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State attorney says JEA board did not violate Florida’s Sunshine Law
Read full article: State attorney says JEA board did not violate Florida’s Sunshine LawJacksonville’s state attorney said there’s no evidence that members of the JEA violated Florida’s “Sunshine Law” with discussions surrounding the resignation and replacement of former CEO Jay Stowe.
Man dies after being struck by off-duty JSO officer’s vehicle in New Town neighborhood
Read full article: Man dies after being struck by off-duty JSO officer’s vehicle in New Town neighborhoodA man in his mid-40s died after being struck by an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer’s vehicle on his way to work in the New Town neighborhood on Saturday morning.
Tragedy in Wisconsin sparks conversation about school safety
Read full article: Tragedy in Wisconsin sparks conversation about school safetySchool shootings have become an all-too-common occurrence in the news, and the tragedy earlier this week in Wisconsin has brought deep sorrow to another community.
‘It’s just amazing, it’s breathtaking’: Once unhoused, Jacksonville man marks first Christmas in new home
Read full article: ‘It’s just amazing, it’s breathtaking’: Once unhoused, Jacksonville man marks first Christmas in new homeAt 57 years old, Tony Felk’s life is starting to bloom, much like the flowers outside his new Westside apartment.
Police want to identify Jacksonville man accused in Amazon truck theft
Read full article: Police want to identify Jacksonville man accused in Amazon truck theftJacksonville police are looking to identify a man accused of stealing an Amazon truck nearly two weeks ago, leaving it with no packages inside.
22-year-old sanitation worker killed after being run over by garbage truck on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: 22-year-old sanitation worker killed after being run over by garbage truck on Jacksonville’s WestsideA sanitation worker was killed Friday afternoon when a garbage truck struck him while backing up on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Surging Sunshine State: Florida’s population tops 23.3M, growing faster than almost any other state
Read full article: Surging Sunshine State: Florida’s population tops 23.3M, growing faster than almost any other stateFlorida’s growth reflected two key issues in the Census Bureau data: international migration and population increases in the South.
‘I’ve had enough’: Die-hard Jags fan raises nearly $2,000 for billboard asking team to fire GM Trent Baalke
Read full article: ‘I’ve had enough’: Die-hard Jags fan raises nearly $2,000 for billboard asking team to fire GM Trent BaalkeIt's been a frustrating season for the Jaguars, but it's been equally as frustrating for the fans to watch. A die-hard fan says he's organizing a GoFundMe to place a billboard in Jacksonville asking the team to end the fanbase's frustrations by firing general manager Trent Baalke.
A Northside woman found a man wanted by police hiding in her kitchen. How JSO tracked down the suspect
Read full article: A Northside woman found a man wanted by police hiding in her kitchen. How JSO tracked down the suspectThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 39-year-old Michael Summers was wanted for stealing a car, and according to an eyewitness, was in search of a place to hide.
‘I know who murdered my son’: Jacksonville mother seeks community’s help in solving son’s 2017 murder
Read full article: ‘I know who murdered my son’: Jacksonville mother seeks community’s help in solving son’s 2017 murderLatasha Hobbs has endured almost 3,000 days without her son, Maurice Hobbs, who was tragically killed in 2017 in the Southside Estates.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How Jacksonville’s business landscape is steadily developing
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How Jacksonville’s business landscape is steadily developingIn this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice sits down with Tyler Mathews, the newly appointed CEO of England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM), a leading infrastructure and development consulting firm in Florida.
Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
Read full article: Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 millionImmigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents.
City unveils ‘hologram’ message from Mayor Deegan at Jacksonville airport
Read full article: City unveils ‘hologram’ message from Mayor Deegan at Jacksonville airportJacksonville will be one of the first cities in the U.S. to use an innovative platform that features an “incredibly lifelike” 3D “hologram” of the mayor.
Northwest Jacksonville park once used as dump site for incinerated trash ashes to receive revitalization
Read full article: Northwest Jacksonville park once used as dump site for incinerated trash ashes to receive revitalizationThe city of Jacksonville is rolling out plans to clean up Lonnie C. Miller Park in Northwest Jacksonville.
Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River a week after Mathews Bridge crash
Read full article: Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River a week after Mathews Bridge crashThe mother of a woman who was found dead in the St. Johns River a week after she was involved in a crash on the Mathews Bridge wants to know what happened to her daughter.
Missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River after Mathews Bridge crash: JSO
Read full article: Missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River after Mathews Bridge crash: JSOThe body of a 27-year-old woman who was reported missing on Dec. 8 after a crash on the Mathews Bridge was recovered from St. Johns River a week later, leading the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into her death.
