Experts say it’s worth checking your policy now — before a storm hits — and getting help from a trusted insurance agent or licensed professional if you’re unsure.

News4JAX sports reporter Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis from Jacksonville's preseason opener against the Steelers on Saturday night.

An 11-year-old Jacksonville baseball player led his team with a dominant performance to a championship at the National USSSA All-American Games in July.

Showers and storms have been mostly absent around Jacksonville this evening.

A former financial adviser could be going to jail for a decade after he was found guilty of committing several crimes against an elderly adult, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office said on Thursday.

Flood Advisory in effect through 5:15 PM

Authorities say a Florida woman posed as a licensed nurse and provided medical care to thousands of patients.

Florida's corrections agency and ICE updated an agreement on handling federal immigration detainees, but they did it more than a month after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ opened.

The Zen Lounge, founded by Zen Miller, is a unique wellness sanctuary in Jacksonville, Florida, offering a holistic approach to mind and body wellness. Specializing in mind/body structural integration, Zen Miller brings decades of expertise as a triple-licensed and nationally certified massage therapist, with advanced techniques tailored for both licensed massage therapists and estheticians. Learn more about Zen and The Zen Lounge via her social media or website!

With the peak of hurricane season approaching, Florida officials are issuing a stark warning to residents across Northeast Florida: prepare now, and evacuate when ordered and no second-guessing.

The reigning Miss United States, whose hometown is Lake City, has filed a report with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, accusing her ex-boyfriend, a central Florida Republican congressman, of threatening to release intimate videos and private images of her after she ended their romantic relationship.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Thursday that over $44 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during July, with about $3 million of that being returned to Jacksonville residents.

In this episode, host Kent Justice sits down with two local tech leaders: Summer Vyne, CEO of Anuvision Technologies, and Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics. They discuss the upcoming Jax Tech Fest, a week-long event showcasing innovation across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, featuring seminars, panel discussions, and the exciting Jacksonville Venture Competition with a $1 million prize.

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Thursday he is setting up a select committee to look into redrawing congressional districts, as Republicans seek to keep control of Congress in 2026.

As Florida enters peak mosquito season, University of Florida experts are setting the record straight on a common summertime belief: plants like citronella and lavender won’t keep mosquitoes away just by growing in your yard.

Mayor Donna Deegan spoke to the media after the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) arrived in Jacksonville to audit the city for what the agency calls “excessive government spending.”

With students heading back to school, it’s a good time to remind drivers about Florida’s updated hands-free law.

A Florida man was taken to jail recently after he pointed a green laser at a helicopter belonging to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office as it was conducting a security check, the agency said on social media.

Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are locked in as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, but it seems like that won’t stop the organization from taking some time away from the football field in the name of giving back to the community.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rahman Johnson, chairman of the city’s Value Adjustment Board, is set to make a “special” announcement about fee reform on Wednesday morning.

Senator Rick Scott will join state, local, and emergency management officials in Jacksonville on Wednesday for a press conference urging Floridians to stay prepared with Hurricane Season underway.

A new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school.

A federal judge heard arguments about an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”.

The Duval County School Board has voted to ask the city of Jacksonville to amend its charter, paving the way for the board to hire its own legal counsel—independent from the city’s Office of General Counsel. The move passed by a 5-2 vote.

Dozens of people have gathered for a funeral service for wrestler Hulk Hogan, who died last month at 71.

Our locally produced wrestling show Going Ringside will debut on CW 17 right before NXT on Sept. 23.

Florida is now one of six states moving to ban sugary junk food items from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) benefits starting next year.

Three members of the St. Johns County Airport Authority Board have resigned from their positions after being accused of violating Sunshine Law on multiple occasions, a board member confirmed with News4JAX on Tuesday.

Public health officials in Florida are reporting 21 cases of campylobacter and E.

Florida drivers should soon see some relief on their car insurance bills, as recent legislative reforms appear to be driving rates down.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Johns County School District are teaming up to educate students about e-bike safety.

Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen showcases their summer menu

Florida’s attorney general is suing several online pornography websites, saying they are violating a new state law that requires age verification before accessing adult content. That law, HB 3, went into effect on Jan. 1, but it is still being contested in the courts.

Hours after Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia posted a letter to social media claiming that some local governments are “trying to place ‘conditions’ and restrictions” on DOGE auditors, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has responded, insisting that it’s a misrepresentation of her office’s intentions.

A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing who has legal authority at “Alligator Alcatraz,” an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.

After two Jacksonville homes caught fire within minutes of each other following lightning strikes, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department explained how a tool could protect homes during Florida’s storm season.

The median home-sale price fell by 3.1% in Jacksonville last week, according to a new report from Redfin.

The My Safe Florida Home program opened for applications Monday morning, and millions of dollars are up for grabs to help homeowners make improvements that can lower their insurance premiums and protect against storms.

A new report from a structural engineering firm sheds light on the likely cause of a gangway collapse at Fernandina Harbor Marina during the Fourth of July fireworks celebration.

Senate Bill 1070, also known as the “Second Chance Act,” requires at least one electrocardiogram, also known as an “EKG,” in addition to the already required physical for any Florida student attempting to participate in high school sports.

Starting this school year, elementary and middle school students face a statewide ban on cell phone use during the entire school day, while select high schools will pilot a similar policy to reduce distractions and improve learning.

Round three of the Florida Man Games has found a new home in Bradenton after spending its first two years in St. Johns County,

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is launching an investigation into the City of Jacksonville’s property tax collections, citing a 57% increase since 2020.

As Florida enters the heart of hurricane season, residents are getting a financial break on the essentials they need to stay safe. A new, permanent sales tax exemption on key hurricane supplies has replaced the state’s traditional short-term sales tax holidays.

A long-buried investigative report is shedding new light on years of missed warning signs involving a former teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

Chris Hand, a government law attorney and government efficiency expert, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss what the Florida DOGE team is looking for and whether the governor expects to find any inefficiency or impropriety.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Orlando on Friday.

Advocates for charter schools say they provide more options and flexibility for families. Meanwhile, supporters of public schools worry about the lack of accountability for charter schools.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called for flags at multiple buildings throughout the state to be flown at half-staff to honor Hulk Hogan, someone the governor referred to as a “true Floridian through and through.”

Florida's coaching staff opens up fall camp with insights on DJ Lagway's injury status, offensive evolution, and defensive momentum.

A 5-month-old boy died after being attacked by a 130-pound dog in a home near Ormond Beach late Wednesday, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Jasmine Mason, development assistant at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville and former victim advocate, knows the harsh realities of human trafficking. For three years, she answered crisis calls, provided resources, and stood beside survivors during their darkest moments.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning to praise the state’s education achievements, while heavily criticizing teachers’ unions.

Three executions are scheduled within the next month in Florida, including one on Thursday night.

Each week in August, Goodwill is offering certain items at 40% off. Goodwill is also offering 50% off on all books and media to customers who are a part of the store’s free loyalty program between Aug. 8-10.

A recently filed lawsuit by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier claims that a Jacksonville-based company engaged in deceptive and unfair business practices related to the sale of hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, and swim spas.

When families separate, children often get caught in the emotional crossfire—and Episode 2 of the sponsored podcast Split Happens is here to change that.

President Donald Trump says Jeffrey Epstein “stole” young women who worked at Mar-a-Lago, including Virginia Giuffre, one of the disgraced financier's most well-known accusers.

Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to hot weather in the summertime.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the H-1B visa program during a news conference on Monday, criticizing how certain tech companies lay off American workers only to replace them with H-1B visa holders.

With an Extreme Heat Warning in effect and heat index values climbing between 103 and 113 degrees, outdoor crews across Jacksonville are doing everything they can to stay safe—and stay on the job.

The 2026 Fiscal Year begins on Oct. 1, and as the deadline approaches for Florida counties to submit their final budget proposals, St. Johns County has already started its process by presenting a $1.272 billion budget.

