Former teacher Matthew Yates was sentenced to 15 years for attempting to engage a minor in sexual activity and documenting it. An FBI sting operation led to his arrest.

A St. Johns County deputy was seriously injured in a solo car crash while on duty; the deputy is receiving medical care and the incident is under investigation.

Jacksonville, Florida's Government announced that ACPS shelter offers the opportunity to prepay for the adoption of puppies named after the 7 Dwarves.

Jacksonville hosts an annual event aimed at assisting veterans with employment and resources for transitioning to civilian life, including help for those facing homelessness.

Clay County Community Paramedicine is hosting a free event at Middleburg-Clay Hill Library to provide Narcan and CPR/AED training to combat drug overdoses.

An officer-involved shooting occurred in Jacksonville following a standoff, with one man wounded and subsequently hospitalized; officers involved are under investigation.

St. Augustine holds a community recycling event on January 7, allowing residents to drop off recyclable items like electronics and cooking oil, but not TVs or hazardous waste.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was invited by Jaguars' head coach to a team practice, acknowledging their role in game day safety, requiring over 300 personnel.

St. Augustine's city government uses weekly Facebook history quizzes to engage the community, with the latest post featuring a guessing game about a historically significant tree.

Jacksonville's enforcement intensifies traffic law education and patrolling to reduce fatalities, featuring Officer Scott Tucker's social media outreach on safe driving practices.

Fernandina Beach officials remind citizens to properly dispose of fireworks after beach accesses were damaged by improperly discarded fireworks last New Year.

St. Johns County officials warn against improper disposal of lithium batteries after a garbage truck fire, urging residents to use designated drop-off locations.

Operation Naughty List, a JSO vice unit sting in Jacksonville, resulted in 25 arrests for solicitation, as part of efforts against prostitution and related exploitation.