Florida News (Page 397)

Body and dash camera video released Friday by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office gives a glimpse into a deputy-involved shooting that ended with the death of a suspected burglar. It happened on Nov. 4 at Davis Park near Nocotee. Dustin Rush, 42, was the suspect shot and killed byContinue Reading

The News4JAX I-TEAM is continuing to follow up on an investigation into school fights in Duval County Public Schools and what the district is doing to address and prevent violence. The district logged more than 500 fights on school campuses and buses last school year. DCPS data shows there wereContinue Reading

Need to whip up a unique sweet treat in under an hour? We’ve got you covered! We are teaching you how to make Baklava — a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey. Related: River City Live Eats & Treats Press the play button above to watch Foad goContinue Reading

Channel 4 is looking for a few good elves to help make a child’s Christmas merry and bright. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Channel 4 will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for Jacksonville Toys for Tots. The Local Station will kick off this year’s campaign with an all-day drop-off eventContinue Reading

Jacksonville city leaders say the current Duval County Jail is falling apart and millions needs to be spent to bring it up to par. During a special city council meeting Friday, council members talked about problems at the jail, including mold and structural issues. Taxpayers will eventually spend over $380Continue Reading

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Degan is trying to make good on a promise made to River City residents back in the late 1960s during consolidation. Funds for the septic tank phaseout program are part of the city’s newly released final transition report. The News4JAX I-TEAM has been following the septic tankContinue Reading

A solemn ceremony unfolded downtown as a Jacksonville group revealed its latest tribute to American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Despite the rainy weather, dozens gathered at the main entrance to the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena for the unveiling of the Fallen Soldiers Monument on Friday. The memorialContinue Reading

Eight children are now home with their new families after getting their adoptions finalized during a special ceremony held by the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office Friday morning. To make this day even more special, these adoptions were finalized on National Adoption Day.Continue Reading

We are on the precipice of improving weather and a great weekend.  Light mist and drizzle through sunset then cloudy.  Cloudy skies overnight with areas of fog early Saturday.  Cloudy skies early Saturday followed by slow clearing to partly cloudy skies.  Sunny skies and a warmer Sunday. Now:  Cloudy andContinue Reading