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Sole survivor of a 400-foot rock climbing fall told 911 dispatcher he could 'hardly breathe'

6 hours ago | news4jax.com | Jesse Bedayn

A rock climber who survived a long fall that killed his three companions hiked back to his car despite serious injuries and told a 911 dispatcher that he could “hardly breathe,” according to a recording obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. Anton Tselykh and his climbing partners were descending a gully between towering granite spires in Washington's North Cascades mountains on Saturday evening when an anchor securing their ropes tore out the rock. All four plummeted hundreds of feet.
Woman, 68, arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside: police

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Aydian Ahmad

Published: May 14, 2025 at 5:58 PMTags: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, JSO, Northside, CrimeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 68-year-old woman has been arrested for her role in a fatal stabbing at a senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Sunny skies and a streak of near record highs

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Richard Nunn

Published: May 14, 2025 at 3:26 PMUpdated: May 14, 2025 at 3:40 PMTags: Record Highs, Hot, Summer, Dry, Weekend, ForecastSunny skies and a streak of near-record highsToday was hot. The next few days will be sweltering as a ridge of high-pressure parks across the Peninsula. Seasonal temperatures average around 86 degrees this time of year. Afternoon highs are forecast to reach the mid to upper 90s across our inland counties. Tonight: Mostly clear and mild with patchy fog.
Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 days

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Humane Society needs your help! (Unless you’re allergic to cats, that is.)For those without allergies, JHS is calling on the community to save the lives of baby kittens after 443 kittens were brought into the shelter in the last 30 days. So far in 2025, JHS has taken in 531 kittens under 2 months old. With the current influx, JHS is trying to avoid a cat-tastrophe. JHS is asking the community to come to the shelter at 8464 Beach Blvd.
Nassau County man accused of killing family in 2021 pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier |Frank Powers

Published: May 14, 2025 at 12:40 PMTags: Nassau County, William BroylesNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A man accused of fatally shooting his wife and their adult daughter and son at their Nassau County home in 2021 has pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and will spend the rest of his life in prison. William Broyles had undergone multiple psychological exams to determine whether he was competent to stand trial.
Jacksonville City Council members to discuss landlord registry to help hold owners accountable

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Ashley Harding

Published: May 14, 2025 at 12:36 PMTags: Jacksonville, Affordable Housing, Duval County, Donna DeeganSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 14, 2025 at 12:36 PMTags: Jacksonville, Affordable Housing, Duval County, Donna DeeganJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A month after Jacksonville City Councilman Jimmy Peluso filed a resolution encouraging Mayor Donna Deegan to establish a landlord registry program for the city, he and another councilman are set to hold a meeting to discuss the program.
Historic 75-year-old Lifeguard Station in Jacksonville Beach could get major restoration

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Brianna Andrews

Published: May 14, 2025 at 8:09 AMTags: Jacksonville Beach, Lifeguard StationSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 14, 2025 at 8:09 AMTags: Jacksonville Beach, Lifeguard StationJACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The Jacksonville Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is taking steps to preserve a piece of history.
Man shot, killed by SWAT while trying to get to neighbor’s home after hours-long standoff on city’s Westside: JSO

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Jesse Hanson |Francine Frazier

Published: May 14, 2025 at 6:05 AMTags: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Officer-involved shootingA man who was involved in an hours-long standoff with SWAT that started Tuesday night was fatally shot by officers when he tried to get to a neighboring home on Lenox Avenue, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO Chief Alan Parker said officers were called to Lenox Avenue, about a half mile east of Fouraker Road, just after 8 p.m. Tuesday on the city’s Westside.
Concert goers’ complaints pour in after weather dampens Funk Fest experience

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Kendra Mazeke

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Funk Fest made its return to Jacksonville on Friday, and while some concert goers expressed excitement for the event’s comeback, others expressed disappointment. The Jacksonville Funk Fest returned to Metropolitan Park for a two-day outdoor music experience with an R&B and hip-hop lineup that included 112, Trey Songz, Carl Thomas, Charlie Wilson and more. Some attendees expressed their frustrations online, complaining about inclement weather and canceled performances.
Prepare for a heat wave: Summer sizzles with upper 90s on the horizon!

2 days ago | news4jax.com | Richard Nunn

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s time to break out the iced drinks and sun hats! WJXT’s meteorologist, Richard Nunn, has forecasted a blistering heat wave making an entrance as the weekend wraps up and the new week begins. Expect daytime highs reaching the mid to upper 90s, providing the perfect excuse to fire up the grill or take a dip in the pool. While the heat is building up, a few brief showers are still sauntering around southeast Georgia.