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โMaybe justice will be servedโ: Jacksonville owner of dog fatally shot by officer in 2022 sues city, JSO
Read full article: โMaybe justice will be servedโ: Jacksonville owner of dog fatally shot by officer in 2022 sues city, JSOThe owner of a 1-year-old Great Dane named Lucy has filed a federal lawsuit against a Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office officer and the City of Jacksonville, alleging civil rights violations following the dogโs fatal shooting in 2022.
#AskJAXTDY | When will Rise Doro apartments rise again after fire?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | When will Rise Doro apartments rise again after fire?About 11 months ago, fire swept through the $65 million Rise Doro apartments in Jacksonvilleโs Sports and Entertainment District, severely damaging the wood-framed seven-story building on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. At the time, Rise Doroโs owners said they would rebuild. Jacksonville Today reader Kathy B. wonders when.
City of Jacksonville to open warming center amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: City of Jacksonville to open warming center amid freezing temperaturesThe City of Jacksonville announced the opening of one of its warming centers Monday night as the area braces for freezing temperatures and wind chills.
โCoaching is where we needed the most changeโ: Khan, Baalke hold joint conference following Pedersonโs dismissal
Read full article: โCoaching is where we needed the most changeโ: Khan, Baalke hold joint conference following Pedersonโs dismissalAt a joint press conference conducted through Zoom on Monday, Khan explained how he reached the decision to keep Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke in his position, while Baalke gave some insight into how the front office will conduct the organizationโs search for a new head coach.
Doug Pederson was fired by the Jaguars. But many fans are mad GM Trent Baalke is sticking around
Read full article: Doug Pederson was fired by the Jaguars. But many fans are mad GM Trent Baalke is sticking aroundBlack Monday in the NFL is officially underway, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are at the center of the annual tradition that sees coaching hot seats turn into vacancies following the regular seasonโs conclusion.
Temperatures are going to drop this week. It wonโt get warm again for nearly a dozen days
Read full article: Temperatures are going to drop this week. It wonโt get warm again for nearly a dozen daysThe weather is setting up to keep us below 60 for one of Jacksonville's longest periods on record.
An Atlantic Coast High student died after suffering an allergic reaction to baklava. Now, her father is suing DCPS
Read full article: An Atlantic Coast High student died after suffering an allergic reaction to baklava. Now, her father is suing DCPSThe father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function filed a lawsuit against Duval County Public Schools claiming it failed to follow the necessary protocols to ensure her safety.
Dobberโs Dawgs food truck stops in with some delicious hot dogs
Read full article: Dobberโs Dawgs food truck stops in with some delicious hot dogsDobber Dawg, food truck is a Gourmet hot โDawgโ food truck, serving delicious food all over Jacksonville! Available for private bookings as well dobbersdawgs@gmail.com
Pedestrian critically injured in crash on I-95 in Duval County
Read full article: Pedestrian critically injured in crash on I-95 in Duval CountyA man was critically injured Sunday evening after being struck by an SUV while standing on Interstate 95 in Duval County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 men shot in fight, suspect on run, Jacksonville police say
Read full article: 2 men shot in fight, suspect on run, Jacksonville police sayTwo men were shot late Monday night just before 11 p.m. during a fight that escalated into gunfire in a Jacksonville neighborhood, the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said.
Could Jacksonville residents soon be paying more for trash services?
Read full article: Could Jacksonville residents soon be paying more for trash services?Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci is pushing to raise garbage fees to address a growing financial shortfall in the cityโs trash collection services.
Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office looking to expand traffic enforcement unit in 2025
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office looking to expand traffic enforcement unit in 2025The Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office is increasing its traffic enforcement personnel in 2025 with plans to add more officers focused on keeping roads safe.
Police searching for missing man with dementia last seen in Riverside area
Read full article: Police searching for missing man with dementia last seen in Riverside areaThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said it is searching for a missing 67-year-old man who has been diagnosed with dementia.
โThey didnโt quitโ: Loss in OT to Colts caps a miserable season for Jaguars
Read full article: โThey didnโt quitโ: Loss in OT to Colts caps a miserable season for JaguarsOne of the most disappointing seasons in Jaguars history ended just like it began, with a close and frustrating loss.
