An eight‑year‑old girl is recovering after an accidental shooting in Alachua County; investigators say children found an unsecured firearm while visiting a home. Officials are urging secure storage as the probe continues.

Feral hogs have been tearing up yards in World Golf Village; the HOA approved trappers to remove a family of hogs. Trappers and wildlife officials outline methods and safety steps.

An anonymous bomb threat put Callahan Middle on a secure hold Thursday; deputies asked parents to reunite at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds.

Sarbez! owner Ryan Kunsch is opening Alfred’s at 222 W. King St., a restaurant-and-venue pairing sourdough pizzas with live nights in West City this spring.

An 85‑unit mixed‑income proposal called Duval 212 moves Cathedral Hill closer to a 2,500‑home target, with 75 workforce units and ground‑floor retail planned. City filings show the developer will seek tax credits and a DIA loan.

Bellwether and Intuition Ale Works are closing downtown this spring, renewing concerns about vacancy and whether new projects will bring steady foot traffic back to the Northbank.

An early‑morning blaze destroyed a Treasure Coast cat rescue, killing 11 cats and a tortoise and injuring the owner. Volunteers and local groups are mobilizing to help.

A man in his early 20s was wounded near Valencia Way Apartments on Labelle Street; JSO recovered nine shell casings and is reviewing surveillance while asking for tips.

A Dixie County couple is accused of faking their 15‑year‑old son’s cancer to collect donations, deputies say, and investigators have placed the teen in protective care. The arrests followed a months‑long probe that traced fundraisers and a bank account tied to the family.

A mid-September pre-application and family confirmation suggest Matanzas Innlet could be rebuilt on A1A after Hurricane Matthew closed it in 2017. County filings are still in early stages.

State records and resident research show volatile solvents under the Douglas Warehouse proposed for an ICE facility, renewing protests and regulatory questions.

Chef Peter and Kristen Kenney opened Beach Bagels in the former Purple Olive spot on Anastasia Island, serving fresh bagels, house-made schmears and breakfast sandwiches. The daytime café runs Wednesday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Jacksonville matched 6-9-10-16-27 for roughly $125,212, making a local store the lone jackpot seller in Wednesday's statewide draws.