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In a scene observers described as “straight out of an action movie,” a barefoot Florida man was captured on video wrestling a massive alligator from the median of Interstate 95 near Jacksonville on Monday. The daring rescue operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies and a local alligator wrangler known as...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In a high-energy return to Jacksonville, hip-hop icon Soulja Boy lit up the stage—and the screen—with more than just his music. Soulja Boy, best known for his viral hit ‘Crank That (Soulja Boy),’ electrified the Decca Live stage in Jacksonville with his trademark energy and flair, thrilling fans...

The lucky winner hit all five numbers in Wednesday’s Evening Draw.

The homeowner called 911 regarding the remains found at the bulkhead of their residence along the St. Johns River.

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Vivian Soto thought she wanted to be an attorney. Her experience within the medical magnet program at Westside High School illuminated a new career path. Vivian plans to become a traveling nurse. The first step in her journey was receiving her Certified Nursing...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure. JTA said the ferry vessel remains operable, but recent assessments identified the need for repairs, which are expected to take six to 12 weeks to...

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – As 80-year-old Navy veteran Ken Hearda thought back on his time in the service, he recounted the challenges he faced. Like a devastating fire that destroyed his section of the “beautiful ship” on which he served. “It was blown up, I think,” Hearda...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kevin Combs has been struggling since he had a stroke eight months ago at his Westside Jacksonville home. When he described his plight to News4JAX, he couldn’t hold back his tears. “Since August, I’ve been like this. Can’t walk, can’t use my arm, can’t make...

Jacksonville Beach has become the latest ground where fortune has smiled on a lucky individual. According to First Coast News, the winning $8.75 million jackpot lottery ticket was sold at the J and J Food Store, located at 632 Beach Blvd. This was no minor stroke of luck, as the winner successfully matched all six...

In a statement obtained by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, Trevor Wood, a 31-year-old man from Jacksonville, has been indicted on charges of attempted online enticement of a minor. The indictment, returned recently, alleges that Wood engaged in activities online with the aim of luring a...