University of North Florida students are pulling pieces of history from the banks of the St. Johns River — unearthing pottery from indigenous people who lived in the Jacksonville area more than 1,000 to 2,000 years ago.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old child was reported missing and later found in a body of water on Monday, according to officials.

After the announcement that the Pecan Park Flea Market will be closing this fall and will be replaced by a car dealership, News4JAX Insiders and other Jacksonville residents are voicing their concerns.

A vigil was held at Riverview Park on Saturday evening as friends, family, and community members gathered to honor 32-year-old Rashaud Martin, a Jacksonville man who died after his mother called 911 for help during a mental health crisis.

Community event for dads and father figures to have a safe space for deeper conversations

Jacksonville City Council’s special investigative committee examining JEA will hear testimony Monday afternoon from Chief Administrative Officer Jody Brooks and Regina Ross, the utility’s former legal counsel.

A Jacksonville teen is in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to her head in an “accidental incident” early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took aim at Jacksonville city government Monday, claiming the city wasted $275.7 million in taxpayer money in the 2025-26 budget — a sharp jump from the $199 million in excessive spending he claimed the previous year.

Dwayne Richardson II grew up in Jacksonville making beats on a computer, posting them on MySpace and selling them for about $100 to neighborhood rappers.

Residents in a Jacksonville neighborhood are voicing concern after a police shooting happened right behind a home near Beach and Southside boulevards Sunday evening.

For four decades, Pecan Park Flea Market has been a weekend ritual for Jacksonville’s Northside community, a place where small businesses were built booth by booth, families spent their Sunday mornings, and shoppers traveled from across the region to browse more than 700 vendor stalls. That era is coming to an end.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting Sunday evening on the city’s Southside.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the in-custody death of a local inmate who was hospitalized Friday evening.

On the surface, it looked like a day of friendly competition, laughter, and games. But organizers say a Men’s Mental Health Awareness Field Day held in Jacksonville was built around a much deeper mission: breaking the silence surrounding men’s mental health.

A 64-year-old Jacksonville woman accused of deliberately running over a group of ducklings with her car has pleaded not guilty — and now faces officially filed felony charges from the state attorney’s office.

Farm Share Florida partnered with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) earlier Saturday to host a Hurricane Preparedness Distribution Event at eight sites across Florida, offering free emergency supplies to families, seniors, and individuals at no cost.

More than a year after Charles Faggart died following an incident inside the Duval County Jail, his family is still fighting in court to get answers.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on US-301 Friday evening.

Jacksonville City Council member Raul Arias says he is ready to move forward on a measure that would send Duval County Public Schools’ 1-mill property tax renewal to November’s ballot — and a standing-room-only community meeting Friday helped push him there.

A day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.

Families on Jacksonville’s Eastside now have a new place to turn for help. Mayor Donna Deegan joined officials from the nonprofit Family Support Services on Friday to cut the ribbon on the Center of Hope at Kennedy, a family resource center off Ionia Street.

Two years, five months and seven days after fire ripped through Downtown Jacksonville’s Rise Doro apartment complex, city and development leaders celebrated its opening on the rooftop of a completed structure that already had residents inside.

News4JAX has learned the pastor of a prominent Jacksonville church has had a large tax lien placed against him.

First Coast Habitat for Humanity announced a nearly $4 million funding partnership that leaders say will help approximately 100 families achieve homeownership across Northeast Florida at a time when housing affordability remains a growing challenge.

Months after The Block Jax, an outdoor food hall, opened in the Deerwood area to large crowds and not enough parking accommodations, the venue rolled out a solution for customers.

The Duval County School Board approved a $2 million contract with Communication Technologies Inc. this week to begin installing weapons detection systems in elementary schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.

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Eden and Rance check out the Modern Pilates Experience

News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.

A day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.

News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.

A Jacksonville City Council finance committee has delayed a vote on whether to send Duval County Schools' 1-mill property tax renewal to the November ballot, drawing pushback from teachers, parents, and city leaders.

Thirty firearms and illegal drugs are off Jacksonville’s Eastside streets following the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s recent search warrant operation.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a Thursday afternoon investigation happening on Jacksonville’s northside.

