A man was found dead in a Jacksonville-area retention pond, drawing a heavy police response and unsettling nearby residents.

A DoorDash driver spotted eight puppies and their mother panting inside a 97-degree Flagler County garage, leading to an arrest and animal-control rescue.

A magnitude 3.9 offshore tremor near Florida looked less like an earthquake and more like a planned underwater blast.

Permit filings show Herman Miller is taking space at St. Johns Town Center; the city has approved a storefront split and a $590K build‑out is under review.

A St. Johns County corrections sergeant was arrested and fired after authorities say he violated a protective injunction; the sheriff’s office says the probe is active and details are limited.

Chef Johnathan Streeter started a GoFundMe after an electrical fire destroyed Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen on Crane Avenue. The fundraiser focuses on payroll and relocation costs.

A Northside traffic stop ended when the suspect shot himself, JSO says. Detectives from homicide and crime-scene units are investigating the scene near New Berlin and Starratt.

Three educators are vying for the open Duval County School Board District 4 seat, with a write‑in candidate also in the mix.

St. Johns County approved a building permit for a 44,507‑sq‑ft Turner Ace Hardware on a five‑acre lot in Nocatee, roughly half a mile from the Splash Water Park.

A former Navarre gymnastics coach admitted in federal court to producing and selling sexually explicit images of minors; sentencing is set for Oct. 14.

Small sign permits filed this week show Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office branding appearing at the Florida Blue campus in Brooklyn as part of a multi‑phase move.

Expect upper-90s heat in Jacksonville today with heat-index values near 106°F and a moderate rip-current risk at area beaches.

A precautionary boil‑water notice for all City of Lawtey customers was issued July 20 after a chlorine system problem; residents must boil or bottle water until tests clear.