Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
Emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels decreased slightly this year due to the Iran war.
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Canvassing Board pauses recount in tied Atlantic Beach commissioner race
The Duval County Canvassing Board has paused the recount in the Atlantic Beach Commissioner Seat 4 race, Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland announced Monday.
Haitian leader to visit El Salvador to discuss future of Salvadoran troops' offensive in Haiti
Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé will meet with El Salvador’s government next week in a visit to the Central American nation to discuss the future of Salvadoran troops in Haiti.
UFC's Dana White appears with Trump at a White House briefing — but won't be his press secretary
President Donald Trump has brought UFC to the White House briefing room, appearing before reporters with UFC chief Dana White.
FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs
Popular weight loss drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy will carry a new warning about a possible rare side effect that can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss, U.S. health regulators announced Monday.
Elderly woman hit and killed by mail truck on US 1 in St. Augustine
The Florida Highway Patrol was responding to a fatal crash on US 1 in St. Augustine.
Miami-Dade Tax Collector now accepts Bitcoin for property tax payments
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced Monday that his office has begun accepting Bitcoin as a payment option for property taxes — both online and in person — making Miami-Dade one of the first government agencies in the country to do so.
Jacksonville resident says Paxon Lounge dispute escalated to threats against his son
A resident who has raised concerns about activity at Paxon Liquor and Lounge says a man threatened to run over his son and directed a racial slur at him.
‘It’s going to be painful’: St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts amid Amendment 3 fallout
St. Johns County is preparing for significant budget adjustments after Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a property tax reform measure that will reduce ad valorem tax revenue for local governments.
Nights of Lights latest parking plan raises concerns for business owners as city aims to ease congestion
A parking plan meant to ease congestion during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is now putting local businesses on edge.
Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over'
President Donald Trump says he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.”.
DeSantis, Ossoff draw attention as possible 2028 presidential contenders
Speculation about the 2028 presidential race is building after last week’s midterm elections, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff drawing attention in their respective parties.
Downtown Publix project faces $50M incentive vote as future aid comes into question
A proposed Publix grocery store and housing project in downtown Jacksonville is headed for a City Council vote on a $50 million incentive package.
Mother says U.S. citizen son afraid to return to Palatka construction site after ICE operation
A mother says her son is afraid to return to work after he was caught up in a law enforcement operation at the construction site for the future Palatka Primary School in Putnam County.
Pope meets with survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina as it reckons with legacy and ongoing cases
Pope Leo XIV has met with survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to Argentina.
FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning about possible rare cases of vision loss reported with popular drugs used for weight loss and diabetes, such as Ozempic.
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend to resume
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas.
‘I’d be hunting at the polls’: Jacksonville man accused of threatening to conduct mass shooting on Election Day
A Jacksonville man is behind bars after investigators say he made a series of written threats online, including posts about hunting people at election polls and conducting mass violence.
Jacket Weather Returns With Cool Mornings, Seasonal Afternoons
Cold front Thursday brings breezy conditions and chance of showers
After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'
President Donald Trump has defended his administration's deportation policy and opposed any immigration deal that includes amnesty for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally.
Duval school board to vote on whether to allow guns in locked vehicles on school property
The Duval County School Board will consider whether to allow certain adults to keep legally possessed firearms secured inside vehicles parked on school property.
Gun charge dropped against Baldwin principal as school board prepares to vote on termination
The Duval County School Board is set to vote on whether to terminate Baldwin principal Michael Smith.
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited
Democrats in Congress are gearing up to challenge President Donald Trump's education policies, including the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department.
How parents can help teens use AI safely & thoughtfully
University of North Florida associate professor Suzanne Ehrlich shared ideas with News4JAX about how families can navigate artificial intelligence technology, from homework help to online safety.
Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames
A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two people engulfed in flames.
Teachers strike in Paraguay to demand pension fund protections following bank's collapse
Thousands of public schoolteachers went on strike in Paraguay and took to the streets of several cities following the collapse of a major bank that resulted in the removal of the nation’s president last week.
Strong cold front brings wind and colder temperatures later this week
High pressure will remain in control over the next few days, which will keep warm temperatures in the forecast through Wednesday. Don’t get used to it though! The coldest air of the season will arrive later this week.
Democrats flip Georgia state House, giving them new control of at least 12 legislative chambers
Democrats have flipped the Georgia House, giving them new control of at least 12 state legislative chambers across the U.S. when lawmakers are sworn in later this year and early next.
In another shake-up at DC Studios, Gunn and Safran are out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latcham
Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again.