Sen. Rick Scott explains support for government efficiency department
Read full article: Sen. Rick Scott explains support for government efficiency departmentIn a recent conversation on This Week in Jacksonville, Senator Rick Scott shared his thoughts on the idea of establishing a Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to identify areas where federal spending could be reduced.
St. Johns County man accused of stealing $659K from Jacksonville construction business where he worked
Read full article: St. Johns County man accused of stealing $659K from Jacksonville construction business where he workedA St. Johns County man was arrested by federal investigators on Tuesday and is accused of stealing nearly $700,000 from a Jacksonville construction company.
HabiJax breaks ground on homes for veterans just in time for the holidays
Read full article: HabiJax breaks ground on homes for veterans just in time for the holidaysJust a week before Christmas, the home-building process officially began for five homes that will soon be dedicated to veterans and military-connected families in Northwest Jacksonville.
Florida Theatre ranks #1 most attended venue in the region in 2024, according to Pollstar
Read full article: Florida Theatre ranks #1 most attended venue in the region in 2024, according to PollstarThe Florida Theatre was named the #1 Most Attended Venue in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia, according to 2024 statistics released by Pollstar, a leading concert industry publication.
Jacksonville preschoolers donate nearly 4,000 canned goods during annual Caring & Giving Food Drive
Read full article: Jacksonville preschoolers donate nearly 4,000 canned goods during annual Caring & Giving Food DriveStudents took part in the effort by earning money through household chores to purchase canned goods, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in helping others.
‘Manager’ of armed weed trafficking ring who lived ‘lavish lifestyle’ sentenced to 8 years, must forfeit $1.7M
Read full article: ‘Manager’ of armed weed trafficking ring who lived ‘lavish lifestyle’ sentenced to 8 years, must forfeit $1.7MA Jacksonville woman who federal investigators said was the manager and supervisor of an armed drug trafficking organization was sentenced to eight years in federal prison, according to the Department of Justice.
2 murders, 8 robberies connected to illegal gambling ring in Duval County
Read full article: 2 murders, 8 robberies connected to illegal gambling ring in Duval CountyIn a 32-page document filed through the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, multiple people are named as defendants in an alleged illegal gambling ring.
31-year-old motorcyclist dies in rear-end crash with SUV on I-95
Read full article: 31-year-old motorcyclist dies in rear-end crash with SUV on I-95A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after he ran into a stalled vehicle on Interstate 95 near Beaver Street, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
‘She’s incredibly strong': Woman who ended up in ICU after fending off intruder was saved by willpower, niece says
Read full article: ‘She’s incredibly strong': Woman who ended up in ICU after fending off intruder was saved by willpower, niece saysKaren Brown's niece Cheryl Preusler shared how her aunt is doing days after she was attacked in her home.
Multiple people accused in illegal gambling ring that spanned across 10 Jacksonville facilities
Read full article: Multiple people accused in illegal gambling ring that spanned across 10 Jacksonville facilitiesIn a 32-page document filed through the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, multiple people are named as defendants in an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Civil rights attorney questions if JSO officer had right to seize gun that fired, struck man’s leg during traffic stop
Read full article: Civil rights attorney questions if JSO officer had right to seize gun that fired, struck man’s leg during traffic stopA civil rights attorney is weighing in on an incident involving a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer that left a man with a bullet hole in his leg after the gun he was carrying fired while the officer tried to remove it from his waist.
JEA says clean energy usage experienced a more than 10% jump in just two years, but it hasn’t translated to lower bills
Read full article: JEA says clean energy usage experienced a more than 10% jump in just two years, but it hasn’t translated to lower billsThe utility company’s clean energy efforts rely heavily on two primary sources: nuclear power and solar energy. JEA spokesperson Karen McAllister says all customers are already benefiting from these cleaner sources of electricity.
Ponte Vedra Beach resident wins $1 million prize from scratch-off one week before Christmas
Read full article: Ponte Vedra Beach resident wins $1 million prize from scratch-off one week before ChristmasChristmas came early for a Ponte Vedra Beach resident who recently took home a million-dollar prize.
Surveillance footage shows Jacksonville middle school students saving custodian from choking
Read full article: Surveillance footage shows Jacksonville middle school students saving custodian from chokingTwo Jacksonville middle school students are being praised for their quick thinking that was all caught on camera.
