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An 18-year-old man was arrested and accused of robbing at least three people that he met during the dating app “Grindr,” according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the suspect used different profiles with the name “Larry.” Then, he would set up a meeting place with the victimContinue Reading

A search is underway for a missing kayaker in the Vilano area in St. Johns County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies said the US Coast Guard is leading the search operations. The St. Johns Sheriff’s Office, St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionContinue Reading

The driver of a Polaris UTV died after the vehicle rolled over a hill on Jacksonville’s Northside Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the woman driving the UTV climbed a sand hill near Eastport Road, and once she reached the top of the hill, the UTVContinue Reading

As millions of Americans are expected to travel over the next 10 days for the holidays, gas prices are creeping back up. For those of you who plan to hit the road Saturday or Sunday for your holiday trip, expect to pay more at the pump. Over the past sixContinue Reading

It’s not always guaranteed that people will be able to be home for the holidays and celebrate with family. This is especially the case for those who serve in the military. On Saturday morning, News4JAX went to the Jacksonville International Airport and talked to one sailor who made it backContinue Reading

A 17-year-old boy died after crashing into a ditch just after midnight in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, the 17-year-old driver of an SUV was driving eastbound on Quick Street when he traveled into the westbound lane toward a ditch with water. He thenContinue Reading

A man in his mid-30s died after being shot on Jacksonville’s Westside Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Lenox Avenue. They said the man was found lying in a parking lot. Jacksonville FireContinue Reading

Today is partly cloudy with above seasonal temperatures. A few coastal showers will remain possible along the beaches from mainly St. Johns County and south. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 60s to the low 70s. Partly cloudy overnight. Christmas Eve will become cloudy, with a slight chance ofContinue Reading

Last-minute shoppers were out and about on Friday around Northeast Florida. The National Retail Federation expects shoppers to spend an average of nearly $900 this year on gifts with 24% choosing to shop with local stores. In a time when people could choose to shop online or with big boxContinue Reading