this week that left two men and one woman dead on Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.
News4JAX takes you ‘Behind the Board’ for Black Music Month, highlighting the city’s evolving music scene
Read full article: News4JAX takes you ‘Behind the Board’ for Black Music Month, highlighting the city’s evolving music sceneJune marks Black Music Month, and News4JAX is shining a spotlight on Jacksonville’s evolving music scene and the creatives helping shape its sound with a new original series.
If graduates don’t know what’s next, could a gap year be a good option?
Read full article: If graduates don’t know what’s next, could a gap year be a good option?Some students may be academically ready, but emotionally behind. One option is taking a gap year, a year off between high school and college. But is it a smart move or a risky one?