Man killed, woman injured in shooting at inn on Jacksonvilleโs Westside
Read full article: Man killed, woman injured in shooting at inn on Jacksonvilleโs WestsideThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said a man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting at an inn on the Westside on Sunday morning.
โIโm in a little mystery novelโ: Jacksonville historian explores Jimmy Carterโs local impact
Read full article: โIโm in a little mystery novelโ: Jacksonville historian explores Jimmy Carterโs local impactNews4Jax took a trip into the past as the Jacksonville Public Library opened it's archives on former President Jimmy Carter. The files showcased his time in the city and across the region.
โItโs a health hazardโ: โEyesoreโ Avondale home condemned, deemed unsafe after partial wall collapse
Read full article: โItโs a health hazardโ: โEyesoreโ Avondale home condemned, deemed unsafe after partial wall collapseA home in Avondale has been condemned after a portion of the house collapsed.
Weekend Arctic blast set to bring a frosty night inland
Read full article: Weekend Arctic blast set to bring a frosty night inlandWJXT forecasts a chilly weekend as an Arctic blast brings frosty conditions inland. Learn how these weather changes will affect Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
A man called JSO to report a possible burglary at his brotherโs home. Police found guns, 160+ pounds of weed inside
Read full article: A man called JSO to report a possible burglary at his brotherโs home. Police found guns, 160+ pounds of weed insideThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office announced Friday the arrest of a man accused of multiple drug-related charges after police found more than 100 pounds of marijuana, thousands in cash and several firearms.
#AskJAXTDY | How does city win by giving incentives to ICE?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | How does city win by giving incentives to ICE?A Jacksonville Today reader, Alex S., questions the $21 million in incentives approved for an expansion of Intercontinental Exchange Inc., a Fortune 500 company known as ICE.
Pedals, pavements & progress: San Pablo Road revamp finally finished after nearly 2 years of traffic headaches
Read full article: Pedals, pavements & progress: San Pablo Road revamp finally finished after nearly 2 years of traffic headachesAccording to JTA, now that the San Pablo Road project is done, there are almost 5 miles of new sidewalks, nine new pedestrian crosswalks with flashing beacons, nearly 90 new streetlights and new drainage and utility pipes.
Renters staying in homes longer as housing prices rise
Read full article: Renters staying in homes longer as housing prices riseA 2023 study by real estate platform Redfin highlights this shift, revealing that more than a third of renters have lived in the same home for at least five years.
Jacksonville violence takes historic tumble in 2024: City reports lowest homicide numbers in 2 decades
Read full article: Jacksonville violence takes historic tumble in 2024: City reports lowest homicide numbers in 2 decadesAfter years of ongoing deadly violence, Jacksonvilleโs total number of homicides in 2024 dropped by nearly half from the previous year: from 158 to just 82.
A local Georgia fan was on Bourbon Street before the game. 15 minutes after leaving, a man carried out a deadly attack
Read full article: A local Georgia fan was on Bourbon Street before the game. 15 minutes after leaving, a man carried out a deadly attackThe president of the Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville had been celebrating just feet from where a driver intentionally rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring dozens.
๐River City Guide: Kick-start 2025 in a positive way with these weekend events around Jacksonville
Read full article: ๐River City Guide: Kick-start 2025 in a positive way with these weekend events around JacksonvilleCan you believe itโs 2025 and we have entered a new year? New year means new beginnings and new events happening in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
People are talking about the possibility of snow in Florida. Hereโs why it probably wonโt happen
Read full article: People are talking about the possibility of snow in Florida. Hereโs why it probably wonโt happenWith all the buzz around an Arctic blast making its way from Canada to the southern states, everyone seems to be wondering โ will it snow in Florida? And maybe even in Jacksonville?
Boy shot in leg when early morning New Yearโs Day argument ends in gunfire in Downtown Jacksonville: JSO
Read full article: Boy shot in leg when early morning New Yearโs Day argument ends in gunfire in Downtown Jacksonville: JSOA juvenile male was shot early this morning near James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville.
VIDEO: Man accused of drunk driving slams into JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, causes chain-reaction crash
Read full article: VIDEO: Man accused of drunk driving slams into JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, causes chain-reaction crashThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office issued a warning to drivers on New Yearโs Eve who choose to get behind the wheel after a night of drinking.
