A St. Johns County man received a 15-year sentence after a jury convicted him of holding his wife and son at gunpoint and assaulting his wife. Prosecutors say the attack lasted more than an hour.

Sen. Rick Scott met with Jacksonville rabbis at Etz Chaim to discuss security as antisemitic incidents surge nationally. He highlighted long‑term increases and is pushing a campus‑accountability bill.

Deputies searched a Keystone Heights neighborhood Friday after a man fled a traffic stop; the local junior/senior high was briefly secured before the suspect was arrested.

A 12‑acre St. Johns riverfront estate at 5575 S San Pablo Road closed for about $16.5 million, one of the area's biggest local sales this year.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible. Expect slowed commutes and beach flags.

Dozens were sprayed with pepper spray at a Jacksonville Beach parking garage on Memorial Day, leaving teens with burning eyes as police investigate.

High rip-current risk at Northeast Florida beaches tonight and scattered storms are likely this afternoon. Expect heavy downpours and localized flooding in spots.

County officials say tourism generates about $3.8 billion in activity and supports roughly 32,400 local jobs. The post underscores how dependent the county remains on visitors.

High rip current risk at Northeast Florida beaches today. Expect hot, humid weather with scattered afternoon storms and the potential for strong inland gusts.

A Jacksonville woman was pulled over after police say she hit 120 mph on I‑10 with her 3‑year‑old in the backseat; breath tests showed roughly twice the legal limit. She was arrested and faces a DUI with a minor charge.

A commercial fire in Jacksonville’s Pine Forest area damaged a nearby home and displaced one resident; the Red Cross is assisting as investigators probe the cause.

A JSO drone feed helped lifeguards return two swimmers swept out by a current to shore. Officials warned of high rip currents over the Memorial Day weekend.

JSO released footage showing a "rook" used to gas a truck during a May 6 standoff behind the San Pablo Road Walmart; a man emerged armed and was shot by officers. Investigation is ongoing.