Jacksonville News (Page 134)

A new report from transportation officials is revealing some troubling statistics. Florida leads the nation in bicycle deaths, with injuries also topping the list nationwide. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 18 people on average are in a bicycle crash every day. Per capita, theContinue Reading

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Wednesday announced the arrests of 14 people who are accused of being a part of a major drug trafficking operation in Duval County and beyond. Waters said the five-month investigation, dubbed “Operation Players Club,” was developed to target some of the largest known suppliers andContinue Reading

Every racing enthusiast knows that the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA is more than just a race; it’s an immersive experience that encapsulates the essence of endurance sports car racing. We are offering News4JAX Insiders an exclusive opportunity to secure general admission tickets and be part of the action-packed extravaganza atContinue Reading

A devoted dad, a beloved mom and a loving teenager were killed in August in a racist shooting attack at a Northwest Jacksonville Dollar General that drew national attention. A month later, a 3-year-old was among three victims killed in a quadruple shooting connected to the sale of a dog.Continue Reading

Jacksonville Jaguars star wide receiver Christian Kirk was placed on the reserve/injured; designated for return list and is expected to return to practice, the team announced Wednesday. Kirk sat out the past four games while recovering from groin surgery. RELATED: ‘I’ll be back better than ever’: Jaguars WR Kirk thanksContinue Reading

St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick on Tuesday officially filed for re-election as St. Johns County Sheriff. Two other Republicans — Lance Damron and Nathan Datsko — have also filed to run against Hardwick who was elected in 2020. “With my wife Kendell by my side, I officially turned inContinue Reading

In the movie “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”, the character King Theoden utters an impactful line: “No parent should have to bury their child.” That line only scratches the surface of what legendary wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich lived with. The phrase in wrestling circles “The Von ErichContinue Reading

When the Sheriff’s Office shows up at your door, it’s usually to deliver bad news. But a former News4JAX director and her husband had a very different encounter Tuesday night when a Clay County deputy brought a special delivery to their door. And it was all caught on camera. (PressContinue Reading

A light freeze hit inland Georgia and a few areas in western Duval. Some frost targets inland areas before we see a warmer afternoon compared to yesterday. After a cold start, highs reach the 60s with a dry day. Then showers move in toward sunset with showers through midnight. RainContinue Reading