The Epstein Files are once again making national headlines after the Department of Justice recently released over 3 million documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and human trafficker who is believed to have connections with several notable figures, including President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew). But the new batch of documents is also shedding more light on some of the disgraced financier’s movements around the country, which includes multiple stops in Jacksonville in late 2004 and 2006.

One grassroots idea in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside has grown into a movement that has uplifted Black-owned businesses, brought families together, and turned A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into an economic engine.

New Indian restaurant opens in 5 Points

Planet Skate is a new, veteran-owned roller skating and family fun center on Jacksonville’s Northside, located at 9441 Lem Turner Road in a 20,000‑square‑foot building that includes a 7,000‑square‑foot roller rink.

Federal prosecutors announced charges Tuesday against 11 people accused of running a scheme that recruited U.S. service members into sham marriages with Chinese nationals to obtain immigration benefits and military identification cards.

A controversial hologram that stood at the Jacksonville International Airport for months has been removed after the agreement between the city and the airport expired on Sunday, according to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan.

A man was shot Tuesday night after a hit-and-run incident near St. Johns Bluff Road, south of Atlantic Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Long plagued by flooding after heavy rain, McCoys Creek is the focus of a major restoration project breaking ground Wednesday in downtown Jacksonville.

Fans of Bahama Breeze restaurants are being met with unwanted news this week, as the company behind the chain announced that all locations will soon be shut down, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.

A man shot and injured two suspects overnight after they approached him with guns and demanded that he get out of his car in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent shooting in the Wesconnett neighborhood.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has been warning homeowners about “subject-to” mortgage deals. These are legal but risky transactions that can leave sellers financially responsible even after signing over their homes.

One of the three men caught on surveillance in an attempted home invasion robbery that led to a midday shootout in Northwest Jacksonville was arrested.

Crews with Jacksonville Fire Rescue said a child has life-threatening injuries after responding to a call of a drowning on the city’s Northside.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue is on the scene of a brush fire on the city’s Westside Tuesday afternoon.

A Jacksonville pastor has been named the recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2024 by the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office.

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The shift comes after concerns from the city’s Inspector General — and it could affect who controls the money meant for housing, jobs, and homelessness services in the Eastside.

All lanes of Hodges Boulevard between Bentwater Drive and Arabella Drive are closed on Tuesday after a crash with injuries, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A fire Tuesday morning at a Westside mobile home park left one person dead, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is beginning a new round of town hall meetings aimed at addressing some of the most pressing issues facing residents, including housing affordability, access to health care and long-standing infrastructure concerns.

A violent robbery witnessed by multiple children in Jacksonville’s Lakeshore neighborhood sent two men to the hospital and forced nearby businesses — including a kids’ gymnastics meet — to shut down in the middle of the day.

Plumbers across Northeast Florida were responding to calls regarding burst pipes after the Arctic blast that passed through the area.

Amazon Air has reached an agreement with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority to establish an air cargo hub at Jacksonville International Airport. Operations are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

A 31-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of strangling his mother to death at a Hidden Hills home on Friday.

An accident with multiple injuries has closed all lanes of Alden Road in the Sandlewood neighborhood on Monday afternoon.

According to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record, the DIA issued a notice of disposition and is accepting proposals from developers for a 0.8-acre portion of the 2.6-acre property at 330 E. Bay St.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nominated on Friday three people for appointment and one for reappointment to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority board of directors, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office headquarters, also known as the Police Memorial Building, will be closed to the public Monday due to a “winter weather related incident,” officials said on Sunday.

A man was transported to a hospital Sunday evening after being shot multiple times and then crashing into a light pole in the Lackawanna area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

News4JAX celebrates Black History Month by honoring past trailblazers and recognizing current leaders in the community.

The Florida Department of Health and Duval County Department of Health launched a pop-up vaccination clinic Sunday morning in response to recent measles cases in Northeast Florida.

As frigid temperatures push through Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, JEA reports no water outages on its system as of Sunday morning, despite receiving calls from customers reporting water loss.

A store clerk and another man were shot on Saturday during a robbery in the Lakeshore area, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

First-time homebuyers can save thousands over the life of a loan by “buying down” their interest rate before closing, and consumers who want their cash to work harder are increasingly turning to high-yield savings accounts, local financial advisers say.

