A man died Wednesday night following a shooting near Jacksonville’s Avondale neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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

The Jaguars took care of business in their regular season opener, but things get considerably more difficult quickly.

An iconic moment for a local pickup truck. A Jacksonville man has now crossed the million-mile mark on his old GMC Pickup.

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

Larry Wakefield Jr.— better known as DJ Larry Love — kicks off "Voices of the 904" by sharing his “Year of the Creative” vision, personal journey, and mission to spark Jacksonville’s Renaissance Era.

Part two of episode one of “Voices of the 904” features DJ Larry Love, the cultural creative behind R&B Mostly, “The Pop-Out” concert series, and more.

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is proud to present The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. This extraordinary, one-night-only event will benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital, making it an unforgettable evening of history, music, and purpose.

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Jacksonville locals have the opportunity to audition for American Idol

Jacksonville’s 904 Walk Club is bringing people together for fun, fitness, and friendship. Founded by Hakim and Troy, the club encourages everyone to get outside, explore the city, and enjoy walking in a welcoming group.

Founded in 2002 and incorporated in 2003 by executive director Elexia Coleman-Moss, Empowerment Resources, Inc. (ERI) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville, Florida. Upon moving to the community in 2001, Coleman-Moss identified a need for gender-specific programming for at-risk girls in the area. After understanding the challenges faced by local girls and rallying community support, Coleman-Moss launched a pilot “rites-of-passage” program named Journey Into Womanhood. In 2006, ERI broadened its offerings to include Life Skills Workshops and Parenting Education Seminars, which are provided in schools, churches, recreational facilities, and other community spaces. This approach allows ERI to effectively “meet people where they are.”

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday night after he stopped to give someone money, was asked to give more, and was shot when he refused.

Four Jacksonville city councilmembers walked out of a city council meeting during budget amendment discussions Tuesday night, sparking drama and prompting the sergeant at arms to intervene.

“Voices of the 904″ is here. It’s News4JAX’s latest digital series showcasing the stories of under-the-radar movers and shakers in the 904.

The Jacksonville City Council ended the proposed millage rate debate on Tuesday night with a split vote.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a 69-year-old man who they say left his independent living facility on Jacksonville’s Westside around noon on Tuesday.

JEA said it is working on a formal policy to address water service disconnections after the News4JAX I-TEAM reported last week that residents of a Westside apartment complex had their water shut off for days due to the owner’s unpaid bills.

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.

The Jacksonville City Council is set to vote on Tuesday night on an ordinance that would change how free event tickets are distributed among the city’s elected officials.

Just in time for the Come together festival hosted by The Empowered Kitchen

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a viral video showed a confrontation between self-proclaimed “Predator Poachers” and law enforcement over the handling of an alleged online predator case.

Mauricio Chahine, 53, of Jacksonville, was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison for agreeing to launder over $250,000, U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard ruled.

Residents of the Arbor Oaks apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside continue to face challenges despite water service being restored last week following News4JAX’s reporting.

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.

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.

The Jaguars weren’t perfect in their regular season opener, but they didn’t need to be.

The attorneys for Will McNeil Jr., the man at the center of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that went viral and prompted outrage and investigation, are calling for a United States Department of Justice investigation.

Birthday celebrations and cultural parties

Escape Me mobile is the newest event entertainment option in Jacksonville. The roaming event venue serves parties, events, and festivals of all types year-round with its air-conditioned RV. Specializing in teamwork, adventure, and problem solving they server local schools, businesse,s and parties all over town. Visit online at EscapeMeMobile.com or call 904-676-0895.

Three people, including two children, were transported to a hospital Monday morning following a house fire in the Grand Park neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

The weather may have delayed the start, but it couldn’t stop the Jaguars from making a statement on their first home game of the season.

A Jacksonville LGBTQ+ organization is launching an artistic response after the city painted over rainbow-colored crosswalks to comply with state regulations on road markings.

A Duval County Public Schools staff member received counseling on proper document disposal protocols after confidential student records were found scattered across a Northwest Jacksonville intersection in July.

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished the season opener game on their own turf against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

An upcoming Jacksonville event aims to help families prepare for aging-related health emergencies by offering expert advice on care options, financial planning and legal decisions before a crisis occurs.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal beating of an unidentified man found unresponsive inside a residence in the 900 block of Spearing Street.

Jacksonville residents talked about what they would buy if they won the $1.8 billion Powerball lottery.

Football is back in Jacksonville, but as you know, the Sunshine State isn’t always bright and sunny. Here’s what you need to know before heading to EverBank Stadium.

A 21-year-old who was charged in a 7-year-old’s murder case was arrested and charged for a second murder case, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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.

Jacksonville is hosting its second annual Veterans Matter event on September 11 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena downtown. The event serves as a one-stop shop for veterans, their families, caregivers, and friends to access a wide range of services and resources.

Music and vibes are returning to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park on Sept. 14 for the Pop-Out live concert series finale.

What will the Jaguars look like when they kick off their season on Sunday? Optimistically, it’s not much of the same because the same just isn’t good enough.

The News4Jax I-Team continued to try and find answers for residents of a Westside apartment complex on Friday, after people living at Arbor Oaks told us they can’t get a hold of anyone to address ongoing issues.