Jacksonville law enforcement, fire rescue personnel and Duval County school district officials came together at Stanton High School for a large-scale active shooter training exercise, practicing tactical response, first aid and student reunification procedures.

A Jacksonville woman who owns a personal care services company was arrested Tuesday, on charges of Medicaid provider fraud, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man who confessed to sexually assaulting women at a Southside apartment complex is facing an additional theft charge after investigators linked him to a stolen package captured on a resident’s Ring camera.

On Thursday, Mayor Donna Deegan is expected to discuss the local impact of a major property tax overhaul that state lawmakers passed during a special session and that is now headed to the ballot in November.

A 64-year-old Jacksonville woman accused of using her vehicle to intentionally run over a group of baby ducklings pleaded not guilty Thursday to 11 counts of aggravated animal cruelty.

Graham Media Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our centralized team.

As Jacksonville struggles with an estimated shortage of 50,000 affordable housing units, city leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to help accelerate one of the most time-consuming parts of the development process: permitting.

Comedy spotlight on performance artist Tommy Davidson

Fashion event connecting local designers with major brands

The Purple Princess Banana Pudding & Treats is proudly competing in the Favorite Chef competition, showcasing creativity, passion, and a love for bringing unique desserts to the community. This exciting opportunity allows the business to share its signature treats with a wider audience while representing Jacksonville’s vibrant food scene. Supporters can help by casting their votes and sharing the competition with friends and family. To vote and show your support, visit The Purple Princess online fpr the Favorite Chef voting link, or click here.

The Duval County School Board approved a $2 million contract with Communication Technologies Inc. this week to begin installing weapons detection systems in elementary schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.

News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.

A 36-year-old Jacksonville woman is facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting on Tuesday morning at the Regency Inn on Arlington Expressway, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.

As e-bikes and e-scooters surge in popularity, AAA – The Auto Club Group is launching its new “E-Ride Ready” campaign to help parents better understand the risks associated with these fast-moving devices and take steps to prevent serious injuries.

Former YMCA Tiger Academy teachers said they were blindsided by mass staffing changes announced on the last day of school.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has lifted its burn ban, effective Wednesday, as fire danger across Northeast Florida has fallen to low levels.

One arrest has been made in the shooting death of a tow truck driver attempting to repossess a vehicle at the Brentwood apartment complex.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office launched its Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after the success of the Unsolved Crimes webpage.

News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.

A man was shot multiple times at a Northside apartment complex after an Instagram sale went wrong on Tuesday night.

An ordinary afternoon of playing outside turned into a Jacksonville parent’s worst nightmare when her 11-year-old daughter was mauled by a pit bull at a friend’s home, her family said.

The man accused in the death of a woman found shot behind a Mandarin Chuze fitness in November 2025 has been extradited to face charges.

A new center opening in Jacksonville aims to provide children with serious illnesses and their families something many say is hard to find: a place designed specifically for them.

The five-game series features a packed lineup of themed nights, giveaways, Pride celebrations, a bobblehead giveaway and opportunities for fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark.

New details were released after a 27-year-old Twin Lakes Academy Middle School guard was arrested Friday and charged with lewd or lascivious conduct by an authority figure involving a student, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A newly released arrest report is shedding light on a deadly shooting at a Jacksonville motel that left a 40-year-old man dead.

Pattillo Industrial Real Estate’s proposed 1.11 million-square-foot warehouse in its NorthPoint Industrial Park in North Jacksonville has generated industry speculation about a distribution center tenant.

For the first time, the Michelin Guide has included Jacksonville and Northeast Florida in the Florida restaurants it considers for its highest three-star rating, according to our news partner, the Jacksonville Daily Record.

An event giving students the opportunity to perform and learn about literary experiences in a myriad of genres

One man was hit in the arm, and another was hit in the back when a gun was fired Tuesday morning during a fight at the Regency Inn on Arlington Expressway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The owner of Kitty’s Car Wash in Northwest Jacksonville said repeated burglaries in less than a month have left thousands of dollars in damage and put the business’s future at risk.

