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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

A man died early Thursday morning when he was hit by a semi after getting out of his disabled car on I-10 westbound in Baker County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the man, whose age and hometown were not released, was involved in a crash that leftContinue Reading

The National Insurance Crime Bureau recently released its report regarding which vehicles have the highest theft rates nationwide, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG Click Orlando. The report shows that vehicle theft rates have soared since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, though more than 85% of passenger cars stolen in 2022Continue Reading

After an assembly last week at Bunnell Elementary School sparked controversy and prompted an investigation by Flagler County officials, Interim Superintendent LaShakia Moore is set to speak on the issue at an 11:30 a.m. news conference Thursday. WATCH: Pres play above to watch the news conference live Flagler County SchoolContinue Reading