Scattered storms return as weekend moisture increases

Tropical Depression Two is slowly moving across the Gulf. As of 8:00 a.m. As of 11 a.m. Monday, the center of Tropical Depression Two was about 120 miles south of Panama City, Florida.

A 400-year-old pot created by a member of the Indigenous Potano-Timucua tribe was excavated, still fully intact, by students at the University of Florida earlier this year.

Sean Freeder, faculty director for the poll, joined us on The Morning Show with a look at your take on these key issues.

WalletHub has revealed its 2026 ranking of the happiest cities in America, examining which areas in the nation spark the most joy.

After changing the political makeup of school boards across the state of Florida through a commitment to endorsing school board candidates, Moms for Liberty Florida has not made any contributions to local school board candidates across Florida and is poised to be just a minor player this cycle.

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico as it chugs closer to the U.S. But forecasters say it still could bring coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.

Tropical Depression Two is slowly moving across the Gulf. As of 8:00 a.m. As of 11 a.m. Monday, the center of Tropical Depression Two was about 120 miles south of Panama City, Florida.

A 21-year-old Palm Coast woman was arrested on Sunday after Bunnell Police Department officers found two dead Labrador retrievers inside a storage unit.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Monday announced eight arrests and dozens of traffic citations over the weekend in another crackdown on street racing, dubbed “Operation Friday Night Lights.”

A DeLand mother died Saturday after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old son, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Florida drivers saw a sharp jump in gas prices last week as oil markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and robust summer fuel demand, AAA said.

A Florida man accused of a chemical pipe bomb attack on a deputy in Putnam County in April 2024 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, the State Attorney’s Office announced Monday.

During Florida's sales tax "holiday" from July 20 through Aug. 20, sales taxes will be lifted on select clothes priced $100 or less, school supplies $50 or less, learning aids $30 or less, and personal computers and accessories priced $1,500 or less.

A University of North Florida poll of likely Florida midterm voters found that most supported the idea of phasing out property taxes until they learned of potential effects to local budgets.

Tropical Depression Two developed this morning in the Gulf. As of 2:00 p.m. Sunday, the center of Tropical Depression Two was about 170 miles south-southeast of Panama City, Florida.

At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was located near latitude 29.4 North, longitude 87.2 West. Bertha is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward the...

A disorganized weather system over the eastern Gulf is worth keeping an eye on — and if you live along Florida’s west coast or in the Panhandle, it’s worth keeping a close eye.

Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland says Florida’s election system stands apart from the rest of the country — and the numbers back him up.

The area has quite a few players playing baseball at the professional level. With the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the draft in the rearview, now’s a good time to check in on local products who are playing affiliate baseball in the minor leagues.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the warrant for William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife at her mother’s Casselberry-area home in 2006, according to our partners at the News Service of Florida.

A Jacksonville man with dementia wandered from an assisted living facility and was found dead in nearby woods. His family is now questioning whether staff acted quickly enough to save him.

A Putnam County father-son is accused of owning child sex abuse material after a cyber tip led to their home being searched, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

The St. Augustine City Commission approved changes this week to the city’s vehicles for hire and franchise ordinances.

A report released Friday by the Department of Commerce shows the state’s jobless rate for June at 4.7 percent, a reduction from 4.8 percent the prior two months. The rate is still 0.5 percentage points higher than the national average.

Hawaii is the best place to live if you’re retiring, and Oklahoma is the worst. That’s according to a new study by home care agency 24 Hour Caregivers, which compared the best overall retirement conditions in all 50 states.

Florida posted the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in the first half of 2026, with 27,494 properties recording foreclosure filings, ATTOM, a real estate analytics organization, said.

According to an investigation conducted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, former Howey-in-the-Hills police chief Michael Giddens was being investigated for having sex, while on duty, with a woman who was the estranged wife of the suspect in a criminal investigation.

The work to plant 15,000 milkweed plants along Florida roadsides is part of an initiative led by the University of Illinois Chicago to transform the vacant rights-of-way alongside roads, powerlines and train tracks into environmental corridors for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

A rally in downtown Jacksonville was held after Juan Jairo Coronilla Duran, a 28-year-old man, died while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in St. Johns County. The Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance organized the event, demanding an end to the 287(g) agreement, an independent investigation, broader ICE accountability, and protection for immigrant rights defenders. Community members expressed outrage and fear, highlighting concerns over local law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement. Florida Highway Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations are investigating the incident.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is supporting low-altitude military flyovers as the maneuvers have faced scrutiny.

A former Jacksonville Marine was arrested Thursday and charged by criminal complaint with threatening President Donald Trump, the U.S. attorney’s office said.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it is currently on the scene of a deputy-involved shooting and two deputies were medevaced to a nearby hospital after being shot.

The message has long been clear: Don’t drink and drive. But health experts say the warning goes further than most people think — and one local mother says she learned that lesson the hard way after her son was nearly killed.

