A motorcycle crash with an alligator sounds like something out of a movie, but it really happened in Central Florida, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG reported.

Florida had 685 “reportable” boating accidents in 2024, up from 659 in 2023, according to a new state report.

Nearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will clear the way for lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan Tuesday.

After several local crashes, St. Johns County commissioners will revisit a proposed e-bike safety ordinance during their meeting Tuesday.

The announcement has garnered positive reactions from some local leaders and comes amid discussions about potentially relocating NASA’s headquarters to Florida.

News4JAX meteorologist Richard Nunn says Jacksonville is in for a shift from scattered showers to widespread rain this week, with a slight chance for tropical development and rising rain totals by Thursday.

University boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.

A Florida deputy resigned after being arrested and accused of driving a motorcycle on Interstate 4 with a fake tag on Saturday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The only times that Sergei Bobrovsky spent any time really reflecting on winning the Stanley Cup were the obvious moments.

As a massive plume of Saharan dust makes its way from Africa and across the Atlantic, it could impact Florida in multiple ways.

Oklahoma City’s Mark Daigneault has the best record of any coach in the NBA this season.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Sarasota Monday morning.

Florida coach Paul Maurice keeps the day-to-day routine simple.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management held a press conference, urging Floridians to make their final preparations before hurricane season starts on June 1.

Overnight storms moved south through Jacksonville, bringing a cool-down with highs in the 80s before the 90s are expected to return. The Weather Authority details what to expect before summer heats up again.

On June 2nd, the City of St Augustine and Flagship Towing are removing nine derelict vessels from local waterways including Salt Run and the Matanzas River.

Storms tonight, Sunny skies this weekend

A social media post made by the Jacksonville City Council president on Thursday sparked questions about police enforcement of local and state immigration laws in the city.

The Atlantic Hurricane season begins on June 1, and NOAA forecasted an above-normal season.

An Ocala landscaper died Thursday afternoon when a tree fell on him while strong storms moved through the area, according to the Ocala Police Department (OPD).

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Friday in Jupiter.

This playoff run has felt different for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

Jacksonville native and rapper Young Cash is celebrating more than just his birthday this year.

Duval County Schools is in the early stages of changing its equity policy, causing concern for some parents.

News4JAX is helping you get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season-- from getting your home ready to making sure your family can weather a storm, to showing you how our meteorologists conduct their storm tracking, all to help keep you informed

According to data by the United States Postal Service, Florida ranked eighth nationally in dog bite incidents on mail carriers in 2024.

A new public health report by Human Impact Partners and Manufactured Housing Action paints a disturbing picture, accusing one of the nation’s largest mobile home park owners of transforming affordable communities into hazardous ones.

Even the most friendly neighbors can have questions about the spaces where their lives overlap. Consider the trees near your property line.

In order to help Floridians prepare for the hurricane season, Farm Share is partnering with Global Empowerment mission to distribute hurricane supplies at nine locations across Florida on June 7 at 9 a.m.

A man connected to a 2020 quadruple shooting in Arlington that left two people dead was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday.

If you’re seeking a hands-on, high-impact career with nationwide demand, mark your calendar for the Electrical Lineworker Showcase at Tulsa Welding School – Jacksonville campus on Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill on Thursday that sought to expand lawsuits by some people pursuing medical-malpractice claims involving the deaths of family members.

Experts say bear mating season typically starts in May and ends in July, so that’s the time when they’re out and about, meaning people need to be on alert right now when their anywhere near a wooded area.

This annual initiative remains in question as the state is still three weeks behind in finalizing its budget, putting it in limbo.

News4JAX meteorologist Richard Nunn tracks severe thunderstorms and high heat in Jacksonville, with a potential cool down and lower rain chances expected over the weekend. See the latest on what to expect and when to plan your outdoor activities.

With another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, Florida is preparing for the possibility that the federal government will not respond like it has in the past.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Palm Beach County on Wednesday morning.

Three people were arrested Tuesday night after “disrupting the proceedings” at a City Council meeting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A growing number of Americans are packing up and moving, and Jacksonville is landing on many of their shortlists.

Recently published data by a prominent real estate website reveals further proof that Florida’s housing market is shifting in buyers’ favor. According to Realtor.com, the Sunshine State had the second-largest percentage (25%) of home price reductions in April, a signal that sellers aren’t receiving much traction on their dream asking price in a changing market.

The Jimmy Buffett-inspired, island-themed celebration will include tours of the facility, opportunities to meet with staff and physicians, and informational sessions about ArchWell Health’s services and community offerings.

Save the dates for two upcoming license-free fishing weekends hosted by the FWC, a perfect opportunity to try fishing with your friends and family!

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon in Apopka.

A Florida fisherman was sentenced to 30 days in jail last week after he was convicted of poisoning dolphins with an unlawfully used pesticide and killing dolphins with a gun, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Eleven people were injured, including two children, in an apparent boat explosion at a yacht club in Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

A massive loggerhead sea turtle hit by a boat off Florida’s Atlantic coast arrived at a turtle hospital needing medical care, but at 302 pounds, Pennywise was too large to fit their equipment.

Florida has passed a new law requiring school districts to provide bus transportation for students who live in areas considered too dangerous to walk or bike. The change comes after years of crashes and safety concerns near Liberty Pines Academy and other communities across the state.

The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals.

An Atlantic Beach woman has become the latest person in Florida to be arrested under the state’s Drug-Induced Homicide Law.