National nonprofit K9s United and Florida U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean introduced federal legislation aimed at protecting law enforcement K-9s.

Lawyers seeking a temporary restraining order against an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades say that “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees have been barred from meeting attorneys.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a permanent back-to-school sales tax holiday that he said will benefit families statewide starting this August.

Jacksonville faces extreme heat as The Weather Authority issues warnings. Find out what temperatures to expect, how to stay safe, and when rain relief is forecast.

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the southeastern United States.

A man was found shot to death in Bradford County on Friday.

Twenty-eight men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and nine other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the rest of 2025.

Four adults were accused of extreme child abuse, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say an employee of Chuck E. Cheese was arrested at one of the chain's Florida restaurants while wearing the furry mask of the family restaurant's mascot mouse.

Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has finished 1 1/2 days of interviews with Justice Department officials.

The main reason is to have your grill cleaned is to have a safe, healthy and clean grill.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz began in the past few days.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Friday morning at the immigration center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” in the Florida Everglades.

The world’s tallest teenager is trying his hand at football.

Desmond Watson’s quest to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get a late start.

A 27-year-old woman was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after an alligator bit her and briefly pulled her under water during a boat outing in Martin County, according to the county’s sheriff’s office.

A lithium laptop battery exploded and sparked a massive blaze that ravaged a Southside Estates home, leaving a disabled veteran and his family displaced.

Hot weather continues to permeate the Jacksonville area, and while we’ve been telling residents how to stay safe and cool, some professions, like firefighting, make it a little more difficult to accomplish.

Just three minutes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis began to speak at a news conference in Bradenton Thursday afternoon, a protestor interrupted him to go on an expletive-laden tirade over “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Bradenton Thursday afternoon alongside Florida Department of Financial Services Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.

News4JAX’s meteorologist breaks down what to expect at 501 Riverside, with a quick look at Jacksonville’s latest thunderstorm risks and some Florida weather insights.

Nearly half of Florida Republicans now believe the state’s top priority should be housing-related issues, according to a poll released Thursday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab.

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who had been fired by President Donald Trump and then reinstated by a federal judge.

After calling his client’s experience a “21st century Rosa Parks moment,” civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is calling the lack of contact between Florida’s state prosecutors and his client, Will McNeil Jr., a “problem.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville to highlight the state’s funding for cancer research and treatment.

R.V. Daniels consolidated into R.L. Brown at the end of last school year. The principal shares how they're preparing for the new school year, and a community member shares the emotional impact of losing a neighborhood school.

Florida’s top emergency official asked a federal judge on Monday to resist a request by environmentalists to halt an immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the middle of the Florida Everglades because their lawsuit was filed in the wrong jurisdiction.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce the rollout of what he called “DOGE efforts” to review local governments across the state.

Jimmy Buffett's widow, Jane Buffett, has asked a Florida judge to remove her late husband's financial adviser, Richard Mozenter, as cotrustee of his $275 million estate.

The City of Jacksonville’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year has drawn attention from many, including government law attorney Chris Hand, who shared his insights on surprising elements in the $2 billion spending plan.

We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” But can what you eat really fix chronic diseases like high blood pressure and depression?

Jacksonville is dealing with a week of extreme heat, with feels like temperatures expected to soar between 105 and 110 degrees. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to ramp up, and The Weather Authority is closely monitoring a potential tropical system.

Low chance for rain Sunday, Scattered Storms Monday

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation enhancing mental health care and addiction recovery by setting stricter treatment guidelines and expanding access to resources.

Saturday’s 99°F was the hottest day of 2025, so far. Today, we are likely to close in on, if not surpass, that hot high. For the record, the record high for July 20 is 103°F, from 2000. Some spots across our region could see triple-digit temperatures Sunday afternoon.

A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatcher lost her job after an employee discovered two deceased dogs in her former apartment, leading to her arrest on animal cruelty charges.

Heat Advisories