It’s been a hot summer, with numerous heat alerts issued. Monday featured an Excessive Heat Warning for much of the area, with a Heat Advisory for areas to the north and south. But what’s the difference between the heat alerts? And which one is worse? Measuring the Heat Index TheContinue Reading
A 35-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy are each facing second-degree murder charges after Jacksonville police said the man killed someone July 20 in a double shooting on Lane Avenue South and the teen retaliated later that day, shooting and killing someone else on the same street. According to theContinue Reading
Seven juveniles were taken into JSO custody in connection with a police pursuit involving a stolen red Kia last week. The police report says the Kia was involved in a robbery the same day it was stolen. The 2019 Kia sedan that was stolen from a Westside home ended upContinue Reading
A 24-year-old Bunnell man was arrested Monday morning after a Lyft driver said he pointed a gun at their head and pulled the trigger. Fortunately the gun clicked, but didn’t go off. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office took Esaiah Glenn into custody. On Sunday night, a Flagler County Sergeant wasContinue Reading
Sheriff T.K. Waters was joined Monday by Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, the FBI, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the State Attorney’s Office for an announcement related to a long-term joint investigation into human trafficking in Northeast Florida. The news conference was streamed live on News4JAX.com and News4JAX+. The streamContinue Reading
Police have identified a man who was suspected of fatally stabbing another man and a dog in the Lake Forest neighborhood on Sunday before he was shot and killed in an encounter with an officer. Police said Juan L. Johnson, 29, was armed with a knife (pictured above) on SundayContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Humane Society’s (JHS) Cutest Pet Contest is back for its fourth year! The virtual contest raises money to support JHS pets while naming one lucky dog or cat the Cutest Pet in Jacksonville. Submissions and voting opened Tuesday, August 1. The final day to submit your dog orContinue Reading
“Solutionaries” spotlights creative thinkers and doers within communities dedicated to making positive impacts. The show delves into various pressing issues and innovative solutions in each episode. From addressing educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions, “Solutionaries” showcases the stories of individuals and organizations making a difference. CLICK HEREContinue Reading
A dramatic high-speed chase ended in the arrest of a 36-year-old man after a near collision with a K-9 deputy’s vehicle on the busy Interstate 95. The suspect, identified as Bryant Smith, was apprehended by law enforcement authorities after a harrowing pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions. The incident unfolded whenContinue Reading
More than a thousand local students will be going back to school in style after the Kicks for the Kids and WJX-Channel 4 Positively JAX campaign helped over 1,700 pairs of new shoes be donated over the past month. The three-day giveaway which ran Aug. 3-5 at The Bethel ChurchContinue Reading