A man was taken to the hospital on Saturday morning after he was shot while playing dice in the Moncrief Park neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A countdown from Mayor Donna Deegan kicked off Riverfront Palooza Saturday morning, as families sprinted into Jacksonville’s largest egg hunt.

OneBlood is hosting blood drives at 8 local Culver’s locations on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 in honor of Lilly Kishore. Kishore died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2021 when she was 21 years old.

Groundwork Jacksonville and Greenscape of Jacksonville will plant 70 native shade trees along the Emerald Trail S-Line on Friday.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit is investigating the death of a 64-year-old former inmate who died at a local hospital Friday, the agency said.

Yanira Cardona, the first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for the City of Jacksonville, is leaving her post after two years of service to become General Manager of the Phoenix Arts District.

A family whose child was aboard a school bus struck from behind by a semi-truck on Thursday is pursuing legal action, the family’s attorney said.

Local restaurant nominated for prestigious James Beard Award

If you are looking for a night of comedy and seduction, there’s a new play coming to the Alhambra that’s been described as heartwarming and unconventional.

Nationally known civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels will be returning to Jacksonville on Friday to talk about yet another case concerning the use of force by members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Downtown Jacksonville business owners say change is finally reaching a long-quiet stretch of the Core Business District — and the latest development could bring some of the biggest momentum yet.

All southbound lanes on Interstate 95 near State Road 9B are closed on Thursday night after a crash with injuries.

Old seats from EverBank Stadium are in a extremely tall pile at Big Iron Recycling on West Beaver Street as renovations to the $1.4 Billion “Stadium of the Future” are underway for the Jaguars.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office needs the community’s help to find a missing 63-year-old woman with dementia.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs, five firearms and thousands of dollars in cash following a bust at a smoke shop off Lem Turner Road on Sunday.

Thousands of riders who rely on JTA’s Connexion Plus service woke up Thursday to higher fares, as the Jacksonville Transportation Authority implements its first price increase for the service since 2019.

More details are coming out about the multiple arrests made by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office during a “Senior Skip Day” event at Jacksonville Beach last Friday.

The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to pre-enrollment eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered a professional sports draft from competing in college after two high-profile cases in basketball this season.

A man was found guilty in the shooting death of two men who were found killed inside a Fort Caroline Road apartment in 2023.

Jacksonville City Council was preparing to vote on who would help decide how millions of dollars are spent on the Eastside, and not everyone agreed with the mayor’s picks.

Community leaders and students gathered at Ed White High School to unveil a new memorial traffic garden, honoring the life of student athlete Alaysha Williams, who was killed in a hit-and-run traffic incident in September 2024.

Groundwork Jacksonville and Greenscape of Jacksonville will plant 70 native shade trees along the Emerald Trail S-Line on Friday.

Film festival focused on loving our locals while laughing out loud

Track meet celebrating Olympic Gold Medalist and offering a showcase for young athletes

Founded in February 2025, Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks has quickly become a popular online community dedicated to celebrating the best of Jacksonville and its surrounding areas. The group, which now boasts more than 33,000 members, showcases local businesses, events, and people—all with a focus on positivity and community spirit. The organization offers its promotional support free of charge to local businesses, as part of its mission to lift up the city’s entrepreneurs and residents alike. New members are invited to join the group at facebook.com/groups/jacksonvillefuneatsdrinks.

A day after the NFL owners voted unanimously to relocate the Jaguars to Orlando temporarily in 2027, the team posted a riff on the famous Mickey Mouse “Steamboat Willie” cartoon, saying “all aboard!”

Jacksonville faces extreme drought and elevated fire danger as dry, warm weather persists with limited rain chances, according to News4JAX’s meteorologist.

An early morning crash left two men dead Wednesday after they were hit while standing outside their vehicles on I-95 northbound, near Old St. Augustine Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

NFL owners approved Orlando as the Jaguars’ temporary home for the 2027 season. Fans are already planning drives, hotels and tailgates, promising Duval energy will travel

Bob Hayes is widely regarded as one of Jacksonville’s greatest athletes, as he is the only person in history to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. Now, his alma mater is making sure future generations never forget where his journey began.

Downtown Jacksonville’s newest ordinance allowing bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. has been in effect for about a month, and early signs point to a boost in business.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it made 13 arrests, seized over 100 grams of marijuana, and recovered nine guns at a “Senior Skip Day” event in Jacksonville Beach.

Customers of JEA could soon see higher utility bills as the board moves forward with rate increases to address a projected budget shortfall exceeding $107 million.

Nearly two weeks after residents at Colonial Pointe raised concerns about safety on Atlantic Boulevard following a deadly crash, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Transportation are offering answers and some context.