City Hall building hit by nearby gunfire after fight breaks out at James Weldon Park
Read full article: City Hall building hit by nearby gunfire after fight breaks out at James Weldon ParkA fight on New Yearโs Eve near downtown Jacksonville caused some damage to the City Hall building after a fight broke out at James Weldon Park, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Jacksonville intends to pay tribute to โSapelo Sevenโ with new monument
Read full article: Jacksonville intends to pay tribute to โSapelo Sevenโ with new monumentOn New Yearโs Eve, a community gathering at the historic Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church honored the legacy of former slaves and commemorated the lives of the seven people who were killed in October after a gangway collapsed in southern Georgia.
JFRD engineer arrested, accused of groping woman at Jelly Roll concert while on the job
Read full article: JFRD engineer arrested, accused of groping woman at Jelly Roll concert while on the jobA Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) engineer was arrested and accused of groping a woman who was working at a concert at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in November, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
From sandals to frost: Jacksonvilleโs weather swings into the new year
Read full article: From sandals to frost: Jacksonvilleโs weather swings into the new yearYouโll be wearing short sleeves and strappy sandals for New Yearโs Eve, but youโll want the boots and coats by Wednesday morning. Expect a 20-degree difference between Tuesday morning temperatures and Wednesday morning temperatures.
State championships, a down year for the Jags, and local Olympians: These were Jacksonvilleโs top sports stories in 2024
Read full article: State championships, a down year for the Jags, and local Olympians: These were Jacksonvilleโs top sports stories in 2024As the year comes to a close, News4JAX is looking back on the notable sports stories that occurred in 2024.
Watch Live: Downtown Jacksonville brings in 2025 with spectacular fireworks display
Read full article: Watch Live: Downtown Jacksonville brings in 2025 with spectacular fireworks displayThe year 2024 has finally ended, and itโs time to close this chapter and start planning for 2025. What better way to end 2024 than by celebrating and welcoming in the new year by watching fireworks?
Florida law to allow lawsuits over public sleeping ban enforcement on Jan. 1
Read full article: Florida law to allow lawsuits over public sleeping ban enforcement on Jan. 1Individuals and businesses in Florida will have the right to sue local governments if they fail to enforce the state-mandated ban on sleeping in public spaces come Jan. 1.
11-year-old boy who went missing on cityโs Westside found safe
Read full article: 11-year-old boy who went missing on cityโs Westside found safeThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said Monday afternoon it is searching for a missing and endangered 11-year-old boy and is asking for the communityโs assistance.
Free pet adoptions offered by Jacksonville Humane Society to start the new year
Read full article: Free pet adoptions offered by Jacksonville Humane Society to start the new yearThe Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is celebrating the new year with its โNew Year, New Petโ adoption special, offering free adoptions from December 30, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
Farah & Farahโs โSafe Ride Home Programโ returns to provide free Uber, taxi rides on New Yearโs Eve
Read full article: Farah & Farahโs โSafe Ride Home Programโ returns to provide free Uber, taxi rides on New Yearโs EveFarah & Farah, a personal injury law firm based in Jacksonville, is continuing its annual tradition of offering free rides on New Yearโs Eve to promote safety.
Former mayor of Jacksonville, John Delaney, reflects on working with Jimmy Carter on Habitat for Humanity project
Read full article: Former mayor of Jacksonville, John Delaney, reflects on working with Jimmy Carter on Habitat for Humanity projectJohn Delaney, president of Flagler College and former mayor of Jacksonville, reflected on his experience working alongside former President Jimmy Carter during a Habitat for Humanity project.
JSO correctional officer arrested, charged with domestic battery after argument with family member
Read full article: JSO correctional officer arrested, charged with domestic battery after argument with family memberThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office (JSO) announced Monday the arrest of a correctional sergeant on a charge of domestic battery, a first-degree misdemeanor.
DA misconduct, towing fraud allegations, and unfinished homes: The biggest stories the I-TEAM uncovered in 2024
Read full article: DA misconduct, towing fraud allegations, and unfinished homes: The biggest stories the I-TEAM uncovered in 2024Whether you came knocking at our door or we came knocking at someone elseโs, the News4JAX I-Team was on top of uncovering answers in Northeast Florida in 2024.
