Publix is weighing demolition of its Old Arlington store at Merrill Road and has filed a JEA service‑availability request to rebuild a modern ~55,000‑sq‑ft supermarket and liquor shop.

The University of Florida deactivated its College Republicans chapter after a photo of students making a Nazi salute surfaced. Conservative officials have threatened legal action while UF says it will only restart the club under new leadership.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to likely showers and thunderstorms this afternoon; a strong cold front Monday could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Morning fog and dangerous rip currents hit Jacksonville today. Storms move in Sunday with a heightened severe threat Monday; colder air arrives midweek.

Sheriff’s deputies say 44-year-old Jasmine Danielle Poore is wanted on a domestic aggravated-assault charge; tips to the sheriff’s office or Crime Stoppers.

Smalls Sliders will drop a bright‑orange modular 'Can' in St. Johns County, targeting a mid‑May opening and bringing sliders, waffle fries and shakes to the area.

The Block Jax opens March 20 on Gate Parkway with eight vendors, a kids play area, private dog park and a 30-foot LED wall. Grand opening weekend runs March 20–22.

High rip current risk at Jacksonville beaches today; sunny with a high near 75. Storms likely Sunday into Monday, then a sharp cool-down midweek.

A harbor seal was seen on a Mosquito Lagoon sandbar south of Ponce Inlet; Hubbs‑SeaWorld responders photographed it before it swam off. Officials ask the public to report sightings.

JSO officers freed a toddler who was accidentally locked inside a car at River City Marketplace on March 9. Video from the station shows officers using tools to open the vehicle and return the child to their mother.

Spliff's Gastropub broke ground at The Reef on Mayport Road, joining a wave of new restaurants coming to Atlantic Beach. The buildout will add outdoor seating, a full bar and a large tap list.

Dense morning fog and mid‑80s heat will shape the week. Beachgoers and commuters should plan ahead.

Dense morning fog this week gives way to highs near 85°F and a late‑day chance of storms. Beaches should watch for a moderate rip current risk.