A video shows JFRD personnel filling a portable baptismal tub outside a Jacksonville mayoral candidate's shop, prompting questions about whether city resources were used for private or political purposes.

A fatal crash early Thursday shut all southbound lanes of Blanding Boulevard at CR‑215 in Middleburg; Florida Highway Patrol logged a fatality and drivers were urged to detour.

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority urged JU and FSCJ to seek a share of $25 million in federal mechanic‑training money and offered to help with FAA applications. The move ties to Cecil Airport’s aerospace push and a wider industry shortage of technicians.

Surveillance images show a man suspected of using a stolen EBT account at two Jacksonville grocery stores in May. Tips can be sent to 904‑630‑0500 or 1‑866‑845‑TIPS.

Clarke Bros Subs will close June 20 after opening in September 2023. The Riverside counter has shortened hours this month so staff can transition.

Cloudy, muggy Tuesday in Jacksonville with a high near 88°F and gusty east winds. Moderate rip currents continue; dangerous heat may peak Saturday.

A 2-year-old reported missing Monday in Jacksonville was found in a body of water near Elmar Road and taken to a hospital; investigators are probing the incident.

A veteran- and woman-owned O'Mara Irish Pub is headed to 939 Edgewood Ave S in Murray Hill, with live music, open-mic nights and a menu that will expand into Irish classics.

A developer says cost overruns and missed deadlines left the Arlington FBI tower apartment project short of cash; Jacksonville is reviewing a roughly $1M incentive request.

The Terry Family Foundation gave $5.5M to Wolfson Children’s Hospital, matched by Baptist Health to about $10M, to fund pediatric heart upgrades and a new children’s emergency center. The money will support equipment and the Children’s Emergency Center inside the McGehee Family Tower.

Northern Trust's $4M investment will help First Coast Habitat build about 100 affordable homes across Duval, Nassau and Baker counties.

Nearly 1,000 crashes on a stretch of I‑95 in St. Johns County have revived a long local rumor that the interstate sits on Native American burial grounds. Officials point to road geometry and driver behavior, but history and the timing of preservation laws complicate the answer.

Dashcam shows a 15‑year‑old on a stand‑up e‑scooter run a stop sign and crash into a Flagler County deputy’s cruiser in Bunnell; the teen was not seriously hurt. Officials released the clip to urge safer riding.