A look back at Jacksonvilleโs most significant moments in 2024
Read full article: A look back at Jacksonvilleโs most significant moments in 2024From a destructive fire at a luxury apartment complex in downtown Jacksonville to the approval of the โStadium of the Future,โ 2024 brought dozens of significant events that impacted our communities.
Jaguars hang on at the finish for season sweep of rival Titans
Read full article: Jaguars hang on at the finish for season sweep of rival TitansJacksonville hung on for a 20-13 win over the rival Titans on a rainy, wet day at EverBank Stadium, grabbing an early lead and then hanging on at the finish with Tennessee threatening to score.
Man dies after officials find him unresponsive in Hyde Park parking lot, JSO says
Read full article: Man dies after officials find him unresponsive in Hyde Park parking lot, JSO saysA man died on Saturday afternoon after he was found unresponsive in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the Hyde Park neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Northwest Jacksonville charity honored by local magazine for work in underserved communities
Read full article: Northwest Jacksonville charity honored by local magazine for work in underserved communitiesA Northwest Jacksonville charity was honored by a local magazine for its work in giving resources to families in underserved communities.
Jacksonville woman charged after buying thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent coupons
Read full article: Jacksonville woman charged after buying thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent couponsA Jacksonville woman is one of five charged in a fraudulent coupon scheme that defrauded retailers out of an estimated $32 million over three years.
Recycled Christmas trees turn into toys for big cats at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
Read full article: Recycled Christmas trees turn into toys for big cats at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife SanctuaryLions, tigers, and other big cats love playing with trees, so the staff at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jacksonville suggests that people help both the environment and their furry friends by recycling Christmas trees.
Jacksonville man suing JSO after being shot in the leg when an officer tried to take his gun during a traffic stop
Read full article: Jacksonville man suing JSO after being shot in the leg when an officer tried to take his gun during a traffic stopJason Arrington, who was 39 at the time of the accidental shooting, held a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday alongside Attorney Kay Harper Williams, a partner at The Witherspoon Law Group, to provide an update and recall what transpired ahead of the shooting.
Deadly gun violence erupts across US during Christmas holiday
Read full article: Deadly gun violence erupts across US during Christmas holidayA triple Christmas Night shooting in Palatka that left two young men dead and a third man in the hospital fighting for his life was just a small portion of the gun violence that has erupted during the Christmas holidays.
Sundayโs Jaguars vs Titans game at EverBank Stadium will support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Read full article: Sundayโs Jaguars vs Titans game at EverBank Stadium will support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundTickets purchased for the Jaguars game on December 29 will contribute to donations supporting law enforcement programs and services from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
Fire destroys Jacksonville familyโs home on Christmas, claims familyโs 2 beloved dogs
Read full article: Fire destroys Jacksonville familyโs home on Christmas, claims familyโs 2 beloved dogsMonte Thomason, a retired disabled veteran who served in both the Navy and Army, braved the flames in a desperate attempt to save their pets.
Jewish community brings hot meals to hundreds of homebound seniors around Northeast Florida on Christmas
Read full article: Jewish community brings hot meals to hundreds of homebound seniors around Northeast Florida on ChristmasMembers of Jacksonvilleโs Jewish community came together on Christmas morning for an annual tradition of delivering meals to homebound seniors in a program they call โMitzvah Meals and More.โ
Jacksonville family faces holiday nightmare after smoke from heater fills their home
Read full article: Jacksonville family faces holiday nightmare after smoke from heater fills their homeWhile many are enjoying Christmas festivities, one Jacksonville family is packing up to move after smoke from their heater filled their home.
Last-minute shoppers find holiday joy and festive surprises across Jacksonville
Read full article: Last-minute shoppers find holiday joy and festive surprises across JacksonvilleAs the final hours ticked down before Christmas Eve and the first night of Hanukkah, Jacksonville shopping centers buzzed with last-minute holiday activity. News4JAX caught up with shoppers as they rushed to complete their listsโand found a festive surprise along the way.
New parking policy at Jacksonville International Airport leaves disabled veterans frustrated
Read full article: New parking policy at Jacksonville International Airport leaves disabled veterans frustratedAs the Jacksonville International Airport undergoes garage construction, a new parking policy has raised concerns among disabled veterans.
