Jacksonville FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Much of a police traffic stop happens long before drivers spot those blue lights flashing in their rearview mirrors. That’s what I learned when News4JAX photojournalist Jesse Hanson and I recently rode along with Officer Timothy Prince, a Traffic Patrol Officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A young firefighter from a long line of service members is being remembered for his dedication, respect, and love for the job after a deadly crash early Wednesday morning. Rescue Engineer Colton Tibbetts, 23, died after a crash along State Road 26 in Melrose, according to...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A towing company owner has been arrested following an investigation into alleged overbilling practices, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Mohamed Bassam, 38, who owns King Towing and Storage LLC and Safe Harbor Towing LLC, was taken into custody on March 19, 2026, after detectives...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The mother of a teenage boy who was punched and taken to the ground by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer during an arrest at a McDonald’s said her son did not deserve the force used and had nothing to do with the large “teen takeover” that drew police to Blue Cypress Park last week.

A franchisee of Firehouse Subs, the fast-casual sandwich chain founded in Jacksonville, Florida, has fallen into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here's everything to know. A franchisee of Firehouse Subs, the fast-casual sandwich chain founded in Jacksonville, Florida, has fallen into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The operator in...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville city councilman said the 240 affordable housing units that were approved along Beach Boulevard are for the people who keep the city running. With an 18-0 vote on Ordinance 2026-0150, The Vestcor Cos. is set to receive the loan for development of a 240-unit...

A year after the property was sold, the city issued two permits March 26 for ICE Mortgage Technology Holdings Inc. to renovate its first Deerwood Park North building inside and out at a combined project cost of $58.38 million. ICE Mortgage Technology of Atlanta bought the 52.23-acre Merrill Lynch campus...

Nassau County Animal Services is seeking a foster home for June, a 3-year-old dog who does well in large playgroups. She is heartworm positive, but the shelter covers all medical treatment until she tests negative, after which she can be adopted. Visit 86078 License Road, Fernandina Beach, FL (next to the DMV) during...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’re coming to Downtown Jacksonville, you will likely notice all the construction, which is totally revamping the stadium district. The new Jaguars executive office buildings, called One Tower Court, just opened this week, the first multi-story office building constructed downtown in several...

This year, the 2026 run leans into a milestone celebration, marking four decades of the fair doing exactly what it’s always done—bringing people together without overcomplicating things. The vibe has a throwback edge, a nod to the late-‘80s roots when this thing first kicked off, but it doesn’t feel stuck in the...