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ICYMI: "While we would have loved for our Jaguars to continue their amazing season, we’re proud to share a taste of Jacksonville with our friends in Buffalo," Deegan said.
Mayor Deegan makes good on Wild Card game bet with Buffalo mayor, sends Mayport shrimp, donates money to food bank
Mayor Donna Deegan honored her friendly bet with the Buffalo mayor by sending a truck-load of Mayport shrimp and a monetary donation to a local food bank.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The models were hinting at a chance of snow last week. Over the last few days, all models have shifted and are now showing an increasing chance of snow across southeast Georgia, with a wintry mix possible along the state line.
Freezing temperatures and the chance of Snow
Protect those Ps from freezing temperatures
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January 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
ICYMI: When Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones-Turpin was handed the microphone during Jaguars coach Liam Coen’s post-game news conference on Sunday, she didn’t ask a question.
Encouraging exchange between reporter, Jags coach goes viral, sparks debate over news conference ‘professionalism’
After Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Bills in the playoffs, Lynn Jones-Turpin, with the Jacksonville Free Press, shared a message praising head coach Liam Coen during the post-game news conference, highlighting his leadership, resilience, and what this season meant beyond the final score. The moment has gone viral, but the response has been mixed between those who celebrate Jones-Turpin's words of encouragement and those who say that's not the role of a reporter covering the game.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Just In: A federal officer shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, AP source says
A federal officer has shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Dieter calls himself an amateur historian with a strong interest in World War II. He says many Americans who died in combat are buried in Belgium.
Through the American Overseas Memorial Day Association, he was assigned to care for Jerry Chadwick’s grave.
A Belgian man spends time caring for a Jacksonville WWII soldier’s grave. Now, he wants to connect with their relatives
A Belgian man who spends time caring for a Jacksonville World War II soldier's grave is looking to connect with their relatives.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates bidding to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a Georgia congressional seat.
22 candidates enter Georgia race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
A district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates bidding to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a Georgia congressional seat.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM
No one saw the Jaguars coming this year. Not even your favorite newsletter, News4JAGs.

That won’t be the case in Year 2 of the James Gladstone and Liam Coen era.
Jaguars have major momentum and a lengthy list of offseason goals as they barrel into 2026
No one saw the Jaguars coming this year. That won’t be the case in Year 2 of the James Gladstone and Liam Coen era. That duo led a massive turnaround in their first season in Jacksonville, flipping the Jaguars from four to 13 wins and an AFC South title.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost U.S. taxpayers as much as $125 million depending on how broadly and quickly the change is made, according to an analysis released Wednesday from the Congressional Budget Office.
Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.

This season, Moore completed nearly 72% of his throws for 3,565 yards, with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Oregon finished 13-2.
Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The four returning astronauts — from the U.S., Russia and Japan — are aiming for an early Thursday morning splashdown in the Pacific near San Diego with SpaceX. The decision cuts short their mission by over a month.
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup, which will take place in North America.
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The man who was arrested in connection with a fatal Fernandina Beach shooting told police that the victim was his best friend and that the incident was accidental, according to police reports.
Man arrested in fatal Fernandina Beach shooting said victim was his best friend, claims incident was accidental
The man who was arrested in connection with a fatal Fernandina Beach shooting told police that the victim was his best friend and that the incident was accidental, according to police reports.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday named his sixth appointee to the 7-member Florida Supreme Court.
DeSantis picks new Florida Supreme Court justice who is his sixth appointee to 7-member court
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue playing Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball, but expect him to have a “higher emphasis” on defense in 2026.
Jaguars plan for two-way star Travis Hunter to have a higher emphasis on defense in 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue playing Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball but expect him to have a “higher emphasis” on defense in 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The News4JAX Weather Authority is preparing you for more cold temperatures and rain coming to our region.

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LIVE: News4JAX Weather Authority prepares you for more cold temps, rain
The big chill is coming through our area beginning Thursday night as the coldest temperatures we’ve seen this winter settle in for a while.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Coach Jon Sumrall and his staff are leveraging familiarity and retainment to dominate the transfer portal with 23 commits, including top targets like WR Eric Singleton Jr. and multiple Georgia Tech connections through OC Buster Faulkner
Florida Gators Transfer Portal Strategy: How Retainment and Familiarity Hope to Drive Success for 2026
Coach Jon Sumrall and his staff are leveraging familiarity and retainment to dominate the transfer portal with 23 commitments.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM
ICYMI: The Shands Bridge project, initially slated for a two-weekend closure, wrapped up ahead of schedule, sparing drivers another weekend of detours between Clay and St. Johns counties.
Projected Shands Bridge project completes earlier than expected, eliminating need for another weekend closure
The Shands Bridge project, initially slated for a two-weekend closure, wrapped up ahead of schedule, sparing drivers another weekend of detours between Clay and St. Johns counties.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
As Florida’s Legislative session gets underway, teachers are urging state lawmakers to make public education a priority, with recent data from the Florida Education Association showing an increase in teacher vacancies halfway through the school year.
With vacancies on the rise, Florida teachers urge lawmakers to prioritize public education as Legislative session begins
As Florida’s Legislative session gets underway, teachers are urging state lawmakers to make public education a priority, with recent data from the Florida Education Association showing an increase in teacher vacancies halfway through the school year.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday gave final passage to a bill that aims to void a city of Savannah ordinance that imposes fines and possible jail time for leaving guns in unlocked cars.
Georgia lawmakers move to strike Savannah ban on guns in unlocked cars
Georgia lawmakers are moving to void a Savannah ordinance that fines or jails people for leaving guns in unlocked cars.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
ICYMI: St. Augustine city leaders are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing downtown parking headaches for residents and thousands of visitors.
St. Augustine commissioners give green light to build new parking garage near historic district
St. Augustine city leaders are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing downtown parking headaches for residents and thousands of visitors.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Lawrence Evans, 17, was a star in football, track, and in the classroom at Palatka High School before he was shot and killed 10 days ago.

Palatka High School's principal described how the loss is impacting the community.
‘Teachers, students struggling to process this’: Palatka High mourns star athlete killed in shooting
Seventeen-year-old Lawrence Evans was a star in football, track, and in the classroom at Palatka High School before he was shot and killed 10 days ago.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A man from Yulee has been arrested for his role in a road rage incident that took place about two months ago, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Yulee man arrested for November road rage shooting that took place with his child present: sheriff’s office
A man from Yulee has been arrested for his role in a road rage incident that took place about two months ago, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
During the wide-ranging interview, Waters confirmed that he will seek reelection as sheriff, expressing satisfaction with his current role, particularly his engagement with the community and the city’s declining crime rate.
Jacksonville sheriff says he will run for reelection, talks immigration and safety improvements
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters defended his department’s response to three officer-involved shootings this year, saying officers faced armed suspects in each incident and had to act in self-defense.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A man died early Tuesday morning following a shooting in Fernandina Beach, the city’s police department said.
Man dies following shooting in Fernandina Beach, police say
A man died early Tuesday morning following a shooting in Fernandina Beach, the city’s police department said.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM