Miami would join Ohio State, Penn State and LSU as a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press Top 25 poll while Georgia, Oregon, Florida State and Texas would host first-round games.

For many people living paycheck to paycheck or with a criminal record, landing a job can feel impossible.

Join David Waters as he analyzes Florida's 20-10 loss to LSU in Baton Rouge and the performance of DJ Lagway.

Garrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night.

AP Top 25 ballots became even tougher to perfect as the dust settled on Week 3 of college football.

Surf hazards, tidal flooding remain

A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond in 1996 is scheduled to be put to death in October under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions.

Open carry isn’t yet legal in Florida, but multiple Northeast Florida sheriffs said they won’t arrest people solely for openly carrying a firearm after an appeals court found the state’s open carry ban unconstitutional.

Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has issued a strong warning to educators following despicable social media comments made by some teachers regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Bear harvest permit applications open at 10 a.m. Friday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night in Middleburg.

Be prepared for strong coastal wind gusts plus some chances for showers, as we monitor a tropical system in the Atlantic.

The Gators head to Death Valley trying to bounce back against #3 ranked LSU, who boasts a dominant 20-2 home record under Brian Kelly.

The trial of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April has been postponed until next year.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Palm Harbor on Thursday morning.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook posted a statement to social media on Wednesday evening, saying she has instructed her deputies not to enforce a state law that prohibits residents from openly carrying their guns.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond fired back at the four councilmembers who abruptly walked out of Tuesday’s meeting during budget amendment discussions.

Federal investigators have zeroed in on flaws in the pool deck as the preliminary cause of the 2021 collapse of a 12-story Florida beachfront condominium that killed 98 people.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extended his prayers for Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, after he was shot at a college event in Utah on Wednesday afternoon.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is set to announce a series of arrests in a shooting that left a freshman Florida State University linebacker in critical condition.

Mid-September is traditionally the statistical high point of the Atlantic hurricane season, but right now the tropics are uncharacteristically quiet.

Florida coach Billy Napier faces a challenging path to secure a fifth year in Gainesville.

Cost should not be the reason you don’t get vaccinated against the flu this year. Those without health insurance can get a voucher for a free shot.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades.

Some areas in northeast Florida are dealing with flooding due to the King tides.

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s net worth grew from $12.2 billion a year ago to $14.3 billion as of Sept. 1, Forbes said in a story posted on its website Sept. 9.

A Jacksonville mother was arrested after she was accused of leaving her children unattended in a running semitruck for hours, according to the Riviera Beach Police Department.

An elderly couple visiting a Starke restaurant was sent to the hospital after they crashed into the building while attempting to park.

A Florida man faced a 300-pound wild boar after it crashed through his sliding glass door and attacked his dog.

Arbor Oaks on Jammes Road, the troubled Westside apartment complex the News4JAX I-TEAM reported last week, was previously owned by Jarek Tadla, a Polish-born real estate investor who, according to the JAX Rental Housing project at the University of North Florida, has companies that own more apartment complexes in Jacksonville than anyone else.

Missing data in a key state health report raised new questions about transparency from the Florida Department of Health.

Florida toughened the reins on “super speeders” with harsher penalties for drivers who choose to push the pedal more than 50 mph past the posted speed limit.

Jacksonville native 23-year-old Paris Richardson hit the stage last night representing Florida in the Miss America pageant, taking home the second runner-up title.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated his opposition to vaccine mandates during a press conference, emphasizing the importance of parental choice and persuasion over coercion.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference on Monday morning in Plant City.

Across Florida, hundreds of families are searching for their missing children. More than 200 cases are listed on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s website.

Following Florida's disappointing 18-16 loss to USF, Gators Breakdown Plus members express their frustrations with Coach Billy Napier.

News4JAX sports reporter Jamal St. Cyr's thoughts and analysis after Jacksonville's season-opening 26-10 win over Carolina.

USF won its second game over a ranked opponent to start the season, stunning Florida 18-16. News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the game in this photo gallery.

Florida has a plan to drop school vaccine mandates.

Chaos gave way to calm, mostly, in The Associated Press Top 25.

Nico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.

A measles case in Duval County from three weeks ago was confirmed by the health department and it wasn’t made known to the public.

The St. Augustine community came together Saturday morning with ceremonies, mass, and reflection on the preservation and history of America’s oldest city.

If you’re heading to either Gainesville or Tallahassee on Saturday for week two, in addition to your favorite team gear, you’ll want to pack the sunscreen, plenty of water, sunglasses, and a hat as your cheer on your Noles and Gators.

Congressman Cory Mills appeared in a Columbia County courtroom on Friday after allegations of harassment from his ex-girlfriend. Lindsey Langston, reigning Miss United States and a Columbia County Republican state committeewoman, is seeking a restraining order against Mills. According to court documents, Langston, 25, visited the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on July 14 to report threats made by Mills.

The widening debate over vaccine mandates in the U.S. and recent moves to get rid of them for schoolchildren in Florida are pushing some states to take steps to protect vaccines for children and adults.

A 180-passenger luxury event yacht is now permanently docked in downtown Jacksonville.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and one of the most difficult things anyone can face is losing a loved one to suicide.

A federal appeals court panel has put on hold a lower court judge’s order to wind down operations of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.

The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting America’s northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.

Attorney General Pam Bondi will hold a news conference in Tampa on Thursday.

Jacksonville is short thousands of affordable homes, and the rising cost of rent and mortgages is forcing many families to look for alternatives. One solution gaining traction: tiny homes.

