Jacksonville resident Brett Hack featured in Huracan 300: The Hard Way Through Florida

News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton finally got his PET scan results, and they confirmed where the cancer lies and how to go ahead with the battle.

Duval County Schools has more than doubled the number of books removed from shelves through an internal review process, raising transparency concerns from PEN America. The free expression group criticizes the lack of public oversight, noting the removals disproportionately impact students with limited access to books outside school. The district states the removals follow a state-mandated review by certified media specialists, separate from formal book challenges. Supporters of book challenges argue alternative access exists, but critics question whether a small group should decide what the entire community can access.

A man arrested during a disturbance at a Jacksonville City Council meeting nearly a year ago has been found guilty of two charges stemming from the incident.

A man suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women — several of them on consecutive days — is now in custody after an alleged attack inside an elevator at his apartment complex.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released the footage of the moments that led to the fatal shooting of a man armed with a gun, who police said kicked in the doors of four homes in the Holiday Hill neighborhood.

Whole Foods Market will open a new 38,432-square-foot store at 1 Riverside Ave. in downtown Jacksonville on Thursday. The store will open at 8 a.m. on opening day; regular hours will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Multiple traffic incidents are tied to the IRONMAN Jacksonville Triathlon on May 16, prompting responses by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including one in which an officer was injured, according to crash reports.

An open and safe space for those who love to dance and move to connect with others

Soul food food truck offering more than just soul food

Fashion event featuring local designers and models

Cleaver Handicrafts offers beginner-friendly embroidery workshops that meet people where they already socialize—coffee shops, wine bars, and bookstores across Jacksonville. Owner Johnna Cleaver creates welcoming classes designed to slow down, teach basic stitches, and help participants leave with a finished piece and a new creative skill. Upcoming Sip & Stitch workshops and tickets are listed at msha.ke/cleaverhandicrafts; follow @cleaverhandicrafts on Instagram for dates and venue details.

A stretch of downtown Jacksonville that has long seen empty lots and quiet sidewalks is beginning to change as construction and planning ramp up around the Pearl Square development.

Jacksonville wakes up to a calm and fairly comfortable start this morning, with temperatures in the upper 60s and a light southwest breeze drifting in off the interior Southeast. Skies should stay partly sunny for most of the day, though you’ll notice patches of fair-weather cumulus clouds bubbling up during peak heating hours as the atmosphere becomes increasingly unstable. Despite the growing humidity, the overall setup today remains fairly capped aloft, meaning widespread thunderstorm development is unlikely. By this evening, temperatures gradually fall back through the 70s under partly cloudy skies, with lingering warmth and humidity keeping conditions feeling distinctly early-summer-like overnight. Overall, today has that classic late-spring Jacksonville pattern: hot afternoons, building sea-breeze clouds, muggy evenings, and just enough Atlantic influence to keep conditions from becoming excessively oppressive.

News4Jax Anchor Joy Purdy got the chance to go behind the scenes on race day—bringing you as close to the action as possible, from the swim start to the transition zone.

A Jacksonville man is facing a felony charge after police say he followed a woman into an elevator at a Southside apartment complex, pulled a knife and attempted to sexually batter her, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to downtown Jacksonville for Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24, bringing a star-studded, free lineup to Ford on Bay.

Tenants at two Westside apartment complexes say they were caught off guard after being served foreclosure lawsuit paperwork, leaving many fearful they could lose their homes and frustrated by what they describe as little communication from management.

A 62-year-old man is accused of manslaughter for his role in a deadly dog attack in 2024 on the Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.

A canceled land deal between JEA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation has attracted the notice of State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office, according to a subpoena that one of her veteran prosecutors sent last week to the utility, a copy of which The Florida Trib and News4JAX reviewed.

St. Johns County commissioners are weighing what happens next after the first-ever IRONMAN Jacksonville triathlon caused major traffic delays in parts of Ponte Vedra and Nocatee over the weekend.

The homestand is highlighted by the return of the popular Honey Drippers Weekend, along with themed nights, giveaways and special appreciation events throughout the week.

Enhancing fruits with salts for beach snacks

Backyard Buffalo is a Jacksonville food brand known for award-winning yogurt desserts, mango lassi, everyday Indian meals, and bold condiments inspired by Indian home cooking. Founder Punita Patel has earned recognition at some of the dairy industry’s biggest competitions by introducing shrikhand — a strained Indian yogurt dessert — to new audiences. Backyard Buffalo brings everyday Indian flavors to Jacksonville. Order online at BackyardBuffalo.com and use code LEMON for a free Lemon Shrikhand with your online order.

Elizabeth is a sweet, sunny girl with so much love to give. She loves peanut butter, knows basic commands, and is very affectionate. She has been noted to do well on her Dog Day out adventures, and her adoption fee is sponsored!

After surviving a brutal attack while on duty outside a Walmart on Philips Highway in 2023, Officer Jennifer Scott has endured physical, emotional, mental, professional and financial struggles.

Chief Ellis Burns with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office joined us on The Morning Show to discuss things that might be done differently in the future to mitigate problems before Ironman returns to Jacksonville next year.

