Duval County Public Schools will revert to a paid meal program for 37 schools in 2025-26, ending the universal free lunch provided since March 2020, except for eligible students and those at CEP schools. Breakfast remains free for all.

Jacksonville announces Memorial Day closures of city offices and facilities, while pools open and certain services, like garbage collection, continue uninterrupted.

At the Centenarian Luncheon in Ponte Vedra Beach, Commissioner Clay Murphy and the St. Johns County Council on Aging honored residents aged 90+, celebrating their long lives and contributions to the community.

Commissioner Arnold of St. Johns County recognized May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, honoring foster parents and the Family Integrity Program for their work with at-risk children.

A teacher and his son were killed while crossing Baymeadows Road, igniting calls for pedestrian safety improvements.

The Jacksonville Zoo changed its name to Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, reflecting its focus on both animals and over 1,000 plant species. A new logo and tagline were introduced, emphasizing conservation and education.

Stacey Lynn Talmadge, a missing 48-year-old woman with autism, has been found safe by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The details of her disappearance and how she was located remain undisclosed.

The SJSO 'Unlocked' podcast's latest episode highlights the Aviation Unit's role in local safety, detailing their operations and recounting specific interventions.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to three months in prison for lying about military service, using a fake discharge document to secure jobs and benefits.

St. Augustine invites the public to meetings on large event impacts, including traffic and parking, with separate sessions for residents and businesses, and a final joint meeting.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office recognized National Police Week, honoring fallen officers, including local officer Brad McNew, with events in Washington, D.C.

The Atlantic Beach 2024 Water Quality Report, showing compliance with safety standards for drinking water, emphasizes city commitment to safe water and infrastructure investment.

Devonne Rivers is charged with a double murder in Jacksonville. Victims Travis Williams and Anton Brown were found shot in a car in April 2024. Rivers was already in jail for another crime.