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Former State Senator Audrey Gibson resigned from her role with the city of Jacksonville as the head of the Grants and Compliance division.

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

Nearly two dozen young people of color were recognized Wednesday for the work they do in the community as part of a celebration on Juneteenth in Jacksonville.

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 City of Jacksonville and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have reached a three-year tentative collective bargaining agreement, the city announced on Tuesday. The agreement covers both Police and Corrections Units and includes a 13% raise for police and a 15% increase this year.

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.

The most controversial part of the stadium lease agreement between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the city is the $300 million Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) that would help development outside the stadium.

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.

Florida, known as the “Fishing Capital of the World,” boasts more world record fish catches than any other state or country due to its vast bodies of water.

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.

Emotions were high at the Jacksonville City Council meeting where council members announced they would delay the vote to separate the $300 million for the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) out of the Jaguar’s stadium deal.

While Jacksonville has seen a drastic decrease in murders and homicides compared to last year, News4JAX records show teenage gun violence continues to be a problem.

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

A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer, who pleaded guilty to two counts of offenses against computer users, was sentenced to 60 days in jail Monday.

A local nonprofit aimed at helping young people get on track for adulthood is celebrating more than 50 years of serving the Jacksonville community.

A man is dead after a hit-and-run on Moncrief Road early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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.

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday evening to hear community feedback on the proposed Jaguars stadium renovation deal.

The city of Jacksonville will host a career fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

A Jacksonville family gathered at the Dinsmore Cemetery Sunday afternoon to honor the life of a young man who disappeared 24 years ago and whose remains were found a year later in Palatka.

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday evening to hear community feedback on the proposed Jaguars stadium renovation deal.

Four apartments were destroyed in a fire at an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Southside Sunday morning, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

A new business in Jacksonville is providing residents with a creative outlet to express themselves and spend their free time.

CSX and Operation Gratitude teamed up Saturday morning inside the Prime Osborn Center to prepare thousands of care packages for deployed military service members.

Hurricane season is here and to help Jacksonville residents prepare, two organizations held a supplies giveaway Saturday morning.

An argument at an apartment complex’s pool ended with a man in his 20s being shot in his leg.

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

The first black-owned nursing school recently opened in an underserved community on Jacksonville’s northside, and now it is spreading the wealth to help kids stay off the streets.

Members of the public will have a chance to share their thoughts about the proposed bill to fund the Jaguars stadium renovation at a special meeting scheduled for Monday.

Non-profits will apply for grants or have to find another way to help the community

After the record-breaking contract extension between the Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence, it’s not a shock that it is a talker around town, drawing mixed reactions.

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

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released new details and video footage that give more insight into the moments before, during and after an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in the Brentwood area in late May.

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

A new Florida law that will take effect on July 1 intends to protect property owners from squatters.

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.

More than 60 local Special Olympics Florida athletes enjoyed their Thursday as the newest members of the Jaguars.

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.

A man was injured after he was shot during an argument at an apartment complex in Mandarin Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Creators of one the world’s most popular board games, Monopoly, announced the launch of a special edition dedicated to Jacksonville, and the best part is the community will be able to give their input in the creation process.

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.

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

While South Florida is getting slammed with a downpour of showers, Northeast Florida’s lack of rain and high temperatures have led to problems for a Jacksonville agricultural business.

Farm Share is partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane preparedness supplies at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 15.

An archaeological team searched for unmarked graves to identify how many black veterans are buried in the St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Cemetery.

Two missing children out of Jacksonville’s Westside have prompted the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to issue a search Wednesday for the children.

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

Residents and tourists gave differing opinions after a recent study ranked Jacksonville as the worst place for a summer vacation.

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.

A federal judge denied a motion from JWB and JWB Capital’s lawyers to dismiss a housing discrimination lawsuit filed against it.

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.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue is responding to a house fire on Jacksonville’s Westside.

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

Jacksonville was named worst city for summer travel by Forbes study.

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

Scorching temperatures take a toll on everyone from people... to pets.

The city of Jacksonville is bringing awareness to Women’s Veterans Recognition Week.

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.

With temperatures in the triple digits, AC repair companies have been slammed with calls of air conditioners failing.

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.

A new Dollar General store officially opened Monday in the Maxville neighborhood.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters will discuss the recent arrest of a JSO police officer Monday at noon.

Women Veterans Recognition Week kicks off Monday with a proclamation in City Hall and ends with a star-studded gala.

A 14-year-old was fatally shot Monday evening at a home in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Northwest Jacksonville, police said.

The Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association recently launched a Veterans Museum to make sure important information is never lost.

The special committee examining the future of downtown Jacksonville is scheduled to meet Monday morning, and Jax Chamber officials are expected to share some of the lessons learned from a recent trip to Downtown Phoenix.

Two juvenile boys were killed in a shooting at an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside early Sunday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Thousands of people filled the Jacksonville Equestrian Center to cheer on African-American cowboys and cowgirls as they showcased their talents.

More than 100 volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning up a historic park on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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.

A drone delivery company partnered with Mayo Clinic to drop off prescriptions in Jacksonville.

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.

More than 20 University of North Florida archaeology students are spending their summer digging deep in the dirt at Cedar Point North within the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

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

In Jacksonville, the goal of getting residents to read for a million minutes doesn’t stop when school does.

Owners of exotic clubs in Jacksonville are in a legal battle with the city claiming their constitutional rights are being violated if 18 to 20 years old are banned from dancing at their businesses.

JFRD worked on putting out a car fire Thursday afternoon on I-95 Northbound, south of JTB. The driver escaped injury, but the car was destroyed. No word on what caused the car to catch fire.

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 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sends an annual reminder that black bears may be in unexpected places.

A JTA bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning near the intersection of Timuquana Road and Roosevelt Boulevard on Jacksonville's Westside.

A concerned family member, Jacksonville police and dispatchers are being praised for the roles they played in keeping a mother and her four children safe.