Florida Department of Forestry crews were working to contain a brush fire Monday afternoon in Alachua County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A 42-year-old man recently released from jail was bitten by an alligator before being shot and killed by Polk County deputies after charging at them with a pair of garden shears, according to the sheriff.

Florida’s fluoride ban in public drinking water is set to go into effect on July 1. However, not much will change locally.

Data shows drowning is still the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 nationwide.

Frederik Andersen returned to the net and stopped 20 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Logan Stankoven got the only goal Carolina needed and the Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference finals game in nearly 20 years by beating the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Monday night to stave off elimination.

Hundreds of flags have been placed all around Memorial Park in Riverside.

A fundraiser was held Saturday for a 12-year-old boy who is battling advanced-stage liver disease and needs a liver and bone marrow transplant.

No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.

Memorial Day weekend will mark a year since a man visiting Ginnie Springs Park died from his injuries in one of two shootings that occurred at the park.

After Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Thursday that bans major development projects within state park boundaries, environmental advocates hailed the new legislation a major victory for conservation.

Almost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have been put on leave by Disney after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip them of legal protections.

An emergency public meeting to discuss who would lead the town of Marineland — the smallest town in Florida with a population of 9, according to the most recent census — turned ugly Wednesday with multiple attorneys, members of the public and the new mayor attacking each other.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will speak in Kissimmee on Friday at the Florida Parent Educators Association’s Annual Homeschool Convention.

Some of the highlighted bills among the 17 he signed on Thursday include preserving state parks and cracking down on fentanyl distribution to minors.

The Carolina Hurricanes have found themselves in the same dire position in the conference-final rematch against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

Sam Bennett scored one of his two goals in Florida’s three-goal first period, Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves and the Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.

The 23-year-old is the reigning Miss Gainesville, a future healthcare leader, and just earned her Master’s in Health Administration at the University of Florida.

After a public outcry last year about a Department of Environmental Protection proposal, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill designed to prevent construction of golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities in state parks.

Jacksonville is getting a brief, comfortable break in humidity before heat and sticky air return for Memorial Day weekend. See what to expect from the Weather Authority’s latest forecast.

It would be tough to top the month Florida coach Todd Golden has enjoyed since winning the national championship.

A new University of Florida study shows how drones can do more than just take aerial pictures and videos—they can help farmers grow better hemp by seeing the health of their crops with some artificial intelligence assistance.

A new line dance group seeking to connect the community

With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching AAA is gearing up to help more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide, but it’ also taking steps to prevent driving tragedies.

A former Florida Republican congressional candidate accused of stalking and plotting to have his primary opponent murdered by a purported foreign hit squad has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.

President Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.

Scientists confirm that two of the world’s most destructive invasive termite species are not only spreading in the United States but also hybridizing – the process of two different species crossbreeding to produce a hybrid.

A federal judge in Florida has rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — at least for now.

The "Pam Rock Act" is officially a Florida law that will protect against dog attacks.

Amid support from hunters and warnings of a “slaughter” from animal-rights advocates, state wildlife officials Wednesday moved forward with Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade.

A controversial land swap proposal for a portion of the Guana Preserve remains shrouded in mystery, even after the proposal was pulled.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Wednesday afternoon during a news conference in Winter Haven.

Jacksonville residents will soon be able to cool off from the continuing heat wave in one of the city’s 31 community pools.

Some studies have shown that children with autism are more at risk of drowning.

More than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.

The U.S. Census Bureau last week released 2024 population estimates for cities and towns across the country.

Records related to a state House probe of a nonprofit linked to First Prosecutors have opened an investigation related to the Hope Florida Foundation, the nonprofit behind the welfare program that has been touted as the signature achievement of first lady Casey DeSantis.

Former Arkansas standout Boogie Fland, widely considered the top guard in the transfer portal, has chosen to play for defending national champion Florida.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is collaborating with the state of Florida to help solve cold cases.

State Representative Kim Kendall, a Republican from St. Augustine, is set to hold a news conference Tuesday near Guana Preserve in St. Johns County alongside other county leaders.

Campers from across the country travel to Diamond D Ranch each summer to spend a full week immersed in ranch life—riding horses, learning horsemanship, and building confidence in a safe, faith-filled environment.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference alongside First Lady Casey DeSantis in Tampa Tuesday morning.

While some platforms are censoring the word suicide because of the stigma it carries, families of those who have taken their own lives are left to deal with the aftermath -- and some want suicide to be talked about more, not less.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is considering a land swap of 3,000 acres of private land in exchange for 600 acres of the Guana River Wildlife Management area in St. Johns County.

Susie Wiles, President Donald J. Trump’s chief of staff, blasted a controversial and fast-tracked proposal backed by Florida regulators that would trade 600 acres of sensitive and prized public land in St. Johns County to a private developer, calling the proposed swap “outrageous” and a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” in a statement to The Tributary on Sunday.

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are playing for the Stanley Cup again.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Panama City.

Nearly seven months after an off-duty corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed, the man suspected of pulling the trigger has been extradited to Florida following a lengthy stay in North Carolina, where he was arrested.

Florida’s newest U.S. Senator, Ashley Moody, spoke on This Week in Jacksonville about her transition to Capitol Hill and her legislative priorities.

Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, the Ritz Theater & Museum and the City of Jacksonville hosted the fifth annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration at Lift Ev’re Voice and Sing Park on Saturday.

Protestors in Riverside voiced their concerns about the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considering proposals for a potential black bear hunt starting later this year.

Two local Jewish Americans made their mark on politics before the turn of the 20th century.