Health experts say the desire to please a political base may compromise public health and safety.

But before Northeast Florida was coined as the nine zero four, it – and all of the Sunshine State – shared the notable Miami area code.

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

Marine biologists on Florida's Space Coast have released June Cleaver, a 230-pound loggerhead turtle, back into the ocean.

Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and citizens safe from infectious diseases.

The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon and California have created an alliance to safeguard health policies, believing the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Former House Speaker Paul Renner announced his campaign for Florida governor on Wednesday.

Florida officials are working on eliminating all vaccine mandates, Florida Surgeon General Joe Ladapo announced on Wednesday.

After Florida's victory over LIU, we break down what worked, what needs improvement, and key storylines heading against USF.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the controversial immigration detention site in South Florida, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is still operating and continuing with deportations, despite a judge issuing an order for the facility to shut down.

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering free, one-day admission to children ages 3–11 throughout September as part of “Future Voyagers Month.”

Norman Studios, located in Jacksonville, Florida, stands as a remarkable piece of American film history and cultural heritage. Originally established as Eagle Film City in 1916 and later purchased by Richard E. Norman in the early 1920s, it became one of the first studios in the nation to produce “race films” that starred African American actors in dignified, positive roles—an effort especially significant during a time when racial barriers in the entertainment industry were firmly in place.

The Prince Road Container House currently holds a near-perfect 4.98-star Airbnb rating, solidifying its place as both a destination and a work of art.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Orlando on Tuesday.

Jacksonville faces continued windy conditions along the coast with strong gusts, a chance of showers and storms, and warmer temperatures expected later in the week, according to News4JAX's meteorologist and The Weather Authority's Exact Track 4D forecast.

Join David Waters on this Gators Breakdown Plus Chat as we discuss DJ Lagway's promising but rusty debut to the defensive dominance.

Following the latest Legislative session in Florida, nearly 30 new state laws are set to take effect at the start of October.

Residents in the community had mixed reactions to the idea of HOAs being eliminated across Florida.

Once vibrant and painted streets in Jacksonville are now just black roadways after the city started its efforts to repaint the crosswalks to comply with the state’s requirements.

The city of Jacksonville Beach recognized International Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday with the second annual Beaches Memorial Walk.

News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Gators game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see action from the game.

Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway, returning from injury, showed some rust but still managed to throw for three touchdowns.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced a 76-year-old woman with dementia has been found safe.

A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman was flown home by a charity Saturday morning for a special military family reunion after being away for over two years.

A Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Some Jacksonville artists said they’re frustrated as the city began its costly crosswalk mural removals from streets on Friday.

Labor Day weekend is here and as you can imagine many people, will hit the road or take flights to celebrate.

Jacksonville nonprofit The KING Foundation is making a powerful difference for children who have lost a parent. Founded by Ciara Quaintance after the death of her son King’s father, the organization provides vital support to young lives changed in an instant.

Homeowners’ associations have been a mainstay in many Florida communities for decades now, imposing rules on their neighborhoods to help keep property values steady. But now, a South Florida lawmaker is considering the elimination of HOAs across the Sunshine State, as reported by our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Six people were arrested in an operation targeting online child predators in Franklin County, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Thursday.

The City of Jacksonville said it plans to comply with the state’s updated requirement to remove colorful pavement art from streets.

While the option of a "grace period" that allows you to pay a few days later than the due date without penalty might seem like a nice bonus from your property manager, it could also be a trap.

A Jacksonville renter says her “affordable” apartment turned into a legal and financial nightmare after she tried to pay rent and then learned days later that she’d been evicted, a case housing advocates say reflects a broader trend worsening the city’s affordability crisis.

Florida could be on the hook for the $218 million cost of converting an airport in the Everglades into an immigration detention center that may soon be empty of detainees.

They look, move and even smell like the kind of furry Everglades marsh rabbit a Burmese python would love to eat.

A man convicted of killing his girlfriend, her mother and a man he claimed owed him money has been put to death in Florida.

A second volunteer at Nassau County Animal Services shelter said her time helping animals has come to a disappointing end.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) announced it will be offering its “Tow to Go” program during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration fights a federal judge’s order to shutter the facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by a late October deadline.

Sea turtles and shorebirds are still using Florida’s sandy shorelines as important nesting habitat, and the FWC is asking you to help out by giving them space and following some simple guidelines during the Labor Day Weekend.

At Tree Hill Nature Center, The Rattlesnake Conservancy transforms fear into understanding through hands-on training, teaching hundreds annually to safely handle these misunderstood creatures while advocating for their vital role in Florida's ecosystem.

Jacksonville University is growing — and three of its signature programs show how the school is preparing students for the careers of tomorrow. From science and technology to aviation and healthcare, JU leaders say the university is aligning with community needs and industry demand.

Sulzbacher, in partnership with the duPont Foundation and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) will announce the launch of a 10-unit Tiny Homes pilot program adjacent to its men’s campus in downtown Jacksonville.

Long before Hollywood embraced diversity, Jacksonville’s Norman Studios was breaking barriers with “race films” that cast Black actors in heroic, leading roles. Now a historical film museum, the studio preserves a powerful and often-overlooked legacy.

As part of our “4 Your Neighborhood” coverage in the Arlington area, News4JAX is highlighting efforts to protect a local gem: The Fort Caroline National Memorial.

Taxpayer costs to transport and protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family surged during the year that included much of his failed presidential campaign, according to state reports.