The Jacksonville City Council approved the land swap deal, officially making way for the University of Florida’s graduate campus.

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.

Over 30 residents displaced from an apartment fire on Jacksonville’s Westside are frustrated because they have nowhere to go.

Graham Media Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Storytelling to elevate the quality and impact of storytelling across our newsrooms.

One new, and popular, Jacksonville spot on the Southside is getting a lot of attention and being applauded by some for its transparency after sharing in detail its struggles and why it chose to change how it seats customers.

A massive investment is headed to Jacksonville’s Eastside as part of the city’s new $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” deal — but some residents worry about how the promised money will be spent.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday arrested a sexual predator connected to a 2017 murder.

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

Fundraising event where attendees dress in their Renaissance best

Chef Nick Walker showcases new summer dishes at Whiskey Cake Jax

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.

Three left lanes of Interstate 95 North at Airport Road were closed Monday night as crews worked to clear the scene of a vehicle fire.

The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) board unanimously selected its new CEO on Monday, following a marathon of interviews inside City Hall.

Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft pick Travis Hunter has found a home.

Daily rain chances

A Delta Airlines flight that departed from Atlanta and was bound for Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon in Jacksonville after smoke was reported in the cockpit.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for 9-year-old Peyton Tillie. According to JSO, Tillie was last seen leaving her home on Kona Avenue on the Woodland Acres area around 7:15am.

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.

Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc. has announced Women Veterans Recognition Week, June 8–14, 2025.

Stay hydrated and lather up with sunscreen to stay safe!

A 41-year-old Jacksonville man who committed one of the city’s most notorious murders when he was 14 years old will have his life sentence reviewed by a judge.

As June marks Men’s Mental Health Month, a Jacksonville mental health counselor talked about ways to break the stigma around the topic.

The Black Rodeo USA cowboy competition returned to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on Saturday with two shows.

In Duval County, a jury is awarding a family $10.3 dollars in damages to the parents of Nell Marie Behr. The 21-year-old was killed by a drunk driver after a crash on Jan. 14, 2023.

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

Incoming Jacksonville City Council Vice President Nick Howland outlined his priorities and challenges for the upcoming year. Emphasizing the importance of public safety.

Hamburger Mary’s has made its comeback in Jacksonville, now operating under new ownership and in a new location.

Two Jacksonville Armada soccer games scheduled to take place Saturday at Edward Waters University were abruptly relocated on Friday.

Talks about constructing a new Duval County jail are gaining momentum at Jacksonville City Hall. Council members Michael Boylan and Will Lahnen held a public meeting Friday afternoon to discuss the project, which is estimated to cost around $1 billion.

Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is suing the Trump administration for what the suit calls his unlawful removal as the vice chair and member of the National Transportation Safety Board, as reported by our news partners at Jax Today.

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.

Strong to Severe storms possible this weekend

A Jacksonville councilman expressed his disapproval of a bill moving forward in the city council that aims to prohibit the use of city funds for services to people living in the country illegally.

A Jacksonville councilman has requested safety improvements be made for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last month.

An update on local comedy shows

The Black Rodeo USA cowboy competition returns to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on Saturday with two shows.

A major court hearing in Jacksonville's federal court could affect the longtime debate over Confederate monuments on city property.

Comedian Ryan Davis brings twisted humor to Jacksonville

Fun Run to raise funds for school for sister city in Africa

20 restaurants supporting V for Victory and The Foundation of Community Hospice and Palliative Care

The City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Housing Authority and First Coast Construction, will break ground on five new affordable homes in the Durkeeville neighborhood on Friday.

The charity is giving away hurricane supply kits at nine events across the state Saturday morning. The local event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday outside Celebration Church.

Scattered thunderstorms are likely to bubble up inland during the late afternoon and early evening.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Florida chapter held its annual Dinner of Champions on Thursday.

The developer for the new surf park officially closed on the 45-acre site in Jacksonville’s eTown community that would bring big waves to the city.

A snow cone business dream will never become a reality for a Jacksonville family after a father was fatally shot outside his home while protecting his loved ones.

The Hooters restaurant in Tinseltown has closed leaving only the original Jacksonville Hooters remaining open.

The first installment of Florida Justice looks at how investigators uncovered police corruption in Jacksonville 27 years ago.

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center, a beloved facility on the city’s westside, is in need of significant upgrades following several years of deferred maintenance.

The annual bowl game in Jacksonville will be played Dec. 27 at EverBank Stadium with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff time, the bowl announced on Thursday. The date matches the earliest playing of the game in the bowl’s 81-year existence.

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Wet pattern continues this weekend

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was investigating an accidental shooting involving a child after a man was found with a gunshot wound outside a day care center on Wednesday.

Video sent in by a resident shows the damage from the fire at the Riverbanks Apartments on Lane Avenue that ended with 34 people being displaced from their homes.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying the suspect vehicle in a 2024 hit-and-run that killed an Air Force Veteran in Hillcrest.