Karen Attiah says she won't rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments
Former Washington Post opinion writer Karen Attiah has decided not to return to her old job.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Jacksonville woman arrested in 2025 fatal Wonderwood Drive hit-and-run
A Jacksonville woman has been arrested on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash involving a death, more than a year after a woman was struck and killed on Wonderwood Drive, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Federal filing reveals alleged ‘Slime’ gang member was charged in racketeering case 2 weeks before 13 others indicted
A court document filed 15 days before prosecutors announced a crackdown on Jacksonville’s “Slime” organization earlier this year points to Jermaine James as the first of the alleged gang members to be charged in the racketeering case.
France blames Iran for a cyberattack that heated supermarket refrigerators
France has blamed Iran for a cyberattack on supermarket fridges last month.
Winn-Dixie sells last Georgia stores, focuses on Florida locations
Winn-Dixie has agreed to sell its last five Georgia grocery stores to Food Lion, completing the Jacksonville-based grocer’s shift to a Florida-focused strategy.
Parker’s Kitchen to open first Florida store in Yulee on Nov. 11
Parker’s Kitchen is set to open its first Florida location Nov. 11 in Yulee, bringing the Savannah-based convenience store chain to Northeast Florida.
Senate advances sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections
The Senate is moving forward with bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for data centers and infrastructure projects.
Nvidia's investigation into CEO Huang's affair puts a spotlight on chip billionaire's personal life
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in the spotlight after revelations of an affair with a purported Chinese spy triggered a board investigation.
St. Augustine pays $40K to settle lawsuit over guns at downtown visitors center
The city of St. Augustine has agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by gun-rights group Florida Carry. The organization argued that signs prohibiting firearms at the city's downtown Visitor Information Center violated Florida statutes barring local governments from regulating guns. The signs have been…
Putnam County woman accused of driving away with dog tied to vehicle; animal suffered severe injuries
A Florida woman accused of dragging a dog tied to her vehicle was arrested for animal cruelty, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Florida gas prices fall to 4-month low as Jacksonville average dips below $3.80
Florida’s average price for regular gas was about $3.80 a gallon Sunday, down 7 cents from a week earlier and the lowest in four months, AAA said.
Do disabled permits allow free metered parking? Here’s what Florida law says
Disabled decals can be a big benefit for drivers who need special accommodations, giving them access to special parking spots that make it easier for them to get around. But can you park for free at metered street parking with them?
Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure
Russia’s most celebrated independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has closed its Moscow offices, citing relentless pressure from the government.
Mystery solved in death of Florida Amazon delivery driver
An Amazon delivery driver found unresponsive inside her truck in Fruitland Park died from carbon monoxide poisoning, the medical examiner’s office has determined.
'The End of Everything’ by M. John Harrison wins the 2026 Booker Prize for fiction
British science fiction writer M.
The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran.
Internal probe into CEO Jensen Huang and 'foreign intelligence' weighs on high-flying Nvidia shares
Shares of Nvidia are down 4_3% after the computer chip maker, central to the artificial intelligence race, opened an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”.
All lanes reopen after car fire shuts down I-95 SB just before International Golf Parkway
A car was engulfed in flames Monday morning in the center lane of I-95 southbound, just before International Golf Parkway.
2-vote margin triggers recount Monday in Atlantic Beach City Commission race
With just two votes separating the candidates in the race for Atlantic Beach Commissioner Seat 4, the Duval County Canvassing Board has ordered a recount, which began Monday morning.
Pope urges Argentina to protect the vulnerable from Milei's austerity measures
Pope Leo XIV has delivered a sweeping tribute to the dignity of workers before Argentina’s labor and business leaders.
Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections.
Joe Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'
Former U_S_ President Joe Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to “tear down institutions and inflame hatreds.”.
Explosion at steel plant in western Turkey leaves 16 dead and 13 injured
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that a huge explosion and fire at an iron and steel works in western Turkey have left at least 16 people dead.
Trump envoys aim to persuade Russia to include Europe in negotiations on ending war with Ukraine
The White House aims to use talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials to persuade Moscow to agree to broader negotiations involving European officials.
A beautiful day ahead, with much colder temps on the way!
Get ready to pull out the heavy jackets, these 80's are short lived!
Price alerts, cart tricks, best days to shop: Secrets to saving money online
Saving money while shopping online sounds like a dream, but one international tech company says it’s more achievable than most shoppers think.
Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese agent
President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent.
Polish gunman who killed 6 in Krakow square dies in a hospital
Polish police say a 24-year-old gunman who opened fire in Krakow and killed six people and wounded 15 others has died in a hospital.
Death toll from migrant boat found with bodies on board south of Greece increases to 14
Greek authorities have recovered 13 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete.
