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The service members are U.S. Army soldiers who went missing while on a hike, a U.S. defense official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as they were not allowed to speak publicly about the issue. news4jax.com/news/world/202…

In April, Tyler Gibson, who served in the Air Force, was walking his service dog “Zuma” along the Jacksonville beach when he stumbled upon a bale of marijuana that had washed ashore after high tide. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

Overnight rain is offering some relief to firefighters battling a wildfire in Brantley County on Sunday, but officials are urging residents to remain cautious as drying conditions are expected to return throughout the week. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

Officer Anthony “Junior” Lucano, a dedicated member of the force, has died. The department remembered him as someone who dedicated his life to service, leaving a lasting impact on those he worked alongside and the community he served. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

Elin Facey, a Jacksonville student, accelerated through her coursework by completing Florida Virtual School Flex classes and homeschooling, skipping five grade levels in less than two years. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

The fire erupted May 3, 1901, and became the most destructive event in Jacksonville’s history. Historians estimate about 90% of downtown was destroyed, including large homes and hotels. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

Tornado Watch until 6 p.m. for counties south of I-10 except Duval, Union While this rain won’t bring much relief to our exceptional and extreme drought, it will help contain the Highway 82 fire in Brantley County news4jax.com/weather/2026/0…

The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said it had “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately.” news4jax.com/business/2026/…

News4JAX is celebrating Military Appreciation Month with Help on the Home Front, a month-long community campaign in partnership with the USO and presenting sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union. news4jax.com/positively-jax…

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from forcing about 3,000 Yemeni refugees to leave the U.S., ruling that Temporary Protected Status repeatedly granted to them and due to expire Monday should be extended again. news4jax.com/news/politics/…

Gasoline prices have surged to a four-year high, pushing the nationwide average for a gallon of regular to $4.28, AAA said. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means, after it became clear she didn't have the votes to advance out of a Senate committee.

A Westside Jacksonville woman is facing 11 felony animal cruelty charges after police said she intentionally drove over a group of baby ducklings earlier this week, killing them. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

A 34-year-old man was arrested after scaling a fence at Interlachen Junior-Senior High School armed with a billy club during a lockdown on April 17, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

Drivers caught illegally passing stopped Duval County school buses will now face a $225 fine as the district’s stop-arm camera program moves out of its warning period. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

As Brantley County continues to deal with the aftermath of devastating wildfires, the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers targeting the community and posing as law enforcement. news4jax.com/news/georgia/2…

She was the energetic star for Jacksonville-based All Elite Wrestling for several years. Her real name is Tanea Brooks but fans knew her by a couple other names “Rebel” or “Reba”. news4jax.com/news/local/202…

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts. news4jax.com/news/politics/…

President Donald Trump says he’s still looking at a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines. news4jax.com/news/politics/…

A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh, a sheriff said Friday. news4jax.com/news/national/…