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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.

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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Traffic Alert: 400-acre wildfire closes part of SR-26 in Alachua County All lanes on State Road 26 between County Road 234 and U.S. 301 in Alachua County were closed Wednesday as fire crews worked to extinguish a more than 400-acre wildfire.

All lanes on State Road 26 between County Road 234 and U.S. 301 in Alachua County were closed Wednesday as fire crews worked to extinguish a more than 400-acre wildfire.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Baker County deputies arrest wanted man after search in Glen St. Mary area The Baker County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man in the South Glen St. Mary area who fled from them on foot.

BREAKING UPDATE: Around 5:45 p.m., Deputies said Tommy Harrell was found and will be brought back to the Baker County Detention Center.

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Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee Newly released video shows a high school principal in Oklahoma tackling and disarming a former student who entered the lobby of the school and began firing a pistol.

Newly released video shows a high school principal in Oklahoma tackling and disarming a former student who entered the lobby of the school and began firing a pistol.

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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.

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.

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Spring Heat Wave Brings Near Record Highs Through Sunday Elevated fire risk persists as dry spell continues across region

Spring is about to feel like summer with record to near-record highs possible through Sunday.

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JSO searching for missing 70-year-old man last seen near Ribault neighborhood The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday night that it is searching for a missing man who was last seen in the Ribault neighborhood.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday night that it is searching for a missing man who was last seen in the Ribault neighborhood.

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Questions the Florida Gators STILL Can't Answer After the Spring Game | QB, OL, Secondary he Florida Gators still have major questions after the spring game — QB battle, offensive line, and secondary concerns remain.

Spring is over, but the questions obviously still linger.

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Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4 The U.S. military has launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people.

The U.S. military launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing four people in the fourth such attack announced in the past few days.

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Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count dropped A Jacksonville man accused of sexually battering a 13-year-old boy is now facing a single, upgraded charge after prosecutors dropped one of the original counts against him.

A Jacksonville man accused of sexually battering a 13-year-old boy is now facing a single, upgraded charge after prosecutors dropped one of the original counts against him.

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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.

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‘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.

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.

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Republican Clay Fuller sworn in to take House seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Rep. Clay Fuller of Georgia is the newest member of the House.

Republican Rep. Clay Fuller of Georgia was sworn into office Tuesday after winning a special election to take the congressional seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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A grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on a manslaughter charge for allegedly removing a patient’s liver instead of his spleen during a 2024 surgery.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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’No better person’: DeSantis renames Tallahassee airport after FSU coaching legend Bobby Bowden Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tallahassee on Tuesday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Tuesday renaming the Tallahassee International Airport after Florida State University’s legendary head football coach Bobby Bowden, calling it a fitting tribute to one of the most celebrated figures in Florida sports history.

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‘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.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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Will he run? Well-known attorney announces his next move to help Florida After much speculation, well-known attorney John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan addressed a popular question: Will he run for governor of the state of Florida?

After much speculation, well-known attorney John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan addressed a popular question: Will he run for governor of the state of Florida?

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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.

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.

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Record Heat Looms as High Pressure Dominates Inland Weather Fire risk remains elevated under persistent dry conditions

WARMING UP | As the high pressure continues, temperatures will rise toward record highs.

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Large police presence near Raines High School; school on lockdown A large police presence was near Raines High School on Monday afternoon after a reported shooting.

BREAKING NEWS | A large police presence was near Raines High School on Monday afternoon, causing the school to go on lockdown, according to Duval County Public Schools.

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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.

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.

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Notice something different? City transitioning from aging meters to parking kiosk systems Some downtown Jacksonville parking meters are showing their age — and for drivers trying to pay for a spot, that could mean more confusion than convenience.

Some downtown Jacksonville parking meters are showing their age — and for drivers trying to pay for a spot, that could mean more confusion than convenience.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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