Intercontinental Exchange to establish national headquarters of mortgage technology division in Jacksonville
Read full article: Intercontinental Exchange to establish national headquarters of mortgage technology division in JacksonvilleCity officials, JAXUSA Partnership and business leaders will announce Tuesday the details of a financial service company’s expansion in Jacksonville.
Jury recommends life sentence for Jacksonville man who paid to have wife killed, decides against death penalty
Read full article: Jury recommends life sentence for Jacksonville man who paid to have wife killed, decides against death penaltyA jury on Tuesday recommended that a Jacksonville man found guilty of first-degree murder in the plot to have his wife killed in 2019 spend the rest of his life in prison, deciding against the death penalty.
Jury recommends life sentence for Jacksonville man who plotted to have wife killed, decides against death penalty
Read full article: Jury recommends life sentence for Jacksonville man who plotted to have wife killed, decides against death penaltyA jury on Tuesday recommended that a Jacksonville man found guilty of first-degree murder in the plot to have his wife killed in 2019 spend the rest of his life in prison, deciding against the death penalty.
Northside restaurant to reopen Tuesday after crash causes significant damage
Read full article: Northside restaurant to reopen Tuesday after crash causes significant damageA Northside eatery will reopen its doors to customers Tuesday morning after a car that crashed into the business over the weekend caused significant damage.
School crossing guard arrested in hit-and-run crash that left man critically injured
Read full article: School crossing guard arrested in hit-and-run crash that left man critically injuredA school crossing guard was arrested after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into a Sunday morning hit-and-run crash in Northwest Jacksonville.
Legendary Atlanta rapper Jeezy making stop in Jacksonville for iconic Playlist Concert Series
Read full article: Legendary Atlanta rapper Jeezy making stop in Jacksonville for iconic Playlist Concert SeriesLegendary Atlanta rapper “Jeezy” is bringing his Playlist Concert Series to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Friday.
Family seeks help for severely injured 14-year-old that was thrown out of car in I-95 crash
Read full article: Family seeks help for severely injured 14-year-old that was thrown out of car in I-95 crashThe family of a 14-year-old who was critically injured in a rollover crash is looking for financial help in his journey to recovery.
Dune walkovers at Jacksonville Beach could be set for major renovations
Read full article: Dune walkovers at Jacksonville Beach could be set for major renovationsA major project that could impact every resident and visitor who steps foot on the sandy shores of Jacksonville Beach is on the city council agenda for Monday night.
Home Grown: Mayport students living in food desert learn how to grow their own food
Read full article: Home Grown: Mayport students living in food desert learn how to grow their own foodBEAM, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, partnered with the school to transform an overgrow space on the school’s campus into a garden filled with vegetable boxes.
‘Kindest heart of all’: Children of mother killed in plot orchestrated by their father testify in death sentence hearing
Read full article: ‘Kindest heart of all’: Children of mother killed in plot orchestrated by their father testify in death sentence hearingThe sentencing hearing will begin Monday morning for a Jacksonville man found guilty of first-degree murder in the plot to have his wife killed in 2019.
Vintage performances by Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers carry Jets past defenseless Jaguars 32-25
Read full article: Vintage performances by Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers carry Jets past defenseless Jaguars 32-25Davante Adams caught nine passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns all in the second half and the New York Jets rallied to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25 to end a four-game skid.
New record: Brian Thomas Jr. sets Jaguars rookie marks for yards, TDs
Read full article: New record: Brian Thomas Jr. sets Jaguars rookie marks for yards, TDsBrian Thomas Jr. capped his stellar first season with a pair of franchise records on Jacksonville’s opening drive of the game Sunday against the Jets.
Car crashes through restaurant, beauty salon in Northside Jacksonville
Read full article: Car crashes through restaurant, beauty salon in Northside JacksonvilleA car crashed through a restaurant and into a beauty salon on the Westside on early Sunday morning according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville Memory Gardens hosts national wreath-laying ceremony to honor the fallen who served the country
Read full article: Jacksonville Memory Gardens hosts national wreath-laying ceremony to honor the fallen who served the countryJacksonville Memory Gardens hosted its eighth annual Wreaths Across America Wreath-laying Ceremony to honor those who served the country on Saturday.
Hundreds receive toys, bikes at Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveaway
Read full article: Hundreds receive toys, bikes at Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveawayChildren and their families packed the Prime Osborn Center on Saturday for the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveaway.
Former Raines coach, champion with Miami Northwestern talks respect for both schools ahead of state title game
Read full article: Former Raines coach, champion with Miami Northwestern talks respect for both schools ahead of state title gameArchie Gallon won a championship with the Bulls as a player, and coached in several capacities for Vikings for 30 years. So he has some loyalty to both teams.
