As Northeast Florida’s population ages, local nonprofits warn that more seniors are struggling to afford housing as rent prices continue to rise faster than retirement incomes.

Warning signs can be overwhelming feelings of thirst and cramping. Symptoms can intensify into things like dizziness, disorientation, delirium, fainting, vomiting, and maybe even comatose.

Florida Gators' first three game times are set. Plus, best Swamp wins, life outside Gators Breakdown, and the hair question answered.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his tenth death warrant of 2026 on Tuesday, this time for Dusty Ray Spencer, who has spent more than three decades on Death Row for murdering his wife in Orange County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his tenth death warrant of 2026 on Tuesday, this time for Dusty Ray Spencer, who has spent more than three decades on Death Row for murdering his wife in Orange County.

Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday.

K9s United’s President and Founder Debbie Johnson, a civilian from Jacksonville, Florida, never thought helping K9s would be her calling. But after learning about the tragic murder of K9 Baron from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s office in her hometown, she was inspired to become an advocate for these brave canine crimefighters.

After over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he’s calling a special session of the Florida Legislature, which will begin on Monday, to deal with the issue. This is the third special session for Florida lawmakers this year.

Buster Faulkner's shape-shifting Florida offense, SEC top-five predictions, and a Trask vs. Grossman Heisman debate — it's Mailbag May.

There won’t be a suspension of the gas tax this year in Florida, after a provision pushed by Democrats failed to make it into the tax cut bill negotiated by legislative leaders and approved late Sunday.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of an industrial accident on New Berlin Road Tuesday afternoon.

The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States.

As Florida faces a growing healthcare worker shortage, two Army veterans are proving that service doesn’t stop after leaving the military.

Florida Highway Patrol investigators now say a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 that killed three people may have come down to witnesses misidentifying the color of the SUV involved, according to newly released court documents obtained by News6.

UF/IFAS experts say lovebugs are a common Florida nuisance, but they do not bite, sting, or spread disease despite persistent public myths.

House and Senate leaders reached a final deal on the state budget late Sunday night, the last step in an extended process that required a special session to complete for the second year in a row.

Red snapper season was supposed to begin this weekend in Florida, drawing anglers and visitors to Northeast Florida for what many charter captains call one of their busiest stretches of the year. Instead, the recreational season has been put on hold after a federal judge ordered an immediate pause on the permits that allowed the expanded opening.

Drivers and outdoor activities across the region should keep a close eye on the sky Sunday afternoon and evening.

Jacksonville parents said their kids’ coaches showed up every day for the love of the game, not the paycheck. Now, a new Florida law aims to make that paycheck a little more worth it.

Renata Castro, founding member of Florida-based immigration law firm USA 4 ALL, joined News4Jax anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show.

A new Florida law aimed at tightening student-athlete transfer rules is drawing praise from some high school coaches and athletic leaders who say the changes could help restore fairness and stability in high school sports.

AAA is activating its “Tow to Go” program in Florida for Memorial Day weekend, offering a free ride home for impaired drivers and their vehicles.

The pattern will remain the same as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. Showers and storms will be possible each day and it will be very warm with highs near 90 degrees. Heavy rain, gusty wind and frequent lightning will be possible in any storm. The rip current risk will remain elevated as well, use caution if you are heading in the water.

Just one day before Florida’s newly extended Atlantic red snapper season was slated to begin for eager anglers, a federal court halted the recreational fishing period under exempted fishing permits in the South Atlantic, effective immediately.

After years of News4JAX reporting on Florida coaching pay issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis gave high school coaches across the state hope for a better financial future.

Just one day before Florida’s newly extended Atlantic red snapper season was slated to begin for eager anglers, a federal court halted the recreational fishing period under exempted fishing permits in the South Atlantic, effective immediately.

Nice evening as temperatures drop into the low 80s/upper 70s after sunset at 8:18.

