Evan Sims pleads guilty to making threat on plane diverted to Jax

Evan Sims, 41, was arrested after Breeze Airways Flight 717 made an emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport on Dec. 5, 2023. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Rhode Island man accused…

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Whiskey Jax Kitchen & Cocktails to close Atlantic Beach location

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — A popular gastropub in Atlantic Beach is closing its doors this weekend. Whiskey Jax Kitchen & Cocktails announced on social media that Sunday will be the…

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Musiq Jordan-Dye’s family files lawsuit against Jax apartments

Musiq Jordan-Dye drowned in a retention pond at the Paradise Island Apartment Homes on Jacksonville’s Southside on Oct. 2, 2023. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The family of a 2-year-old girl who…

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Hundreds learn about latest automotive innovations at 2024 JAX International Auto Show

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of people learned about the latest automotive industry innovations at the JAX International Auto Show this weekend. The family event, held at the Prime F. Osborn…

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Jax River Jams back in Jacksonville in April

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jax River Jams returns in April with acts spanning rap, country, rock and pop. Held at 288 E. Bay St., Ford on Bay, the major headliners consist…

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Black national anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ honored in Jax

The iconic song, commonly known as the Black national anthem, was written and recited for the first time in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A celebration to honor the anniversary of…

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How investigators quickly keyed in on Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife, husband following ambush murder in Jax Beach

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Inside 800 pages of reports from prosecutors obtained by News4JAX on Tuesday lie new details on how the Jared Bridegan murder investigation unfolded. Bridegan, a 33-year-old father…

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Jax City Council to discuss bill to give sheriff, elected officials power to veto lawsuits involving their offices

JACKSONVILLE, Fl. – On Monday at 2 p.m., Jacksonville’s City Council Rules Committee will discuss a bill that would require approval from the sheriff for future settlements in police shooting…

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Subpreme Jax will be at 904 Pop up

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — 904 Popup will return to Seawalk Pavilion at Jacksonville Beach on Sunday. Hundreds of vendors and food trucks from around Jacksonville will flock to Pablo Avenue…

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Jax General Counsel answers legal questions on monuments

Jacksonville City Council members asked questions about the legal memorandum written by the General Counsel. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Council members held a workshop Thursday morning to discuss the…

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