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.

Kasey King, aka Knotty by Kasey, is a local macramé artist tying knots for the modern home, bringing beautiful fiber art to Jacksonville.

It’s time to let everyone know that we are shrimply the best!

The Sulzbacher Center announced it has closed its financing on the $37 million Phase 1 of the Sulzbacher Enterprise Village on Walgreen Road, just off Interstate 95 and Golfair Boulevard.

A University of North Florida research team that discovered how to “turn off” cancer cells is advancing to the next phase of their groundbreaking work, with animal trials set to begin this fall.

A fire that broke out at the Riverbanks Apartments on Lane Avenue ended with 34 people being displaced from their homes.

The Neptune Beach Police Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will hold multi-agency training exercises on Thursday.

The community came together in a powerful display of compassion and commitment during the Passion 4 Pets Adoptathon, held all day on May 21, 2025.

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.

As the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off, concerns about flooding along Duval County’s dozens of creeks during storms resulted in this question from Jacksonville Today reader Tessa D.

Graduates inaugural electrical lineworker class

A proposed ordinance that aims to prohibit the use of city funds for services to people living in the country illegally is moving forward in the city council.

A man who was shot in the head and critically injured Tuesday night near Jacksonville’s Moncrief area was found because of a ShotSpotter alert and 911 call, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

The mother of an Ed White High School senior killed in a hit-and-run crash accepted her daughter’s diploma at this year’s graduation ceremony.

A 30-year-old Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to several charges including wire fraud involving the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the Department of Justice.

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.

Court documents filed in May show Phillips is formally applying for a sentence review, citing the completion of his 25-year mandatory term.

Summer pattern returns this weekend

The Jaguars will open minicamp to fans on June 11 as the team winds down its offseason program.

On Tuesday, 51 young adults from Duval County and hometowns as far as Kentucky who served through AmeriCorps as Student Success Coaches will be honored during a graduation ceremony.

A 22-year-old man was charged with the murder of a man who was shot at an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside last week, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A quarter of those surveyed for a recent University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll said the most important problem facing Jacksonville is housing costs.

A man was injured after an argument sparked a shooting on Monday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

As of Monday, Phillips was being held in the Duval County jail after being transported from Suwannee County Correctional, according to court records.

The announcement has garnered positive reactions from some local leaders and comes amid discussions about potentially relocating NASA’s headquarters to Florida.

On July 1, a new chief of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) will be announced by the mayor’s office.

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to discuss details of a potential land deal for the University of Florida’s graduate campus.

A disabled Navy veteran battling terminal cancer says a Jacksonville concrete company took nearly $3,000 from him and his wife, then disappeared without doing any work or issuing a refund.

A wet week ahead

The Merrill Road sewer pump station improvement project is underway, and it is expected to bring temporary lane closures through August.

Challenging teenagers to do anything in high school is tough, but what about when there’s a great reward at the end? The folks at Marathon High have a proven track record that continues to help lost kids find the right path.

Three people were arrested after a disturbance at a City Council meeting, and one of them was charged with possessing a concealed weapon at the meeting. The incident has led to a review of security at City Hall, but it left a Jacksonville Today reader with a question: “What exactly is the law here regarding this?”

Split Happens doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff—divorce, custody battles, emotional breakdowns, and all the messy feelings in between. But it also offers something rare in conversations about family law: perspective, humor, and hope.

The Jacksonville Public Library’s Summer Learning Program runs now through Aug. 2, offering free reading challenges, STEM activities, and family-friendly events to help kids stay engaged and prevent summer learning loss.

Jacksonville's weather heats up with highs expected around 90 degrees, increasing rain chances midweek, and a new record for the warmest May.

Jacksonville’s LGBTQ+ community and allies will march across the Acosta Bridge and the Main Street Bridge on Sunday to kick off Pride Month.

The Jacksonville City Council will discuss an ordinance tomorrow that proposes the appropriation of $450,000 from the Environmental Protection Trust Fund. This funding aims to enhance air monitoring activities in disadvantaged communities, particularly focusing on Health Zone 1 in Jacksonville.

June 1 marks Global Coptic Day, a worldwide celebration of the rich history and enduring faith of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The day commemorates the Holy Family’s biblical journey to Egypt, where Christianity took root as early as the first century through the work of St. Mark the Apostle.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, an adult male in his late 30s was hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting late Saturday night.

The Mayor’s Young Leaders Advisory Council had its year-end celebration for the program’s high school seniors as they go to college and other endeavors.

The last tenants at the Regency Square Mall closed up shop on Saturday, as public access to the main interior will be restricted starting June 1.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in the foot after an argument at a Jacksonville intersection on Saturday.

Dr. Hester Petty hit the century mark on May 17.

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.