Between May 21 and May 25, more than 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend. That is the most since AAA started keeping count. But the difference in the number of people traveling this year compared to 2025 is less than 1%, which is the smallest increase in more than a decade.

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 dispute over whether Main Street Pizza in Hastings can serve beer and wine is headed for a final decision before the St. Johns County Commission next week.

Temperatures to stay above average heading into the weekend

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.

On The Morning Show on Wednesday, local attorney Millicent Daniels joined News4JAX anchor Millicent Daniels to talk about drag racing and street takeovers, which she says are a major concern in Florida.

A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret.

Although there are venomous snakes in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, their bites would rarely kill someone. However, there are some things you should never do that could make a snake bite much worse.

Florida's 2027 recruiting class ranks top five nationally with elite trench talent. Plus, what Year 1 success looks like under Jon Sumrall.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Python Challenge is returning this summer, giving participants a chance to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while helping protect the Everglades ecosystem.

After over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they may finally be coming.

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.

The iconic Jaguars statue named, Touchdown, was lifted, loaded and hauled away Tuesday as work continues to ramp up on the Stadium of the Future.

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.

University of Florida sophomore hurler Aidan King added to his sterling resume by earning SEC Pitcher of the Year honors on Monday afternoon.

Florida attorney Lindsey Lazopoulos Friedman, with Holtzman Vogel, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the stake in this for Florida and Cuban Americans.

6'7" DL Cain Van Norden commits to Florida with just two years of football experience. Breaking down his upside and the week ahead.

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

While hockey continues to grow in the Sunshine State, one young player from St. Johns County is already making a name for herself on the ice. At just 12 years old, Rory Mayer is piling up championships and helping lead the next generation of girls hockey in Jacksonville.

Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, was arrested Friday evening by Capitol Police after about five hours of staging a sit-in outside Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.

State lawmakers completed their first week of a special session on the fiscal year 2026-2027 spending plan. Staff and the two budget chiefs will pick up unresolved issues through the weekend.

While dozens of new Florida bills have already been approved by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, one in particular is drawing some attention online.

A dispute over whether Main Street Pizza in Hastings can serve beer and wine is headed for a final decision before the St. Johns County Commission next week.

Rep. Angie Nixon was reprimanded by the House Rules and Ethics Committee on Thursday for her loud protest on the House floor last month that disrupted a vote on new congressional district maps.

Florida now requires a stand-alone personal financial literacy course for high school graduation - but guests on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition say the real question is whether it changes behavior. Host Kent Justice talks with Dr. Ronetta Wards of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) and Howard Dale of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville about what “financial literacy” should actually mean for 17- and 18-year-olds: credit, debt, taxes, budgeting, savings, investing, and even emerging currency like crypto.

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

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on another two bills, adding to the list of over 80 laws approved so far this year.

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.

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

Eleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived.

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit.

Jon Sumrall discusses Florida Gators 2027 recruiting, quarterback battle, offensive line plans, and a special Gators Breakdown announcement.

Florida’s controversial immigration detention center, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” is expected to close as early as June, according to a report from The New York Times.

Authorities in the Bahamas say that an aircraft crashed off the coast of Florida and that all 10 people aboard have been rescued.

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.

The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search operation after an aircraft crashed approximately 80 miles off the coast of Melbourne, according to an official statement from the Coast Guard Southeast District.

With hurricane season weeks away, Florida homeowners are watching Washington amid uncertainty over the future of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, which helps millions recover after floods.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that distracted driving is a dangerous habit, responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S., according to the NHTSA. That’s a big part of why Florida law prohibits drivers from texting while they’re behind the wheel — at least, in most cases.

A pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread as fire crews worked to contain them.

The widow of a man killed in an April 2025 Florida State University shooting sued OpenAI and several affiliated companies on Monday, claiming that the company’s ChatGPT product helped the student who carried out the attack plan and prepare for it, according to NBC News.

A new report from the Humana Foundation is shedding light on a silent crisis unfolding across Florida — one that affects hundreds of thousands of older residents and often goes unnoticed.

