Two good Samaritans and two store clerks helped stop a man who was trying to steal a car at a Merrill Road gas station Thursday evening, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said a man went up to a woman who was standing at the pump of a gas stationContinue Reading
A man was stabbed Thursday night on Lane Avenue and died at a hospital after he was taken there by an acquaintance, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Officers were called to the area of Lane Avenue South, just north of I-10 in the Commonwealth area, because of a reported stabbingContinue Reading
After doing a number on the Dominican Republic, Tropical Storm Franklin is over the open waters of the Atlantic and is forecast to become a hurricane as early as tomorrow. It’s a slow moving storm, and the slower the storm, the more strength it obtains. As of this morning, it’s movingContinue Reading
National Dog Day, observed on Aug. 26, is a delightful celebration of our furry companions and a testament to their unwavering loyalty, love, and companionship. This day honors not only the joy and happiness dogs bring to our lives but also raises awareness about the importance of responsible pet ownershipContinue Reading
Three people were killed, and another person was injured in a crash on Merrill Road that happened around 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. A family going west on Merrill Road in a small, 4-door coupe was hit on the passenger’s side of the car by anContinue Reading
The property where a liquor store was projected to open across from an elementary school in Northwest Jacksonville will be purchased by the City of Jacksonville, according to Mayor Donna Deegan, who made the announcement at one of her most anticipated community meetings. Plenty of residents in the area thatContinue Reading
Members of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee voted Thursday to not fund the Director of Diversity position that pays $185,000 a year. Mayor Donna Deegan appointed Dr. Parvez Ahmed to serve as the Director of Diversity for her administration. Since then, it’s been a battle between the City CouncilContinue Reading
Newly released body-worn camera footage shows the moment federal agents arrested a Jacksonville Beach woman accused of killing her husband in a murder-for-hire plot that’s garnered international attention. News4JAX obtained West Richland Police Department body camera video showing Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents serving an arrestContinue Reading
Can Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to run the state of Florida effectively while campaigning for president? It’s a question News4JAX Insiders and viewers are asking. They also are wondering how much money DeSantis’ presidential campaign is costing taxpayers. Several voters want to know where the governor is and when willContinue Reading
A wind mitigation inspection could save you up to 50% on your home insurance. If your home was built after 2002, you probably qualify for a discount. That’s when Florida building code was changed post Hurricane Andrew. This statewide code mandated that new construction be able to withstand hurricane-force windsContinue Reading
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