After a big lull for much of late July and August, it appears the tropics will likely become more active. The National Hurricane Center is watching three different areas of interest, two of which have a decent chance of development. The Gulf region Meteorologists are watching a disorganized area currentlyContinue Reading

Corals in Florida are experiencing extreme levels of heat stress that have never been experienced before. The dire news came from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA)  monthly U.S. global climate report and coral bleaching update Thursday. Sea surface temperatures are as high, or higher than ever before inContinue Reading

The State Attorney’s Office, Jacksonville Beach Police Department and ATF Jacksonville will announce a significant development Thursday in the investigation into the February 2022 murder of Jared Bridegan. News4JAX will stream the 1:15 p.m. news conference live online and on News4JAX+. The murder of the father of four received nationalContinue Reading

Twenty-one of the leading contributors in Jacksonville’s African American communities were honored during a lively awards gala Saturday night. Only seven could take home trophies as the winner of their respective category. The envelope please… The ‘Trailblazer’ Award: This award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path toContinue Reading

The infamous “blue house” in Vilano Beach — a St. Johns County home that gained national attention after the beach below it was washed away during recent powerful storms — was finally demolished Thursday after delays over a sea turtle nest found under the home. In May, the home wasContinue Reading

On a night honoring outstanding achievements by African Americans in Jacksonville and its surrounding communities, the newest members of an elite class were announced. Eight winners were selected at the 2023 Jacksonville Image Awards at the Wilson Center for the Arts on the Campus of FSCJ South Friday night. News4JAXContinue Reading

It’s a chance to join the celebration. The fourth annual Jacksonville Image Awards will be broadcast on CW 17 (WCWJ) at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is proud to partner with The Porter Law Firm to present the Jacksonville Image Awards. RELATED: Brightest stars: 2023 Jacksonville ImageContinue Reading

A cold case murder victim who remained unidentified for 26 years finally has a name, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. Robert Bruce McPhail, 58, was found floating in the Intracoastal Waterway on Sept. 10, 1997, northeast of Sea Ray Drive in Flagler Beach, investigators said. When he wasContinue Reading