DUVAL COUNTY

The father of a 1-year-old boy who died after a cocaine overdose was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter.

The agreement between the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars to renovate EverBank Field is expected to bring about major upgrades to the surrounding area like the Eastside and riverfront parks.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters is set to hold a news conference to discuss a large-scale operation that led to multiple arrests and citations involving suspected street racers.

United Way is calling for volunteers for Friday's annual Day of Action.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan named 11 people to sit on the inaugural Mayoral Advisory Board for African Americans.

The mother of 13-year-old Prince Holland is still searching for answers in her son’s death after the State Attorney’s Office released new evidence that she said she was unaware of.

The sister of a man shot and killed in downtown Jacksonville asked the judge in court Tuesday for the maximum sentence for the three men accused in his murder.

A study found that homes within a 1-mile radius of a new NFL stadium could see a jump in home value of 4.7%, while rent could increase by up to 9%

Florida is one of the most attractive states for investors because of weak tenant-protection laws, a recent study found.

A Jacksonville man has been accused of aggravated manslaughter after his son died due to a drug overdose, according to the Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office.

With increasingly high temperatures and little significant rainfall these past several weeks, JEA said on Tuesday it continues to experience exceptionally high demand for its reclaimed water supply, so it strongly urges all drinking and reclaimed water customers to follow mandatory watering restrictions set forth by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD).

The City of Jacksonville will recognize Juneteenth, which is also known as Emancipation Day, during a ceremony in the City Hall Atrium on Tuesday.

Duval County school leaders focused on student’s mental health during a workshop on Tuesday.

Duval County Public Schools is holding a workshop Tuesday morning to discuss creating a mental health plan and to review the student code of conduct.

A high number of evictions is exacerbating Jacksonville’s affordable housing crisis.

A 16-year-old teen pleaded guilty to second-degree felony murder and armed robbery in the shooting death of another teen in Sandalwood that happened in September.

Duval County Public Schools will host another community meeting Monday evening to discuss the proposed Master Facility Plan that would potentially close nearly 30 schools across the district.

The State Attorney’s Office dropped newly released interrogation footage and phone calls in the murder investigation of 13-year-old Prince Holland.

The sentence for disgraced former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts music teacher Jeffrey Clayton could be handed down Friday.

The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) on Friday will discuss a multi-million dollar incentive package to help rebuild the Rise Doro apartments.

The Eastside community was disappointed to hear that money intended to be poured back into the area could potentially be off the table if the Community Benefits Agreement is removed from the stadium deal and turned to a vote.

The man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder will face death for killing his roommate’s 25-year-old girlfriend and putting her body in a plastic storage bin in 2019.

Justin Knight died at the hospital, but Knight’s family and friends wanted to know more about what happened to him while he was in JSO custody before he was taken to the hospital. They believe details are missing.

A 7-month-old boy was rescued at a Spring Park apartment complex after he was found unresponsive because of a suspected drug overdose.

The sentence for disgraced former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts music teacher Jeffrey Clayton could be handed down Friday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed the state’s $116.5 billion budget on Wednesday, but that was about $1 billion less than what Florida legislators recommended.

The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called “Stadium of the Future” should have a huge impact on the city and it’s expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.

The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called “Stadium of the Future” should have a huge impact on the city and it’s expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.

Duval County Schools announced a new chief of school police on Wednesday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called “Stadium of the Future” should have a huge impact on the city and it’s expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.

With its cool building art and businesses nearby, on the surface, the city’s Rail Yard District gives off a hip, urban vibe.

Isolated storms for early afternoon and evening

Following negotiations over the weekend, the Duval County school district and incoming superintendent Dr. Chris Bernier compromised on a contract, and the board is set to vote at a special meeting Wednesday to approve a $320,000 base salary for Bernier.

A 44-year-old South Carolina man who U.S. Marshals gunned down in a shooting at an Oceanway gas station was connected to the death of a 29-year-old man who was fatally stabbed on Jacksonville’s Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The property tax hike designed to increase teacher pay, bolster arts and athletic programs and support charter schools was approved by Duval County voters in 2022.

Last week, firefighters announced they could get a hefty pay hike if their new contract is approved. And police are heading in the same direction.

A Wisconsin Chief Naval Aircrewman died earlier this month during a training exercise at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville City Council will host a workshop later this week to talk about stadium renovations.

A man is in custody after stealing a pickup truck and crashing it into the fence at Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) on Sunday morning, according to a police report.

The future of Jacksonville’s downtown is under debate.

Following negotiations over the weekend, the district is now offering Dr. Chris Bernier a base salary of $320,000, but without many of the perks the incoming superintendent originally asked for.

The City of Jacksonville is looking into giving developers of the RISE Doro an incentive package that would help them rebuild after a devastating fire that destroyed portions of the building in January.

City Rescue Mission announced it will open its cooling center Saturday morning due to high temperatures forecast over the next days.

The contract requests the incoming Duval County Schools superintendent asked for are not too far off from what he received in his previous position as Lee County’s district leader, according to documents obtained by News4JAX.

It appears the board is aware of critics’ concerns about Dr. Bernier, including details of a whistleblower complaint that recently became public, but they still believe he is the right person for the job.

Highs on Sunday could break the record set in 1872

The City of Jacksonville and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 122 announced on Friday the two sides have reached and signed a three-year tentative collective bargaining agreement.

The multi-million dollar renovation proposal for the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium is taking the spotlight when it comes to downtown development and the cost to taxpayers right now, but something else is also going to take a big chunk out of the city’s tax dollars in the not-to-distant future: a new jail which is expected to cost $1 billion.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County hosted its first-ever Revive Awareness Day event Thursday, a day meant to educate people about the dangers of opioid overdoses, how to safely use naloxone, and share resources available to support people with substance use disorder.

