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The memo, signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and dated Wednesday, said “the conditions of the mission” warranted an extension past the end of next month to continue supporting President Donald Trump’s “ongoing efforts to restore law and order.”
National Guard troops to stay on Washington, DC, streets through 2026
National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The memo, signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and dated Wednesday, said “the conditions of the mission” warranted an extension past the end of next month to continue supporting President Donald Trump’s “ongoing efforts to restore law and order.”
After years of waiting and some pushback from residents, Duval County has opened a new Medical Examiner’s Office for District Four.
New state of the art medical examiner’s office addresses morgue overflow, community concerns
After years of waiting and despite pushback from some residents, Duval County has a new Medical Examiner’s Office for District 4, located on the city’s Northside off Golfair Road.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
After years of waiting and some pushback from residents, Duval County has opened a new Medical Examiner’s Office for District Four.
The lawsuit alleges violations of Ellis’ Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, excessive force, failure to intervene, fabrication of evidence, false reporting, and municipal liability under Monell.
Man files federal civil rights lawsuit against Jacksonville police officers over alleged use of excessive force
On Friday, Ellis’ attorney, Stephen Kelly, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against multiple officers, Sheriff T.K. Waters, and the City of Jacksonville. The lawsuit alleges violations of Ellis’ Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, excessive force, failure to intervene, fabrication of evidence, false reporting, and municipal liability under Monell.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:45 AM
The lawsuit alleges violations of Ellis’ Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, excessive force, failure to intervene, fabrication of evidence, false reporting, and municipal liability under Monell.
Jacksonville had a spectacular season under first-year head coach Liam Coen, winning 13 games and securing the AFC South title.
News4JAX answers some questions about the Jaguars and how they can take the next step in 2026.
News4JAX answers some questions about the Jaguars and how they can take the next step in 2026.
After a great season that no one saw coming, what are the next steps for the Jaguars?
Jacksonville had a spectacular season under first-year head coach Liam Coen, winning 13 games and securing the AFC South title. News4JAX answers some questions about the Jaguars and how they can take the next step in 2026.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Jacksonville had a spectacular season under first-year head coach Liam Coen, winning 13 games and securing the AFC South title.
News4JAX answers some questions about the Jaguars and how they can take the next step in 2026.
News4JAX answers some questions about the Jaguars and how they can take the next step in 2026.
A petition launched on Friday has gathered hundreds of signatures calling for a change at a dangerous intersection in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The petitioner is requesting a “protected green arrow” for left turns at the intersection of A1A and TPC Boulevard.
The petitioner is requesting a “protected green arrow” for left turns at the intersection of A1A and TPC Boulevard.
After serious crash, Ponte Vedra Beach residents push for protected left-turn signal at notorious intersection
A petition launched on Friday has already gathered hundreds of signatures calling for a change at a dangerous intersection in Ponte Vedra Beach.
www.news4jax.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A petition launched on Friday has gathered hundreds of signatures calling for a change at a dangerous intersection in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The petitioner is requesting a “protected green arrow” for left turns at the intersection of A1A and TPC Boulevard.
The petitioner is requesting a “protected green arrow” for left turns at the intersection of A1A and TPC Boulevard.
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities – adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration.
New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities – adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration.
It’s a record-breaking cold day here in Jacksonville, and the chill is definitely being felt across the city.
Families are bundling up, protecting plants, and road crews are closely monitoring forecasts and roads.
Families are bundling up, protecting plants, and road crews are closely monitoring forecasts and roads.
Record cold hits Jacksonville, FDOT and GDOT emphasize readiness and safety
It’s a record-breaking cold day here in Jacksonville, and the chill is definitely being felt across the city.
Families are bundling up, protecting plants, and road crews are closely monitoring forecasts and roads.
www.news4jax.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:26 AM
It’s a record-breaking cold day here in Jacksonville, and the chill is definitely being felt across the city.
Families are bundling up, protecting plants, and road crews are closely monitoring forecasts and roads.
Families are bundling up, protecting plants, and road crews are closely monitoring forecasts and roads.
Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles, which has competitors concerned.
Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts
China’s rapid development of electric vehicles had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles, which has competitors concerned.
ICYMI: Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference on Thursday to address the city’s action of placing an employee on leave one day after they posted a video talking about recent reports of increased presence of ICE agents across the area.
Deegan says employee was placed on leave for policy violation, not for discussing reported increased ICE presence
The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
ICYMI: Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference on Thursday to address the city’s action of placing an employee on leave one day after they posted a video talking about recent reports of increased presence of ICE agents across the area.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has revealed new details involving the arrest of a Jacksonville woman who was recently arrested following an encounter between her, an FHP trooper, and ICE agents.
Department of Justice releases new details on encounter with Jacksonville woman, FHP, ICE that led to her arrest
The State Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has revealed new details involving the arrest of a Jacksonville woman who was recently arrested following an encounter between her, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE).
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January 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has revealed new details involving the arrest of a Jacksonville woman who was recently arrested following an encounter between her, an FHP trooper, and ICE agents.
The league that looked most vulnerable a few short years ago, when the latest round of realignment shook up college sports, is doing just fine.
The proof comes out of Miami, a second-place finisher in the ACC that plays Indiana in the title game Monday.
The proof comes out of Miami, a second-place finisher in the ACC that plays Indiana in the title game Monday.
ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof
The Power 4 conference that didn’t get its champion into the College Football Playoff ended up with another team playing for the national title.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The league that looked most vulnerable a few short years ago, when the latest round of realignment shook up college sports, is doing just fine.
