The St. Johns County School District announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, with the winner to be celebrated at a banquet and compete for Florida Teacher of the Year.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has initiated clearing underbrush in parks to improve visibility and public safety, which may help in detecting and preventing crime.

Jacksonville activates warming centers and extends facility hours in response to a Freeze Warning, providing shelter to residents from freezing temperatures.

The St. Augustine Police Department released a composite sketch of a suspect on Facebook and is seeking public assistance in an ongoing investigation.

Jacksonville Housing Authority's top CEO candidate, George Guy, withdrew after his contract terms, including a $310,000 salary and a $300,000 buyout clause, were deemed excessive by the board.

UNF ROTC leader Christopher Ricciardi was promoted to Major in a ceremony led by Colonel Jason Dumser, marking a milestone for both Ricciardi and the UNF program.

Jacksonville invites the community to the 38th MLK Breakfast with speaker Johnathan Eig and showcasing Tomorrow's Leaders contest winners' art, poetry, and essays.

A citizen's report led to the SJSO investigating a potential threat at an I-95 rest area, which turned out to be a false alarm involving a commercial firework. No crime was found and no arrests were made.

Opioid-related deaths in Florida have decreased, with a 5% drop in drug fatalities and 11% less fentanyl cases. The decline is attributed to law enforcement efforts and accessible naloxone.

Jacksonville mourns the death of Dr. W Kenneth Morgan, Sr., a community leader and philanthropist whose service included roles on the City Council, contributions to youth programs, and support of the Caring Community Clinic.

Jacksonville's City Council debates the funding and purpose of a $75,000 hologram greeting from Mayor Deegan at the airport, questioning its legality and relevance.

JSO's Facebook post depicts recruits enduring pepper spray exposure as part of their training, emphasizing its importance for real-world situations and foreshadowing upcoming Taser training.

Shad Khan released Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson and retained GM Trent Baalke, sparking controversy given the team's 4-13 season and Khan's history of frequent coaching changes.