Is it a drone? Is it a plane? What’s that mysterious thing in the sky? An aviation expert breaks down the possibilities.
Read full article: Is it a drone? Is it a plane? What’s that mysterious thing in the sky? An aviation expert breaks down the possibilities.The Mysterious drone sightings in New York and New Jersey have landed in Jacksonville after a teen spotted a questionable aircraft in the sky.
Gun unexpectedly fires while JSO officer tries to remove it from man’s waist during traffic stop, police say
Read full article: Gun unexpectedly fires while JSO officer tries to remove it from man’s waist during traffic stop, police sayA man was shot in the leg during a traffic stop Friday night after his gun unexpectedly fired while a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer was trying to remove it.
Here’s how, where to watch the Raines vs Miami Northwestern Class 3A State Championship on Saturday
Read full article: Here’s how, where to watch the Raines vs Miami Northwestern Class 3A State Championship on SaturdayThe Raines Vikings are heading to Miami to face Miami Northwestern Bulls in the Class 3A state championship game on Saturday night.
Family of woman killed while trying to stop shoplifters says everything she accomplished was ‘through sheer grit’
Read full article: Family of woman killed while trying to stop shoplifters says everything she accomplished was ‘through sheer grit’The family identified the victim as Ilson Miriam Kim, 64, the Beauty Max beauty supply store owner.
Youth of the Year Nico Flowers will open game day with the first DUUUVALLLL
Read full article: Youth of the Year Nico Flowers will open game day with the first DUUUVALLLLNico Flowers, a proud member of Jacksonville's Edward H. White Boys & Girls Club, has been named the 2024-25 National Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This prestigious honor recognizes Nico’s exceptional leadership, community service, and academic excellence. His journey began at the local level and progressed through state and regional competitions, culminating in a crowning moment announced by Denzel Washington.
Lil Duval surprises students, staff during pep rally at Raines High School ahead of Saturday’s state title game
Read full article: Lil Duval surprises students, staff during pep rally at Raines High School ahead of Saturday’s state title gameDuring a pep rally Thursday at Raines High School, Lil Duval, a Jacksonville comedian and recording artist with a huge online following, surprised students and staff ahead of the 3A state title game in Miami against Miami Northwestern on Saturday.
UF Board of Trustees unanimously approves LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in Jacksonville
Read full article: UF Board of Trustees unanimously approves LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in JacksonvilleThe University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla
Jacksonville director’s thriller based on Florida serial killer hits theaters
Read full article: Jacksonville director’s thriller based on Florida serial killer hits theatersA chilling true-crime thriller directed by Jacksonville’s own Warren Skeels makes its debut in theaters nationwide tonight, Friday the 13th.
UF Board of Trustees to vote on LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in Jacksonville
Read full article: UF Board of Trustees to vote on LaVilla site for new high-tech grad school campus in JacksonvilleThe University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla
Sending Raines High football team off to Miami in style ahead of Saturday’s state title game
Read full article: Sending Raines High football team off to Miami in style ahead of Saturday’s state title gameRaines High School is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend in Miami. The local community is rallying behind the team, showing unwavering support as the big day approaches.
Jacksonville man found guilty of first-degree murder in plot to kill wife in 2019
Read full article: Jacksonville man found guilty of first-degree murder in plot to kill wife in 2019A day after Jerry Burns’ mistress testified to her role in what prosecutors are calling a murder-for-hire plot, potentially graphic testimony is expected Friday.
Parents hope community engagement at DCPS townhalls will lead to meaningful change for district
Read full article: Parents hope community engagement at DCPS townhalls will lead to meaningful change for districtThe James Weldon Johnson Middle School cafeteria was open late Thursday night to give parents and teachers a chance to voice their concerns directly to Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier.
Police pursuit leads to arrest of 3 men in targeted Arlington shooting
Read full article: Police pursuit leads to arrest of 3 men in targeted Arlington shootingThree young men were arrested in connection to a targeted shooting that left a man critically injured, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Surge in letter carrier attacks spark call to reinstate postal police patrols
Read full article: Surge in letter carrier attacks spark call to reinstate postal police patrolsA sharp rise in crimes targeting U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carriers, and mailboxes themselves has sparked renewed calls to restore the jurisdiction and street presence of Postal Police Officers (PPO).
Florida condo safety guidelines are disrupting the real estate market, leading to surge in sales
Read full article: Florida condo safety guidelines are disrupting the real estate market, leading to surge in salesNew safety guidelines for condominiums in Florida are causing significant disruptions in the real estate market.
