Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two people in 1993 in Duval County, setting the stage for a potentially record-tying eighth execution this year.

Florida State baseball player Alex Lodise is a superstar. It was confirmed once again when Lodise won the Dick Howser Trophy as the national player of the year.

‘No Kings’ is a nationwide day of defiance, peaceful protests are expected

More than a dozen people were detained in a raid conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach early Thursday morning, according to the Fernandina Observer.

The State of ALICE in Florida: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship report, which analyzed the latest available data from 2023, found that an estimated 47% of households in Florida were below the ALICE Threshold in 2023. The ALICE Threshold represents the minimum income level necessary for survival for a household.

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One South Florida man could pay his price behind bars for posing as a flight attendant and booking over 120 free flights.

One of the nearly 2,000 locations for Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump’s administration will be right in the heart of Jacksonville’s Southside.

If slashed ticket prices, closed stadium sections and moved seats are any indication, fans aren’t exactly clamoring to attend the Club World Cup.

Florida rapper Kodak Black made his return to Jacksonville last month and performed in front of a packed crowd at Daily’s Place.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it regularly provides security at big sporting events in response to questions about the agency’s presence at the FIFA Club World Cup amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said drivers who are threatened won’t be held responsible if they hit protesters because they have a right to defend themselves.

Former Jacksonville radio host and current conservative podcaster Mark Kaye is running for Congress in 2026.

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State.

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.

"No Kings Protest" events are planned Saturday in cities across Florida, including Northeast Florida, but this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned protesters that “the line is very clear” and that law enforcement would be ready to act.

A new Mayo Clinic cancer center will use technology that you can’t find anywhere else in the Americas for patients.

Jax Beach Country Fest is back at Seawalk Pavilion on June 14, 2025, with a free, family-friendly day of country music from 2pm to 9pm in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Community members packed Jacksonville City Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed immigration policy that would require the disclosure of undocumented immigrants living in city-controlled public housing.

For the family of a woman raped and killed in 1994, her case officially closed after her murderer was executed in Florida on Tuesday night.

UF Health said on Tuesday it was both "surprised and disheartened" after Baptist Health/Wolfson Children’s Hospital decided to end with ts decades-long clinical collaboration with its health system and the College of Medicine – Jacksonville.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law on Tuesday that aims to protect people from the damaging effects of AI-generated fake images, also known as deepfakes.

There’s a giant, gold-outlined rat emblazoned on the hat that dangles in Brad Marchand’s locker.

The Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday at noon in Jacksonville.

Median prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).

Abortions in Florida have significantly declined compared to last year, according to a new state Agency for Health Care Administration report.

Jacksonville City Council will discuss new rules to prevent disruptions during meetings, following a May incident that led to three arrests. A protest today calls for dropped charges and the rejection of a controversial ordinance.

NOAA Fisheries announced changes to the management of red snapper in the South Atlantic, including expanding the one-day fishing event to two days.

A drug raid last month at a Northside home led to an investigation into a suspected dog-fighting operation and a charge of illegal possession of an alligator, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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

Florida lands Justin Williams, matching Devin Hester's 1,000+ rushing/receiving milestone, and 6'8" OT Chancellor Campbell for 2026 class.

With summer around the corner, many families are hitting the water on their boats, and a new Florida law aims to prevent tragedies caused by driving or boating under the influence.

A federal appeals court Friday kept on hold a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state, rejecting arguments by Attorney General James Uthmeier that enforcement should at least temporarily be allowed.

Farm Share held a free distribution on Saturday in Jacksonville, but this time around, it wasn’t just food being handed out.

The Jacksonville-based Pepsi distributor recalled over 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper that were wrongly labeled as Zero Sugar, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Remains recovered in 2007 were identified as a diver who went missing while off the coast of Ponce Inlet, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday.

University of Florida’s Chair of the Board of Trustees (BOT) spoke out in a written statement about the Florida Board of Governors’ decision not to confirm Dr. Santa Ono as the next president.

It doesn’t get more Florida than a boater skip day. Thousands took to the water Friday to participate in the event on the St. Johns River.

The Saharan Dust is decreasing, but could have some lasting effects for people with asthma and other respiratory issues. A Jacksonville doctor talked about tips on the best way to handle the extra dust in the air.

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County issued a health alert on Friday after finding harmful blue-green algae in toxins in Doctors Lake-Pace Island Back Park Dock.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Friday at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to enjoy the day, but emphasizes the importance of safety.

Wet pattern continues this weekend

The general public still doesn’t know who was behind a failed land swap deal involving the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, thanks to the complex world of corporate anonymity, where it’s perfectly legal for LLCs to shield the identities of the true owners.

A Central Florida sheriff was arrested on Thursday and accused in a “massive Central Florida illegal gambling operation” and “public corruption scheme,” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.

As part of our ongoing Addressing A4dability series, News4JAX gathered voices from three different generations — Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z — to discuss the challenges they face when it comes to affording a place to live.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at the 81st Annual Convention of the Florida Professional Firefighters in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday.

A lot of people looking to buy a house are getting cold feet or opting for a better opportunity after a contract becomes pending.

After months of speculation, former U.S. Rep. David Jolly of Florida has confirmed the rumors and announced he will run for governor in 2026. The Republican turned Democrat said he believes he is the change Florida’s government needs.

A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida and is running as a Democrat.

Florida legislators are working to preserve funding for school acceleration programs after months of uncertainty, though questions remain about the exact amount that will be maintained.

New Florida legislation will protect historical buildings from meeting the demolition ball.

An unexpected change is coming at the University of Florida after the Board of Governors voted Tuesday to block the presumptive next president of the university from getting the job.

Summer heat and storms return this weekend

A study by a real estate company said U.S. home sellers are sitting on nearly $700 billion worth of listings. Jacksonville ranks fifth in the nation as a buyer’s market.

The City of St. Augustine launched a $83,000 project to remove nine derelict vessels from local waterways, including Salt Run and the Matanzas River.

Months after lawmakers proposed slashing bonuses for acceleration programs in half, full funding to pay for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools is expected to stay in place in the final version of the budget.

Needing to finish a budget for the July 1 start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the House and Senate on Tuesday began slowly rolling out proposals to resolve spending and policy differences.

The state university system’s Board of Governors on Tuesday rejected the appointment of former University of Michigan President Santa Ono as president of the University of Florida.

When asked about the new poll on Tuesday, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she can’t remember the last time a poll was done where crime wasn’t number one in terms of people’s concerns.

A federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out.

Summer pattern returns this weekend

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.