A woman was arrested on July 8 after investigators linked her to the sale of 34 gold coins worth $240,000 stolen from a FedEx distribution center in March, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Every year, Joy to the Children hosts its main fundraising event, “Christmas in July,” to support economically disadvantaged children and families in Nassau County, Florida. Founded in 1995, Joy to the Children is dedicated to making Christmas a magical experience through gifts, food, clothing, and family assistance during the holiday season. This year’s Christmas in July takes place on Wednesday, July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Green Turtle Tavern in downtown Fernandina Beach, featuring a 50/50 raffle and community celebration. To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit joytothechildren.org or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/joytothechildrennassau.

A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 25 counties in Florida -- and cases nearly doubled in one week, according to state data.

As private schools that run on public money multiply across the country, states are choosing not to closely regulate who is operating them or to oversee student safety and achievement, a ProPublica investigation found. A team of ProPublica reporters has spent months digging into the expanding private school landscape.

Dozens held a candlelight vigil along SR-16 in St. Johns County after FHP says a 28-year-old died running from an ICE/HSI encounter into traffic; DHS confirmed an operation.

Previewing Jon Sumrall's first year, Florida's QB battle and rebuilt O-line, plus a Gators basketball roster built for March.

After News4JAX reported on a Jacksonville woman fighting to stay in the home she inherited in a 55-and-older community, viewers flooded social media with one question: How can someone legally inherit a home but not be allowed to live in it?

A 28-year-old Mexican national died after being struck by a semi-truck while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in St. Johns County, prompting a temporary nationwide directive from the Department of Homeland Security and spurring local activists to organize a rally at the Duval County courthouse.

Tropical wave near Cabo Verde Islands shows minor organization

State Rep Angie Nixon, who is running in the Democratic primary for US Senate, had a preliminary court hearing in Leon County Wednesday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday evening signed a new death warrant for James Aren Duckett after the Florida Supreme Court lifted its stay of the former Mascotte police officer’s previously scheduled execution, according to our partners at News Service of Florida.

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that four people were arrested on July 11 in an interstate cocaine trafficking conspiracy that transported about 60 kilograms of cocaine from El Paso, Texas, into the Tampa Bay area.

A message a teen fires off in anger — a Snapchat, a group text, an Instagram DM — can move from “drama” to a criminal investigation fast in Florida. Jacksonville attorney Millicent Daniels joined us for the latest edition of our Justice 4 All series for a deeper conversation about your kids and what they post online.

A new study from the University of Florida College of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that untreated sleep apnea is associated with a 69% faster decline in cognitive function over 10 years.

Special Olympics gold medalist's strategy goes viral

The Department of Homeland Security shared a brief update Wednesday morning after an operation in St. Johns County turned deadly on Tuesday.

News4JAX will begin featuring Trade Up stories in the weeks ahead, introducing viewers and readers to local students starting their journeys, employers investing in talent, and community leaders creating new pathways to economic opportunity.

Trade Up aims to highlight those opportunities by showcasing local success stories, providing information about training programs and apprenticeships, and connecting job seekers with employers who are actively hiring.

Florida drivers woke up to higher prices at the pump, with AAA reporting the state average for regular unleaded jumped 12 cents overnight.

See how national previews rate Florida's 2026 roster, from Jadan Baugh's hype to All-SEC snubs and key season storylines.

The Culinary Institute of America has selected Jacksonville as the location for its future Southeast hub, marking a major milestone in the city’s efforts to transform downtown into a destination for residents, visitors and the hospitality industry.

In truly “Florida man” fashion, a passenger was caught on camera by a sheriff’s office helicopter launching fireworks at passing cars on I-95 in St. Johns County on July 4.

Kangaroos, monkeys, giant lizards, snakes and a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros are among more than 140 animals that escaped from captivity in Florida since 2022, according to state wildlife records obtained by News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Florida has executed a 74-year-old man, its oldest inmate in over a century, just weeks after executing another man who was previously the oldest person put to death in the state.

The countdown to the high school football season is on. Each weekday from July 13 to Aug. 15 Week 0 opening night, News4JAX will count down its list of top 25 players. The list is heavily weighted towards recruiting and projecting the top players in the area.

Former employees of Icon Preparatory School in Jacksonville say they have been unable to file their 2025 federal income taxes because they have not received correct W-2 forms — and some say they have not received W-2s at all.

A national food-poisoning law firm and a Florida attorney filed the first lawsuit tied to an outbreak of E. coli that public health officials say has been linked to frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries sold exclusively at Publix stores.

Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a civil subpoena to General Mills Inc. and General Mills Operations LLC as part of an inquiry under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act into the supply chain for products containing potassium bromate sold in Florida.

Normal summer rain chances return by Thursday as heat persists

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend pushed oil prices higher in overnight trading, renewing upward pressure on Florida gasoline prices, AAA said.

