A News4JAX I‑TEAM review finds more than 24,000 Duval homeowners may lack Florida’s homestead exemption, potentially costing households hundreds annually.

A viral video shows a washing-machine prop at Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach come loose and roll into the ride path, narrowly missing a rider. The attraction is closed and no injuries were reported.

Former Glynn County police chief John Powell and ex‑assistant chief Brian Scott have sued local officials and prosecutors, alleging a plot to dismantle the county police and seeking $20 million.

Photos released after a June 18 meetup theft; investigators say about 300 Pokémon cards valued at more than $7,000 were taken.

Sunny and muggy Wednesday with highs near 93°F. Heat indices may climb into the 104–110°F range this weekend; cooling centers could open.

Sheriff Rick Staly will unveil results from Operation Innocence Shield at a 2 p.m. briefing in Bunnell. Local and federal partners are expected to detail the undercover cyber probe.

Highs near 95°F today in Jacksonville with storms likely after 2 p.m.; isolated severe gusts possible this afternoon and evening.

Charging documents say Osvaldo Anaya pulled a handgun on Peppertree Court and faces multiple counts including 'going armed to the terror of the people.'

Sugar Factory has closed its Jacksonville restaurant at The Markets at Town Center. An 8,000-square-foot space is now listed for lease.

Authorities arrested Brandon Calloway and charged him with first‑degree murder in the 2018 shooting death of Lavert Durden in West St. Augustine.

Nearly $6.8 million in EPA funding will pay to replace septic tanks in Christobel, connecting roughly 500 properties to city sewer and beginning construction this spring.

Arianna Aryana Walton was sentenced to 20 years after an infant she cared for died; an autopsy ruled the death a homicide and charges were later upgraded, court records show.

A national blood shortage and summer donation slump have left Jacksonville centers low. LifeSouth and JFRD explain what’s needed and where to give.