Affordable housing continues to be a pressing issue for the city of Jacksonville.

On 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.

LPGA Tour purses keep getting bigger.

A man pleads guilty to stealing the identities of 14 individuals to collect over $1 million in COVID-19 relief and Unemployment benefits.

Florida 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.

Property 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.

The Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.

Bomb record low pressure potential in the Pacific could send a wave of cold crashing into Florida.

A 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.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are enduring a tough season, and the ripple effects are being felt beyond the football field.

Christmas is fast approaching, but there’s one unexpected gift homeowners might unwrap early this season: lower property insurance premiums.

The Duval County Supervisor of Elections is urging voters to trust the process, even as election records reveal an unusual spike in individuals attempting to vote twice this year.

72% of local apartment complexes are owned by corporate investment firms

Senator Marco Rubio’s nomination as Secretary of State in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration has launched widespread speculation about who might fill his Senate seat if the nomination is confirmed.

The Holidays are here, and what that means to travelers is abnormally heavy traffic and travel time, which can mean unexpected delays or even cancellations.

The body of a missing 4-year-old boy was recovered Sunday night by the Volusia County Dive Team in the Ormond Beach park where he went missing earlier in the day.

Mandarin quarterback Tramell Jones is staying in-state, committing to the Florida Gators after a weekend visit to Gainesville.

Bass Pro Shops will celebrate the grand opening of its new outdoor retail store in St. Augustine on Nov. 20.

In this episode of Gators Breakdown, David Waters reviews Florida’s 27-16 win over the LSU Tigers.

Donald Trump Jr. says any pushback from the Washington establishment around his father’s unconventional choices for Cabinet proves they are just the kind of disruptors that voters are demanding.

LSU coach Brian Kelly was caught on camera screaming at one player and getting yelled at by another.

On Friday, the Florida Department of Education announced the winners of its 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Competition, an event held in partnership with the Florida College System and Tallahassee State College, where the contest took place.

DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus.

St. Vincent’s Southside, Riverside, and Clay County locations received excellent grades in hospital safety for fall 2024, ranking them 15th in the country.

The megayacht, which is longer than a football field at 133 yards (400 feet), charters for $3 million per week and features six decks, three pools, a gym, a helicopter pad and can host 12 guests and 37 crew members, according to Boat International.

Hundreds of individuals head to Pete’s Bar on Thanksgiving each year to partake in “Petesgiving,” an annual Thanksgiving celebration.

Have one of those fancy licensed plates that aren’t state-approved? The Florida Highway Patrol is cracking down on drivers who customize licensed plates with airbrushed and vinyl wrap, citing them with tickets or removing their plates, leaving drivers to purchase a new license plate.

Florida's law preventing camping in public spaces without a permit is in effect, and some of those experiencing homelessness are considering leaving the state. However, they say it's easier to come into the River City than it is to leave.

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in his 300th NHL win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped Winnipeg’s seven-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Jets.

Charley Hull ended a two-year drought by winning in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago.

A string of horse thefts across St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties have raised concerns over new targeted areas of Florida’s illegal horse meat trade.

The FBI of Jacksonville and Duval County Public Schools will be hosting “Be Smart with Your Kids' Smartphones”.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he has instructed Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd to formulate and immediately announce a schedule for special elections. This follows the expectation that Florida Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz will join President-elect Donald Trump’s administration next year.

In a bold new chapter for one of Jacksonville’s beloved theaters, Sun-Ray Cinema announced Thursday it is moving to a different Florida city.

The system is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by the end of the day and continue strengthening if it remains over water.

The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”.

Clay County in Northeast Florida takes the top spot in the state for districts removing the most books last school year.

A Bankrate Study shows Florida already has the highest auto insurance in the nation -- $1,4000 more than the national average.

Spirit Airlines says it won’t announce its quarterly financial results on time because the company is focused on talks with bond holders to restructure its debt.

Just one week after winning the 2024 presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are moving quickly to fill key positions, and the pace has surprised political analysts.

Fall Temperatures Return and We are Still Watching the Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the Central and Western Caribbean Sea that could impact Florida, but right now it’s too early to tell where it will go.

A 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.

Control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined.

With its beaches, amusement parks, and great weather, it‘s no secret that Florida is a hotbed for tourism, and according to recent data, those tourism numbers are only getting stronger.

A bill will be introduced at Tuesday’s Jacksonville City Council meeting to allocate $1.3 million to expand bed capacity at three of the city’s shelters for those experiencing homelessness.

After four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court to face Grambling State.

When a new state law banning overnight sleeping or camping in public places without a permit took effect last month, Jacksonville police did not immediately enforce it. Instead, officers merely issued written and verbal warnings. But now that a month has passed, officers have begun clamping the cuffs on violators.

