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1 week ago | 
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There is a concerted effort happening to reshape Downtown Jacksonville. One of the moves includes the development of Pearl Square, which will feature housing, restaurants and retail across nine blocks.
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1 week ago | 
news4jax.com | Caleb Yauger |Will Sandidge |Francine Frazier
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Loved ones, veterans, service members, government leaders, and citizens will gather Monday in memory of Jacksonville’s fallen heroes at the city’s annual Memorial Day observance. The yearly tradition is a heartfelt tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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2 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge |Aydian Ahmad |John Asebes
PALATKA, Fla. – The body of a missing kayaker was found Friday morning in the St. Johns River, southeast of the Memorial Bridge in Palatka, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Jeremiah Beck, 43, was last seen on Wednesday evening in the St. Johns River. According to the FWC, his body was found around 8:30 a.m. Friday. “FWC extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Beck’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the FWC said.
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2 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge
Friday is expected to be the busiest day to travel for Memorial Day weekend. More people are choosing to take road trips, meaning the highways and interstates are going to be congested at different times over the next four days. AAA says the best time to drive Friday is before 11 a.m.On Sunday, it is better to drive before 1 p.m. and before 2 p.m. on Monday.
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2 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge |Aydian Ahmad
Published: May 22, 2025 at 6:01 AMTags: St. Johns River, Memorial Bridge, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Putnam CountyPALATKA, Fla. – As the sun comes up in Putnam County on Thursday morning, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are resuming a search for a missing kayaker.
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2 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Will Sandidge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man accused of fatally shooting an off-duty corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office last year is expected to plead not guilty Monday morning in his first appearance in a Duval County courtroom. Demaurea Grant was extradited to Florida earlier this month following a lengthy stay in North Carolina, where he was arrested on Oct. 13.
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2 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Will Sandidge
Published: May 19, 2025 at 6:11 AMUpdated: May 19, 2025 at 7:12 AMTags: Crime, Jacksonville, San MarcoJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was killed and a woman was wounded early Monday morning in a double shooting outside a Kings Avenue bar, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. Monday after closing time outside the Locals’ Bar, which is a few blocks south of Prudential Drive in the San Marco area.
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3 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Encouraging people to ride bikes more, including to work. This week is National Bike to Work Week and several local groups hosted events to encourage people to pedal more often. North Florida TPO is promoting riding bikes more while also emphasizing ways to be safe. Riding bikes is not just a pastime anymore. There are those who are opting to use that as their main mode of transportation.
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3 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge
Published: May 16, 2025 at 7:24 AMTags: St. Johns River State College, College Softball, Division II, Softball, Sports, EducationPALATKA, Fla. – Determined to defend its title, a local college’s softball team is heading back to its league’s World Series. The St. Johns River State College Vikings are the defending champs and are looking for back-to-back titles.
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3 weeks ago | 
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – After going more than three months without a city attorney, leaders in Fernandina Beach will pick a new one Thursday. The decision is crucial for the community as the new attorney will play a key role in guiding the city’s legal matters. There are three finalists for the job. City commissioners plan to interview the finalists at City Hall one-on-one starting at 8:45 a.m. Then commissioners will make their choice shortly after.