When temperatures drop, most people head indoors. For food truck owners, the cold means bundling up, shortening shifts and getting creative to keep meals coming.

Runners at the 19th annual Donna Marathon faced chilly conditions Saturday morning as they set out for the 5K and ultra marathon to raise money for breast cancer research.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a man in his late 20s with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. JSO’s Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit said officers responded around 1:20 a.m. to a block on Park Street near Riverside Park after reports of a person shot.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found unresponsive in a residence on Bleinheim Place Friday evening.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking community assistance in locating a missing 71-year-old woman who was last seen on Thursday night near Moncrief Road and Soutel Drive.

Counties across northeast Florida are stepping up preparations as the National Weather Service forecasts overnight temperatures at or below freezing Sunday through Tuesday, officials said.

Just weeks after the News4JAX I-TEAM exposed dangerous living conditions at a Westside apartment complex — including a massive sinkhole and residents going days without running water — the property has changed hands through a foreclosure.

Questions are mounting about the future of the Southside Tennis Courts in San Marco as a city councilman plans a community open house without releasing details about proposed changes.

As temperatures continue to plummet, Jacksonville officials have extended operating hours at The Legends Center to provide overnight shelter for those seeking warmth, while local shelters prepare for increased demand.

Roadways are closed on Beach Boulevard near Carmichael down to University due to police presence, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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JEA shared important advice on Friday for customers to prepare their homes for the extreme cold this weekend.

This month’s Postively JAX winner is quietly doing work for a group of women that is sometimes unseen. For years, Deborah Williams has quietly shown up for victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Two local Navy sailors are facing federal charges in a marriage fraud scheme, according to court documents filed recently. One sailor has pleaded guilty, and authorities say the case involves multiple conspirators. A woman, who identified herself only as M, contacted News4JAX after the initial report, saying she dated one of the sailors involved and eventually turned him in.

FDOT is considering improvements near Yellow Water Road as a potential first phase of Normandy Boulevard upgrades, part of a $300 million project addressing mounting safety concerns.

A Jacksonville council member is urging collective action to withhold JTA funding if the agency proceeds with changes to Connexion Plus, its paratransit service for seniors and disabled residents.

Animal Control and Protection Services (ACPS) is looking for the community’s help to pinpoint individuals responsible for abuse and neglect that led to a dog’s death.

In this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice talks with Revival 250 organizer Chris Widener and Bold City Church pastor Jason Masters about Revival 250—an upcoming faith-focused event scheduled for May 3 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, with a national and international livestream.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday that it has arrested the second of two suspects accused of fatally shooting a man on Christmas Eve.

A troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside is now under new management following months of complaints from residents about unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, according to court records and city officials.

The issue of absentee or neglectful landlords continues to be an ongoing problem for many renters across Jacksonville, with residents telling News4JAX they often struggle to get responses when maintenance issues arise.

A bicyclist died Thursday afternoon following a crash with an SUV on Philips Highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sol and Nelson Lopez have called Jacksonville police several times about speeders in their neighborhood, but they said the problem persists. On "Justice 4 All," News4JAX anchor Jennifer Waugh gets answers from JSO and a city councilmember on what you can do if this is happening where you live.

Multiple people were accused of traveling to Nassau County to break into and steal cars.

A Jacksonville nonprofit leader says scammers used JEA’s phone number to try to pressure her into paying a bill she says she didn’t owe.

A Jacksonville man who was reportedly on the run from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was captured in Yulee after the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect led deputies on a dramatic high-speed chase that was recorded on a dash-cam.

Since New4JAX began teaming up with Wolfson Children’s Hospital for our annual telethon, more than $1 million has been raised.

Celebration of Black History in historic LaVilla Neighborhood

Chocolate Bar is a dessert-focused restaurant located at 7570 Gate Parkway, Suite 107. Part of an international brand, this is its first United States location, bringing its signature chocolate experience to Jacksonville. The menu features chocolate-based desserts, pastries, and other sweets, along with coffee and hot beverages. Reservations are encouraged, especially on weekends.