Your Sunday weather across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia will include the potential for strong to possibly severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

An Orlando man was arrested during a trip to Hawaii as part of a fraud bust this week, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Three more area athletes added championships on the third day of the state meet at UNF’s Hodges Stadium on Friday.

The Lake City Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Florida and the nation for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign, running May 18 through the end of the month.

Jacksonville is expecting needed rain and thunderstorms this weekend, with showers likely from Saturday afternoon through Monday. Meteorologist Katie Garner explains how this affects your plans and what to expect for Mother's Day.

A bill limiting foreign influence from “countries of concern,” including adding penalties for businesses and prohibiting surrogacy contracts with Chinese nationals, was signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The St. Johns County Adventure Landing amusement park may have ended its more than 30-year run for family-fun entertainment in the city, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a piece of it home with you.

Andrew Beard, a top-10 RB in 2027, commits to Florida over Clemson. How Sumrall's staff flipped this recruitment and what it means.

Mayor Donna Deegan on Friday, will formally name one of VUP-19’s MQ-4C Tritons “Spirit of Jacksonville” to honor the longstanding support and partnership between Jacksonville and the military.

A wildfire more than 100 miles west of Jacksonville is to blame for an air quality alert Friday morning.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” always was meant to be temporary.

Florida utility customers won’t bear the additional costs brought by new large scale data centers that power artificial intelligence, under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added five more laws to the count, adding to the growing list of more than 60 new laws already passed so far this year.

Jacksonville faces a red flag warning with fire danger increasing due to hot, windy, and dry conditions, as storms and a tornado watch approach the area. Get the latest weather updates from News4JAX.

Roc Boys help break down Florida's 2026 roster, the QB battle, and offensive tackle concerns. DL Stive-Bentley Keumajou's commits.

Clay County Schools held a job fair on Wednesday to fill a growing list of open positions, including teachers across multiple grade levels and subjects, as well as nurses.

This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers have passed a law designating a new “Trump Highway” in the Sunshine State.

With the recent crackdowns on illegal immigration in Florida, it’s a reminder that some out-of-state licenses are no longer legal in the Sunshine State.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to remain vigilant as criminals continue to target individuals and families across the county with scams and fraud schemes.

Jacksonville is getting ready to welcome thousands of athletes, spectators and volunteers from across the country for the inaugural IRONMAN Jacksonville triathlon on Saturday, May 16.

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA.

A group of parents, students, educators, school board members and civil rights organizations has had enough, and now they’re taking the fight to court.

A 60-year-old civil rights law, effectively gutted. Now, Republicans across the South are racing to redraw congressional maps — and Florida just became the first state to act, passing new lines that could flip four seats. Democrats are promising to fight back. Sean Freeder, a political scientist and analyst, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to discuss the pushback and the legal fights ahead.

A man police say was armed with a gun when he kicked in the doors of four homes in the Holiday Hill neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Southside late Monday night was eventually shot and killed by officers after he confronted them, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday he signed into law a new congressional district map for Florida.

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation.

Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, was convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse for the February 1996 death of 5-month-old Gabrielle Hanshaw, his girlfriend’s daughter, in Duval County.

Florida Gators 2027 recruiting class hits 10 commits. Breakdown of Dillard, Keumajou, Beard decisions plus 2026 portal additions and mailbag.

The first of 1,500 beagles being removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business are adjusting to their new lives as animal welfare groups move them to shelters to prepare them for adoption.

A stretch of quiet weather is moving into southeast Georgia and northeast Florida following the passage of a cold front Saturday. You expect cooler temperatures, clear skies and drier conditions throughout the day.

We first brought you the story on a potential pathway for the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University to one day add tackle football, as their home conference — the Atlantic Sun — enters a first-of-its-kind partnership with the United Athletic Conference, formerly known as the Western Athletic Conference. But what does this mean for the current sports teams at both schools?