Nubby is currently available through the Jacksonville Humane Society, which is also hosting a special Easter Holiday Adoption Event to help more pets find loving homes this spring.

Items perfect for the golf enthusiast

Etiquette coach educating teens about manners as prom season ramps up

Road construction is a familiar sight across Jacksonville, sometimes closing lanes or shutting down ramps. And when a project slows a commute, some drivers respond with frustration.

A man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot in the leg and chest early Tuesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A local research group is preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind gene editing study aimed at helping people with severe cholesterol conditions, and it could permanently change how the disease is treated.

Therapy study puts Jacksonville on the map for state-of-the-art research

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it made 13 arrests, seized over 100 grams of marijuana, and recovered nine guns at a “Senior Skip Day” event in Jacksonville Beach.

A Hillsborough County circuit judge has denied requests from four defendants accused in the killing of Charles Jones, known to many as “Julio Foolio,” to be tried separately, keeping the case on track for a joint trial, according to a court order filed on Thursday.

Neighbors on Jacksonville’s Northside say a dangerous curve in their neighborhood has become a crash hotspot, and they’re calling on the city to take action before someone is seriously hurt.

The arrest warrant for a former Duval County School Police officer accused of engaging in a romantic relationship with a student is shedding more light on his alleged communications with students that investigators say led to his arrest.

JEA told News4JAX that crews have been working since early Monday morning to repair a damaged water on Old Kings Road.

A former Duval County school police officer was arrested Thursday evening following a joint investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police, the district said.

The Winn-Dixie Company LLC confirmed on March 28 to News4JAX news partner The Jacksonville Daily Record that it will close two Harveys Supermarket locations in Jacksonville in May.

Recently opened restaurant serving elevated recipes in an unintimidating way

20,000 eggs, crafts, bubbles and more at JaxParks Riverfront Palooza

A Jacksonville family mourning the loss of a 32-year-old father who was killed in an early Sunday morning shooting is asking the community for answers and support.

A community came together Sunday to remember and celebrate the life of a promising young Jacksonville firefighter who died last week in a car crash.

Hundreds of people on Saturday participated in “No Kings 3,” a daylong march and rally against the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration, organizers said.

A candlelight vigil will be held Saturday evening at Keystone Beach for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department engineer who died in a car crash, the family announced on social media.

Dawson and Dalton were adopted while living in Ohio when they were 8 and 10, respectively. The foundation’s goal is to get kids lingering in foster care permanent homes. According to the agency, more than 70% of children it serves have at least one special need.

A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning on Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at approximately 5:20 a.m. in the 6500 block of Atlantic Blvd. JSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit said a bicyclist was riding westbound on Atlantic Blvd. when he was struck by an unknown vehicle.

Ronald Lillard, a Navy veteran, father of five, and grandfather of ten, was killed in a road-rage shooting on Edgewood Avenue West and I-95 in Jacksonville Sunday. Family and friends gathered at a vigil to honor his life.

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said he is investigating what he describes as a possible pattern of excessive force by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, following the release of video showing a violent arrest in Clay County.

A former Duval County school police officer was arrested Thursday evening following a joint investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police, the district said.

The new Jaguars executive office buildings, called One Tower Court, just opened this week, the first multi-story office building constructed downtown in several years.

Jacksonville is facing severe drought and a heightened fire danger, with heat and dry conditions expected to continue. News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner shares today's outlook, community safety tips, and what weather is ahead.

Founded more than 30 years ago by Jacksonville University’s legendary president, Dr. Frances Kinne, the Jacksonville Children's Chorus had only 16 voices in its first year. Now, it serves over a thousand singers each year through its programs.

Jax Yacht Charter has been offering public and private charter tours on the Royal Princess yacht since last November. It also offers tours for holidays, like Easter.

President & General Manager Matt Goudreau joined the show to talk Opening Day and all things Jumbo Shrimp.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is furloughing approximately 80 senior administrative staff members. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is furloughing approximately 80 senior administrative staff members.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority board reviewed a proposed advertising contract Thursday that could dramatically increase the agency’s revenue.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released body camera video showing the moments after officers responded to a teen takeover at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington last week.

In a March 24 vote, the Jacksonville City Council approved a $5 million loan for an affordable housing development that drew support from Republican Council members and from Mayor Donna Deegan, a Democrat.

The family of a Middleburg man who said undercover Jacksonville officers used excessive force during a November arrest has retained two high-profile civil rights attorneys and is speaking exclusively with News4JAX.

A Jacksonville woman who pleaded guilty in the gruesome murder of a 41-year-old man she claimed groomed her from childhood, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday.