Despite the cold temperatures, dozens of volunteers were out Thursday morning across Jacksonville to help count people experiencing homelessness. This effort, spearheaded by the nonprofit Changing Homelessness, is part of the annual Point-in-Time Count.

The City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show on Thursday. Dr. Joshi said that because of declining vaccination rates, there is a concern that the very contagious measles virus may continue to spread.

A crash with injuries shut down all northbound lanes on Interstate 295 at Interstate 10 on Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man died in a hospital Wednesday evening after being shot on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jaguars are bringing in two new assistant coaches, making it official just one day after announced that both coordinators will be returning to the team next season.

Residents at a Jacksonville apartment complex claim they lack heat during freezing temperatures, while management says units have access through various heating systems during $14M renovations.

An off-duty officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is facing misdemeanor battery charges after an incident at a Jacksonville Beach skate park, where he slammed a child to the ground.

Jacksonville officials are marking a major milestone in a long-running effort to eliminate failing septic tanks in neighborhoods near waterways.

Weeks after two undercover officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shot a man who they said pointed a gun at them as they sat in a car, JSO released an update about the officer-involved shooting, which was the third reported in January.

Residents in a Northside neighborhood were shocked to learn about a raid that led to the arrests of 11 men, who were accused of fighting roosters.

Nine months after announcing that he was looking to sell his beloved Intuition Ale Works brewery, owner and founder Ben Davis shared an updated post on Facebook, saying “the right buyer never came” and the eatery will be closing in April after more than 15 years in Jacksonville.

Community event supporting seniors and home repair

The Jacksonville City Council approved on Tuesday a multi-million dollar pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium.

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) announced a partnership with the University of North Florida to create a scholarship in honor of Chief Operating Officer James Bennett, who died in a crash on Interstate 10 late last year.

A Jacksonville health center is expanding its reach to treat more people, especially those who do not have insurance.

Jacksonville Holocaust Memorial commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day by highlighting stories of survivors living in Northeast Florida. The day marks the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

The attorney hired by the family of a child who was tackled off his e-bike at a Jacksonville Beach skate park by an officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office called the officer’s actions “unprovoked” and “egregious” in a statement sent to News4JAX.

A man drowned in a lake on New Berlin Road Tuesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Eleven men were arrested Saturday after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office raided an Oceanway home and shut down an alleged rooster-fighting ring.

Four Jacksonville firefighters have been reassigned to administrative duties following their arrest on misdemeanor charges after paintballs struck a police patrol car, traffic signs, and a civilian vehicle near a downtown fire station late last month.

The Jaguars announced on Tuesday that both offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile would return to Jacksonville in 2026.

A young man was taken to a local hospital on Friday in critical condition after a shooting in the parking lot of the Avenues Mall.

It’s hard to believe that temperatures were in the 80s on Sunday! This week however is very different. Mother Nature has abruptly brought our area back into winter.

A new study from online real estate company Zillow lists Jacksonville as one of the most favorable markets for homebuyers in the U.S.

Days after Baptist Health confirmed two pediatric measles cases in Jacksonville, News4JAX received confirmation from the St. Johns County health department that one case had been recorded in that county.

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The Jacksonville City Council will consider an ordinance to allow some downtown bars an extra hour to serve alcohol, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Four Jacksonville firefighters have been reassigned to administrative duties following their arrest on misdemeanor charges after paintballs struck a police patrol car, traffic signs, and a civilian vehicle near a downtown fire station late last month.

If you thought Florida was getting a free pass on winter this year, think again.

Every year begins with fresh starts and for many people, that means finding a new place to rent. That search often starts online: scrolling, clicking, and comparing what’s available. But Consumer Reports says it’s worth being cautious before moving forward, to help avoid losing money and exposing personal information on a rental that turns out not to be real.

Jacksonville City Council votes Tuesday on a multi-million pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium. The plan would add raised crosswalks, creating safer connections between the stadium and upcoming Four Seasons.

With temperatures plunging into the 20s Tuesday morning and feels-like temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits due to breezy winds, the risk of contracting hypothermia is high in Jacksonville.

A motorcyclist was killed in a Monday afternoon crash on Jacksonville’s westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man who is accused of committing multiple armed robberies at various fast-food restaurants and convenience stores across the city.