4 hours ago Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting Hilliard wildfireFirefighter James Crews died after a medical emergency while battling a Hilliard wildfire, officials said.…By Dan Scanlan
4 hours ago State education commissioner berates St. Johns County superintendentSuperintendent Brennan Asplen was upbraided for criticizing Florida’s private school voucher program.…By Noah Hertz and Megan Mallicoat
6 hours ago Clay-Putnam wildfire now 65% containedThe so-called Railroad wildfire spans 4,413 acres, but evacuated families have been allowed to return home.…By News4Jax staff
6 hours ago Whole Foods set to open May 21 in BrooklynWhole Foods will open in the One Riverside development, at the site of the demolished Florida Times-Union building.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
7 hours ago Beaches Habitat for Humanity opens townhomesThe 44-unit townhome project will address a a need for attainable housing in the Beaches area.…By Leah Foreman - Jacksonville Business Journal
8 hours ago 87 homes lost in Southeast Georgia wildfiresThe wildfire destroyed dozens of homes within hours of erupting Tuesday. It remains only 15% contained.…By News4Jax staff
20 hours ago Dozens of books removed from Duval Schools include ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ and Maya AngelouThe district continues to remove books from its shelves because of a long-running internal review.…By Megan Mallicoat
1 day ago Former preschool teacher gets 10 years for enticing childThe former Nocatee teacher was accused of communicating with an FBI agent who was posing as a 13-year-old girl.…By Dan Scanlan
1 day ago Jacksonville Beach hosts annual Opening of the BeachesOpening of the Beaches represents the unofficial start of the summer season in Jacksonville Beach.…By Dan Scanlan
1 day ago Conservationists optimistic as sea turtle season ramps upCommunity education and conservation have led to cautious optimism heading into sea turtle nesting season.…By Sofia Zarran - WLRN
1 day ago WHAT TO DO | ‘The Pillowman,’ Wild Wonders critter show; Celebrate Trails DayA play in Downtown Jacksonville, a critter encounter in Atlantic Beach and a celebration of trails in LaVilla are What…By Amy Garrett
2 days ago Florida outlaws diversity, equity and inclusion in public policyGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday in Jacksonville that prohibits DEI in local governments.…By Will Brown
2 days ago Southeast Toyota shows off huge new JAXPORT siteThe facility enables Southeast Toyota to process hundreds more vehicles per day to ship to dealers.…By Dan Scanlan
2 days ago Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire growsThe wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…By Dan Scanlan
2 days ago Potbelly sandwich shop coming to Jacksonville in MayPotbelly will open its first Northeast Florida location in the Deerwood Village shopping center.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago Wildfire destroys 47 homes in Southeast GeorgiaSome families were evacuated with minutes to spare after the Brantley County wildfire exploded to 5,000 acres..…By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax and Jesse Hanson - News4Jax
2 days ago Attorney general investigates ChatGPT in FSU shootingProsecutors believe the chatbot advised the gunman about how to carry out the FSU shooting last April.…By Mike Schneider - Associated Press
2 days ago Florida prepares for the day when taxicabs can flyGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill providing funding for vertiports, the hubs for small aerial taxicabs.…By News Service of Florida
April 21, 2026 Wildfire risks could grow over next 10 weeks, officials warnThe danger of wildfires will persist as long as the drought continues, and little rain is forecast, fire officials say.…By Dan Scanlan
April 21, 2026 How Duval Schools remains mindful of minority mental healthThe district’s 2026 Student Mental Health Conference enabled students to get specific about their needs.…By Will Brown
April 21, 2026 Property tax cuts not on the agenda for state lawmakersFlorida House Speaker Daniel Perez is frustrated the governor has not made a property tax proposal.…By Douglas Soule - WUSF
April 21, 2026 Fire danger expands across much of the Florida PeninsulaDry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 20, 2026 Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continuesA wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…By Dan Scanlan
April 20, 2026 FBI Jacksonville warns about scammers posing as agentsScammers have duped people out of money by impersonating FBI agents, law enforcement and government officials.…By News4Jax staff