The City of Jacksonville is developing its first-ever Food Plan, a sweeping look at how food moves through the city today and a roadmap for where it goes tomorrow.

Duval County Public Schools said it is investigating allegations involving an ROTC instructor’s actions at Sandalwood High School.

The mother of a teenage boy who was punched and taken to the ground by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer during an arrest at a McDonald’s says her son did not deserve the force used by police.

The Block Jax, an outdoor food hall that had its grand opening this past weekend in the Deerwood area, drew big crowds and sparked complaints about parking just as a busy sports weekend gets underway.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and other city officials celebrated the opening of the Stockton Street Bridge on Wednesday morning, which is a part of the McCoys Creek restoration project.

Officer Timothy Prince, a Traffic Patrol Officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at how police target problem areas on the roads to try to prevent serious crashes.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said that one of its engineers, Colton R. Tibbetts, died on Wednesday morning. He was 23.

As housing costs continue to strain household budgets, a Jacksonville program aimed at preventing evictions is offering a lifeline to families facing short-term financial hardship.

A 2-year-old boy killed during a domestic dispute late Sunday night was in his mother’s arms when her boyfriend fired a shot that struck the toddler in the head, according to an arrest report and information obtained by News4JAX.

Duval County Public Schools is alerting families about an unofficial “Senior Skip Day” circulating on social media and is urging students to stay in class.

As Northeast Florida heads into Q2 2026, Bank of America Jacksonville President & Southeast Regional Executive Mark Bennett says local business confidence has shifted toward growth - if owners have the right capital in place to seize opportunities. Bennett shares three priorities he’s hearing most from Jacksonville leaders and also points to continued strength in sectors like advanced manufacturing, fintech/financial services, healthcare, and technology as companies adopt more AI solutions.

In honor of International Women's History Month

Nationally known civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels will be returning to Jacksonville on Thursday to talk about yet another case concerning the use of force by members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Family and neighbors gathered at a candlelight vigil for 2-year-old A’hmari Robinson, sharing prayers and memories. Candles formed his initials as loved ones leaned on community support.

For some, GLP-1 drugs feel like a weight-loss miracle. For others, the weight comes right back after they stop taking them, which has led a Jacksonville-area clinical research group to work on finding a solution.

In a March 24 vote, the Jacksonville City Council approved a $5 million loan for an affordable housing development that drew support from Republican Council members and from Mayor Donna Deegan, a Democrat.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said that one of its engineers, Colton R. Tibbetts, died on Wednesday morning. He was 23.

The family and best friend of a 27-year-old Jacksonville woman killed in a hit-and-run crash spoke out about her life and the hole her death has left behind.

A U.S. Navy destroyer left its homeport in Jacksonville Tuesday, sending families to the waterfront for tearful goodbyes.

Transportation security officers at Jacksonville International Airport have gone more than a month without pay, relying on donations and community support as a prolonged federal funding lapse stretches into its sixth week.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to find a man accused of shooting at a group of people at a McDonald’s restaurant in the Town Center.

The RichHER Foundation and partner organizations will present the second annual Wear Her Crown: Women in Leadership panel on Thursday at Word of Truth Ministries.

The Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday opened a 75,287-square-foot business operations office at One Tower Court, downtown Jacksonville’s first multi-tenant Class A office building built since 2007. The team occupies the building’s second through fourth floors.

A Jacksonville man was arrested after police said he fired a shot during an argument with his brother in the McDonald’s parking lot at Oakleaf Town Center, officials said.

The city of Jacksonville issued a permit for Otto Aerospace to build a production facility at Cecil Airport, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

personal health to planet health - empowering cleaner choices, reducing plastic and toxins, and inspiring action for a healthier future.Go Green Drinks Jax is an event designed to connect all eco-minded people and organizations in Jacksonville to further the GREEN movement.Go Green Drinks Jax - 2/24 & 3/31 6:30-8:00 at Ink Factory Brewing in Jax Beach.Sign up on our website on the event page - www.beachesgogreen.org

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond is expected to share more information Wednesday about an effort to bring Safe Haven baby boxes to one fire station in each city council district.

Pearl Square, a nine-block development designed to bring residents, businesses, and community life back to the city’s urban core, is changing the quiet, underused streets and historic buildings of Downtown Jacksonville into a neighborhood that functions morning, noon, and night.

Jacksonville is beginning early planning to move the Duval County Jail from downtown, hiring consultant CGL for an 11-month study to project needs, gather input, and identify three possible sites.

Tuesday night, friends and family gathered to remember a 19-year-old who died in a motorcycle crash on the Buckman Bridge.