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1 week ago | news4jax.com | Tarik Minor |Elijah Morris |Thomas García

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, many African American churches and households across the country gather not to just ring in a new year, but to honor a powerful tradition rooted in freedom. Click here for all Juneteenth coverage. The Watch Night Service links New Year’s Eve to the official end of slavery. Historic Mount Zion AME Church has a video that talks about the very first African American churches.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | John Asebes |Kendra Mazeke |Thomas García

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – As a juvenile suffered a severe head injury in an electric motorized scooter crash on Wednesday, lawmakers continue to come up with solutions on safety and regulation. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that the juvenile, who was riding without a helmet, fell off the scooter near Casa Sevilla Avenue in St. Augustine on Wednesday around 4:30 p.m.The juvenile was taken to the hospital with a severe head injury.

4 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Ashley Harding |Thomas García

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tensions between two prominent Jacksonville city council members reached a boiling point Thursday, with incoming council president Kevin Carrico requesting security. RELATED: Kevin Carrico says he is ‘ready to lead’ as city council president, with three areas of focus for the cityCouncilman Matt Carlucci said he had never seen anything like that with a sergeant-at-arms.

4 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Khalil Maycock |Thomas García

Published: May 29, 2025 at 5:20 PMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 29, 2025 at 5:20 PMPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – Families said they feel violated after a Putnam County woman was arrested for stealing items from gravesites. Katherine Taylor, 61, was charged with two counts of criminal mischief for damaging property and removing items from graves. Nadine Cribbs, who didn’t want her face shown, pointed out items the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office returned to her this week.

4 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris |Thomas García

Published: May 29, 2025 at 12:52 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When you see Elena Øhlander’s work, you immediately know that you are looking at something unique and special. Like a slowly crafted sculpture, Øhlander’s work is detailed and symbolic -- thoughtful. For nine years, Øhlander has been a professional artist, but art has been a lifelong love.