A Jacksonville woman was stabbed 39 times while she slept. Her husband is accused of paying his mistress to kill her
Read full article: A Jacksonville woman was stabbed 39 times while she slept. Her husband is accused of paying his mistress to kill herAccording to prosecutor Alan Mizrahi, Jerry Burns agreed to pay $50,000 to his mistress, Amanda Love, to hire someone to murder his wife. That someone happened to be Love’s longtime on-again, off-again partner, Stephen Hand.
Jacksonville animal shelters offer Silent Night foster program, free pet adoptions
Read full article: Jacksonville animal shelters offer Silent Night foster program, free pet adoptionsThe Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care & Protective Services are continuing their annual Silent Night foster program to give shelter pets temporary homes for the holidays.
JSO hopes renewed interest will help find killer in unsolved shooting of Maurice Hobbs
Read full article: JSO hopes renewed interest will help find killer in unsolved shooting of Maurice HobbsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is putting a seven-year-old cold case back on the community’s radar as the department searches for answers to close the case.
Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in Miami
Read full article: Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in MiamiGood luck, Vikings! All of Jacksonville is rooting for you to bring the championship trophy back home.
Driver dies after crashing into back of stopped JTA bus
Read full article: Driver dies after crashing into back of stopped JTA busA man in his 50s died on Thursday morning after the car he was driving slammed into the back of a JTA bus that was stopped at a bus stop, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?
Read full article: Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?Parents, let News4JAX advocate for you and your concerns about the Duval County school district.
Grab the tissues: Navy mom returns home for Christmas after final deployment, surprises daughter at Jacksonville school
Read full article: Grab the tissues: Navy mom returns home for Christmas after final deployment, surprises daughter at Jacksonville schoolChief Sisson returned from her final Navy deployment just in time for the holidays.
Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater wants to return his high school alma mater to glory. But he has to beat Raines first
Read full article: Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater wants to return his high school alma mater to glory. But he has to beat Raines firstTeddy Bridgewater has turned Miami Northwestern into a force to be reckoned with, having won more games this season than the previous two combined.
‘Cheaper if she was killed’: Mistress of man accused in murder-for-hire plot says she killed wife for money, not love
Read full article: ‘Cheaper if she was killed’: Mistress of man accused in murder-for-hire plot says she killed wife for money, not loveOpening statements began Wednesday in the trial of a Jacksonville man accused of working with his mistress to hire someone to murder his wife in 2019.
Man in critical condition after ambush shooting at Southside apartment
Read full article: Man in critical condition after ambush shooting at Southside apartmentA man in Arlington is in critical condition after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said he was ambushed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon outside an apartment complex.
Renewed warning about card safety after arrest of Jacksonville man accused in gas station skimming scheme
Read full article: Renewed warning about card safety after arrest of Jacksonville man accused in gas station skimming schemeThere is a renewed warning about gas station skimmers as a Jacksonville man faces justice in another state
After a Jacksonville father of seven was killed, a family is pleading for justice
Read full article: After a Jacksonville father of seven was killed, a family is pleading for justiceThe family of Andre Nelson Bell, a 39-year-old father of seven who was shot and killed in March, is hoping the community can help solve his case before the year ends. Bell was found shot in a car in a ditch on Normandy Boulevard.
Jacksonville social media influencer faces uncertain future as US ban on TikTok looms
Read full article: Jacksonville social media influencer faces uncertain future as US ban on TikTok loomsWith the clock ticking, TikTok’s future in the United States hangs in the balance. U.S. lawmakers are moving closer to implementing a nationwide ban on the popular social media app, which could take effect as early as next month.
Countdown to state championship energizes Raines High School community
Read full article: Countdown to state championship energizes Raines High School communityRaines High School is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend in Miami. The local community is rallying behind the team, showing unwavering support as the big day approaches.
‘I’ll pay the rest’: Jacksonville Comedian Lil Duval offers to help Raines band travel to state title game
Read full article: ‘I’ll pay the rest’: Jacksonville Comedian Lil Duval offers to help Raines band travel to state title gameIt looks like the Raines High School band is getting help from one of Jacksonville’s biggest celebrities.
‘Not a healthy smell’: Community meeting in the works between state, neighbors for Murray Hill odor
Read full article: ‘Not a healthy smell’: Community meeting in the works between state, neighbors for Murray Hill odorA meeting between the state and Murray Hill residents frustrated about a lingering chemical-like odor is in the works.