A teen driver struck and killed a lawncare worker in Jacksonville, marking the 132nd traffic fatality in Duval County. The driver is cooperating with the investigation; no impairment was found.

A 61-year-old man from Palatka died after being hit by a car in Putnam County. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on St. Johns Avenue. The 20-year-old driver was unharmed, and an investigation is ongoing.

Jacksonville man, Avery Leach, won $2 million from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket, choosing a $1,280,000 lump sum payout. The ticket was bought at Circle K, which earned a $4,000 commission. Two top prizes are still available in the game.

Jacksonville will keep hosting the Georgia-Florida college football game until 2031, with interim games in Atlanta (2026) and Tampa (2027) during EverBank Stadium renovations.

Fortune Plaza in Jacksonville sold for $6.5 million to Holley Capital LLC, with NAI Hallmark managing the property, which includes available leasing space on the fourth floor.

A 16th-century Spanish ship replica, the Nao Trinidad, lost power and lightly hit St. Augustine’s Bridge of Lions, causing no damage. It offers tours as a floating museum.

Jacksonville authorities arrested 37 juveniles for school threats since August, in a crackdown on the rise of such incidents, without disclosing their identities due to their ages.

Riverside High School launched the VyStar Academy of Business, featuring a student-run credit union to teach practical money management and business skills.

A suspect in a St. Augustine stabbing was arrested following a manhunt involving public assistance and police collaboration. The victim is in critical condition.

Two people died after their van veered off I-10 in Baker County, flipped, and hit a tree. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the early morning crash, with no names released pending kin notification.

Neptune Beach will participate in Florida City Government Week from Oct 21-27 to educate residents about municipal operations and encourage community involvement. Activities will include educational sessions to increase transparency.

The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk for Northeast Florida, warning of potential minor flooding and dangerous rip currents.

Northeast Florida coast faces high rip current risk and coastal flood advisory, with potential minor flooding and dangers for swimmers. Authorities urge caution and swimming near lifeguard-protected beaches.