Contractor fraud is a widespread issue in Florida, from pools to custom home builds and roofing fraud.

The City of Jacksonville is helping people without health insurance get coverage.

Despite 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.

The 10th annual Krawl’n For The Fallen event, taking place November 8th—10th at the Keystone Heights Airport, features several activities to honor the nation’s police officers and K-9s who were lost in the line of duty and show support from friends, family, and colleagues.

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and says he is considering “defamation claims,” presumably against his accusers.

According to a report by the school’s student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months.

Donald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler.

The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.

After Amendments 3 and 4 failed, some wonder if the supermajority requirement is fair.

According to a report by the school’s student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months.

Three NASA astronauts whose prolonged space mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month won't say which one of them got sick.

Good news for sea turtles along one Florida Gulf Coast beach — there were more nests counted this year.

The FBI is investigating racist text messages sent to black people across the country about being “selected to pick cotton.”

The high school football regular season is complete and Nease is perfect.

President-elect Trump is planning to hike up tariffs on foreign impacts, and that could mean changes for international trade hubs like JAXPORT, and some economists, say, higher prices for consumers.

Waste bins the new provider will take can be purchased, but the price is steep for many. News4JAX found that an approved 95-gallon garbage cart can be purchased for $66, and a 65-gallon cart for $61. Plus, there’s a separate quarterly collection service fee of $15.33. And if you want to throw away just a bag of trash, it must have a sticker on it that costs $4.

Fishing and hunting being a constitutional right may be considered the most “Florida thing” ever—and on Election Day, Floridians surely proved that after voting and approving Amendment 2- Right to Fish and Hunt, by 67 percent.

The Duval County Property Appraiser said her office is working to ensure homeowners are informed and prepared for the adjustment under Amendment 5.

Veterans Day is on Monday, Nov. 11, and News4JAX wants to honor our nation’s heroes.

Farm Share is distributing food starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hal Y. Maines Community Center at Lakeside Park in Lake Butler.

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.

One of the most popular wrestlers of all time is on the show. Bill Goldberg is here! We caught up with the former WCW sensation and longtime WWE superstar when he was being inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame for his college football career. We discuss Goldberg's time in football, wrestling and his future with WWE in this interview.

Florida was once considered a pivotal battleground state, but since 2012, the Republican Party has consistently won the state.

The movement to legalize recreational marijuana has run into a wall of resistance.

Amendment 1 reached 55%, meaning Florida voters chose to keep school board elections as they are now, non-partisan. One person who paid close attention to the developments was Duval County school board member, Warren Jones. Jones is wrapping up his final days on the board, as he is now term-limited out.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 recently launched its 31st Dragon Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville native Arin Caleb Ellis, 27, was recently sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for producing and distributing videos depicting children being sexually abused.

Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area. Other local businesses are offering deals and discounts for veterans.

A state policy research institute said Florida counties will have $406 million less in property tax revenue over the next five years after Amendment 5 passed.

The parent company of Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social lost $19.2 million in the last quarter, according to an earnings report released on the same day he won back the presidency.

Many voters woke Wednesday to the news that Donald Trump would be headed back to the White House, this time as the nation’s 47th president.

In his remarks, Trump promised that he would “not rest until we have delivered the strong safe and prosperous America.”

He fended off a challenge from Kamala Harris, who was looking to flip the state and expand her pathways to 270 electoral votes.

Despite reaching a little over 71% of voter turnout for the Primary Election in Duval County, the Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland said he was disappointed in the numbers.

This November voters will decide if they want to extend the half-cent sales tax and increase property taxes.

A strong across-the-board showing by Donald Trump helped propel the Republican former president to victory in Florida, once a preeminent swing state that has increasingly slipped out of Democrats’ grasp.

News4JAX brings you live up-to-the-minute results of the General Election, with live reports and analysis. Hosted by Kent Justice and Joy Purdy.

Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion rights in Florida is expected to be decided Tuesday.

One of the most closely monitored races in Florida this election is the race for the U.S. Senate, in which former U.S. Rep Debbie Murcasel-Powell is challenging first-term Republican Senator Rick Scott.

Thousands of Duval County residents went out to cast their vote on Election Day.

Today is the day Floridians will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana or keep it illegal for personal use.

Jacksonville PorchFest Presented by Corner on Main is a free, family-friendly event held in Historic Springfield, a community just north of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he's getting testy about it.

There are six amendments on the ballot that Florida voters will decide on for the November election.

Live updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races

Live updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races

Results for Florida's statewide races, including president, U.S. Senate, and six proposed constitutional amendments

Results for U.S. House races for northeast Florida and southeast Georgia

Results for judicial merit retention races for the Florida Supreme Court, and Florida's 1st and 5th District Courts of Appeal

Results for Duval County races, including Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach