Florida drug trafficking ring dismantled, leader sentenced to 35 years
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - A Sumterville man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl. Aaron Jarvis McGhee, a 40-year-old from Sumterville, Florida, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Alongside McGhee, Johnny Angelo Pack, 51, Shikita...
City considering up to $12 million in tax incentives for Winn-Dixie
The city of Jacksonville is considering granting up to $12 million in incentives for The Winn-Dixie Co. LLC, as the Jacksonville-based grocer considers investing in its headquarters and adding 200 full-time jobs to its headquarters workforce.
Man shot near Raines High School, 12 detained, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says
A person was shot near Raines High School on Monday afternoon, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Teen Takeovers Overwhelm Florida Police as Retailers Forced to Shut Their Doors
A wave of youth flash mobs is slamming Florida’s busiest shopping districts, forcing stores to close and leaving police scrambling to keep order. By Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
LONDON — The winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance:. Family Show: “The Boy at the Back of the Class”. Actor-Musical: James Hameed and Arti Shah, “Paddington The Musical”. Supporting Actor-Play: Paapa Essiedu, “All My Sons”
‘I don’t make it easy’: Masters champion Rory McIlroy on difficulty of winning at...
After winning the 2026 Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy reflects on how hard winning golf tournaments is, especially at Augusta National, and how he knew that even his six-shot lead after Round 2 wasn't safe.
Drought worsens as high pressure brings dry and sunny week
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tonight will be pleasant with a mostly clear sky. Temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s. Dense fog will be possible overnight. Make sure to plan extra travel time if you are heading out early Sunday morning. The general pattern over the next week will...
JTA Fare Slash Flops As Jacksonville Bus Riders Stay Away
Jacksonville's transit agency slashed fares to lure residents back onto buses, but two months into a six‑month pilot riders are not exactly rushing the doors. Fixed‑route services logged tens of thousands fewer trips in February and March even as the Jacksonville Transportation Authority tightens its budget and trims staff.
Jacksonville faces increased fire risk as dry weather, high temperatures intensify extreme drought
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This week on News4JAX, I’m focused on something that’s become all too familiar—drought. Right now, we’re looking at a rain deficit of 20 to 25 inches across our area. The Weather Authority’s drought monitor is showing large zones of “extreme to exceptional”...
Man Sentenced in Domestic Abuse Cases Spanning Gainesville and Jacksonville; Judges Decline Jail Sentence...
Between August 2025 and April 2026, Michael Scott Brannon, 40, was sentenced in a number of misdemeanor domestic abuse cases spanning Alachua and Duval Counties. On March 1, 2025, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Brannon and charged him with domestic battery. The victim, who provided police with a sworn statement, said she gave Brannon a ride home from work in Ocala back to...
