Florida tourism up 1.6% compared to last year, and Fernandina Beach small business owners feeling the bump

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – About 35 million visitors came to Florida between July and September of 2023. That’s according to the latest numbers from Visit Florida. They equal a 1.6%…

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New evidence images, 911 calls released nearly a year after murder of 13-year-old Prince Holland

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Newly released evidence from the State Attorney’s Office on Thursday includes 911 calls and photographs in the Prince Holland murder investigation. “Hello, somebody’s been shot on US…

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Duval County high schools recorded 510 fights last school year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging into the frequency of fights in Duval County public high schools in light of an altercation among teens in Las Vegas earlier…

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11 children died playing with toys last year

JACKSONVILLE, Fl – As many of you prepare your shopping lists for Black Friday sales or Cyber Monday, there are four things you need to consider before you buy a…

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The Jacksonville Fair is a tradition for many. Will you be going this year?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is open from now through Sunday, Nov. 12. For many families, visiting the fair is an annual tradition from the rides and…

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It’s that time of the year! Jacksonville Agricultural Fair returns for 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is getting ready for its opening on Thursday evening, and crews at the fairgrounds are working hard to make the yearly event…

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1 year after antisemitic messages were displayed in Jacksonville, local Jewish leaders focus on informing community

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sunday marks one year since antisemitic rhetoric was projected across EverBank Stadium during last year’s Georgia-Florida game. Just days later, more hate speech appeared throughout Jacksonville. On…

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Highest tides of the year coming up

The semi-annual king tides are coming up on the last weekend in October. High tides will reach nearly seven feet above the average low water mark on Sunday, October 29….

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St. Johns County plans to open 5 new schools in next 3 years; superintendent says district will hire 200 teachers a year

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – There are plans in St. Johns County to open five new schools over the next three years as the school district tries to keep up…

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Jacksonville fence company owner sentenced to year in jail after I-TEAM investigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sixteen months after being exposed by the News4JAX I-TEAM for ripping off customers who paid for fence work that was never done, the owner of Father and…

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