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08/29/2024

Gov. Desantis claims he knew nothing about controversial state parks development plans but State DEP news release names him multiple times

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday is set to hold a news conference with law enforcement officials in Winter Haven.

09/19/2023

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/09/18/early-morning-chemical-spill-at-southside-railyard-could-have-been-a-lot-worse-jfrd-chief-says/

The clean-up of a toxic acid spill from a railcar from the weekend continued Monday on the Southside. Crews were seen Monday transferring the hydrochloric acid from the leaking car to another tanker.

03/03/2023

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/03/03/man-resentenced-to-27-years-in-prison-in-2008-shooting-of-jaguars-player/

A man was quietly resentenced last year to 27 years in prison in the 2008 shooting that left a Jacksonville Jaguars player paralyzed and could be released in less than 15 years.

04/19/2022

Mask mandate lifted causing celebration.
https://www.news4jax.com/business/2022/04/18/florida-judge-voids-us-mask-mandate-for-planes-other-travel/

A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.

04/19/2022

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/04/18/former-city-sports-and-entertainment-chief-insulted-employees-falsified-time-investigation-finds/

Ryan Ali, the former head of Jacksonville’s Sports and Entertainment division, repeatedly criticized his employees’ appearances, used city-owned equipment for personal use and created a hostile work environment through intimidation, according to a report released Monday by the Office of Inspecto...

04/05/2022

If anyone can do it....it's Tiger! Do you think he's get a chance at winning or even playing well at The Masters Tournament? https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2022/04/05/tiger-woods-says-hes-planning-to-play-the-masters/

Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he’s planning to play this week in the Masters.

02/22/2022

https://www.news4jax.com/news/2022/02/22/jury-reaches-verdict-in-hate-crimes-case-in-ahmaud-arbery-killing/

The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes Tuesday for violating Arbery’s civil rights and targeting him because he was Black.

10/19/2021

https://www.news4jax.com/news/georgia/2021/10/18/20-months-after-ahmaud-arbery-was-gunned-down-3-men-go-on-trial-for-murder/

Jury selection begins Monday in a high-profile murder case that sparked nationwide protests and sent Georgia lawmakers scrambling to rewrite the state’s statutes.

08/27/2021

Judge blocks Governor Desantis' ban on mask mandates.
https://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/2021/08/27/judge-rules-on-floridas-ban-on-school-mask-mandates/

School districts in Florida may impose mask mandates, a judge said Friday, ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority by issuing an executive order banning the mandates.

08/26/2021

https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2021/08/26/france-to-stop-kabul-airport-evacuations-by-friday-night/

Two su***de bombers and gunmen have targeted crowds massing near the Kabul airport, in the waning days of a massive airlift that has drawn thousands of people seeking to flee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

08/07/2021

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The family of a 79-year-old Jacksonville grandfather is pleading for the driver who and killed their loved one while he was riding his bicycle to come forward.

07/08/2021

Murray Hill residents upset over JEA's handling of sewage overflow https://www.news4jax.com/i-team/2021/07/08/i-team-murray-hill-residents-upset-over-jeas-handling-of-sewage-overflow/

Besides leaving a trail of storm damage in its wake, Tropical Storm Elsa caused a big stink among Murray Hill residents.

07/07/2021

TORNADO WARNING🌪️ | Tornado Warning in effect for Camden County until 6:15 p.m.

07/07/2021

TORNADO WARNING🌪️ | Tornado warning issued for Duval, Nassau counties until 5:30 p.m.Watch News4JAX LIVE now
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07/07/2021

Damage reports are coming in. Watch News4JAX for details.
https://www.news4jax.com/weather/2021/07/07/tornado-warning-issued-for-alachua-bradford-union-counties/

Throughout the day, areas east of Tropical Storm Elsa are under the threat of tornadoes.

07/07/2021

Elsa's first strike. Town torn up by storm and winds
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/07/07/elsas-first-strike-columbia-county-town-torn-up-by-storm-winds/

When tornado warnings for areas including Columbia County early Wednesday expired by 7:30 a.m., residents of one Columbia County town came out to find their deck and fence was blown away, a large tree down and several trees snapped.

07/07/2021

Former President Trump sues Facebook, Twitter and Youtube
https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2021/07/07/ap-source-trump-plans-lawsuit-against-facebook-twitter/

Former President Donald Trump has filed suit against three of the country’s biggest tech companies, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by them.