Anton Harrison loved it. It was just what an offensive lineman wanted to hear. New head coach Liam Coen wanted the Jaguars line to set the tone for the offense, something that made Harrison a believer right from the outset.

A school security guard at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School was arrested Friday and accused of having inappropriate conduct with a student.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday released body camera footage and 911 calls from the night officers shot a man charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery.

Karissa Wade shares Pride events happening in N. Florida

Mayor Donna Deegan and city officials are demonstrating new equipment in the city’s ongoing campaign to fight litter and blight on Monday.

André Troutman is carrying his family’s musical legacy from Jacksonville all the way to the global stage as music director for Kanye West and a featured vocalist on the artist’s latest album, “Bully.”

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is investigating a Duval County School Board residency issue involving Board Member Darryl Willie.

At least one person is confirmed dead, following a crash on I-95 South and University Boulevard. The right lane has been blocked off since about 5:45 a.m., as Florida Highway Patrol investigates.

An elderly man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in a residential driveway Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

What happens next is Gianna and her family will be heading to New York City where Gianna has been accepted to be a part of an experimental trial for the next phase or her cancer treatment. That is going to be at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in Manhattan.

Four of the most celebrated voices in R&B history are set to share one stage this weekend as the “Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage” tour arrives in Jacksonville.

For many people struggling with mental health challenges, the hardest step is simply speaking up. At a Jacksonville church, leaders are working to change that by bringing conversations about trauma, healing and emotional wellness out of the shadows and into the community.

Rain could not keep Jacksonville from showing up for Oliver Lopez.

The University of North Florida has officially opened the Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF’s Korey Stringer Institute, a new facility dedicated to researching how extreme heat affects the human body — and how to prevent it from turning deadly.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is set to eliminate some routes and increase some fares in order to make up for a projected $17.5 million budget deficit in fiscal year 2027.

A military family said they lost more than $7,400 after purchasing discounted Disney gift cards from a Jacksonville-area online business that Florida authorities accused of deceptive and unfair practices.

A family in Jacksonville who had an early morning encounter with a stranger and eventually sent the man on his way in an Uber later learned that same man was wanted for murder in a triple stabbing that took place just blocks from their home.

Police released the names Friday of the woman and two men who were killed early Thursday morning in a triple stabbing in the Normandy Estates neighborhood of Jacksonville’s Westside.

Fun 4 First Coast Kids curates a bucket list of summer family activities

A 30-year-old man is facing three second-degree murder charges in a deadly stabbing attack this week that left two men and one woman dead on Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.

June marks Black Music Month, and News4JAX is shining a spotlight on Jacksonville’s evolving music scene and the creatives helping shape its sound with a new original series.

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oceanway that drew significant backlash from neighbors during its permitting and construction phases is now open across from First Coast High School.

A Jacksonville park and community center may be sitting on top of as many as 600 unmarked graves, and there is no proof the bodies were ever moved before the land was developed. Now, state funding is on the way to find them.

San Marco residents in a flood-prone area are watching a rainy week closely as hurricane season begins, hoping drainage improvements help prevent streets from flooding like last year’s high water.

A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to influence major international sports competitions through doping, federal prosecutors announced.

A friend and a family member told News4JAX that two of the three people who were fatally stabbed Thursday morning on the Westside were a 27-year-old woman and her stepfather.

A St. Johns County man turned himself in to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, more than 17 months after his girlfriend was shot and killed on Christmas morning in 2024.

Disturbing new details are emerging in the case of a Jacksonville man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at his apartment, including a warning distributed to residents before his arrest.

A Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to smuggle goods and unlawfully ship firearms, as well as to separate counts of unlawfully shipping firearms and smuggling goods from the United States, the Department of Justice said.

The man who fatally shot a tow truck driver late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Brentwood is still on the run, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said that it is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at a hospital on Wednesday.

JEA is urging customers to take a few simple steps before hurricane season officially begins, even as forecasters predict a quieter-than-average season.

JEA is urging customers to take a few simple steps before hurricane season officially begins, even as forecasters predict a quieter-than-average season.

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Two men and a woman were found fatally stabbed early Thursday morning in a neighborhood in the Normandy Estates area of Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.