Few museums show the North's Civil Rights Movement. A new one in Harlem is ‘just getting started’
The National Urban League has opened a civil rights museum in New York City, focusing on the struggles in the North.
He fought France's far right for half a century. Now Mélenchon eyes a 2027 runoff with Le Pen
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is 75 and he's betting his last shot at France’s presidency on a generation young enough to be his grandchildren.
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
G7 talks in Paris try to tackle unresolved global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises.
Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028.
Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina appeals for a new passport to return from exile
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested a new passport to facilitate her return from exile two years after she was ousted in a mass uprising.
US stocks rally and recover most of last week's losses as oil prices swing lower
U.S. stocks rallied and recovered most of their big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower.
Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
A thick blanket of smog has shrouded India’s capital after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations.
UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather
World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit.
Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election
President Donald Trump said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations.
Trump says he was just kidding about making UFC's Dana White his press secretary
President Donald Trump says he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary.
Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it wasn't “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country’s nuclear ambitions.
Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says
A U.S. deportation flight of at least eight Iranian nationals who were eventually bound for Iran has been abruptly canceled.
Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair
Nvidia's board of directors is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”.
High pressure keeps sunshine and warm temperatures to start the week
Patchy dense fog will impact the Monday morning commute, make sure to plan extra travel time. Otherwise, fog will give way to plenty of sunshine with high temperatures near 80 degrees.
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections.
'Godzilla Minus Zero' stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering 'The Cat in the Hat'
“Godzilla Minus Zero” stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
Woman dies after her SUV collides with pickup truck, hits tree: FHP
A woman died on SR 26 in Gainesville after her vehicle collided with an SUV and hit a tree.
Saudi Arabia turns to Syria for help as fighting with Houthis escalates
Syria is preparing to send fighters to Saudi Arabia to support its escalating conflict with rebels in neighboring Yemen.
JSO investigating reported dead person on Hencken Avenue
JSO is investigating a reported person dead on Hencken Avenue on Jacksonville's Westside.
Sudan’s military again detains International Criminal Court fugitive Haroun, lawyers say
Sudan’s military authorities have once again detained Ahmed Haroun, a former senior Islamist official wanted by the International Criminal Court for atrocities in Darfur.
AP Top 25 live updates: Georgia is back at No. 1, followed by Utah and Notre Dame
Georgia has claimed the No. 1 spot in the latest AP Top 25 rankings after Miami's loss to Notre Dame.
JSO investigating death of man found unresponsive in Jacksonville vacant lot
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after an adult male was found unresponsive in a vacant lot on the city’s Mid-Westside neighborhood Saturday night.
Emergency crews respond to apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside
Police and fire crews are responding to a scene on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures at least 125
Authorities say two trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.
Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump’s fossil fuel agenda
Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January.
Family to hold vigil for 20-year-old killed in Jacksonville Halloween shooting
Family and friends of Isaiah Henry Goodson will gather Sunday to celebrate his life and remember the 20-year-old who was killed in a shooting outside a Jacksonville house party that left nine other people injured.
Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend
Police have arrested a man in a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left a 19-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured.
Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver
Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. economy damaged by inflation.
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Learning the native language of ancestors is a meaningful way for descendants of immigrants to connect with their heritage.
California's fifth consecutive Catholic governor exemplifies the faith's deep roots
Xavier Becerra's recent election as California governor highlights the state's unique blend of Catholicism and progressive politics.
Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections.
Israel’s president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government.
Warm fall day ahead in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia, with breezy conditions near the beaches
Expect a brief period of breezy northeast winds today (gusts to ~25 mph) along the coast and I‑95 corridor, elevated rip current risk at local beaches, otherwise mostly dry with slightly above‑normal temps inland and cooler, drier conditions early next week.
Russia targets emergency crews at the site of a deadly strike in southern Ukraine
A Russian drone has struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh is damaged, and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles targeting its capital and other regions.
Pope arrives in Argentina and tells Milei that people, not the economy, should come first
Pope Leo XIV has delivered a diplomatic but subtly strong critique of Argentine President Javier Milei’s austerity measures and libertarian agenda.
Poles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right views
Mourners have laid candles and flowers alongside bullet holes in Krakow, Poland, after the city’s central square turned into a site of bloodshed and grief.
Georgia is back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Utah and Notre Dame; Ohio State drops to No. 21
Georgia is back at No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a dominant win over Mississippi.
New Zealanders won't know for weeks who won the election as neither side secures clear victory
New Zealanders face weeks of uncertainty after Saturday's election, with no clear winner emerging.
The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine
The Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January.