The polls are now closed across Georgia in the runoff election to finish up the state’s 2026 primaries. Any race in the May 19 primary in which no candidate got more than 50 percent of the vote required a runoff.

Are you financially stressed? A new study by Coinfully.com, which analyzed Google searches tied to money worries, found Florida and Georgia rank among the top states where people are searching for help.

Rep. Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia.

Georgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff elections in several key primary midterm races, including senator and governor.

Republican divisions are on full display in the closing hours of primary runoffs for U.S. Senate and governor.

Afternoon storms and gusty winds expected through Wednesday

Georgia Republicans return to the polls Tuesday to pick nominees for U.S. Senate and governor in a state primary runoff election.

Florida Gators host Jalen Brewster, Easton Royal, and Raheem Floyd on official visits as Kennedee Jackson flips to Georgia.

In the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.

Brunswick police say an arrest has been made after investigators looked into an online social media threat tied to an upcoming public event. The Brunswick Police Department said it received information about the threat on June 9, 2026, and detectives immediately began.

A large law enforcement response shut down part of Main Street for hours on Wednesday. For hours, it was unclear what happened, and rumors swirled, but on Thursday afternoon, officials provided some clarity.

Storms bring temporary relief as heat and humidity are set to surge

Georgia voters will soon return to the polls for a runoff election to cap off what has been a heated primary season.

A national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase.

Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor.

Drivers in Georgia could see a noticeable jump in gas prices starting today after the state’s gas tax was reinstated following a suspension that lasted more than two months.

Four-star OT Kennedee Jackson picks Florida over Georgia. Breaking down how Sumrall and Trautwein landed the Gators' best O-line class yet.

Democratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."

Rounds 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.

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself from a case involving Georgia election records.

Florida lands 4-star linebacker Ja'Bios Smith out of Georgia as first 2027 LB commit; how Sumrall and Gasparato closed.

Georgia voters will soon return to the polls for a runoff election to cap off what has been a heated primary season.

A 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.

Our region should brace for a stormy, humid stretch of weather, starting this afternoon and lasting into early next week.

Nice evening as temperatures drop into the low 80s/upper 70s after sunset at 8:18.

Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested last week in Georgia for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.

President Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate.

Temperatures to stay above average heading into the weekend

Although there are venomous snakes in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, their bites would rarely kill someone. However, there are some things you should never do that could make a snake bite much worse.

Republican Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley have advanced to a June 16 runoff to see who will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Georgians 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 voters are set to settle nominees for three high profile races.

Rep. 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.

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill.

Two men from Brunswick will spend the rest of their lives behind bars after they were convicted of killing a 35-year-old Brunswick man in what prosecutors described as a retaliation ambush shooting in 2024.

Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.

Georgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the primary election in what is shaping up to be a hotly contested midterm election in the Peach State.

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited South Georgia on Friday to survey damage from the Highway 82 wildfires and meet with business owners and local officials as the federal government considers disaster assistance for the region.

Election results for local races in Glynn County in Georgia's 2026 primary

Election results for local races in Camden & Ware County in Georgia's 2026 primary

Election results for local races in Brantley, Charlton & Pierce Counties in Georgia's 2026 primary

Results for statewide Republican & Democratic party questions in Georgia's 2026 primary

Statewide & multi-county election results in Georgia's 2026 primary

Republican senators in Louisiana have advanced a plan to eliminate one of two majority-Black U.S. House districts for this year's elections.

Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack.

Early voting in Georgia is underway, and it is drawing a record number of people filing early and absentee ballots in advance of Georgia’s May 19 primary.

What started as a mother’s vision to support her daughter has grown into a community gathering space in southeast Georgia.

Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief has shifted from supporting firefighters to helping homeowners recover from the Highway 82 Fire. At Southside Baptist Church, volunteers take applications and connect residents to recovery resources.

As conditions improved in Brantley County, Georgia, with the Highway 82 wildfire now 90% contained, some residents who evacuated for days are beginning to return home — finding a stark mix of devastation and relief.

Thunderstorms and showers bring heavy rain threat through Monday

Gov. Brian Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced Wednesday that certain federal and state tax return and payment deadlines have been extended for taxpayers affected by the Georgia Highway 82 and Pineland Road wildfires in Clinch, Echols and Brantley counties.

Brantley County leaders say they’re shifting into recovery from the Highway 82 Fire, launching a one-stop website, waiving RV-related fees, and routing donations through Brantley County Family Connection.

Mother’s Day weekend to bring rain totals up to 1.25 inches in SE Georgia

Neighbors and community volunteers coordinated to surprise "Lucky" Phillips with a camper so she can stay on her property as she rebuilds after the devastating Brantley County wildfires. They put it right where her home once stood.

The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Highway 32 has reopened as the wildfire that devastated the county remains 85% contained.

A traffic stop in Camden County for an expired registration ended up leading to the arrest of a man with a murder warrant out of Washington, D.C., deputies said.

Some people who live on Borrell Boulevard in St. Marys, Georgia are growing frustrated over a small bridge in their neighborhood that has remained closed for years after being deemed unsafe.

The Justice Department is seeking the names of every person who worked in the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold Donald Trump has accused of widespread voter fraud he falsely says cost him victory against Joe Biden in the state that year.

