After a two‑year renovation, The Buoy is preparing to open on Herschel Street with a menu built around Florida‑sourced oysters, caviar and shrimp.

Patchy morning fog may slow commutes across Jacksonville, with scattered storms likely later today. Expect highs near 88°F and increasing marine hazards offshore.

Patchy morning fog and muggy 726F; scattered thunderstorms are likely this afternoon with gusty winds possible. Highs near 836F and small craft conditions may increase Tuesday.

A man in his 20s was shot in the chest Friday on Kings Road and is in stable condition. JSO says there is no ongoing threat and asks anyone with tips to call.

Duval County added a Sunday of early voting ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, expanding in‑person hours to help more voters cast ballots. The county’s calendar now shows early voting Aug. 7–16 with vote‑by‑mail deadlines listed on the supervisor’s site.

Dapper D's brings a two-story cigar lounge and cheesesteak shop to Ocean Street, opening May 15 in downtown Jacksonville. The ground floor is fast-casual; upstairs is a ventilated humidor and cocktail bar.

A multi-vehicle crash with injuries closed I-295 East near the Dames Point Bridge on Thursday morning, snarling commutes and forcing detours across Jacksonville.

Registration is still open for mandatory City of Jacksonville Public Service Grants workshops starting May 6. Nonprofits must attend one session to be eligible to apply.

Naval Station Mayport briefly locked down Wednesday after an unauthorized vehicle accessed the base; officials later said there was no threat and gates have reopened.

Marion County deputies are investigating after witnesses found a man dead near 189th Avenue in Dunnellon. Officials say no identity or cause has been released as the scene is processed.

FIS has teamed with Anthropic to co-design a Financial Crimes AI Agent that aims to cut AML investigation times to minutes, with pilots at BMO and Amalgamated Bank.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says deputies are on scene of an officer-involved shooting on Rigel Road near Century 21 Drive. Officers are OK and the public was urged to avoid the area.

Sweetgreen has secured a permit for its first Jacksonville restaurant at St. Johns Town Center, with the company listing a "coming soon" site at 4624 Town Crossing Drive.