The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters Local 122 and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5-30 released a joint statement opposing the proposed millage rate reduction.

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

Sean Steele shares local comedy calendar

Talking about the Jaguars Fan experience with the stadium construction

Jenkins Quality Barbeque said on Friday that all of its online sauce orders are being paused due to high demand.

Checking out the new Jags gear for fans

A man died Friday morning after he was shot multiple times in the Brentwood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a 49-year-old man died on Thursday night after his mini-bike crashed into the back of a box truck on the city’s Northside.

Two days after residents of a Westside apartment complex had their water restored following days without service, the News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into the owner of the property, who, JEA confirmed, has now paid the thousands of dollars that were owed.

“The Stadium of the Future” may be a work in progress, but that isn’t stopping game day fun from taking place.

A pediatric professor said getting rid of the vaccine mandate could be devastating.

Bi-lingual conversation for the Spanish speaking audience in Jacksonville

An advocacy group is demanding accountability from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the creation of a civilian oversight board after an officer fatally shot Brian Gillis during a mental health crisis.

Discover the latest trends shaping Northeast Florida’s business community in this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. Bank of America’s Coley Jones joins the show to discuss the region’s rapid growth, the challenges and opportunities facing small business owners, and the importance of talent management.

Southside residents blamed road engineering issues for the reason that they have been dealing with flooding issues for over 10 years — even when there are no signs of rain or storms.

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.

Courtesy of Firehouse Subs and the Jags

Tailgate event raising funds for families with children battling cancer.

Thousands of people will be celebrating everything about Northeast Florida and the counties represented under the 904 area code on Thursday, Sept. 4 -- 904 Day.

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!”

Community members continued their push Wednesday evening to prevent a local grocery store from adding a meat processing facility at its Beach Boulevard location.

A Jacksonville businesswoman who made her name mentoring others through credit repair services and Airbnb investments was back in court on Wednesday.

A robbery suspect already in custody was charged with murder after his accomplice was shot and killed in 2015, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

As Jacksonville city council members approach a vote on the final budget and a proposed millage rate cut, a debate unfolded over the potential impact on road maintenance funding.

Lines down the street, parking lots full, and extended wait times for those ribs smothered in the special mustard-based sauce were the scene on Wednesday at the downtown Jenkins Quality Barbecue location.

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

Four men were arrested following an undercover operation targeting unlicensed contractors, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Concert experience featuring music from the "Descendants" and "Zombie" movie franchises

STEM festival for the whole community

Justin Golden, the man accused of running over and killing 8-month-old Pablo Golden's arraignment was delayed due to new discovery of evidence.

Publix is officially coming to Downtown Jacksonville.

A man believed to be in his early 40s was found shot Tuesday night in the Pine Forest area and died at the hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Residents of a Westside apartment complex will finally have their water restored on Tuesday evening after going days without running water due to the owner’s unpaid bills, according to JEA.

The owner of Scott Mill Veterinary Hospital, located off Interstate 295 and San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, has raised safety concerns after multiple incidents in which cars have veered off the interstate and onto the property.

For generations, the smell of smoked chicken and ribs has drawn people into Jenkins Quality Barbecue. But after nearly seven decades, the Jenkins family said they’re turning off the smokers for good.

A 26-year-old Jacksonville woman is facing an organized fraud charge after investigators said she embezzled more than $42,000 from her employer, La Nopalera.

Recipe ideas to help keep families fed with healthy options during their hectic schedules

With no word in more than a year from the owners, Jacksonville Today reader Phyllis T. wants to know what’s happening with The Bread & Board restaurant and Provisions market in VyStar Credit Union’s Bay Street building Downtown.

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.

After 68 years of serving the Jacksonville community, Jenkins Quality Barbecue announced Tuesday that it will close all three of its locations by the end of the month.

The city of Jacksonville unveiled a “Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative” on Tuesday, which includes adding cameras connected to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Real-Time Crime Center and the city’s parks department to 12 local parks.

Mayor Donna Deegan will host another series of town halls, beginning Tuesday night, as she seeks public feedback on her nearly $2 billion proposal for Jacksonville’s budget.

The Duval County School Board is poised to make a big move Tuesday night in the process of potentially relocating the district’s headquarters.

A halal grocery store in Jacksonville is attempting to add a meat processing facility to its Beach Boulevard property, marking its second attempt in less than a year to do so, following a similar request that was withdrawn in April 2024.

Pharmacy closures on Jacksonville’s Northside are forcing families to wait days and even weeks to get critical medications.

With only a few hours left to buy tickets for one of the largest Powerball jackpots in American history, News4JAX asked Jacksonville residents what they would do if they won the big prize on Monday night.

Dozens of protesters gathered near the St. Johns Town Center on Monday morning for a “No Kings” rally.

Developers of Jacksonville Surf Park submitted a permit application to the city for the $20 million project in eTown, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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

A semitruck crash closed the on-ramp for Lem Turner Boulevard on Interstate 95 south on Sunday afternoon.

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 Museum of Science and History (MOSH) has temporarily closed its doors as it prepares for a massive transformation and relocation project.

As millions of Americans take to the skies for Labor Day weekend, mental health experts are addressing a growing concern: flight anxiety.

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.