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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Nearly four years after 18-year-old Rashaud Fields was shot and killed just hours after his high school graduation, his family and a Jacksonville city leader are coming together to honor his memory.

Jacksonville family, councilwoman to remember teen killed hours after high school graduation four years ago

Nearly four years after 18-year-old Rashaud Fields was shot and killed just hours after his high school graduation, his family and a Jacksonville city leader are coming together to honor his memory.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at a White House briefing Wednesday that the U.S. plans to ramp up economic pain on Iran, and said the new moves will be the “financial equivalent” of a bombing campaign.

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody after she was detained earlier this month.

French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

An effort to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones will require a massive upfront investment, President Donald Trump's budget director told a House committee Wednesday.

Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending

President Donald Trump’s budget director is telling Congress that it'll take a massive upfront investment to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Before Florida voters cast their ballots for high-profile 2026 elections in a few months, some Clay County voters have already completed the process on matters that will directly impact them.

News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives " and a recently scrubbed season of “The Bachelorette,” will not be charged in a pair of February fights with her former partner, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday.

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul will not be charged in recent fights with ex-partner

Utah reality star Taylor Frankie Paul will not be charged in a pair of February fights with her former partner, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office said.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Following recent incidents involving Duval County Public Schools buses, DCPS Police Chief Jackson Short answered some questions about driver safety, road rules, and what drivers should expect near railroad crossings.

School bus safety: What drivers need to know about railroad crossings

Following recent incidents involving Duval County Public Schools buses, Duval County Public School’s Police Chief Jackson Short answered some questions about driver safety, road rules, and what drivers should expect near railroad crossings.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Amid ongoing scrutiny of Jacksonville’s public utility, the JEA Board of Directors will take part in a detailed budget workshop on Tuesday, where they will hear recommendations for rate increases.

JEA Board discusses rate increases, capacity fees amid budget shortfall, internal tensions & public scrutiny

Amid ongoing scrutiny of Jacksonville’s public utility, the JEA Board of Directors will take part in a detailed budget workshop on Tuesday, where they will hear recommendations for rate increases.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Putnam County Sheriff H.D. “Gator” DeLoach announced the death of former Sheriff Jeff Hardy. Hardy served the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office for more than two decades, leaving a legacy marked by institutional reform, community dedication and unwavering commitment to public service.

‘He will be missed’: Former Putnam County sheriff dies, leaving lasting legacy in law enforcement

Putnam County Sheriff H.D. “Gator” DeLoach announced the death of former Sheriff Jeff Hardy over the weekend.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said Monday he did not see early federal and state warnings issued the day before the storm hit, and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

BREAKING UPDATE | The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it was investigating a shooting on Monday afternoon near Raines High School that left a 20-year-old man injured and prompted the high school to lock down.

12 detained after shooting near Raines High that left 20-year-old man injured

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it was investigating a shooting on Monday afternoon near Raines High School that left a 20-year-old man injured and prompted the high school to lock down.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Waters said he doesn’t anticipate additional arrests stemming from traffic and overtime misconduct and that the agency is working to prevent this from happening in the future.

Cellphone data, radio records revealed JSO officers weren’t on the job when they were claiming overtime: arrest reports

With the arrest of three more officers charged in connection with claiming false overtime pay, News4JAX is digging into how the discrepancies were uncovered and how the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office plans to prevent future issues.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

A Jacksonville city council member said he is working to address growing concerns about traffic safety on Zoo Parkway after two school bus crashes happened on the same road within one week.

Council member addressing Zoo Parkway concerns after 2 school bus crashes within one week

A Jacksonville city council member said he is working to address growing concerns about traffic safety on Zoo Parkway after two school bus crashes happened on the same road within one week.

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News4JAX WJXT-4@news4jax.com · 5mo ago

Monique and Adam Madrid share how a simple idea for a comedy festival grew into the LOL Jax Film Festival, now Jacksonville’s largest local film and comedy festival.

Voices of the 904 Ep. 3: She had the idea. He had the support. Together, they created Jacksonville’s largest film fest

Monique and Adam Madrid share how a simple idea for a comedy festival grew into the LOL Jax Film Festival, now Jacksonville’s largest local film and comedy festival. On "Voices of the 904," the duo reflects on building a platform that connects filmmakers, comedians, musicians, and creatives while advocating for stronger support and recognition for Jacksonville’s growing film industry.

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