It may be years before some families in Brantley County return to normal. For some, that day may never come. But two weeks after schools closed because of wildfires, students got the chance to go back — and one 9-year-old had a message for everyone around her.

Kingsland leaders are considering a 90-day suspension of the city’s new data center ordinance for further review and public input, after removing two agenda items tied to potential projects.

Jacksonville’s 125th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1901 is renewing focus on how fast a blaze can spread in hot and dry weather — the same recipe behind recent wildfires burning in Southeast Georgia.

A stretch of quiet weather is moving into southeast Georgia and northeast Florida following the passage of a cold front Saturday. You expect cooler temperatures, clear skies and drier conditions throughout the day.

All mandatory evacuations have been lifted, and containment of the fire is now at 64%, according to Karen Miranda-Gleason, a public information officer with the Southern Area Incident Management Team.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet.

Volunteer firefighters in Waynesville are pumping water from a private pond to fill tankers battling the Highway 82 Fire. One volunteer says it’s personal: “This is my home.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that an expanded season for Atlantic Red Snapper in Florida has been approved and will go into effect May 22.

Shawn Langdon broke the NHRA speed record by reaching 345.00 mph in a Top Fuel qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

Ten days into a devastating wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in Brantley County, things are slowly but surely opening back up as residents shift into recovery mode.

Severe weather window expected from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday

As Brantley County continues to deal with the aftermath of devastating wildfires, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers targeting the community and posing as law enforcement.

Brantley County residents are praying for rain as crews battle the Highway 82 Fire. Families describe evacuations, loss and uncertainty. The sheriff’s office shared aerial video of rainfall, calling it answered prayer.

Saturday storms to be followed by cooler, breezy conditions Sunday

Paramedic Brandon Lynn was at work on April 21 when a wildfire ripped through his Brantley County community, changing his life in a matter of seconds.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday it has begun using Immediate Needs Funding after its Disaster Relief Fund fell below the $3 billion threshold, limiting the agency to support only lifesaving and life-sustaining disaster work while Congress remains without a full appropriation.

Ten days into a devastating wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in Brantley County, things are slowly but surely opening back up as residents shift into recovery mode.

The FBI says a body found in Coastal Georgia is confirmed to be missing truck driver Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, who disappeared while transporting vehicles.

While firefighters work to contain the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, a church in Nahunta is making sure the people on the front lines have everything they need to keep going.

Brushy Creek Road families return as the Highway 82 Fire burns in Brantley County. Some homes survived while neighbors lost everything. Residents describe frantic escapes, lingering smoke, sleepless nights, and community support.

As the county shifts into recovery mode amid devastating wildfires, Brantley County Schools will remain closed through Friday for students, and meals will be passed out again on Wednesday.

Brantley County is beginning to shift from response to recovery after days of devastation from the wildfire, but officials warn that while fire crews are making progress, the danger is not over.

Some Brantley County residents finally made it home Tuesday after evacuation orders were lifted for the Highway 110 West area — but for many, the relief came wrapped in heartbreak.

Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts.

The humidity has been critically low over the past few days, generally below 30%. What exactly is relative humidity, and how does it impact how a fire spreads?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said that rumors that it stopped aid and pulled firefighters from the Georgia wildfires are false.

After days of evacuating, waiting and watching the smoke, some Brantley County residents are finally returning home—uncertain of what they’ll find, but grateful for what remains.

Florida State University business analyst Wayne Hochwarter joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's episode of Politics & Power to discuss whether tariffs should be adjusted to shield small importers; what short‑term relief (tax credits, grants, fuel support) would help Main Street; and how state budgets should adapt to tourism and construction slowdowns.

As community members across the Southeast rally to help families affected by the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, officials have acknowledged concerns about possible scams popping up.

Some families in Brantley County are finally learning what’s left of their homes after officials adjusted road closures and evacuation orders on Monday to allow some residents to return to their properties.

Families affected by the wildfires in Georgia should contact their insurance company as soon as possible and thoroughly document damage, public adjusters say.

The Red Cross, neighbors and church and community volunteers have rallied at shelters and relief centers to support hundreds of residents displaced by the Highway 82 wildfire that has prompted expanded evacuations in Brantley and Glynn counties.

Residents evacuated since Tuesday described the shock of fleeing the Highway 82 fire as the evacuation zones expanded and more families were forced from their homes.

Patchy fog and smoke linger overnight with warming trend ahead

Sean Way, owner of Sunsera Insurance Agency in Jacksonville, joined us on The Morning Show with important information for homeowners about protecting their property amid ongoing wildfires.

Brantley County Schools will remain closed Monday and Tuesday, but safety and recovery teams are organizing food, medical, and supply services for Brantley County Schools families.

Conditions over the weekend were not ideal for containment due to the lower humidity, dry ground and the breeze.

Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes.

After overwhelming support poured in from local communities and surrounding areas, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations again. The department briefly paused donations to coordinate distribution for first responders battling the Highway 82 wildfire.

Smoke from the Brantley County wildfires drifted into neighboring Glynn County, prompting air-quality concerns as voluntary evacuations continued and a local state of emergency remained in effect.

As the Highway 82 Fire burns through Brantley County, local volunteers and organizations have set up multiple donation centers, including one outside Brantley County Family Connection, to support residents displaced by the disaster.

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.