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A now-former Putnam County School District teacher is under arrest and accused of sending sexual text messages to a student.

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Peyton Macon, the founder of an initiative called “Future Leaders of America,” isn’t just speaking up—he’s actively working to build a brighter future for his peers. Action News Jax sat down with him and his grandmother, who are both advocating for change.

A tire fire continues to burn at a recycling center in North Jacksonville.

A new push to raise Jacksonville’s garbage fee could come with a benefit for taxpayers in our local beach communities.

The First Alert Weather Team says there are clearing skies tonight and cooler air will move in by morning with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.

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National Adoption Day was celebrated in Jacksonville on Wednesday, with 16 children being officially adopted at the Duval County Courthouse -- all of them joining permanent, loving homes.

Smoking has decreased more than 70% nationwide since 1965, according to a new report from the U.S. Surgeon General.

Legendary Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor has made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 25 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists for the Class of 2025.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in his sixties was shot and killed by his son on Wednesday morning.

White chocolate is the number one holiday flavor in Florida, according to a list made by Betty Crocker.

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A popular genetic testing company is on the brink of collapse. There are major questions about the company 23andMe’s future, and more importantly to its customers, its bank of genetic data.

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Robert Bush Jr., a former QI Roberts Junior-Senior High School teacher, is in jail in North Carolina on $15,000 bond.

Domonja R. Mitchell, of St. Marys, was arrested for a deadly shooting that happened on Saturday, according to St. Marys Police Department.

Update 1:06 p.m.: All lanes of I-295 are now back open.

The School Board of Clay County is holding a meeting on Wednesday to discuss possible revisions to the attendance boundaries of certain schools.

Presale tickets are available through 10 p.m. Thursday.

A Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School student was arrested on Tuesday for bringing a weapon to school, according to the principal.

According to U.S. News and World Report, 100% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 97% scored at or above that level for reading.

Thanksgiving free food distribution planned for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at FSCJ Downtown Campus, Lot #4, 101 W. State St., Jacksonville.