Scattered storms this afternoon may bring heavy rain and gusty winds; a stronger heat spike arrives Thursday. Expect ponding on roads and plan for indoor backups.

Council committees advanced an ordinance to certify 15 city-owned parcels as surplus and eligible for donation to nonprofits for affordable housing.

Two Jacksonville adults were arrested after warrants say a child fired a loaded pistol inside a home where investigators found marijuana and distribution materials. The pair face drug and child-endangerment felonies.

Afternoon storms are likely in Jacksonville today with highs near 91°F and a heat index up to about 101°F. Expect heavy downpours and gusty cells that could slow commutes.

Hot and humid today with widely scattered thunderstorms this afternoon; heat index may top 100°F. Expect downpours and gusty winds, especially 2–5 p.m.

A person was taken to hospital after a car was struck by lightning Saturday at Fish Tales near Fort McAllister Marina in Richmond Hill; injuries are unknown.

An adult male was shot in the chest during an altercation on Westmont Street Friday; JSO says the suspect fled and the victim is stable.

Veteran-owned The Forge opened in Murray Hill with a soft opening and a gastropub menu aimed at steadying the strip with live music and late-night hours.

Alachua County deputies say an infant died after toxicology found methamphetamine; the child's mother, Rebecca Morris, was arrested and booked on aggravated manslaughter.

A fatal crash closed all eastbound lanes of I-295 at Philips Highway in Jacksonville. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and the scene remains active.

The Florida Supreme Court now requires signers to verify that cited authorities exist and are accurately cited. Jacksonville law programs and firms are adding verification steps.

A child is critically injured and a 26-year-old driver was killed after a Hyundai rear-ended a semi at New Kings Road and Soutel Drive in northwest Jacksonville.

A Daytona Beach man is accused of exposing himself to a 15-year-old at a Palm Coast Planet Fitness; detectives obtained a state warrant while the suspect serves a federal sentence.