As I continue to share my cancer journey with you, I want to talk about how roadblocks might cause anxiety and fear but more importantly, ways to overcome that.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a suspected drunk driver who sped through the IRONMAN Jacksonville race near Five Points on Saturday, narrowly missing runners and bicyclists before officers stopped the vehicle. No one was injured.

A Jacksonville man who was shot by police and arrested on Thursday was charged with first-degree kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor domestic battery, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Non-profit creating toffee to fund their female empowerment focused programs

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a 68-year-old man who was last seen on Sunday morning around 8:30 a.m leaving his home on Crest Drive North near Ramona Boulevard.

As I continue to chronicle my cancer journey, I wrestled with telling you all about this moment because it seems unbelievable.

Many Ironman competitors and organizers praised the River City as a host, but some local officials, businesses, and residents say race-day traffic and safety concerns caused major headaches.

Jacksonville’s first-ever IRONMAN brought nearly 2,000 competitors to a route spanning parts of Duval and St. Johns counties this weekend, drawing crowds downtown, and prompting widespread complaints about traffic, road closures and access issues in neighborhoods like Riverside’s Five Points.

A fight in Jacksonville’s St. Nicholas neighborhood led to a deadly shooting on Mayfair Road. The victim died at the hospital and the suspect fled the scene, prompting an ongoing police search. Authorities have described the incident as isolated and are seeking evidence and video footage. The public is encouraged to provide information to investigators or Crime Stoppers.

Jacksonville capped off its first Ironman Triathlon with an awards ceremony Sunday morning at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, celebrating nearly 2,000 athletes who set personal records and pushed their way to the finish line.

A group of Jacksonville pastors and community leaders spent the weekend bringing teens, parents and mentors together for what they called a “Teen Weekend of Hope” — an effort organizers say was created in response to the rise in teen takeover events across the city.

As athletes continued racing Saturday in Jacksonville’s first IRONMAN triathlon, volunteers from across the region stepped in to keep the inaugural event running — directing traffic, shuttling spectators, and helping finishers in the final stretch.

With nearly 2,000 athletes on Ironman course on Saturday, many had family & friends cheering them on along the way.

A Navy warship and its crew returned home to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Saturday after nearly a year at sea.

Nearly 2,000 athletes took on Jacksonville’s first full Ironman triathlon Saturday, pushing through scorching heat and a grueling 140.6-mile course that tested even the most seasoned competitors.

JSO did not specify the nature of the threat. Officers are expected to remain on scene into the evening as a precaution.

A Jacksonville man was hospitalized Saturday morning after he was shot in the leg during a confrontation at a party, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The man shot by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers after holding a woman and her infant hostage inside a Southside home had been arrested twice earlier this year on alcohol-related charges.

The Clara White Mission is hosted its 31st annual Miracle on Ashley Street Friday — an event that’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to support people experiencing homelessness here in Jacksonville.

IRONMAN athletes will race through city streets over the course of 17 hours on Saturday. The city is urging residents to review planned street closures, be patient and plan their travel accordingly.

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of the four men accused of the murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones.

A free dental clinic at the Prime Osborn Convention Center is providing care to as many as 1,800 people today and tomorrow, organizers said.

Beetlejuice the Musical is bringing its spooky, comedy-packed Broadway energy to Jacksonville at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, where it follows Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teen whose life gets turned upside down by ghosts and the mischievous demon Beetlejuice. The show mixes dark humor, flashy stage effects, and catchy songs. Get your tickets at FSCJArtistsSeries.org

Eden paid a visit to Grassroots Natural Market, a longtime Jacksonville favorite in historic Riverside’s Five Points, known for natural and organic groceries, fresh produce, meats, juices, deli sandwiches, and other healthy lifestyle staples. It’s located at 2007 Park Street and has become a go-to spot for shoppers looking for a local health-focused market in the neighborhood.

The IRONMAN triathlon begins Saturday in Jacksonville, and the U.S. Coast Guard says it will step up security on the St. Johns River for the event.

When you are fighting cancer, certain realities set in along the way. One is that there are side effects to chemo. While I didn’t experience the worst, I did have to grapple with one. It caused me to become – how do I put this - proactive.

Cody Nusbaum, a Jacksonville Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, endured hundreds of treatments and surgeries after being ambushed in 2011. While his physical wounds have healed, he continues to battle post-traumatic stress disorder — and is now exploring alternative treatments that aren’t yet legal in the United States.

Jacksonville University announced Wednesday that it is commissioning a permanent statue of basketball legend and Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore.

A man was shot by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and taken into custody Thursday night after police said he held a woman and her 9-month-old baby against their will for several hours, then pointed a handgun at officers in a wooded area.

Three primetime games and a brutal closing stretch were the rewards for the Jaguars 13-win regular season as the NFL schedule was released on Thursday night.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a person was fatally shot near Parrish Cemetery Road and Normandy Boulevard on the Westside on Thursday morning.

A new wave of THC-infused drinks—often sold right alongside beer and seltzers—is popping up in stores and even some gas stations.

As revelers marked Cinco de Mayo with drinks and parties, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office stepped up patrols that Tuesday night, looking for impaired drivers.

Nearly one in four registered Florida voters have placed a sports bet using an online or mobile app, but most Floridians oppose expanding legal sports betting and many question the integrity of games tied to wagering, a University of North Florida poll released Thursday found.

First Coast Crime Stoppers is appealing for tips in the 2007 killing of a Jacksonville man who was shot while protecting his girlfriend during a robbery.

In several recent reports of our weekly Healthier Tomorrow segment, News4JAX shared stories of people who went through with weight loss surgery.

Wounded Warrior Project will bring together warriors from around the country for Soldier Ride 250, a cycling event presented by NFL Salute to Service that aims to showcase the healing power of cycling for the physical, mental and emotional health of service members.

A Jacksonville man was arrested Tuesday after deputies found an elderly woman who had been stabbed multiple times in an unincorporated area of Clay County, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.

A crash has blocked two left lanes on Interstate 95 North at Emerson Street.

Top athletes from around the world will be competing in Jacksonville’s first IRONMAN Triathlon this weekend.

A crash has blocked the left lane on Interstate 10 East before mile marker 353 in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville’s Riverfront Plaza is progressing with phase two under construction, adding a multi-use path, retail space, beer garden, and enhanced connections to nearby developments and the river walk, with completion targeted for late 2027.

Charges have been dropped against an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer who was captured on surveillance video slamming a teenager to the ground at a Jacksonville Beach skate park earlier this year.

A Jacksonville man accused of sexually battering a 13-year-old boy is asking a judge to remove his electronic monitoring device, arguing it would interfere with his participation in a physically demanding graduate arts program.

The IRONMAN triathlon will bring thousands to Jacksonville on Saturday, prompting city officials and the U.S. Coast Guard to restrict access to a section of the St. Johns River for the 2.4-mile swimming portion of the race.

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Prosecutors have determined a Jacksonville man acted lawfully when he fatally shot another driver during a road rage confrontation in the Sandalwood area last year.

Tips for future employees AND business leaders to find mutual success

Duval Jag Ladies Elite preps for Park Vs. Park Showdown

The left lane is blocked on Arlington Expressway West before Mathews Bridge after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning.

Developers behind the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District announced they secured funding for a planned 80-unit affordable housing community in North Springfield, a project residents and business owners say could help more people stay close to where they work, shop and spend time.

Sales tax dollars approved by Duval County voters are helping shape the future of local education. Crews broke ground this month on a new Pickett Elementary School on Jacksonville’s Northside, launching a nearly $34.9 million construction project off Old Kings Road near Pritchard Road.

The City of Jacksonville will unveil the Riverfront Music Garden and formally reopen the Northbank Riverwalk at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 300 Water Street, city officials said.

Jacksonville City Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray refused to answer questions from News4JAX Tuesday night, after Duval County Schools reassigned her to a non-student role amid an ongoing HR investigation.

Jacksonville Community Action Committee rallied at City Hall, urging a mental-health-led crisis response team. JSO says it’s aware and investigations continue. Recent bridge rescue and Walmart standoff highlight stakes.

The Winn-Dixie Company has received approval from Jacksonville City Council for an agreement that will pave the way for a $65 million investment in the company’s local operations over the next five years.

The family of a man who was shot and killed in what police called a “road rage incident” last week in Sandalwood will hold a news conference Thursday to demand answers from law enforcement.

A Jacksonville mother, Patti Wheeler, is warning others about the dangers of kratom after her 27-year-old son, Wyatt, died from using the herbal supplement.

On Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office was taking legal action against the City of Jacksonville, alleging that the city knowingly and willfully maintained an illegal gun registry in violation of state law.

Jacksonville has been ranked the worst large housing market in the country in a new national real estate analysis, with several other Florida cities also landing near the bottom of the list.

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Four men were arrested after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation by Lake City Police Department detectives that targeted people who tried to exploit children online, the department said Tuesday.

By day, Richard Sollee is building the digital backbone of Jacksonville. By night, he’s training for one of the most grueling endurance races in the world.

“Concert + Conversation: an intimate evening of music and #realtalk”

The Clara White Mission is hosting its 31st annual Miracle on Ashley Street this Friday, May 15 — an event that’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to support people experiencing homelessness here in Jacksonville. And this year there’s a brand-new addition: A signature Southern Brunch Experience.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire at an auto shop along Sunbeam Road on Tuesday morning.

A man was shot early Tuesday morning after a fight broke out inside a business near the intersection of Century Street and Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A 21-year-old St. Johns County athlete is set to take on one of endurance sports’ most grueling challenges this weekend — 140.6 miles of swimming, biking and running at Ironman Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Investigative Committee voted Tuesday to issue subpoenas for JEA CEO Vickie Cavey, Chief Administrative Officer Jody Brooks and former JEA legal counsel Regina Ross as part of its ongoing investigation into the city-owned utility.

Zumbathon fundraiser providing financial assistance for veterinary care to animals in need

An employee died in an accident at BAE Systems Jacksonville shipyard on Saturday, according to a statement sent from the company.

KC and the Sunshine Band bring their world tour to Jacksonville on June 3rd, 2026.  Tickets are available at www.floridatheatre.com