The proof comes out of Miami, a second-place finisher in the ACC that plays Indiana in the title game Monday.
The proof comes out of Miami, a second-place finisher in the ACC that plays Indiana in the title game Monday.
The unveiling of the new facility, located on Phillips Highway, comes during a time when Jacksonville, like many other cities across the US, is dealing with a nursing shortage caused by an aging workforce, high burnout, and increased demands for services.
Baptist Health unveils new training facility; hopes to prepare nurses, doctors for state’s growing healthcare demands
Baptist Health has unveiled its newest state of the art medical training facility, built to not only train new healthcare professionals, but also give veteran healthcare professionals hands-on training with newer medical technology and procedures.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The unveiling of the new facility, located on Phillips Highway, comes during a time when Jacksonville, like many other cities across the US, is dealing with a nursing shortage caused by an aging workforce, high burnout, and increased demands for services.
News4JAX continues to investigate after two men were found dead Thursday outside a Springfield home, with many questions still unanswered.
Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigation
Two men were found dead behind a Springfield home after a dog walker discovered them Thursday. Police confirmed evidence of gunfire but many questions remain unanswered.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
News4JAX continues to investigate after two men were found dead Thursday outside a Springfield home, with many questions still unanswered.
This weather event will be like a Bigfoot or UFO sighting. You’ll see something, but not quite sure what is was.
Southeast Georgia and areas near and along the I-75 will have the best chance of rain, briefly changing to snow or a winter mix.
Southeast Georgia and areas near and along the I-75 will have the best chance of rain, briefly changing to snow or a winter mix.
Weather Whiplash Hits Southeast Georgia with Mixed Forecast
Another Freeze Watch as a cold front approaches the region
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January 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This weather event will be like a Bigfoot or UFO sighting. You’ll see something, but not quite sure what is was.
Southeast Georgia and areas near and along the I-75 will have the best chance of rain, briefly changing to snow or a winter mix.
Southeast Georgia and areas near and along the I-75 will have the best chance of rain, briefly changing to snow or a winter mix.
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing content that advertisers define as controversial, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way.
YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content
YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing what advertisers define as controversial content, like abortion and self-harm, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing content that advertisers define as controversial, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way.
The News4JAX Weather Authority talks about the incoming weekend warmup after record-setting cold temperatures came to our region.
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LIVE: News4JAX Weather Authority talks weekend warmup after record-setting cold temps
The temperatures are warming up after a morning record-tying low of 22 degrees. The record was 99 years old, set in 1927.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The News4JAX Weather Authority talks about the incoming weekend warmup after record-setting cold temperatures came to our region.
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Police said the two men, believed to be in their 20s, were found unresponsive outside a home on Washington Street around 4 p.m.
JSO: 2 men found dead outside Springfield home
Two men were found dead on ThursTwo men were found dead on Thursday afternoon in Springfield.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Police said the two men, believed to be in their 20s, were found unresponsive outside a home on Washington Street around 4 p.m.
Bradford County’s plan to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration detention center has passed its first major step, despite concerns from the community.
Bradford County plans warehouse conversion to ICE detention center despite community concerns
Bradford County’s plan to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration detention center has passed its first major step.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Bradford County’s plan to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration detention center has passed its first major step, despite concerns from the community.
House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois aid lowering the minimum gun-buying age to 18 is about Second Amendment rights.
But Rep. Christine Hunschofsky said that the law that increased the minimum age to 21 has “stood the test of time."
But Rep. Christine Hunschofsky said that the law that increased the minimum age to 21 has “stood the test of time."
For 4th straight Legislative session, Florida House passes bill supporting lower age for buying guns
Nearly eight years after a gunman murdered 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:45 AM
House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois aid lowering the minimum gun-buying age to 18 is about Second Amendment rights.
But Rep. Christine Hunschofsky said that the law that increased the minimum age to 21 has “stood the test of time."
But Rep. Christine Hunschofsky said that the law that increased the minimum age to 21 has “stood the test of time."
Jacksonville agencies are stepping up to help vulnerable residents stay warm during dangerously cold temperatures.
Where to find warming centers and free rides in Jacksonville during cold weather
Jacksonville agencies are stepping up to help vulnerable residents stay warm during dangerously cold temperatures.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Jacksonville agencies are stepping up to help vulnerable residents stay warm during dangerously cold temperatures.
A corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was arrested on Wednesday in Flagler County and is accused of battery and witness tampering, according to police.
JSO corrections officer arrested by Flagler County deputies for battery, witness tampering, police say
A corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was arrested on Wednesday in Flagler County and is accused of battery and witness tampering, according to police.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:15 AM
A corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was arrested on Wednesday in Flagler County and is accused of battery and witness tampering, according to police.
A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views online.
Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis
A U.S. citizen says in a statement that she was dragged from her car and detained by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views online.
Models are still suggesting a chance of snow showers along with a wintry mix across southeast Georgia early Sunday. Before any snowball fights, we have to get through the first in our series of freezes.
Coldest Night Ahead, Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory Issued
Freezing temperatures and a chance of snow showers
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January 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Models are still suggesting a chance of snow showers along with a wintry mix across southeast Georgia early Sunday. Before any snowball fights, we have to get through the first in our series of freezes.
UPDATE: One person with critical injuries was rushed to the hospital in a helicopter. A second person sustained minor injuries, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
1 person critically injured in crash on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach
Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach Thursday evening.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
UPDATE: One person with critical injuries was rushed to the hospital in a helicopter. A second person sustained minor injuries, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.