A man in his 50s died in a single-vehicle crash on Atlantic Boulevard on Thursday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

After the Duval County school board presented the counteroffer for incoming Superintendent Dr. Chris Bernier’s $350,000 salary proposal, the DCPS chair said it’s normal to have back and forth during contract negotiations.

Violent crime in Jacksonville has dropped this year compared to the same time frame last year, but the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for millions more to help keep you safe.

The Duval County School Board has submitted its counterproposal to incoming Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Bernier.

A road rage incident last month led to a high-speed, 40-mile police chase across Jacksonville that ended with an officer shooting the driver, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

The woman who police said lured the target of a $20,000 gang hit to his death has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder.

Residents at multiple Jacksonville apartment complexes woke up Wednesday morning to find their cars vandalized.

The next Duval County Public Schools superintendent is facing backlash for seeking a high salary and paid perks as the district faces financial difficulties.

The Electric Dough Pizza Co. is one step closer to coming to the San Marco Theatre building.

Jacksonville law enforcement agencies practiced active shooter drills at Ed White High School on Wednesday.

A construction worker was killed Tuesday night after becoming trapped under a construction vehicle that was accidentally driven into a retention pond, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The group that some have called the “Plastic Police” and the “Cardboard Cops” have finished their job inspecting recycling bins in Jacksonville and their final report is now in.

The incoming Duval County Public Schools superintendent is proposing a starting salary of $350,000 per year. That’s $50,000 higher than the salary of the last superintendent, Dr. Diana Greene.

Anchored Tiny Homes is one of the first small home builders in the city and offers units as low as $75,000.

The Baptist & Wolfson Oakleaf Emergency Room is reopened after police investigated a “vehicle with suspicious material” in the parking lot.

According to district documents, starting in July, current principal Tina Wilson is moving to a new position as Duval County Public Schools Supervisor of Exceptional Education Services.

A military veteran hopes to be reunited with his emotional support dog that went missing Fridya after a crash.

A Jacksonville federal court will hear arguments in the case for the city ordinance that will prevent dancers under 21 from performing in strip clubs.

The sixth arrest of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer comes after the former officer was accused of accessing the law enforcement agency’s database to run tags at his ex-girlfriend’s apartment complex.

Construction is expected to be completed by 2026.

A 10-year-old Jacksonville native will compete in the Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on June 8.

A 38-year-old driver died Saturday afternoon after losing control of his truck as he entered the southbound ramp to First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The first weekend of the summer kicked off, and hundreds of people visited the beaches as the beach renourishment project continues in Jacksonville Beach.

Major parts of Regency Square Mall could be demolished and redeveloped with multifamily housing, retail, entertainment and other uses when the largely vacant mall is sold, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.

A Jacksonville group chose to celebrate its freedom at a rally on the Main Street Bridge despite a Florida initiative to light bridges in patriotic colors until Labor Day.

As students began summer break on Friday, there’s uncertainty over the future of some neighborhood schools as the district moves to consolidate and close some schools.

The city of Jacksonville reopened its Home Roof Rehabilitation Program Thursday morning after getting nearly $1 million more in funding.

A special home dedication celebration was held Friday morning in Murray Hill for a woman who thought she would never be able to buy a house.

It’s the best day of the year for students in Duval County — the last day of school before summer!

Ticket affordability, downtown development, and of course, stadium updates were topics of concern at the last community huddle with the city and the Jaguars.

A woman who said she was sexually assaulted after leaving the gym on the Westside is sharing her story to warn about a neighborhood crime alert.

Adjacent to the proposal is a $300 million Community Benefits Agreement that would be split between the team and the city for community development in areas such as housing, homelessness and parks.

Despite a wetter winter and the fact that that’s not a drought situation here in our area, firefighters are always on guard during the hot summer days, especially before the daily rainy pattern sets in.

The city of Jacksonville reopened its Home Roof Rehabilitation Program Thursday morning.

Major parts of Regency Square Mall could be demolished and redeveloped with multifamily housing, retail, entertainment and other uses when the largely vacant mall is sold, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Documents were made public on Thursday that spell out in writing how the city could spend $775 million on a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to help renovate EverBank Field and turn it into the “Stadium of the Future.”

A state voucher program is becoming more popular as more parents are choosing to homeschool their children.

The City of Jacksonville will celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month during an event at City Hall on Wednesday

Documents were made public on Thursday that spell out in writing how the city could spend $775 million on a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to help renovate EverBank Field and turn it into the “Stadium of the Future.”

Former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus has been accused of sexually assaulting two women during the team’s flight to London last year, ESPN reported Monday.

A 32-year-old mother was arrested on third-degree felonies after the Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office received several reports about the mother allegedly trying to sell her 10-year-old daughter in downtown Jacksonville.

It’s a staggering number from a new UNF poll about community support for moving the Duval County jail.

A 12-year-old was among 15 arrests made by the Jacksonville Beach Police Department over a busy Memorial Day Weekend.

Jacksonville University, along with local leaders, unveiled plans to commemorate an African American burial site on its campus, starting with a new headstone for a Civil War veteran, Cpl. William Johnson.

News4JAX asked community members to share memories and messages ahead of his retirement.

Members of a church put flags on the graves of service members buried in one of Jacksonville’s oldest African American cemeteries for the first time.

City pools in Jacksonville are now open to the public.

Family and friends are remembering a young man who died being a good Samaritan on Interstate 10 over Memorial Day weekend.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus has been accused of sexually assaulting two women during the team’s flight to London last year, ESPN reported Monday.

Two people have been taken to the hospital following an incident in the Brentwood area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Parents and children demonstrated what their walk to school would be like if Fishweir Elementary School closed and those students were forced to attend Ruth Upson Elementary.