Quick thinking by Florida Highway Patrol troopers may have saved a kidnapping victim, as reported by our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back — each one older than the last.

Dangerous heat is back today across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and a Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Locally heavy rain and flooding possible through Tuesday

The Florida Highway Patrol said Friday that it is monitoring three wildfires along State Road 19 between Silver Lake Road and Rodeheavers Boys Ranch Road and urged motorists to use caution.

Buying a home has always required patience and planning, but a new study suggests the finish line keeps moving further away for many would-be homeowners in Florida and Georgia.

A man was arrested Wednesday after he tried to switch seats with a passenger during a traffic stop and left his vehicle in reverse, sending it rolling into a deputy’s patrol car, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge began Friday, giving participants 10 days to search for invasive Burmese pythons and compete for a share of $25,000 in prizes.

A Duval County judge is set to hear testimony next month in a public records lawsuit filed by the family of Charles Faggart, a man who died after an incident inside the Duval County Jail.

A 13-year-old boy was placed under arrest after deputies said he threatened to kill another 13-year-old and sent photos of a handgun through Instagram, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A Jacksonville man is facing felony charges after a May crash on Merrill Road left a 19-year-old dead — and investigators say alcohol and drugs were both factors.

What began as a neighborhood block party has grown into one of Jacksonville’s largest community celebrations. The 11th annual Duval Day returns to Clanzel T. Brown Park in Northwest Jacksonville on Saturday, bringing together local artists, businesses and thousands of people to celebrate the city.

Initially a music conference, this has evolved into a networking event for creatives in all genres

Viewers shared photos and videos with News4JAX, asking us to identify what was in the sky early Thursday morning.

Florida is joining forces with four other southeastern states to crack down on speeding and aggressive driving as part of Operation Southern Slow Down, an annual, week-long speed enforcement campaign running July 13–18, 2026.

A Jacksonville woman was arrested in the early morning hours of the Fourth of July after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy clocked her traveling at speeds up to 130 mph on I-295 North.

Rain is likely Sunday and early next week

Palm Beach International Airport is getting a new name — and soon, new flight codes — following action by Florida’s governor and state legislature earlier this year.

A Jacksonville roofing company once known for giving away free roofs on social media is now under investigation by the State Bureau of Insurance Fraud, as customers, employees and subcontractors say they are owed a combined total of nearly $1 million.

Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has so far produced a single named tropical system.

The White House said it is not planning to put Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 bill, a stance that effectively puts on hold an Obama‑era effort to replace Andrew Jackson on the note, according to multiple reports.

A federal judge in Florida has ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to immediately restore key features of a federal immigration verification system that several states rely on to check voter rolls and professional license applicants.

There are several factors that help to suppress tropical activity, and one of them is Saharan dust.

More Floridians are turning to nonprofit credit counselors for help as household expenses rise and debt grows faster than income, according to new data from Money Management International.

Florida’s gun-carry rules have shifted in recent years, especially on open carry and age limits, but the basic framework remains: carry is generally legal for people who can lawfully possess a firearm. But where you can carry depends on how you’re carrying (concealed vs. open), the type of place you’re entering and whether the property owner allows it.

As part of a settlement in a lawsuit over firearms policy, the Bradford County Fair Association has agreed to permit the open carry of firearms at the county fairgrounds to the fullest extent allowed under Florida law, court documents show.

Dr. Matt Corrigan, a professor at Jacksonville University, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the ruling, which many say sets a strong precedent that higher education can’t be limited to the whims of politicians.

More than 5 million Americans deal with hernias every year, but only 15% ever seek help from a medical professional, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. One Florida surgeon says that gap needs to close.

A new invasive pest is damaging grass and sugarcane crops across South Florida, raising alarms among farmers and researchers alike. The pasture mealybug has now been detected in 15 Florida counties — and scientists at the University of Florida are racing to find solutions.

Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed even more bills — including a new law that implements more tax rules.

Fernandina Beach e-bikes and other personal mobility devices will now be under different rules and regulations after city commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance on Tuesday night.

Florida lands 2027 cornerbacks Raheem Floyd and Bam Whitfield, boosting the Gators' secondary. Breaking down film, fits, and impact.

A Georgia woman is facing up to 75 years in prison after pleading no contest to racketeering and fraud charges tied to a multistate scheme that cheated TJX Companies stores out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is facing new legal trouble following his arrest last week in Daphne, Alabama on drug-related charges. Authorities say Gillum has since been released.

Temperatures are heating up and the dog days of summer can be deadlier than many pet owners realize. One large veterinary study found about one in seven dogs treated for heatstroke did not survive. And vets warn a dog’s body temperature above 106 degrees can cause permanent brain and organ damage.

The heat and humidity will continue to build across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this week. In fact, temperatures could come close to record levels. However, it is summer after all and when you factor in the humidity it feels much warmer. Let’s discuss the heat index and some tips to stay safe during the heat.