โI forgive that manโ: Slain corrections officerโs wife, son prepare for first Christmas since murder
Read full article: โI forgive that manโ: Slain corrections officerโs wife, son prepare for first Christmas since murderAs countless people worldwide gear up to celebrate Christmas Day, the wife and son of slain Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office Corrections Officer, Brad McNew, prepare to celebrate their first without him.
โA very long roadโ: Mother of 14-year-old driver involved in rollover crash seeks help for teenโs medical expenses
Read full article: โA very long roadโ: Mother of 14-year-old driver involved in rollover crash seeks help for teenโs medical expensesAndrew Gandy's mother setup a GoFundMe to help with the mounting medical costs associated with his care.
JSO memo sent to officers after accidental shooting during traffic stop highlights gun safety practices
Read full article: JSO memo sent to officers after accidental shooting during traffic stop highlights gun safety practicesNews4JAX obtained a Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office memo that was sent to patrol officers after an accidental shooting during a traffic stop.
Singer, Songwriter Rachael Blount back from Nashville
Read full article: Singer, Songwriter Rachael Blount back from NashvilleJacksonvilleโs music talent continues to expand and into areas beyond our city limits. Many are making the big leap to Nashville and making an impact on a high level. Singer / songwriter Rachael Blunt is one of those. She makes a return to Jacksonville just in time to drop her new music.
SnapJAX Sweaters: Show us your ugly, and not so ugly, Christmas sweaters on SnapJAX ๐ธ
Read full article: SnapJAX Sweaters: Show us your ugly, and not so ugly, Christmas sweaters on SnapJAX ๐ธThe holiday season is the perfect time to embrace all things festive, including the beloved tradition of donning โuglyโ sweaters.
Georgia DNR installs new gangways for Sapelo Island Ferry after collapse that killed 7 in October
Read full article: Georgia DNR installs new gangways for Sapelo Island Ferry after collapse that killed 7 in OctoberTwo months after a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, killing seven people who had been visiting for the Gullah-Geechee festival on Oct. 19, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced that new gangways have been installed for the islandโs ferry service.
Itโs been 35 years since Jacksonvilleโs last major snow event. What do you remember?
Read full article: Itโs been 35 years since Jacksonvilleโs last major snow event. What do you remember?The historic event resulted when arctic air pushed temperatures below freezing through Florida with ice accumulating down to Miami.
Police continue to look for 3 men accused in shooting at Wendyโs that left man with life-threatening injuries
Read full article: Police continue to look for 3 men accused in shooting at Wendyโs that left man with life-threatening injuriesOne person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting at a Wendyโs in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Take A Look: New concept design for Metropolitan Park unveiled
Read full article: Take A Look: New concept design for Metropolitan Park unveiledThe new concept design for Metropolitan Park was unveiled at Wednesdayโs open house, which was the last event for public opinion before the final design is released winter 2025.
Richard scores a career-high 26 and helps No. 7 Florida beat UNF 99-45 to reach 12-0
Read full article: Richard scores a career-high 26 and helps No. 7 Florida beat UNF 99-45 to reach 12-0Will Richard scored a career-high 26 points, three teammates notched double-doubles and No. 7 Florida remained undefeated with a 99-45 victory over North Florida.
State attorney says JEA board did not violate Floridaโs Sunshine Law
Read full article: State attorney says JEA board did not violate Floridaโs Sunshine LawJacksonvilleโs state attorney said thereโs no evidence that members of the JEA violated Floridaโs โSunshine Lawโ with discussions surrounding the resignation and replacement of former CEO Jay Stowe.
Man dies after being struck by off-duty JSO officerโs vehicle in New Town neighborhood
Read full article: Man dies after being struck by off-duty JSO officerโs vehicle in New Town neighborhoodA man in his mid-40s died after being struck by an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office police officerโs 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.
โItโs just amazing, itโs breathtakingโ: Once unhoused, Jacksonville man marks first Christmas in new home
Read full article: โItโs just amazing, itโs breathtakingโ: Once unhoused, Jacksonville man marks first Christmas in new homeAt 57 years old, Tony Felkโs life is starting to bloom, much like the flowers outside his new Westside apartment.